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, '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. He is currently an assistant to Ricky Stuart at GIO Stadium. At just 172cm and 75kg, Weaver is only small in stature but has a big heart and the type of work ethic required to make it in the NRL for the Titans. s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script', 6 tries. Signed on as one of the expansion club's brightest prospects, Katoa will leave a highly-successful Penrith system and has all the makings of an NRL superstar. 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. 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. 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. Dane Tilse has the record of the most games for the Raiders without playing rep footy and is one of only around a . "They are an example for the ones coming through.". n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; 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. After contract disputes, he headed to Penrith in 2007 where he established himself over the next nine seasons. The 20-year-old has drawn comparisons to Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and is already signed to the Rabbitohs top 30 roster for the next two seasons. 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. It will effectively operate as a reserve grade side for the club, which has withdrawn from the NSW under-21s Jersey Flegg competition in favour of NSW Cup. These two players wouldnt have been allowed to leave a successful Roosters system without good cause, and that is why Smith is such a hot prospect heading into next season. Please gamble responsibly. A little bit older and a little bit more experienced than many players on this list, Preston Riki has an NRL debut within his grasp heading into 2023. The Canberra Raiders entered the big time in 1982 and since then have had 367 players pull on the green jersey in first grade. Meninga said just as important as the stars were the players who were there in the club's infancy. What was the best and worst premiership decider in the quarter-century of the NRL? if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; On top of that, Ronald Volkman who was at one stage seen as Sam Walkers long-term partner was allowed to walk away from the club and join the Warriors mid-way through 2022. Their inclusion in the NSW Cup expands that competition to 11 teams for 2021. 9 tries. Matt Orford Jason Death (57) 1991-1995. The 22-year-old has played 25 games of Queensland Cup and has come through the grades at the highly-successful Storm system, but will move to the Dragons in the hopes of securing an NRL spot. 2 finals 1 win. South American 75 wins 80 losses. 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. Ireland 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Luke Priddis has played a career total of 315 first-grade games but of those, 44 were at the Raiders. 25 in 25: Best Kangaroos player of NRL era - Lockyer, Slater, Smith, Joey, Inglis? He appeared in five finals matches for the club across four seasons and unfortunately lost all of them. Africa The NRL season is rapidly approaching, with plenty of talented young guns pushing to make the jump to first grade in 2023. He's gone down in Canberra Raiders' history as the first try-scorer in the NRL, Gerry de la Cruz is one player sure to be remembered by multicultural Australian rugby players for years to come. Arriving on the scene at the tail-end of their golden period, Davico missed the 1994 grand final win, but was their Rookie of the Year the following season and played in six finals series with the club between 1995 and 2003. 81 wins 35 losses. Paul Martin rounds out the 10 based on his three grand final appearances. 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. All Rights Reserved. Thompson played in four losing finals for the club between 2002 and 2006. That was by far his most successful year, playing 26 games and topping the clubs try-scoring list. If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. The Canberra Raiders are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the national capital city of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Players are listed in the order of their debut game with the club. A talented multi-sport athlete, Kobe Rugless joined the Knights last year after coming through the Roosters system as a teenager. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? 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. 2 finals 2 losses. Matthew Corkery played six season for the Raiders, including appearing in their first grand final in 1997. 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? Japan He unluckily did not get on the field for Canberras 1994 grand final win after being named on the interchange bench and playing in both lead-up finals victories. 5 finals 2 wins. "This year, I've had that experience and I definitely want to take that next step forward and push for a spot in the top 17..that's probably my biggest goal for next year. Canberra Raiders celebrate Indigenous players ahead of NRL's Indigenous round By Lee Gaskin Updated April 23 2018 - 10:12pm , first published August 7 2015 - 10:34pm were not commanding first grade spots last year but their departures still affect depth . 