Canberra Raiders NRL News

Dragons are creating a player 'hit list' for next season after a poor start, seeking improved halves options.

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Dragons officials are preparing a 'hit list' of players off contract for next season in a desperate bid for a quick fix in the post-Shane Flanagan era.

Wide World of Sports revealed this month that the club was set for a cleanout following the dismal start to 2026, with 11 players coming off contract, most of whom will not be re-signed.

Several players on big dollars under contract for 2027 will also be given the option to "look around".

But what the club really needs is strike power from the halves, with the Daniel Atkinson-Kyle Flanagan combination failing to ignite the attack this season.

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Kyle Flanagan drops to NSW Cup as Kade Reed makes his NRL debut for the Dragons against the Roosters.

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Kyle Flanagan has been dropped by the Dragons as Dean Young puts his stamp on the team for the Anzac Day clash against the Roosters, with highly touted 20-year-old Kade Reed thrust into the No.7 jersey for a baptism of fire.

A constant source of criticism for Shane Flanagan was his continued selection of his son Kyle at halfback.

Now, only 24 hours after Shane was sacked as head coach, Kyle has been dropped to NSW Cup and Reed named for his NRL debut at Allianz Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Tigers: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Taylan May 4. Starford To'a 5. Luke Laulilii 6. Jarome Luai 7. Adam Doueihi 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Alex Twal 14. Jock Madden 15. Sione Fainu 16. Royce Hunt 17. Alex Seyfarth 18. Patrick Herbert 19. Tristan Hope 20. Latu Fainu 21. Jeral Skelton 22. Tony Sukkar

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The Raiders beat the Storm 26-22, but coach Ricky Stuart criticized the NRL Bunker's officiating decisions.

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The Raiders got home 26-22 against the Storm on Friday night but Ricky Stuart was still left confused by the state of officiating, taking aim at the NRL Bunker after Canberra was denied twice because of the video referee.

Stuart described his side's performance as the best he's seen this season, however, he was left frustrated by the NRL's on-field review system.

With the Raiders up 12-0, Hudson Young crossed the line but his try was disallowed after a lengthy replay found an accidental offside.

"What stands out to me is after the back end of the season last year, it's very hard to cheer after a try.

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