Canberra Raiders NRL News

  • 'A bit left field': Raiders get creative, turn to rival code to help struggling winger

    Melanie Dinjaski

    The Raiders are helping winger Savelio Tamale improve by having AFL star Tom Green assist with catching techniques.

    The Canberra Times

    The Canberra Raiders coaching staff have turned to a rival code to help struggling winger Savelio Tamale.

    The youngster was dropped to NSW Cup this weekend to try and regain some confidence after a few shaky performances in the NRL, especially when needed to defuse bombs.

    Raiders coach Ricky Stuart and the rest of the squad are confident Tamale can get back to his best soon, and time away from the NRL spotlight will help that mission.

    But the club has also turned to Raiders supporter and GWS Giants star Tom Green to provide some additional assistance by working one-on-one with Tamale on catching - or marks as they'd be known in the AFL.

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  • 'Dedicate this to Lily': Papa reveals 'special' tribute as Raiders farewell tour begins

    Melanie Dinjaski

    Josh Papali'i dedicates his farewell game to a young superfan, Lily, inspiring him after a long injury absence.

    The Canberra Times

    Josh Papali'i's emotional farewell tour begins this weekend in Sydney, and ahead of kick-off the veteran revealed more details about his plans after this last season with the Raiders.

    Saturday night's game against the Bulldogs has extra meaning for Papali'i after he heard about 11-year-old superfan Lily Thomson, who cried when she found out this would be the prop's final campaign in green.

    Lily has autism and an intellectual disability and has developed a great passion for the Raiders, fuelled by a friendship with coach Ricky Stuart after her mother Maria wrote to the club.

    Papali'i's youngest son Joshua also has autism, as does Stuart's daughter Emma.

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  • Raiders star hungry for new contract as top Canberra trio return for Bulldogs clash

    Melanie Dinjaski

    Sebastian Kris aims to remain with the Raiders, focusing on performance despite no contract talks yet.

    The Canberra Times

    Raiders outside back Sebastian Kris has made his contract goals clear after Canberra made several changes to the NRL squad named to face the Bulldogs in round 19.

    Kris is contracted with the Green Machine until the end of 2027, meaning he and other Raiders teammates are free to talk to other clubs come November 1 to negotiate their future for 2028 and beyond.

    However, the local product has no desire to play for any other club.

    Kris is hoping his on-field performances and versatility covering many positions will be enough to convince the Raiders he's worth keeping.

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