Anthony Griffin has swung the axe, making several changes to his side for Magic Round.
A Raiders young gun has been named to return on the wing after suffering a fractured jaw in the pre-season challenge.
Meanwhile, the Bulldogs and Sea Eagles both welcome key outside backs into their teams.
Desperate Hook’s huge Dragons gamble; Manly’s timely Turbo boost: Magic Round Teams
Raiders linked with Hunt move after Wighton bombshell
It’s no secret the Raiders are keen to spend to recruit a big star to their club with Jack Wighton signing with South Sydney from 2024.
You can read here on who we think the Raiders could target, but another named that has popped up in recent days is Dragons and Maroons star Ben Hunt.
According to Nine reporter Danny Weidler, Hunt is “the style of player and person they (Raiders) would like at their club.”
QLD clubs eye move for axed Walker as coaching X-factor emerges: NRL Extra Time
Eamonn Tiernan is the NRL Editor at foxsports.com.au and he writes Extra Time fortnightly.
There are several Queensland clubs considering making a move for out-of-favour Roosters halfback Sam Walker.
Foxsports.com.au can reveal the clubs are closely watching Walker’s situation at Bondi Junction and it’s not lost on them that their chances of landing him would be infinitely improved by also offering his dad and uncle - The Walker Brothers - roles on the coaching staff.
