A Canberra Raiders prodigy is edging closer to an NRL debut as Ricky Stuart drafts Ethan Strange into his extended squad for a taste of the top flight.
The 18-year-old made waves when he claimed man of the match honours in the under-19s State of Origin clash a fortnight ago with a hat-trick and two try assists.
The Raiders snatched Strange from the Sydney Roosters on a three-year deal running until the end of 2025, and he has emerged as a player to watch.