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Fri, 31st July, 2026, 12:24 AEST
'Things weren't working': the positional switch driving Raiders resurgence, and the 'unicorn' behind it
Ethan Sanders prepares for a rematch with Nathan Cleary, aiming for NRL finals after a surprising turnaround with the Raiders.
Fox League
Ethan Sanders remembers watching the 'Miracle of Mudgee' from his Sydney lounge room in August last year, a NSW Cup prodigy yet to land a permanent spot in first grade.
Fast-forward almost 12 months, Canberra's prospective NRL Rookie of the Year is readying himself for the historic repeat.
The 22-year-old goes head-to-head with Nathan Cleary in a rematch for the ages in Mudgee on Saturday, as the Raiders plot an NRL finals berth that seemed unlikely just a month ago.
In a wide-ranging chat with foxsports.com.au, Sanders talks about the positional changes that have stirred the Raiders' sudden finals hopes, the influence of Ricky Stuart, and his real driver to succeed in the NRL.
The positional switches that ignited the Raiders' finals run
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Fri, 31st July, 2026, 11:50 AEST
'It's between us': captain backs volatile Tigers star
Wests Tigers rallied around Adam Doueihi after his refusal to play amid turmoil; he expressed regret and committed to his contract after a heavy loss.
The Canberra Times
The Wests Tigers have closed ranks around one of their best players a week after he abandoned them with their NRL season on the line, with skipper Api Koroisau saying the team had moved on.
The co-captain fronted the media on Friday following Adam Doueihi's refusal to play in the team's do-or-die fixture with Canberra last Saturday, which threw the struggling club into chaos and its leadership into frantic peace talks.
The stand-off arose after coach Benji Marshall repositioned Doueihi from halfback to lock to accommodate promising youngster Javon Andrews.
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Fri, 31st July, 2026, 0:24 AEST
Potential Coaching Changes for NSW Blues
Potential frontrunners for the NSW Blues coach role emerge amid speculation about Laurie Daley's possible resignation after 2026.
LeagueNews.co
Recent developments have identified potential frontrunners for the head coaching position of the NSW Blues, pending Laurie Daley's official decision regarding his future.
There is strong speculation that Daley may resign following a successful series victory in 2026, during which he faced significant scrutiny throughout the three State of Origin clashes.
According to fresh reports from News Corp, assistant coaches Boyd Cordner and Matt King are leading candidates for the head coach position should Daley choose to step back.
Additionally, Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has been mentioned as a possible long-term solution after he announced his intention to step away from coaching in the mountains after the upcoming season.
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'Things weren't working': the positional switch driving Raiders resurgence, and the 'unicorn' behind it

'It's between us': captain backs volatile Tigers star

Potential Coaching Changes for NSW Blues

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