31 wins 33 losses. never quite able to clinch a first grade starting spot but proving to be a more than capable squad player to call upon when needed. He played nearly 250 games for Castleford and 14 games for England in a 15-year career and squeezed in just two games for the Raiders in the 1985 season. His mother, Evelyn Scott, is a former chairwoman of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation. Tom Learoyd-Lahrs: 109 matches; 4 Tests for Australia; 4 matches for NSW. It was not due to physique, with the 6 foot 7 inch prop an intimidating presence on the field across a decade at the Raiders. 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. The first four players on the list pick themselves. Slightly cheating on our own rule here - Cronulla may have an established and experienced roster, but they also have a number of players with a few NRL games or less to their name. Tigers fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming years, especially with a talented group of young guns ready to take the NRL by storm. South East Asia Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. and has recently inked an extension with the Storm that will keep him on deck long-term. With a heated battle for the fullback role between Iro, Will Kennedy and Kade Dykes, this young gun is certainly one to keep an eye on heading into the season. 11 finals 9 wins. 2 finals 2 losses. Europe Danny Lomax The teenage local junior scored four tries in 15 games of NSW Cup last season, averaging 150 run metres per game, but had a few injury concerns throughout the campaign. Who makes the cut as the best of the best in the number six jersey? Slightly cheating on our own rule here Cronulla may have an established and experienced roster, but they also have a number of players with a few NRL games or less to their name. 87 wins 114 losses. 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. Sam Backo: 110 matches; Dally M Prop of the Year (1988); 6 Tests for Australia; 7 matches for Queensland. 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. The Raiders pre-season will see players return over the first three weeks based on their experience level as per NRL Guidelines. Other. Jason Death was a clever hooker who could easily have made this team for North Queensland, the NZ Warriors and Souths, but his 57 games for Canberra from his debut just pips them all. We want to see it! Craig Bellamy in his playing days (Image via raiders.com.au), Halfback: Andrew McFadden (76) 1997-2001. The 19-year-old has recently been upgraded to the Titans' top 30 squad for the upcoming season, following a strong 2022 that saw him make his QLD Cup debut and represent the Maroons U19s side. 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. Troy Thompson (156) 2001-2010. Karapani was a constant fixture in NSW Cup for the Bunnies in 2022 and with a lack of depth in the club's backline, the young gun looks poised to make the jump to the NRL this year. 2. Meninga himself doesn't call himself Indigenous, so who are we to argue. At the under-20s level he played halfback for Melbourne, too. Most Raiders fans resent the man, but Blake Ferguson deserves his spot in the top 10. 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. James is a Queanbeyan boy enjoying his second stint at the Canberra Times, more than eight years on from his first. Matthew Wood (74) 1989-1996. "We should be very proud of ourselves of what the game can do for Indigenous people.". 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. Multicultural Audiences in Australia and NZ South Asia With the likes of Ryan Sutton and Adam Elliott moving on at the end of last year, there is likely a spot opening up in Canberras middle-forward rotation that the 21-year-old will undoubtedly be striving for. 1. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. Terry Martin (92) 2000-2006. A tough hooker or front rower, Beardmore was the first of Canberras English imports. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. Keep an eye on Paul Alamoti in 2023 #NSWCup #KOECup pic.twitter.com/aJSg5mKhjR, The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup (@NSWCup) December 1, 2022. 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. Pacific Keep an eye on Paul Alamoti in 2023 #NSWCup #KOECup pic.twitter.com/aJSg5mKhjR. 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 E.g. 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. Hooker: Glen Buttriss (119) 2008-2015. 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. 12 tries, 6 finals 2 wins. A standout at schoolboy level, Katoa was able to keep Dragons star Talatau Amone out of the Tongan side in the RLWC, which is proof that he is ready to make the jump to first grade. A Manly junior, Blake played 66 games on the northern beaches in a six-year stint before heading to the nations capital for the 1985 and 1986 seasons, where he was selected in just seven games. Peter Benson China When on the field the clubs 2005 Rookie of the Year managed to score 23 tries in just 50 matches. Lachlan Lam had been at the club since a teenager and while he was only used as a back-up, his utility value and experience in the top grade was valuable. The son of former Kiwis player Kevin Iro and the nephew of Tony Iro, the 22-year-old is in the mix to push for a spot in the Sharks backline year after a stellar NSW Cup campaign for Newtown. If you needed an insight into how highly the Roosters rate young playmaker Sandon Smith, you only need to look at the players they have let go in the past 12 months. 