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The man tasked with preparing the Canberra Raiders' next generation will join Ricky Stuart's NRL coaching staff as the club prepares to invest in its rising stars.
Justin Giteau is set to join the Raiders' NRL coaching staff for the 2024 campaign, filling the void left by NSW Blues-bound mentor Michael Maguire. Maguire is set to stay with the Raiders, but in a consultant capacity given his looming State of Origin commitments.
Harley Smith-Shields is Gold Coast-bound on a two-year deal in search of more opportunity after being released by the Canberra Raiders.
The Raiders have released Smith-Shields and Brad Morkos from the final year of their contracts.
The Canberra Raiders have announced the immediate release of Harley Smith-Shields and Brad Morkos from the final year of their contracts with the club.
Smith-Shields will take up an opportunity with another NRL club, signing a two-year deal at the Gold Coast Titans.
A local junior, Smith-Shields made his NRL debut for the club against the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Round 11, 2020. He played 15 NRL games with the Raiders between 2020 and 2023.
Smith-Shields was the recipient of the 2021 Canberra Raiders Rookie of the Year award alongside Matt Timoko, while he also received the Geoff Caldwell Welfare and Education Award at the...