Canberra Raiders News

The most powerful figures in Canberra sport are influential executives, players, and coaches shaping the community.

The Canberra Times

Who is the most powerful person in Canberra sport? The easiest way to answer the question is to look at the executives in power - the ones in charge of investment, stadiums and the city's biggest clubs.

Yet power lies in the hands of the players and coaches who thrill crowds and chase titles. The ones with a voice that makes people listen every time they speak. We have compiled a list of the top 25 voices who have significant influence in the Canberra sporting community.

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Canberra defeated Melbourne 32-6 in a pre-season match, with Daine Laurie impressing in his debut after a stint at Penrith.

The Canberra Times

Daine Laurie has shown he can be a valuable signing for Canberra, leading them to a 32-6 pre-season win over Melbourne in his first hit-out for the club.

Playing in the halves after moving down from the Panthers, Laurie had varying roles in the first four tries for the Raiders in Queanbeyan, before leaving the field in the second half.

Wests Tigers' player of the year in 2021, the 26-year-old struggled for game time when he returned to his former club Penrith in 2024.

But after going unsigned and ending up in Canberra on a three-year deal, Laurie was one of the best for last year's minor premiers on Friday night.

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Ricky's pre-season trial revealed fierce competition for Canberra Raiders' centre spots, highlighted by strong performances from players like Michael Asomua and Mark Tuialii.

The Canberra Times

Ricky wanted an outside backs battle. And he's got one.

Canberra Raiders centre spots were especially up for grabs this pre-season with the likes of Savelio Tamale and Simi Sasagi throwing their hats in the ring.

If there was anything to take out of the Green Machine's opening pre-season trial - which they won 32-6 over the Melbourne Storm at Seiffert Oval on Friday night - it's that competition amongst the outside backs is red hot.

Xavier Savage (best man duties) and Matt Timoko (knee) were the only "OB's" unavailable to face the Storm.

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