Canberra Raiders NRL News

Canberra Raiders negotiating contract extension with young five-eighth Ethan Strange, likely for multiple years.

Zero Tackle

The Canberra Raiders have reportedly commenced negotiations with young five-eighth Ethan Strange.

Strange is on contract with Canberra until the end of 2025 as it currently stands, and as a result isn't allowed to negotiate with rival clubs until November 1.

But the Raiders reportedly don't want to let it get that far, with the Canberra Times reporting negotiations have already commenced over a contract extension, likely for multiple years.

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Raiders' wet captain's run won't improve gameplay but may boost mindset for upcoming games.

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders' mega-wet captain's run didn't help them much with their football, but it should help get their mindset right.

They did their final session on "half a lake" the day after they put in their submission to be part of the NRL's Las Vegas season opener 2.0.

Stuart was hopeful they'd get the lime green light to be part of the second batch of teams to play in Sin City.

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Coach Stuart resists changes after loss, keeping line-up mostly unchanged for next game.

Canberra Weekly

Coach Ricky Stuart says he resisted the urge to make mass team changes after Canberra's NRL capitulation against Cronulla because their second-grade performance was "just as bad".

Instead of overhauling a line-up that threw away an 18-0 lead in an error-riddled display at Shark Park, Stuart opted for just one forced change ahead of Sunday's home clash with Parramatta to give his side a chance to prove it was an atypical performance.

In-form second-rower Zac Hosking (head knock) is the only exclusion, with former Newcastle talent Simi Sasagi named on the bench in his place.

Stuart, who warned post-game the Sharks...

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