The tackling machine played 176 NRL games across an 11-year career and was one of the Raiders best during his eight years at the club. Price the son of former Bulldogs and QLD Origin hardman Steve is a well-spoken and level-headed young forward with plenty of skill, tenacity and work ethic, which are all qualities that Todd Payten desires. 4 finals 2 wins. 2. Crowd increase, possible BBL final for Manuka, Harrison man arrested for alleged scam that saw woman $70k poorer, Liberals urge government to reverse APS Australia Day rule, It was a normal day, until black leaves started to fall, 'We're very well prepared': ACT rural fire boss says, Gas customers to face bill shock despite cost-of-living measures, How a bushfire tragedy reshaped Canberra's suburbs, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. The NRL season is rapidly approaching, with plenty of talented young guns pushing to make the jump to first grade in 2023. He also represented both New Zealand and New Zealand Maoris. While he is only on a train-and-trial deal as it stands, Riki understands the Penrith culture and the club know exactly what to expect from him after starring in their reserve grade outfit. 5 finals 2 wins. David Grant: 76 matches for Canberra; Inaugural captain. After joining the club's academy system as a 14-year-old, Viliami Fifita has continued to go from strength to strength at Manly and looks poised to make his NRL debut this season. Withers played four matches in 2000, including the clubs semi-final loss, before leaving to play four seasons with Wests and then St George Illawarra, where he established himself in first grade. Last year, the likes of Ezra Mam and Tolutau Koula made the jump to the top grade and made an immediate impact for their respective sides. A shoulder reconstruction ruined his 2005 season and he returned as a front rower, but was not able to secure another contract. And that's exactly where second-rower Toni Mataele could fit into the equation for Parramatta. So quick, but so injury-prone, David Milne was a talented fullback who played seven seasons for the Raiders from age 17, but only played ten games in a season twice. More recently, Hodgson has become a member of the NRL match review committee, getting to watch footy games for a living. were not commanding first grade spots last year but their departures still affect depth . English "We should be very proud of ourselves of what the game can do for Indigenous people.". Matthew Wood (74) 1989-1996. Pezet has received high praise from the likes of Andrew Johns, and while he may have to bide his time before earning a permanent spot in the top grade, there is a strong chance we see him pop up during 2023. fbq('track', 'PageView'); They have competed in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League (NRL) premiership since 1982. Hooker: Glen Buttriss (119) 2008-2015. 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After leaving the Raiders, Milne moved to Mackay and played three seasons with the Mackay Cutters in the Queensland Cup, winning a premiership in 2013. Laurie Daley: 244 matches (445 points); Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year (1995, 96); Dally M Player of the Year (1995); Dally M Captain of the Year (1996); RLW Player of the Year (1995); 21 Tests for Australia; 23 matches for NSW. Fullback: David Milne (50 matches) 2005-2011. Smith will move into the club's top 30 roster for the upcoming season and while he is long-odds to dethrone Walker or Luke Keary in the halves at full-strength, he is certainly a player to keep an eye on. Since de la Cruzs history-making try, there are eight other players with Filipino ancestry who have played first grade, including Ben Gonzales, Paul Sheedy, Joven Clarke, Craig Wing, Kevin Gordon, Matt Srama, Andrew Everingham, Shane Gray, Almer Salvilla (Super League) and now Haas. One-half of the newly-recruited set of brothers at the Red V, Haele Finau comes to the club with plenty of potential and aspirations of cracking the top grade. Heading into the new season,The Sporting Newshave compiled a list of every club's best rookie player yet to make the jump to the NRL. ASH brings you latest sports updates, news, and market trends. The teenager joins the club's top 30 roster this year and despite limited appearances in QLD Cup, will be pushing for a spot in the side during the season after excelling for Souths Logan in the under-age competitions. Their inclusion in the NSW Cup expands that competition to 11 teams for 2021. Luxury Byron Bay home Glenbrook Estate with private rainforest, water slide has $5m price hopes, Titanic Theatre Restaurant site sails onto the market, Who is Bianca Censori? But what about the players who came and went from the club in no time flat? Dane Tilse (201) 2006-2015. A promising junior from Cooma, Flanagan played four games for the Raiders in 2009 before heading to the Sharks in 2010, where he was one of the casualties of the supplements debacle. The Raiders will look to return to the Jersey Flegg competition in 2022 while also maintaining a team in the NSW Cup. After a stellar showing in the Rugby League World Cup, teenage playmaker Isaiya Katoa will be pushing for a spot in the Dolphins side to start next year. Raiders re-sign Havili. How the Raiders are likely to line up in Round 1. A quick and powerful outside back capable of covering anywhere in the back-five, Karapani has plenty of wraps on him around South Sydney following his arrival from the Warriors as a teenager. One of those young men is versatile outside back Kayal Iro, who played his sole first grade game in Round 24 last year against the Bulldogs, but will be looking for a much bigger role heading into 2023. Canberra will now field five teams this year, including their under-17s, under-19s and under-18s women's team. "Last season was a big step up for me going into development straight out of school and it was just all about learning," he told the club's website. Appeared on this list last year and while his debut didnt come in 2022, there is the belief that Paul Alamoti is ready to explode onto the scene in 2023. 46 tries. Michael Hodgson was a true journeyman, turning out for four NRL clubs, but spending the most time at the Raiders. South American Keep an eye on Paul Alamoti in 2023 #NSWCup #KOECup pic.twitter.com/aJSg5mKhjR, The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup (@NSWCup) December 1, 2022. Dane Tilse has the record of the most games for the Raiders without playing rep footy and is one of only around a dozen to reach 200 games for a club and not achieve higher honours. "There have been a sprinkling of forwards at the Raiders, guys like Lui Bon, Sam Backo, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs and Joel Thompson, but we've had plenty of outstanding backs as well.". 17. International Audiences The Canberra Raiders entered the big time in 1982 and since then have had 367 players pull on the green jersey in first grade. Former Raiders captain Mal Meninga is of South Sea Islander descent and doesn't identify himself as having Indigenous heritage. This is a pretty handy side (maybe the selectors struggle to see west of Parramatta) and the on-field coaching would be handy. 47 wins 72 losses. 'Im not concerned': Wallabies' NRL wish list revealed but V'landys says stars won't switch for rugby's 'TikTok' tedium, Round 1 Predicted Teams - Dragons: Sullivan hamstrung, Amone facing court in off-season of turmoil, pick your best players and compete in daily NRL fantasy competitions, great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. One of those quality rookies is Rua Ngatikaura, who is already signed to the top 30 at the Tigers and has huge wraps on him. His younger brother Sione has also signed a development deal and is an outside back with plenty of upside. Mystery of gigantic 30ft crater just yards from road as stunned locals fear a meteor hit but what really happened? by Anisha Mistry | Jun 5, 2018 | Asia, National, Sports | 0 comments, [vc_row css_animation= row_type=row use_row_as_full_screen_section=no type=full_width angled_section=no text_align=left background_image_as_pattern=without_pattern][vc_column][vc_column_text]Photo credit: Flickr, reepy_au(CC BY-SA 2.0). Andrew McFadden played five seasons with Canberra and eight overall in the NRL for exactly 100 games. Pacific The door is now open for Alamoti to move into the top side following Aaron Schoupp's departure, and he is likely to gain a starting spot for Round 1 at this stage. After leaving the Raiders, Boyle moved to England to play for Bradford, winning a premiership with the club in 1999 and a Challenge Cup title in 2000. Troy Thompson (156) 2001-2010. South East Asian One of the most talked about young players in rugby league, Jonah Pezet is a star in waiting at Melbourne and the club are well aware of it. The 21-year-old played 16 games in reserve grade, averaging 93 run metres and 26 tackles per game, impressing the Cowboys officials and earning a spot in their 21-man squad on multiple occasions. 33 wins 24 losses. David Nana Grant was a founding member of the Raiders after stints in the 1970s with Souths, Easts and mostly Balmain, where he played 50 games over four seasons. 16 tries. He is quite explosive out of dummy half. 23 tries. 24 wins 53 losses. While he is unlikely to usurp Jayden Brailey for the starting No.9 position any time soon, Rugless is certainly in the frame to act as his deputy and could make his NRL debut if injury strikes during the lengthy season. 