Canberra Raiders NRL News

The Canberra Times

Canberra Raiders chief executive Don Furner thought the NRL's proposed transfer window, which would see transfers only conducted during two set windows, would be good for the game.

But the Rugby League Players' Association quickly moved to shoot the idea down because it didn't respect the players and would turn into a "meat market".

Contracted players could also move, with mutual consent from their club, during that same transfer window - as well as one mid-season after round 10 until the Monday after State of Origin III.

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The Canberra Times

The English Super League was still an option to continue his playing career, but Sam Williams opted to put his young family first and stay in Canberra instead.

That's proved to be a massive win for the Queanbeyan Kangaroos, where he'll be the captain-coach for their Canberra Raiders Cup side next season.

Williams played the final eight games of the season for the Kangaroos after calling time on his days with the Raiders.

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The Riotact

After building an impressive coaching CV away from Canberra, Michael Maguire is returning to the Raiders.

As the job title of Senior NRL Consultant suggests, the role is more expansive than that of an assistant coach, and no doubt there will be speculation suggesting that Maguire will one day take over from Ricky Stuart.

The similarities between the two are many.

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