We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
Canberra has scored a pre-finals boost with representative star Hudson Young committing long-term.
The 25-year-old backrower has signed a fresh three-year contract which ties him to the Australian capital until the end of 2027.
"This club means everything to me and my family and it's been home for me since 2017 and I'm really excited to extend my stay," Young said.
A shocking upset win away in Newcastle would be one of the biggest victories of Ricky Stuart's lengthy NRL coaching career, but the Canberra mentor's record in finals shouldn't be underestimated.
Stuart has won seven of his eight first-week finals matches throughout his career, his most recent triumph last season's 28-20 elimination final upset of Melbourne away from home.
In fact, the 20-year coaching veteran boasts a better winning percentage in finals than in the regular season with each of the three NRL club's he's guided in finals campaigns.
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In a major boost for the Canberra Raiders, Hudson Young has committed to the club for another three seasons, extending his contract until 2027.
The news was reported by the official Raiders website, raiders.com.au, under the headline "Hudson Young Re-Signs with the Raiders." Young, who is already contracted for 2024, will now remain in Canberra for the next four seasons.
Speaking about his decision, Young expressed his belief that staying with the Raiders was the right move and expressed optimism about the club's future.
He highlighted the opportunity to witness the squad's development over the next few seasons as a key factor in his decision to re-sign.