2021 squad: caleb aekins (2021), adam cook (2021), jarrod croker (2024), matt frawley (2021), emre guler (2023), corey harawira-naera (2022), siliva havili (2021), josh hodgson (2022), albert hopoate (2021), (corey horsburgh (2022), ryan james (2022), sebastian kris (2024), dunamis lui (2021), charnze nicoll-klokstad (2023), josh papalii (2024, Terry Martin (92) 2000-2006. Hopefully I get a few more games playing Cup next year.". Not since Brett and Josh Morris has there been this much excitement about twin brothers in the NRL. We care about the protection of your data. 87 wins 114 losses. Please gamble responsibly. Wood was inducted into the Canberra Raiders Hall of Fame in 2020. Mariota tips the scales at close to 115kg but is extremely mobile for a front-rower, and with the club signing him on for the next two years, a permanent spot in the first grade lineup cant be too far away. Japanese Fensom came on the scene in 2008, captaining the Raiders Under-20s side to a premiership. Brian Battese As for previous articles in this series, I will attempt to put together a quality team for each NRL club made up solely of players since 1980 who never went beyond club level. Withers was still running around in the local Canberra league with the Gungahlin Bulls and then Woden Valley Rams as late as 2018, leading the latter to their first title in 22 years, including kicking the winning field goal. If you disagree, feel free to sub in Trevor Thurling or Luke Bateman. After leaving Canberra, Hodgson spent a further five seasons firstly as a founding player for the new Gold Coast Titans, and then for Canterbury before retiring, having played over 200 career NRL games. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Dane Tilse (201) - 2006-2015. After a fantastic 2022 campaign that saw the Eels make the grand final, Brad Arthur will be forced into somewhat of a rebuild following the exit of some key players. James Buckley Sports Editor James is a Queanbeyan boy enjoying his second stint at the Canberra Times, more than eight years on from his first. The battle for the Gold Coast No.7 jersey is heating up as the season approaches, and the wild card for the spot alongside Kieran Foran is talented youngster Thomas Weaver. Irish 12 tries, 6 finals 2 wins. "After careful evaluation and feedback from our coaches and pathways staff, we've decided that fielding a team on our own in the NSW Cup is best for the club's football program," Raiders chief Don Furner said. Dane Tilse has the record of the most games for the Raiders without playing rep footy and is one of only around a . Valingi and Otukinekina Kepu are two giant front-rowers who are set to push for a spot in the Warriors side this season, as new head coach Andrew Webster looks to rebuild the club. 3 finals 1 win. . There is no guarantee that Katoa starts the season in the halves, with both Anthony Milford and Sean OSullivan also signed to the Dolphins, but his debut is seemingly inevitable in 2023. Premium subscribers also enjoy interactive puzzles and access to the digital version of our print edition - Today's Paper. After leaving the NRL with over 150 first grade games, Withers spent a further five seasons in the English Super League, racking up another 113 matches for Celtic Crusaders and Hull Kingston Rovers. Another player who featured on this same list last season, Riley Price has had a disrupted start to his career but had a breakout 2022 campaign in QLD Cup for the Blackhawks. He then returned to his home in Griffith as captain-coach of the Black and Whites. His final season in the big time was with the Raiders in 1988, when he played just two games. He played in France before joining the Raiders and later returned to play in the UK and Queensland before embarking on a coaching career. 4 finals 3 wins. A nuggety fleet-footed hooker in the same mould as Brandon Smith, the 22-year-old has previously captained the Western Suburbs Jersey Flegg side and won the clubs Player of the Year award in that competition. But Canberras fortunes waned and Fensom went from young star to veteran without anyone noticing. Player statistics are updated at the end of each season. The Raiders pre-season will see players return over the first three weeks based on their experience level as per NRL Guidelines. With the likes of Martin Taupau and Andrew Davey moving on and plenty of competition in the forwards at Manly, there is no doubt that Fifita is a player to watch under new coach Anthony Seibold. Hailing from Mt Isa, Tassell made his debut when he turned out for Canberra in the 1992 season. The 21-year-old played 16 games in reserve grade, averaging 93 run metres and 26 tackles per game, impressing the Cowboys officials and earning a spot in their 21-man squad on multiple occasions. While he has