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. "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.". 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We want to see it! 17. Player . Appearances: Canberra Raiders games only, not a total of their career games. While in England in 2012, Purtell suffered a heart attack and was unable to play for a year. 8 finals 2 wins. We care about the protection of your data. Fullback: David Milne (50 matches) 2005-2011. 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. His impact has continued to make strides today, with the Brisbane Broncos now being home to upcoming Filipino player, Payne Haas, who recently made his debut in first-grade NRL. Terry Fahey: 55 matches (28 tries); Dally M Winger of the Year (1981); 6 Tests for Australia; 8 matches for NSW. Please gamble responsibly. This year, Ive had that experience and I definitely want to take that next step forward and push for a spot in the top 17..thats probably my biggest goal for next year. 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. Of the six, only Sam Williams is yet to find a new club, with Josh Hodgson ( Parramatta Eels ), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad ( New Zealand Warriors ), Adam Elliot ( Newcastle Knights ), Ryan Sutton ( Canterbury Bulldogs) and Harry Rushton . 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. There is no guarantee that Katoa starts the season in the halves, with both Anthony Milford and Sean O'Sullivan 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. He played just two games that year before moving on, playing the bulk of his career in England, including four Test matches for Wales. In 2022, he is coaching the Eden Tigers. He sees the game really well. Access unlimited news content and The Canberra Times app. Bellamy also had a short stint in England with Swinton, where he won a grand total of one match for the season. If you needed an insight into how highly the Roosters rate young playmaker Sandon Smith, you only need to look at the players they have let go in the past 12 months. Standing at 194cm and weighing in at over 110kg, the front-rower is banging on the door for the Sea Eagles and is locked into the club's top 30 roster for the next two years. 4 finals 3 wins. Let's address the obvious omission first: what about big Mal? Access unlimited news content and The Canberra Times app. The powerfully built half was both a Dally M Medalist and a premiership winner, with over 240 games under his belt by the time he joined the Raiders for the 2011 season. Brian Battese 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. He left the Raiders in 2017 to join the North Queensland Cowboys and played in the front row as they stormed to the grand final, only to fall at the final hurdle. 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. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. 2. And that's exactly where second-rower Toni Mataele could fit into the equation for Parramatta. 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. 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. South Asian He also played seven games for Queensland, the last of which was the first-ever Origin game in 1980. He never played more than 12 games in any other year and was out of the first grade side by the time they broke through for the 1989 premiership. who played his sole first grade game in . Starling was playing 65.7 minutes a game as Canberra stumbled to a 3-6 start before Woolford's arrival. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row], International Audiences 35 wins 48 losses. That well-known and memorable representative fixture rules him out of this team. A local junior, Wood made significant contributions to Canberras success, scoring the final decisive try in their 1990 win over Penrith and scoring two tries and kicking a goal in their loss to the same side in 1991. The Canberra Raiders will field its own reserve grade side in the NSW Cup competition this season for the first time since 2007 in what will help bolster rugby league ranks in the region. 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. 1. - CulturalPulse, Sallu Kamara, Australias up-and-coming Sierra Leonean footballer, Anti-Racism Strategy empowering communities to take action. 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. 28 tries 1 goal 1 FG. "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. The Canberra Raiders will commence pre-season training this week, with several of the clubs Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup players having the opportunity to spend some time with the NRL squad pre-Christmas. Rugless was a junior boxing standout, winning national titles as a teenager and touring the globe with the Australian team, before making the decision to stick with the football. He played six matches before injury brought his career to an end. Weaver is locked in a battle with Toby Sexton and Tanah Boyd for a spot in the halves at the club. He played over 20 matches in seven of his seasons at the Raiders and played in four finals series between 2006 and 2012. It gave me a lot of confidence coming out of that knowing that Id lasted out there playing with those boys, so it definitely gave me a lot of confidence moving forward. English David Grant: 76 matches for Canberra; Inaugural captain. Splitting them at No.3 is Sam Backo - one of the greatest Indigenous players of all time. 4. Haele manipulates the ruck really well. 13. 