Canberra Raiders NRL News

Maguire's move to Broncos sparks Origin coach search; Stuart not leaving Raiders.

The Canberra Times

Michael Maguire's fast and furious move to the Broncos has ignited a scramble to find the next NSW State of Origin coach, but Canberra Raiders fans can rest easy about the potential of Ricky Stuart being lured into a dangerous juggling act.

Maguire was released from his NSW Blues contract on Monday, paving the way for the premiership winner to replace Kevin Walters in Brisbane after a wild few days on the coaching carousel.

His Blues departure and looming announcement about a Broncos deal has already prompted speculation about who will fill the void in the Origin arena next year.

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Raiders' Ethan Strange up for NRL rookie of the year, potential injury setback for representative dreams.

The Canberra Times

Boom Canberra Raiders playmaker Ethan Strange has a chance to become just the third player in the club's history to win the NRL rookie of the year prize, but a lingering injury may curtail his representative hopes.

Strange was named as one of three rookie finalists ahead of the Dally M awards on Wednesday, with Joe Tapine a prop of the year contender and Hudson Young a chance to win the second-row prize.

Strange, 20, had a breakout year and established himself as the obvious heir to Jack Wighton at five-eighth, playing 22 of 24 games and giving Raiders fans hope for the future as they invest in young talent.

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Canberra Raiders scout Las Vegas with other NRL teams ahead of next season opener.

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders are embarking on a Las Vegas reconnaissance mission ahead of their NRL season opener next year.

Raiders football manager Matt Ford will head to Sin City at the end of November with his counterparts from the other three NRL clubs involved to scout out the lay of the land.

The Green Machine's Allegiant Stadium opponents New Zealand Warriors and Saturday's preliminary final teams, the Penrith Panthers and Cronulla Sharks, will also send their football managers to Las Vegas as part of the NRL-organised trip.

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