technically had a small taste of NRL football as a mid-game concussion replacement, Ata Mariota will be hoping to make more of an impact this year. Hes an exciting prospect because he can get over the line too.. Death then spent two years at the Cowboys, still having to wait behind Steve Walters for the hooking spot. While in England in 2012, Purtell suffered a heart attack and was unable to play for a year. Marata Niukore, Isaiah Papali'i, Reed Mahoney, Oregon Kaufusi and Ray Stone have all moved on from the blue and gold, leaving some major holes in the side's forward pack. 35 tries 2 goals. Paul Martin rounds out the 10 based on his three grand final appearances. "Indigenous participation has been high in our sport since day dot and the game does tremendously well in bridging the gap in all of the programs they have got with the All-Stars game and what they do from a welfare point of view. Michael Maguire (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images). Go head to head with other fans to pick your best players and compete in daily NRL fantasy competitions with Draftstars its free to join. Anthony Seibold Glen Buttriss played hooker for the Raiders from 2008 to 2015, including finals series in 2008, 2010 and 2012. After retiring in 1985, he led the Kyogle Turkeys in their local league. Signed on as one of the expansion clubs brightest prospects, Katoa will leave a highly-successful Penrith system and has all the makings of an NRL superstar. Alamoti is definitely one player to keep an eye on heading into the season and could be a contender for Dally M Rookie of the Year honours. Club legends to play over 200 games for the Green Machine include Laurie Daley, Simon Woolford, Jarrod Croker, Ruben Wiki, Jason Croker and Ricky Stuart. A tough second-rower who more than earned the nickname Bruiser, Battese began his career in the Brisbane competition before making his way to Wests in 1983. de la Cruz was born to a Sri Lankan mother and Filipino father in Innisfail, but was raised and educated in the Northern Territory capital, Darwin. A product of the Broncos Academy system, Mozer comes into the season with plenty of upside and will be hoping to push the likes of Billy Walters and Cory Paix for the No.9 jumper. Players that debuted in the same game are added alphabetically. 15. Oops! China s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script', 1 final 1 loss. "We saw in our last competition game against the Sharks last season the wonderful depth we have in the squad and it will be fantastic to see them get more match time at a high level in 2021.". Matthew Wood has the distinction of playing in all three Raiders grand finals in his first three seasons, between 1989 and 1991 and was the clubs Rookie of the Year in their 1989 premiership season. "We haven't fielded a Raiders team in this competition since 2007 and we know our members and supporters will definitely identify more with a team wearing our famous green jersey. Grant tragically died of a heart attack at just 38 and is a member of the clubs Hall of Fame. The Samoan-born prop excelled in NSW Cup in 2022, finishing the year with 25 offloads and over 120 run metres per game for the Raiders. At least half a dozen home games at Canberra Stadium this year will feature a NSW Cup clash as a curtain raiser to the NRL, offering fans double the dose of rugby league. . 1994 grand final player Brett Hetherington was a shoo-in for this spot, only for me to find out he represented Australia in the 1997 Super League World Nines. Four Canberra Raiders juniors have been sacked by the club after a violent incident last weekend during which at least one player in question was glassed. THE rugby league world is in mourning today following the shock death of former Canberra Raider Kato Ottio aged just 23. The 21-year-old hooker featured prominently for Newcastle in 2022 in the NSW Cup competition and is signed as a development player for the 2023 campaign. Iro finished the year as NSW Cup Player of the Year for the entire competition, finishing with 17 linebreaks and 14 tries for the Jets, before capping off the year by representing Cook Islands in the World Cup. Appearances: Canberra Raiders games only, not a total of their career games. Michael Maguire Fensom joined the Broncos in 2019 but only made two appearances that year before retiring from top-level footy and turning out for the Belconnen United Sharks for a couple of years. Laurie Daley was named at five-eighth in the NRL's Indigenous Team of the Century in 2008, while Backo and cult hero John "Chicka" Ferguson were honoured in a similar team in 2001. Access unlimited news content and The Canberra Times app. Before embarking on a successful coaching career, Maguire played 18 first-grade games ove seven