Canberra Raiders NRL News

NRL considers free agency overhaul after contract disputes, but system remains unchanged despite concerns.

The Canberra Times

A trio of contract bombshells has forced the NRL to consider a drastic overhaul of its free agency system, but one coach fears the "ugly look for our game" will never change.

The NRL news cycle has been dominated by player negotiations, million-dollar deals and has promoted a renewed push for a transfer window or trade period to avoid similar distractions in the future.

But despite Ricky Stuart joining Immortal Andrew Johns and Wayne Bennett in voicing concerns for players and fans, the system is set to remain as is despite the Dylan Brown, Daly Cherry-Evans and Lachlan Galvin drama.

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Sue Washington is saddened by the loss of her lime green Veloster Turbo and cherished memories.

The Canberra Times

Sue Washington's "heart is broken".

She figured the day her 2016 Veloster Turbo would be stripped of its lime green glory would come, and the surprise school pick-ups with the Canberra Raiders song blaring from the grill, birthday parties, formal drop-offs, and weddings would be no more.

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Saints hold off Sea Eagles in a 20-18 win, despite Manly's struggles without Tom Trbojevic.

The Canberra Times

St George Illawarra have survived another NRL capitulation, holding off Manly to win 20-18 and condemn the Sea Eagles to a third-straight loss without fullback Tom Trbojevic. 

After starting 2025 with plenty of promise, the Sea Eagles' season is delicately-poised after two tries from Tyrell Sloan helped the Dragons claim victory in front of 17,254 at Brookvale Oval on Thursday.

It is Manly's third-consecutive loss without Trbojevic, who remains sidelined with a knee injury, and comes after a testing period of three games in 11 days.

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