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. These two players wouldn't 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. Matthew Wood (74) 1989-1996. Hooker: Glen Buttriss (119) 2008-2015. "I was an example for all of my brothers coming through.". "They are an example for the ones coming through.". At the under-20s level he played halfback for Melbourne, too. Since retirement, he has carved out a successful career as a club trainer. Paul Martin rounds out the 10 based on his three grand final appearances. 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. 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. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. Thompson won the Raiders Player of the Year in 2005, alongside 113-gamer Josh Miller who I have cruelly left out of this side (despite winning the clubs player of the year again in 2009 what am I thinking?). Munster, Brown, Keary, Wighton, Dearden, Luai: Who are the NRL's best 10 five-eighths for season 2023? "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. 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Mitch Brennan Shaun Fensom is a player who I really expected to have represented in some capacity. Tilse started with Newcastle in 2004 but moved to the Raiders two years later after being sacked by the Knights for unbecoming conduct. Still only 20 years of age, the Central Coast product played the majority of last season in NSW Cup, producing 23 try assists and 26 linebreak assists in 23 games. 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. 11 finals 9 wins. South Korea Mystery of gigantic 30ft crater just yards from road as stunned locals fear a meteor hit but what really happened? Multicultural Audiences in Australia and NZ Canberra Raiders - Ata Mariota 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. Earlier in the season the Canberra Raiders released English halfback George Williams who returned home due to personal reasons, opening the door for Sam. 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? 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 clubs website. 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. 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 Kyle ODonnell 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. s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script', 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. The younger brother of Luke ODonnell, Kyle was a Junior Kangaroo and a powerful forward who never realised his potential. Pacific While the Under 18s side of the competition only lasted 2 years, the George Tooke Shield has continued to expand, 9 clubs now competing for the title. Josh Gibcus hamstring injury to sideline him from start of Richmond Tigers season, Biggest vulnerability for eight remaining NFL playoff teams; plus, updated Super Bowl LVII probabilities. 87 wins 114 losses. Backo has always been passionate about Indigenous issues. 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. 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. Luke Priddis has played a career total of 315 first-grade games but of those, 44 were at the Raiders. 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. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. 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. The man loves his footy. Canberra have a handy set of props here. Who makes the cut as the best of the best in the number six jersey? Matthew Corkery (57) 1984-1989. . In between he's traveled the world, and spent time covering sport in Sydney. - CulturalPulse, Sallu Kamara, Australias up-and-coming Sierra Leonean footballer, Anti-Racism Strategy empowering communities to take action. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Death was the clubs Rookie of the Year in 1991 and went on to play five seasons with the club. Brian Battese 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. Troy Thompson (156) 2001-2010. 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. 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. The Canberra Raiders entered the big time in 1982 and since then have had 367 players pull on the green jersey in first grade. THE rugby league world is in mourning today following the shock death of former Canberra Raider Kato Ottio aged just 23. 23 tries. . England Matt Orford Death also played in the clubs 1995 finals campaign. 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. 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. Splitting them at No.3 is Sam Backo - one of the greatest Indigenous players of all time. Players that debuted in the same game are added alphabetically. 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. 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. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. 5 finals 2 wins. 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. 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. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. 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. An electric outside back with speed to burn, Brennan came to the Raiders in 1994 at the age of 32 and never really recaptured his best form, as injuries restricted him to just eight appearances in three years. 6. 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. 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. Backo spent six seasons with the Raiders, while he also played for Leeds and the Brisbane Broncos, along with representing Queensland and Australia. fbq('track', 'PageView'); Jason Death (57) 1991-1995. More recently, Hodgson has become a member of the NRL match review committee, getting to watch footy games for a living. 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. South East Asia Haele manipulates the ruck really well. 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. 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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. 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. 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. They have competed in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League (NRL) premiership since 1982. 4. 11. Andrew McFadden played five seasons with Canberra and eight overall in the NRL for exactly 100 games. 