years. As we noted in June. We want to see it! Since the arrival of another option he's only playing 38.3 minutes a game and the Raiders have won four games and only lost twice. Five-eighth: Craig Bellamy (150) 1982-1992. You must provide an email address to create a Roar account, When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address, By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. (Canberra Raiders) Speaking of experience, and it doesn't get much better than Canberra Raiders' enforcer Josh Papalii. Ricky Stuart has proven in recent years that he isnt afraid to blood young talent, with the likes of Matt Timoko and Xavier Savage performing admirably during the Raiders run to the finals in 2022. 9 tries. David Boyle (117) 1991-1998. Arabic The Milk has returned, and so have the Raiders' reggies. "I was an example for all of my brothers coming through.". Kevin Beardmore After a fantastic 2022 campaign that saw the Eels make the grand final, Brad Arthur will be forced into somewhat of a rebuild following the exit of some key players. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work Cronulla clearly have high hopes for Iro, with the club re-signing him until the end of 2024 and promoting him to their top 30 roster for the next two years. Fensom himself had a match to forget, suffering a nasty broken leg just a few minutes into the match. We want to see it! Laurie Daley, Peter Jackson and Glenn Lazarus all made their debut for Canberra in 1987, though only Queensland State of Origin Centre Jackson played a prominent role that year, more so after his centre partner Meninga broke his arm and missed half of the season. Most Raiders fans resent the man, but Blake Ferguson deserves his spot in the top 10. Canberra Raiders Canterbury Bulldogs Cronulla Sharks Gold Coast Titans Manly Sea Eagles Melbourne Storm New Zealand Warriors Newcastle Knights North QLD Cowboys North Sydney Bears Parramatta Eels Penrith Panthers South Sydney Rabbitohs St George Dragons Sydney Roosters Wests Tigers RUMOURS MEMES PODCASTS Super League MORE STUFF Read our Privacy Policy. Adrian Purtell was a prolific try scorer for the Raiders in the late 2000s, scoring two hat-tricks and five doubles in his career. . Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work Dear Santa: What every NRL coach is putting at top of their Christmas wish list, Round 1 Predicted Teams - Raiders: Ricky reckons Canberra a top-four team with settled roster. Lincoln Withers (83) 2000-2008. Prolific try-scorer Ken Nagas was one of those, while modern-day stars Jack Wighton and Edrick Lee have bright futures in front of them. Laurie Daley: 244 matches (445 points); Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year (1995, 96); Dally M Player of the Year (1995); Dally M Captain of the Year (1996 . The Kepus are both signed to the club's top 30 roster until the end of 2024, and it would be no surprise to see at least one of them debut this season. There is some depth here, with Canberra being the first team in this series to leave out a player that played over 100 first grade games for the club. Troy Thompson oddly began his first grade career with Villefranche XIII Aveyron, a semi-professional rugby league club based in southern France, after being a Raiders junior and playing in their SG Ball and Jersey Flegg teams. One of the positions that Brisbane are yet to lock down on a long-term basis is hooker - and that's exactly where Blake Mozer comes into the equation for 2023. In 2022, he is coaching the Eden Tigers. David Boyle was a regular for the Raiders for nine seasons, playing in five consecutive finals series between 1993 and 1997. "Guys like David Grant, Percy Knight, Terry Wickey and Lui Bon played a pretty big part in those early years in '82, '83 and '84," Meninga said. 9. Tedesco, Latrell, Papenhuyzen and more: Who are the NRL's best 10 fullbacks for season 2023? With the likes of Viliame Kikau and J'maine Hopgood moving on at the end of 2022, Penrith have some vacancies in their back-row rotation and Riki will be hoping he can help fill the void. He is currently an assistant to Ricky Stuart at GIO Stadium. Backo has always been passionate about Indigenous issues. Mozer is a tough and crafty dummy-half who represented the Maroons in the U19s State of Origin last year, and the Broncos clearly have faith in his ability after extending his stay at Red Hill until the end of 2025. 44 wins 52 losses. Chinese Lock: Shaun Fensom (139) 2009-2016. Heading into the new season,The Sporting Newshave compiled a list of every clubs best rookie player yet to make the jump to the NRL. Backo said players such as Johnathan Thurston and Greg Inglis continued to be role models for Indigenous people.
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