From 1999, Death played for the Auckland Warriors, winning the clubs Player of the Year award in his first season. 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. t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; Wood was inducted into the Canberra Raiders Hall of Fame in 2020. 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. 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. Jason Croker holds the record for the most first grade games and the most tries for the Canberra Raiders. 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. English Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. 11. Haele manipulates the ruck really well. After leaving the Raiders, Davico spent a year with Wigan that didnt work out due tearing his pectoral five minutes into his first pre-season game. The Raiders pre-season will see players return over the first three weeks based on their experience level as per NRL Guidelines. Canberra have a handy set of props here. Shaun Fensom is a player who I really expected to have represented in some capacity. 19 tries 5 goals. 75 wins 80 losses. Karapani was a constant fixture in NSW Cup for the Bunnies in 2022 and with a lack of depth in the clubs backline, the young gun looks poised to make the jump to the NRL this year. 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. 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. 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. Oops! n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; Terry Fahey: 55 matches (28 tries); Dally M Winger of the Year (1981); 6 Tests for Australia; 8 matches for NSW. Arabic Before embarking on a successful coaching career, Maguire played 18 first-grade games ove seven years. He played six matches before injury brought his career to an end. The 19-year-old played 10 games of QLD Cup last year, setting up five tries and kicking 12 goals, and will likely continue to ply his trade in that competition when the season commences. 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. He then returned to his home in Griffith as captain-coach of the Black and Whites. 8. The 20-year-old local junior had a short stint at Newcastle, before returning to the Eels and recently re-signing until the end of 2025. Premium subscribers also enjoy interactive puzzles and access to the digital version of our print edition - Today's Paper. 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. {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? Grant tragically died of a heart attack at just 38 and is a member of the clubs Hall of Fame. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. "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. 1. 44 wins 46 losses. Glen Buttriss played hooker for the Raiders from 2008 to 2015, including finals series in 2008, 2010 and 2012. Not since Brett and Josh Morris has there been this much excitement about twin brothers in the NRL. "It gave me a lot of confidence coming out of that knowing that I'd lasted out there playing with those boys, so it definitely gave me a lot of confidence moving forward. 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. Leaving Canberra in 1996, he went on to play over 250 games at the top level in both Australia and England. Please note this list is subject to change and only includes players who have current NRL contracts or ongoing training deals with the club in 2023. Grant became the Raiders first captain in 1982 and led the side through their first steps in the competition. Backo said players such as Johnathan Thurston and Greg Inglis continued to be role models for Indigenous people. Tilse started with Newcastle in 2004 but moved to the Raiders two years later after being sacked by the Knights for unbecoming conduct. 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. 5 finals 2 wins. Corvos only taste of first grade came in 1991, when he was selected for five games for the Milk. 7 tries. After leaving the Raiders, Corkery played for Cronulla for a couple of seasons before retiring. Latin America The Canberra Raiders will commence pre-season training this week, with several of the club's Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup players having the opportunity to spend some time with the NRL squad pre-Christmas. After playing some footy with the Maitland Pickers, Tilse is now a youth worker in Newcastle. The Raiders' top 10 Indigenous players. Smith was a quality back rower and Canberra junior who got his start in 2004, playing seven games. 87 wins 114 losses. A talented multi-sport athlete, Kobe Rugless joined the Knights last year after coming through the Roosters system as a teenager. With the likes of Viliame Kikau and Jmaine 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. 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. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. The Canberra Raiders have confirmed a list of six players set to depart the club at the end of the 2022 season. Europe 12. His younger brother Sione has also signed a development deal and is an outside back with plenty of upside. Surplus under-21s players who don't fit into the Raiders' NSW Cup side this year will return to play locally for allocated clubs in the Canberra Raiders Cup competition. 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. 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. Not since Brett and Josh Morris has there been this much excitement about twin brothers in the NRL. 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. 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. The door is now open for Alamoti to move into the top side following Aaron Schoupps departure, and he is likely to gain a starting spot for Round 1 at this stage. if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; Brian Battese The Dragons will be looking for a new five-eighth to . On top of that, Ronald Volkman - who was at one stage seen as Sam Walker's long-term partner - was allowed to walk away from the club and join the Warriors mid-way through 2022. and has recently inked an extension with the Storm that will keep him on deck long-term. 