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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. The club's Flegg coach Peter Marrapodi will take charge of the team. 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. 2 finals 2 losses. To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. Middle East 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. 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. This was reflected in the Raiders' performance, and Starling's performance. Bellamy played for a decade for the Raiders from their entry into the NSWRL before becoming possibly the greatest coach in rugby league history. Blake Ferguson: 60 matches (36 tries); 1 match for NSW. 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. Adrian Purtell (64) 2006-2009. Canberra Raiders to field NSW Cup team in 2021 for first time in 14 years By James Buckley Updated January 27 2021 - 10:53pm, first published 9:55pm Josh Papalii, Jack Wighton, Josh Hodgson and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad model the new Raiders kit. Dane Tilse (201) 2006-2015. His mother, Evelyn Scott, is a former chairwoman of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation. The side hustle continues Afro Mummy Doc, Losika Writes set to bring Southern African languages to Australian shelves, How is Eid al-Adha celebrated around the world? . A shoulder reconstruction ruined his 2005 season and he returned as a front rower, but was not able to secure another contract. Alan Smith "I was playing for all my mob," Backo explains. 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. 6 tries. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? He is currently an assistant to Ricky Stuart at GIO Stadium. 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. Read our Privacy Policy. And that's exactly where second-rower Toni Mataele could fit into the equation for Parramatta. McFaddens overall record for the Raiders is pretty handy, and he formed a popular combination with Mark McLinden as the Mac-Attack, but he suffered like so many others in the capital from next Ricky Stuart syndrome. Terry Fahey: 55 matches (28 tries); Dally M Winger of the Year (1981); 6 Tests for Australia; 8 matches for NSW. 9. 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. A tough hooker or front rower, Beardmore was the first of Canberras English imports. 43 wins 14 losses. Keep an eye on Paul Alamoti in 2023 #NSWCup #KOECup pic.twitter.com/aJSg5mKhjR, The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup (@NSWCup) December 1, 2022. Picture: Supplied The Milk has returned, and so have the Raiders' reggies. 1. 4. 3 finals 1 win. 2. 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. 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. 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. What was the best and worst premiership decider in the quarter-century of the NRL? David Boyle was a regular for the Raiders for nine seasons, playing in five consecutive finals series between 1993 and 1997. Jack Wighton and Edrick Lee miss out because of their achievements so far, and weren't judged on potential. 35 tries 2 goals. His son Morgan has played nearly 50 NRL matches for the Gold Coast and Manly. His final season in the big time was with the Raiders in 1988, when he played just two games. His playing achievements included a premiership in 1990, where Bellamy came on from the bench. 4 finals 2 wins. Stuart Flanagan Raiders re-sign Havili. 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 criteria for selection is: No representing at senior level: internationals, State of Origin, Prime Ministers XIII, City vs. Country or All Stars Current players are excluded Players are only eligible for the club they played the most first grade games for. 8. 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. He played in France before joining the Raiders and later returned to play in the UK and Queensland before embarking on a coaching career. n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; A brother's bond: The gift that kept Harley's NRL dream alive. 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. Starling was playing 65.7 minutes a game as Canberra stumbled to a 3-6 start before Woolford's arrival. The Canberra Raiders entered the big time in 1982 and since then have had 367 players pull on the green jersey in first grade. 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. After three years with Parramatta, Hodgson joined the Raiders in 2001 and played six seasons for the club. 12. 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. Japan 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. 6. After making his debut for the Knights in 2012, he came to the Raiders in 2014 and was selected in first grade on five occasions. The first four players on the list pick themselves. When on the field the clubs 2005 Rookie of the Year managed to score 23 tries in just 50 matches. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row], International Audiences He went on to coach the Australian schoolboys. South Korean Ken Nagas: 142 matches (59 tries); 5 Tests for Australia; 2 matches for NSW. Not since Brett and Josh Morris has there been this much excitement about twin brothers in the NRL. 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. Chinese and Lunar New Year Its a Family Affair! 8 tries. A Canberra junior with a rugby union background, Maguire played 11 times for the Raiders between 1992 and 1996. Access unlimited news content and The Canberra Times app. Luke Davico (176) 1994-2004. 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 clubs top 30 roster for the next two years. 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. 42 wins 33 losses. 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 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. Thompson played in four losing finals for the club between 2002 and 2006. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. 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. 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. We want to see it! n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; Weaver is locked in a battle with Toby Sexton and Tanah Boyd for a spot in the halves at the club. Indigenous players have had a significant impact on the Raiders in the club's 34-year history. 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.
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