Canberra Raiders NRL News

Canberra Raiders secure Josh Papali'i for the 2025 NRL season without conditions on game time.

The Canberra Times

They've already locked in their mentor, now the Canberra Raiders have locked in their "Papa" as well.

Josh Papali'i had a mutual option with the Raiders for the 2025 NRL season, which The Canberra Times revealed required the loveable enforcer to play 75 per cent of games this year to enact.

But, out of respect for their star prop, Canberra hierarchy have enacted the final year on his contract - regardless of how many games he plays in 2024.

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Kaeo Weekes impresses in Canberra Raiders debut, aims for better performance in upcoming match.

The Canberra Times

Kaeo Weekes had big boots to fill when he made his Canberra Raiders debut after halfback Jamal Fogarty's biceps injury, but the green playmaker has fit right into his role - and his boots have everything to do with it.

Weekes was a standout in last weekend's Magic Round win over the Bulldogs, with one try assist, six tackle breaks, 27 tackles and a monster 607 kicking metres.

Preparing for an even bigger test against the Sydney Roosters at Canberra Stadium on Saturday, Weekes is hungry for an improved performance to his last game at home, a 40-0 thumping from the Sharks in what was his first Raiders start.

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Sea Eagles' Lodge has bicep surgery, Croker sidelined with neck injury. Tough players ready to return.

LeagueNews.co

In breaking news from the Sea Eagles camp, it has been revealed that star player Matthew Lodge has gone under the knife for a bicep repair.

The tough forward is expected to make a triumphant return to the field in 12 weeks, ready to smash through the opposition like a freight train.

Unfortunately, Lachlan Croker has been sidelined with a neck injury stemming from a concussion suffered in round 9 against Canberra.

As they say in the sport, sometimes you have to take a hit to come back stronger.

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