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. 2. This is a pretty handy side (maybe the selectors struggle to see west of Parramatta) and the on-field coaching would be handy. Tom Learoyd-Lahrs: 109 matches; 4 Tests for Australia; 4 matches for NSW. "I was playing for all my mob," Backo explains. 9 tries. Here is all you need to know about the Canberra Raiders ahead of the 2022 Telstra Premiership season. More recently, Hodgson has become a member of the NRL match review committee, getting to watch footy games for a living. Ngatikaura will have to bide his time behind Api Koroisau for the next few years, but could potentially nab a spot on the bench during the 2023 campaign. Canberra will now field five teams this year, including their under-17s, under-19s and under-18s women's team. Bellamy played for a decade for the Raiders from their entry into the NSWRL before becoming possibly the greatest coach in rugby league history. 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. He played in Canberra for Woden Valley in 1981, but moved back to Queensland to play for the Yeppoon Seagulls in 1982 before returning to the ACT to join the Raiders in 1983. South East Asian 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. To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. Premium subscribers also enjoy interactive puzzles and access to the digital version of our print edition - Today's Paper. The 20-year-old brothers have already gained experience in the QLD Cup competition for Redcliffe and are long-term prospects that Warriors officials are extremely invested in. After retiring in 1985, he led the Kyogle Turkeys in their local league. He was one of those players who felt on the verge of breaking through but never quite did, although he played finals with Canberra and Parramatta. Unfortunately, he missed selection for the 1994 grand final. Michael Maguire (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images). Purtell was the clubs Rookie of the Year in 2006. fbq('init', 235247967118144); Appearances: Canberra Raiders games only, not a total of their career games. Corkery was a Raiders fan as a kid, and before the club joined the competition in 1982, he put a few entries into the competition to design the club jersey. 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. A talented multi-sport athlete, Kobe Rugless joined the Knights last year after coming through the Roosters system as a teenager. Chinese 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. That was by far his most successful year, playing 26 games and topping the clubs try-scoring list. "They are an example for the ones coming through.". 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. 8 tries. "I was an example for all of my brothers coming through.". ASH brings you latest sports updates, news, and market trends. James is a Queanbeyan boy enjoying his second stint at the Canberra Times, more than eight years on from his first. After leaving the Raiders, Martin played for the Celtic Crusaders for two seasons in England. David Grant (79) - 1982-1985. . Splitting them at No.3 is Sam Backo - one of the greatest Indigenous players of all time. 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. At the under-20s level he played halfback for Melbourne, too. 23 tries. Who makes the cut as the best of the best in the number six jersey? 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. n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; 31 wins 33 losses. Most first-grade games [ edit] 318, Jason Croker (1991-2006) 292, Jarrod Croker (2009-) 244, Laurie Daley (1987-2000) 234, Simon Woolford (1994-2006) 228, Steve Walters (1986-1996) 224, Ruben Wiki (1993-2004) 220, Alan Tongue (2000-2011) 220, Jack Wighton (2012-) 203, Ricky Stuart (1988-1998) 202, Chris O'Sullivan (1982-1990, 1992) 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. Pacific 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. And that's exactly where second-rower Toni Mataele could fit into the equation for Parramatta. Hooker: Glen Buttriss (119) 2008-2015. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. Multicultural Audiences in Australia and NZ, Jordan Mailata signs a lucrative deal with Philadelphia Eagles. 5 finals 5 losses. 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, Ricky Stuart has proven in recent years that he isn't 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. With few people of mixed cultural background playing in the NRL at the time, de la Cruz was often confused as being of Chinese-Aborigine origin, but it was his skill as a halfback in the Raiders premiere match against the South Sydney Rabbitohs that really struck a chord in the game and with fans. Hailing from Mt Isa, Tassell made his debut when he turned out for Canberra in the 1992 season. Stuart Flanagan Canberra Raiders respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. 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. 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. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. 35 wins 48 losses. Adrian Purtell was a prolific try scorer for the Raiders in the late 2000s, scoring two hat-tricks and five doubles in his career. fbq('track', 'PageView'); 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. 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. 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. . Japanese PS: A couple of sources say Grant toured New Zealand with a combined Sydney side in 1981 but I can find no actual records, so he is in. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) This portal contain information that can help you keep track of ongoing events all around the world. 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. He's an exciting prospect because he can get over the line too.. 