10. Indigenous players have had a significant impact on the Raiders in the club's 34-year history. A handy player who surprisingly only played 50 top-level games in his five-year career in Australia, Benson came to the Raiders in 1994 and was selected twice, before moving mid-season to the Gold Coast. "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. His younger brother Sione has also signed a development deal and is an outside back with plenty of upside. A brother's bond: The gift that kept Harley's NRL dream alive. 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 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. 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. '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. Dane Tilse (201) 2006-2015. This portal contain information that can help you keep track of ongoing events all around the world. After retiring, Davico has been a long-term owner of Goldbergs Coffee House in Newcastle. 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. David Grant: 76 matches for Canberra; Inaugural captain. South Asian 43 wins 14 losses. Below is a list of contracted players for 2023. Anthony Seibold Irish Grant tragically died of a heart attack at just 38 and is a member of the clubs Hall of Fame. 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. 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. Arabic fbq('track', 'PageView'); 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. 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. - CulturalPulse, Sallu Kamara, Australias up-and-coming Sierra Leonean footballer, Anti-Racism Strategy empowering communities to take action. 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. 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. Several Raiders squad members were bereft of regular rugby league action last season after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the NSWRL to scrap its NSW Cup. 23 tries 38 goals from 64 attempts. Canberra Raiders - Ata Mariota . 3. Michael Maguire 9. Kevin Beardmore fbq('init', 235247967118144); 7 tries. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. After leaving the Raiders, Martin played for the Celtic Crusaders for two seasons in England. 4 finals 4 losses. Oops! 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 . 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. 46 tries. Paul Martin rounds out the 10 based on his three grand final appearances. After leaving Canberra in 2015, Tilse spent two seasons in England with Hull Kingston Rovers, where he experienced the highs and lows, reaching the Challenge Cup final in 2015 before the Robins were relegated at the end of the following year. Troy Thompson (156) 2001-2010. Players are listed in the order of their debut game with the club. Sam Backo: 110 matches; Dally M Prop of the Year (1988); 6 Tests for Australia; 7 matches for Queensland. Lincoln Withers (83) 2000-2008. 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. 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. South American Copyright 2021 Cultural Pulse. 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. Canberra have a handy set of props here. Picture: Supplied The Milk has returned, and so have the Raiders' reggies. 35 tries 2 goals. 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. 17. John (Chicka) Ferguson: 94 matches (50 tries); Dally M Winger of the Year (1985, 88); 3 Tests for Australia; 8 matches for NSW. Hes an exciting prospect because he can get over the line too.. 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 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. . 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. Heading into the new season, The Sporting News have compiled a list of every club's best rookie player yet to make . 12 tries, 6 finals 2 wins. (Canberra Raiders) Speaking of experience, and it doesn't get much better than Canberra Raiders' enforcer Josh Papalii. 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. Since retirement, he has carved out a successful career as a club trainer. This is a pretty handy side (maybe the selectors struggle to see west of Parramatta) and the on-field coaching would be handy. 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. He played just two games that year before moving on, playing the bulk of his career in England, including four Test matches for Wales. "I was an example for all of my brothers coming through.". 16. 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. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. The Raiders' top 10 Indigenous players. 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. 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. 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. All you need to know for the 2023 NRL pre-season. 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. James is a Queanbeyan boy enjoying his second stint at the Canberra Times, more than eight years on from his first. 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. 2 finals 2 losses. Mataele is signed to a development deal for 2023, but there is no reason why he couldn't receive an upgrade or force his way into the top 17 at some stage during the year. 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. 8. A talented multi-sport athlete, Kobe Rugless joined the Knights last year after coming through the Roosters system as a teenager. 2. 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. Let's address the obvious omission first: what about big Mal? 2 finals 1 win. The Raiders had been linked with Mounties for eight seasons, but that partnership ended midway through 2020 with the west-Sydney club instead hitching itself to the Canterbury Bulldogs wagon. 1. The Raiders will look to return to the Jersey Flegg competition in 2022 while also maintaining a team in the NSW Cup. THE rugby league world is in mourning today following the shock death of former Canberra Raider Kato Ottio aged just 23. At the under-20s level he played halfback for Melbourne, too. 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 can't be too far away. Most Raiders fans resent the man, but Blake Ferguson deserves his spot in the top 10. Michael Maguire (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images). He's an exciting prospect because he can get over the line too.. 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. 5 finals 2 wins. 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