Canberra Raiders News

Wed, 26th March, 2025, 22:37 AEDT
Austin eludes Canberra contract for English satisfaction
Blake Austin declined big offer at Canberra, opted for Eels before thriving in England's Super League.
LeagueNews.co
Blake Austin shocked many when he turned down a lucrative contract extension at the Canberra Raiders in 2018.
He instead chose a less rewarding deal at Parramatta before ultimately finding success in the English Super League.
Austin revealed that personal dissatisfaction and mental toll were behind his decision to walk away from the Canberra offer.
Speaking with Fox, Austin explained, "I knocked back an extension.
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Wed, 26th March, 2025, 21:46 AEDT
Raiders star on radar to replace DCE at Manly as Canberra dragged into soap opera
Canberra Raiders involved in Daly Cherry-Evans saga as Manly pursues Jamal Fogarty for 2023.
The Canberra Times
The Canberra Raiders have been dragged into the Daly Cherry-Evans soap opera as Manly scrambles to fill the void left by one of the game's biggest superstars.
The Cherry-Evans bombshell continues to reverberate, the shockwaves hit the capital on Wednesday night when reports emerged Manly was keen to lure Jamal Fogarty to the northern beaches next year.
Fogarty's future at the Raiders remains unclear after negotiations about his future stalled at the start of the year. Fogarty and Raiders coach Ricky Stuart have been discussing contract options, sidelining Fogarty's management in a bid to sort out the situation.
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Wed, 26th March, 2025, 20:05 AEDT
Raiders reel in hooker Jayden Brailey for 2026
Canberra Raiders sign hooker Jayden Brailey from Newcastle Knights to strengthen team's spine in 2026.
LeagueNews.co
The Canberra Raiders have made a significant move to strengthen their team's spine with the signing of hooker Jayden Brailey on a two-year deal starting in 2026.
Brailey, who has played 133 NRL games since his debut in 2017, is expected to provide leadership and depth to the team's dummy-half options.
Currently with the Newcastle Knights, Brailey has played 64 games for the club since 2020 and is highly regarded in the dressing room.
Raiders recruitment boss Joel Carbone expressed his excitement about bringing Brailey on board, stating, "We're excited to have Jayden join the club from 2026 and know we have a player coming to us with valuable NRL experience and leadership qualities." This signing will undoubtedly strengthen the Raiders' hooker position and provide them with a player who can make a significant impact on and off the field.
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