We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
Ricky Stuart will count his blessings in having to play only the Warriors out of last year's top four twice and just one five-day recovery throughout the season. Double doses of the Tigers and Bulldogs will help, too, while they'll have to wait until round 21 before Jack Wighton returns to Canberra.
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The Canberra Raiders just can't quit David Fifita.
Reports of the Titans back-rower technically becoming a free agent on November 1 has opened the door for the Raiders to swoop in and make a play at signing the Queenslander once more.
Despite extending with the Titans for another three years in August, a contract clause could give Fifita until round 10 next season to decide if he will remain on the Gold Coast for 2025 or move elsewhere.
The Canberra Raiders are willing to be patient when it comes to veterans Jordan Rapana and Elliott Whitehead deciding their footy future beyond 2024.
Both players are on the final year of their NRL contracts with the Raiders next season.
With November 1 passing, the 34-year-old pair are among the 15 Raiders players now free to negotiate with other clubs for 2025.