Canberra Raiders NRL News

Sun, 12th February, 2023, 15:41 AEDT
Olam injured as Storm suffer huge blow for round one
The Sydney Morning Herald
Justin Olam is set to miss the start of the NRL season after suffering a suspected broken arm in the Storm’s first match of the pre-season challenge on Sunday.
The Papua New Guinean wrecking ball lasted only a few minutes before reeling out of a tackle in pain at Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium.
He later used his jersey as a makeshift sling and Melbourne medicos said they feared Olam had fractured his right arm.
The 29-year-old is the biggest name casualty from the opening week of the NRL’s new pre-season competition, which offers a $100,000 winner’s purse.
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Sun, 12th February, 2023, 10:39 AEDT
Titans final attempt to hold off Raiders and keep David Fifita
The Courier Mail
The Titans have made their final pitch to David Fifita, with coach Justin Holbrook declaring Gold Coast can help the ex-Maroons star rediscover the form that made him the NRL’s most destructive player.
Fifita is on the verge of deciding his future beyond 2023, with judgment day looming in the battle between the Titans and Raiders for the wrecking ball’s signature.
Both clubs have made Fifita attractive multi-year offers worth more than $800,000-a-season, a haircut from his current $1 million-plus salary but still top dollar for an edge backrower.
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Sat, 11th February, 2023, 16:16 AEDT
Frawley knows what it takes as halves understudy
The Canberra Times
While Jack Wighton shouldn't miss any NRL games for his late-night wrestle with cousin Latrell Mitchell, Matt Frawley knows he needs to be ready to go at any time during the season.
Five-eighth Frawley will partner Brad Schneider in the halves in the Canberra Raiders' pre-season trial against the Canterbury Bulldogs at Moruya on Sunday.
The 28-year-old played eight NRL games last year, covering both Wighton and halfback Jamal Fogarty.
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