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. If youre not familiar with Josiah Karapani yet, something tells us you will be by the time the 2023 season is done and dusted. "Two per cent is about the overall percentage of Indigenous people in the Australian population, so when you look at that, elite sport outweighs the general consensus. A brother's bond: The gift that kept Harley's NRL dream alive. Kyle ODonnell 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. 64 wins 82 losses. South Asia 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. Thomson once described his look as the prop that had massive shorts that looked like I was smuggling two wombats down the back of them. . Below is a list of contracted players for 2023. 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. 13. 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. 4 finals 4 losses. When on the field the clubs 2005 Rookie of the Year managed to score 23 tries in just 50 matches. Kanye Wests new Australian wife, Where Victorians are looking to move: Tasmania grabs top spot in post-lockdown era, Gold Coast acreage with golf simulator, chook chateau for sale, Premier League top goal scorers 2022-2023: Updated golden boot rankings. 33 wins 24 losses. 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. The teenage playmaker was a standout in the U19s State of Origin last year, and has recently inked an extension with the Storm that will keep him on deck long-term. The teenage playmaker was a standout in the U19s State of Origin last year, and has recently inked an extension with the Storm that will keep him on deck long-term. I think he is going to be one of those players that can game manage from the hooker position, his manager Michael Cincotta toldThe Daily Telegraph. 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. Paul Martin rounds out the 10 based on his three grand final appearances. Chinese and Lunar New Year Its a Family Affair! 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. After joining the clubs 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. 9. 43 wins 14 losses. 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. The Canberra Raiders entered the big time in 1982 and since then have had 367 players pull on the green jersey in first grade. He then joined the South Sydney Rabbitohs when they were readmitted to the competition and played three seasons for them and being named Clubman of the Year in back-to-back seasons before retiring, having played over 200 first grade games. 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. 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. Diego Maradona from the slums to superstar! were not commanding first grade spots last year but their departures still affect depth . 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. Canberra will field a standalone team in this year's NSW Cup competition for the first time in 14 years, solving the problem of how to inject game time into their fringe squad members who were consigned to training scrimmages for the bulk of 2020. 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. Ireland 47 wins 72 losses. David Grant: 76 matches for Canberra; Inaugural captain. He also played seven games for Queensland, the last of which was the first-ever Origin game in 1980. A talented and crafty hooker, Finau has inked a development contract heading into the season, but has already signed on for the clubs top 30 in 2024 and could feasibly make the jump sooner if he impresses during pre-season. The NRL season is rapidly approaching, with plenty of talented young guns pushing to make the jump to first grade in 2023. He then returned to Australia for two final seasons with Newcastle, falling just six short of 200 career games. 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. 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. 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. (Canberra Raiders) Speaking of experience, and it doesn't get much better than Canberra Raiders' enforcer Josh Papalii. With 45 appearances in reserve grade to his name with the Warriors, Redcliffe and Panthers, the 24-year-old edge-forward is pushing for an opportunity and has an impressive resume behind him. 1. 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. Canberra Raiders - Ata Mariota . Africa 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. 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. The Canberra Raiders entered the big time in 1982 and since then have had 367 players pull on the green jersey in first grade. 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. Michael Maguire '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. 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. The Milk has returned, and so have the Raiders' reggies. The Raiders had used western Sydney club Mounties as a feeder team for NRL first grade, but that partnership of eight years ended in 2020 when Mounties linked . 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. All Rights Reserved. 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. 8. 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. Credit: sportingnews.com. 4. Fensom himself had a match to forget, suffering a nasty broken leg just a few minutes into the match. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? 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. Rugby league is certainly in David Boyles genes. Hes 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. Let's address the obvious omission first: what about big Mal? The 19-year-old played 10 games of QLD Cup last year, setting up five tries and kicking 12 goals, and will likely continue to ply his trade in that competition when the season commences. Irish Their inclusion in the NSW Cup expands that competition to 11 teams for 2021. All you need to know for the 2023 NRL pre-season. "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.". He had earlier missed the Raiders 1987 grand final through injury. 24 wins 53 losses. 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