Canberra Raiders News

Mon, 10th March, 2025, 16:18 AEDT
Canberra Raiders surprise frontrunners for Jayden Brailey services
Newcastle hooker Jayden Brailey set to leave, Canberra Raiders potential new team, Knights making roster changes.
LeagueNews.co
Newcastle Knights hooker Jayden Brailey is set to leave the club at the end of the season, with the Canberra Raiders emerging as potential frontrunners for his services.
Brailey, who is currently on contract with the Knights until the end of the season, has been given permission to negotiate with other clubs since November 1.
The hooker has reportedly been informed by Newcastle that he will not be retained, as the team looks to address their salary cap situation and has made roster changes that have pushed Brailey down the pecking order.
The signing of Matt Arthur and the promotion of Phoenix Crossland have further reduced Brailey's chances of staying with the Knights.
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Mon, 10th March, 2025, 14:11 AEDT
Bennett's bumper Souths No.7 call as Roosters face harsh injury reality: Round 2 Team Tips
Wayne Bennett makes key coaching decision as Lewis Dodd vies for No.7 jersey at South Sydney.
Fox League
Master coach Wayne Bennett has made some massive coaching calls throughout his glittering career, and he's about to make another with all eyes on South Sydney's team list on Tuesday to see whether high-profile recruit Lewis Dodd is able to force his way into the No.7 jersey.
"You'll have to read the papers on Tuesday," he said with a grin after the game when asked if Humphreys would keep his job.
Dodd signed a three-year deal to be the club's halfback, but a one-game ban ruled him out of their round one clash against the Dolphins which allowed young gun Jamie Humphreys to come in and show he belongs in first grade.
The one-time Sea Eagles was brilliant on Friday night, kicking for a whopping 711 metres and making 24 of his 25 tackles to put pressure on Bennett to make a potentially season-defining call in the halves.
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Mon, 10th March, 2025, 12:28 AEDT
From spoon to top soon: Raiders 2025 surprise?
Canberra Raiders exceed expectations in 2025 NRL season, potential dark horse with strong defense and work ethic.
LeagueNews.co
The Canberra Raiders have defied expectations in the 2025 NRL season, going from being predicted to be at the bottom of the ladder to potentially being a dark horse in the competition.
Despite many pundits picking them to miss the finals or even finish last, the Raiders showed their potential with a convincing 30-8 win over the New Zealand Warriors in Vegas.
This unexpected victory has sparked discussions about whether the Raiders have what it takes to surprise everyone this season.
The Raiders are known for their gritty defense and strong work ethic, qualities that have been key to their success in the past.
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