Let's address the obvious omission first: what about big Mal? He also represented both New Zealand and New Zealand Maoris. The Canberra Raiders are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the national capital city of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. 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. Raiders re-sign Havili. 2 finals 2 losses. Munster, Brown, Keary, Wighton, Dearden, Luai: Who are the NRL's best 10 five-eighths for season 2023? Shaun Fensom is a player who I really expected to have represented in some capacity. 19 tries 5 goals. He's an exciting prospect because he can get over the line too.. 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. Indian Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. Leaving Canberra in 1996, he went on to play over 250 games at the top level in both Australia and England. 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. Hes an exciting prospect because he can get over the line too.. Hopefully I get a few more games playing Cup next year.. 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. 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. He was a utility player, but spent enough time at five-eighth (29 matches) to take this spot. 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. 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. 4 finals 2 wins. 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. Canberra Raiders - Ata Mariota . 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. Peter Benson After returning to Australia, Purtell became captain-coach of the Albury Thunder, his home town. 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. who played his sole first grade game in . Japan A tough hooker or front rower, Beardmore was the first of Canberras English imports. 11. Read our Privacy Policy. Fringe first graders, extended squad members and under-21s players will play in the NSW Cup side, while it gives coach Ricky Stuart another option when bringing players back from injury. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work 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. Death was the clubs Rookie of the Year in 1991 and went on to play five seasons with the club. Grant tragically died of a heart attack at just 38 and is a member of the clubs Hall of Fame. Weaver is locked in a battle with Toby Sexton and Tanah Boyd for a spot in the halves at the club. David Grant: 76 matches for Canberra; Inaugural captain. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. 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. Europe But some have their doubts. He debuted in first grade the following year and by 2012 had experienced two finals campaigns with the club, taken out two Player of the Year awards and had his name mentioned regularly when rep teams were discussed. South East Asia When on the field the clubs 2005 Rookie of the Year managed to score 23 tries in just 50 matches. 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. Matthew Corkery played six season for the Raiders, including appearing in their first grand final in 1997. All Matches. As we noted in June. 13. 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. 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. 5 finals 2 wins. Kyle ODonnell If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. 15. But what about the players who came and went from the club in no time flat? 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. 8 finals 2 wins. 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. 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) Kevin Beardmore Matt Orford 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Their inclusion in the NSW Cup expands that competition to 11 teams for 2021. In, 2011 Fensom made 75 tackles in a single match to equal the NRL record held by Nathan Hindmarsh. For some reason he then returned to freeze in our nations capital for ten seasons, before heading further south to Melbourne to finish his career. If every NRL team could steal one player: St George Illawarra Dragons . 7. Jason Death (57) 1991-1995. 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. Transfer window closing as NRL offers mid-season signings system but Graham says deal has 'gone backwards', Amone stood down for hammer incident under 'no fault' NRL policy as Sullivan suffers setback. Multicultural Audiences in Australia and NZ, Jordan Mailata signs a lucrative deal with Philadelphia Eagles. 2 finals 2 losses. 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. 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 . 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 club's Player of the Year award in that competition. Canberra Raiders respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. 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. 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. Luke Davico was a great clubman for a decade across the 1990s and 2000s. International Audiences 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. Please gamble responsibly. 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. 23 tries 38 goals from 64 attempts. 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 leaving the Raiders, Corkery played for Cronulla for a couple of seasons before retiring. 6. 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. Stocks flash rare bull-market signal for first time in nearly 3 years. European McFadden took up a career in coaching after his playing days finished and has coached the New Zealand Warriors and been an assistant in the English Super League with Catalans and for the New Zealand national team. 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. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. His mother, Evelyn Scott, is a former chairwoman of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation. 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. Michael Blake 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. were not commanding first grade spots last year but their departures still affect depth . A prop forward who played only 14 games in the NRL, all with the Raiders during the 1997 and 1998 seasons. "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. 31 wins 33 losses. 12 tries, 6 finals 2 wins. 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. 8 tries. 3 finals 1 win. South Korea The NRL season is rapidly approaching, with plenty of talented young guns pushing to make the jump to first grade in 2023. Thompson played in four losing finals for the club between 2002 and 2006. Other. 12. Backo said players such as Johnathan Thurston and Greg Inglis continued to be role models for Indigenous people. 3 finals 3 losses. Bellamy played for a decade for the Raiders from their entry into the NSWRL before becoming possibly the greatest coach in rugby league history. (Canberra Raiders) Speaking of experience, and it doesn't get much better than Canberra Raiders' enforcer Josh Papalii. And that's exactly where second-rower Toni Mataele could fit into the equation for Parramatta. He is quite explosive out of dummy half. 