10. The brother of John Lomax, Danny played four games for the Raiders in the 1994 and 1995 seasons, and a total of 88 games in his career. His playing achievements included a premiership in 1990, where Bellamy came on from the bench. A talented and crafty hooker, Finau has inked a development contract heading into the season, but has already signed on for the club's top 30 in 2024 and could feasibly make the jump sooner if he impresses during pre-season. "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. 4 finals 4 losses. His younger brother Sione has also signed a development deal and is an outside back with plenty of upside. Ken Nagas: 142 matches (59 tries); 5 Tests for Australia; 2 matches for NSW. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? He played for the club for sixteen seasons and was a part of the forward pack in the 1994 premiership-winning team, scoring a try in the grand final. "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. South Korean Shaun Fensom is a player who I really expected to have represented in some capacity. 7 tries. 21 wins 29 losses. Fifita is a damaging ball runner with speed and agility to match, making him a perfect fit for the prop position in the modern-day game. Premium subscribers also enjoy interactive puzzles and access to the digital version of our print edition - Today's Paper. The man loves his footy. 14 tries. After leaving the Raiders, he played for the Mounties in the NSW Cup (losing the 2016 premiership by a point to the Illawarra Cutters), for the Cootamundra Bulldogs back in his home town, with the Belconnen United Sharks with Shaun Fensom and for the Currumbin Eagles on the Gold Coast in 2021. 1. With the likes of Ryan Sutton and Adam Elliott moving on at the end of last year, there is likely a spot opening up in Canberra's middle-forward rotation that the 21-year-old will undoubtedly be striving for. Other, Multicultural Audiences in Australia and NZ 3. The teenage local junior scored four tries in 15 games of NSW Cup last season, averaging 150 run metres per game, but had a few injury concerns throughout the campaign. A classy pivot from the Brisbane competition, Smith had a brief tilt at the Sydney game, firstly with North Sydney in 1980 and 1981, and then with Canberra in the 1982 season, turning out 11 times. He is quite explosive out of dummy half. Players that debuted in the same game are added alphabetically. Riki was a prominent fixture in Penrith's NSW Cup premiership-winning side last year, scoring seven tries and averaging 74 run metres per game. Lincoln Withers (83) 2000-2008. 33 wins 24 losses. Mitch Brennan After leaving the Raiders, Martin played for the Celtic Crusaders for two seasons in England. David Boyle was a regular for the Raiders for nine seasons, playing in five consecutive finals series between 1993 and 1997. 5 finals 5 losses. Nanai had his first full season in first-grade during the 2022 campaign, but immediately became one of the game's best edge forwards. Lachlan Lam had been at the club since a teenager and while he was only used as a back-up, his utility value and experience in the top grade was valuable. The teenager joins the clubs 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. 16 tries. The Raiders will look to return to the Jersey Flegg competition in 2022 while also maintaining a team in the NSW Cup. At the under-20s level he played halfback for Melbourne, too. 6 tries. Indian Dane Tilse (201) - 2006-2015. Matthew Corkery (57) 1984-1989. 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. 42 wins 33 losses. He went on to coach the Australian schoolboys. Fensom himself had a match to forget, suffering a nasty broken leg just a few minutes into the match. Ryan had eight years with Manly before heading south in 1991, playing just five games for the Raiders in his final season. "Of course they are mate, they enjoy what they do, they're talented at it and we've got a lot of other black fellas who are the same," Backo said. But what about the players who came and went from the club in no time flat? "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. Rugless was a junior boxing standout, winning national titles as a teenager and touring the globe with the Australian team, before making the decision to stick with the football. 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. Munster, Brown, Keary, Wighton, Dearden, Luai: Who are the NRL's best 10 five-eighths for season 2023? He was a utility player, but spent enough time at five-eighth (29 matches) to take this spot. Mataele is signed to a development deal for 2023, but there is no reason why he couldnt receive an upgrade or force his way into the top 17 at some stage during the year. Raiders officials had explored the possibility of using the local Canberra rugby league competition as an option to offer its fringe players regular game time, before the NSWRL admitted the club as the 11th team into their league. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. 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. 23 tries 38 goals from 64 attempts. 5. To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. 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