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Canberra Weekly

Preparing to play for his third NRL club in as many years, Canberra signing Zac Hosking says he can see similarities between his new side and all-conquering Penrith.

The second-rower says he "begged" the Panthers to release him from the last year of his contact so he could join the Raiders, something the three-time reigning champions granted him last week.

Hosking joined Penrith from Brisbane ahead of the 2023 campaign but had to watch on from the reserves list when the two teams met in September's grand final.

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The Canberra Times

Teen speedster Chevy Stewart has been backed to break into the NRL this year as the electric fullback draws on his junior years as a sprinter to spark the Green Machine.

Once one of the fastest nine year olds in NSW, Stewart has emerged as a genuine starting option for the Raiders this year after a standout NSW Cup season and strong pre-season campaign.

His rise gives Raiders coach Ricky Stuart plenty of options as the start of the season gets closer, with Sebastian Kris, Xavier Savage and Stewart all contenders for the No. 1 jersey.

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LeagueNews.co

After the heartbreak of their golden point final loss to the Knights, the Raiders have spent the off-season reflecting on what could have been.

It's worth noting that just making it to the finals was an accomplishment for a team that struggled to score tries, only surpassing the bottom-ranked Bulldogs and Wests Tigers in that category.

However, they have also had to say goodbye to some of their most experienced players, including fan favorite Jarrod Croker and the talented Jack Wighton.

These departures have left the Raiders relying on their established performers as they enter their 11th season under Ricky Stuart.

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