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. Mystery of gigantic 30ft crater just yards from road as stunned locals fear a meteor hit but what really happened? South East Asian 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?). Riki was a prominent fixture in Penriths NSW Cup premiership-winning side last year, scoring seven tries and averaging 74 run metres per game. Picture: Supplied The Milk has returned, and so have the Raiders' reggies. Terry Fahey may have been in the twilight of his career when he joined the Raiders, but he had a remarkable try-scoring strike rate in a struggling side. "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. "I was an example for all of my brothers coming through.". Five-eighth: Craig Bellamy (150) 1982-1992. 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. "We also look forward to scheduling as many of their matches as we can with our NRL team to enhance the match day experience.". Irish Jason Croker holds the record for the most first grade games and the most tries for the Canberra Raiders. Fensom came on the scene in 2008, captaining the Raiders Under-20s side to a premiership. 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 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. 17. The Raiders pre-season will see players return over the first three weeks based on their experience level as per NRL Guidelines. 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. 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. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Dane Tilse (201) 2006-2015. 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. Adrian Purtell (64) 2006-2009. 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. 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. Tedesco, Latrell, Papenhuyzen and more: Who are the NRL's best 10 fullbacks for season 2023? 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One of the positions that Brisbane are yet to lock down on a long-term basis is hooker and thats exactly where Blake Mozer comes into the equation for 2023. 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. Danny Lomax 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. African 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. Following the retirement of Andrew McCullough in the off-season and uncertainty of Jacob Liddle as the long-term hooker, Finau has plenty to prove and is a player that St George Illawarra fans should be excited about. 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. All Time First Grade Player List | Raiders All Time First Grade Player List / Canberra Raiders Player Numbers: 1982-2022 Please note, bold denotes still at club. We want to see it! Former Raiders captain Mal Meninga is of South Sea Islander descent and doesn't identify himself as having Indigenous heritage. 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. His son Morgan has played nearly 50 NRL matches for the Gold Coast and Manly. 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. 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. . 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. "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. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Pinoy Street Party comes alive with Filipino entertainment at OzAsia Festival! 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. India Hooker: Glen Buttriss (119) 2008-2015. All Rights Reserved. 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). 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. 7 tries. 47 wins 72 losses. Lincoln Withers spent five seasons at the Raiders covering post-Stuart halfback and post-Walters hooking duties, a truly thankless task. Marata Niukore, Isaiah Papalii, Reed Mahoney, Oregon Kaufusi and Ray Stone have all moved on from the blue and gold, leaving some major holes in the sides forward pack. 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. 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. 3. 58 wins 80 losses. 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. 33 wins 24 losses. 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. 46 tries. David Grant (79) 1982-1985. Premium subscribers also enjoy interactive puzzles and access to the digital version of our print edition - Today's Paper. Dane Tilse (201) - 2006-2015. "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.". Terry Martin played six seasons with the Raiders, including appearing in their 2002 and 2003 finals campaigns. We care about the protection of your data. 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. Ryan had eight years with Manly before heading south in 1991, playing just five games for the Raiders in his final season. The Raiders pre-season will see players return over the first three weeks based on their experience level as per NRL Guidelines. Troy Thompson (156) 2001-2010. Canberra have a handy set of props here. After retiring in 1985, he led the Kyogle Turkeys in their local league. Kris Tassell 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. 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. 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. 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. David Boyle was a regular for the Raiders for nine seasons, playing in five consecutive finals series between 1993 and 1997. He is of South Sea Island descent. James Buckley Sports Editor 2. 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. 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. 11 finals 9 wins. Pacific 1. 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 . Player statistics are updated at the end of each season. 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. 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. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. 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. 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. Multicultural Audiences in Australia and NZ t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; 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. Earlier in the season the Canberra Raiders released English halfback George Williams who returned home due to personal reasons, opening the door for Sam. The NRL season is rapidly approaching, with plenty of talented young guns pushing to make the jump to first grade in 2023. The first four players on the list pick themselves. He went on to coach the Australian schoolboys. 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. South American The Canberra Raiders have confirmed a list of six players set to depart the club at the end of the 2022 season. 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. He played just two games that year before moving on, playing the bulk of his career in England, including four Test matches for Wales. 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. 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. 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. Over this twenty-nine season period the club has won 3 premierships, (out of 5 Grand Finals played), received 1 . Latin America 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. 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