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After spending time in the Canberra Raiders junior system, Kaden Williams has decided to sign with a new club.
The second-rower, who has spent several years in the Raiders pathways system, is coming off a solid season in the Jersey Flegg Cup.
However, he has decided to leave the club in the hope of new opportunities with the Sunshine Coast Falcons in the QLD Cup competition.
Jordan Rapana has shed five kilograms during his first full pre-season in more than five years and his lighter frame has convinced him he's up to the fullback challenge in what could be his NRL swansong.
Rapana is the favourite to take the Canberra Raiders' No.1 jersey for their season-opener against Newcastle next week despite missing both of the team's trial matches.
He is locked in a three-way battle with Albert Hopoate and Chevy Stewart, who both had stints at the back in trials against Parramatta and the North Queensland Cowboys.
In a not-so-strange turn of events, Canberra Raiders' halfback Ethan Strange finds himself in hot water after being charged by the NRL match review committee.
Following an intense pre-season challenge match against the Cowboys, Strange has been slapped with a grade one dangerous throw charge on Thomas Mikaele, leaving fans and pundits questioning his judgement on the field.
While the consequences for such a charge may seem like small change to some, with a $1000 fine looming if he takes the early pleas, Strange risks paying an even steeper price - $1500 - if he decides to fight it and ultimately loses.
The pressure is on for Strange to make a wise choice, as the Raiders look to kick off their season on the right foot.