Canberra Raiders NRL News

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The Canberra Raiders have made a significant signing for the 2024 season, securing the services of promising young backline player Kaeo Weekes.

The 21-year-old has already gained valuable experience, having played in 12 NRL matches for the Manly Sea Eagles since his debut in 2022.

Weekes has primarily featured in the halves or at fullback positions, showcasing his versatility on the field.

Weekes is set to join the Raiders for pre-season training in November, eager to elevate his career to new heights.

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Kieran Foran, the playmaker for the Gold Coast Titans, believes that the team will benefit from the defensive expertise of their new coach, Des Hasler, in the 2024 season.

Foran, who has previously played under Hasler's guidance, asserts that the most significant improvement that Hasler can bring to the Titans is a level of defensive grit that has been lacking in the past two seasons.

The Titans' defensive record has been a cause for concern, ranking fourth-worst in the Telstra Premiership for both the 2023 and 2022 seasons, conceding an average of 27.2 and 27.5 points per game, respectively.

This defensive weakness has been a major impediment to the Titans' success, despite their ability to score more points than teams that made it to the finals, such as the Roosters and Raiders.

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The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders have ruled out a blanket "no" for their stars playing in off-season tournaments like the Koori Knockout.

Instead, they'll continue their policy of deciding on a case-by-case basis, despite the NRL writing to all clubs about their concerns of players suffering injuries.

Departing Raider Jack Wighton took part in this year's Koori Knockout on the Central Coast earlier in October.

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