23 tries. After playing some footy with the Maitland Pickers, Tilse is now a youth worker in Newcastle. 11 finals 9 wins. Africa His daughter Millie is a dual international, the Brisbane Bronco representing Australia as a prop in league and a flanker in union as well as appearing on the TV reality show SAS Australia. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. Leaving Canberra in 1996, he went on to play over 250 games at the top level in both Australia and England. Before embarking on a successful coaching career, Maguire played 18 first-grade games ove seven years. More recently, Hodgson has become a member of the NRL match review committee, getting to watch footy games for a living. Smith will move into the clubs 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. 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. Haele manipulates the ruck really well. 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 Most Raiders fans resent the man, but Blake Ferguson deserves his spot in the top 10. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. Grant tragically died of a heart attack at just 38 and is a member of the clubs Hall of Fame. Arabic 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. He went on to coach the Australian schoolboys. Multicultural Audiences in Australia and NZ, Jordan Mailata signs a lucrative deal with Philadelphia Eagles. 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. Nathan Smith If every NRL team could steal one player: St George Illawarra Dragons . Hooker: Glen Buttriss (119) 2008-2015. 1. 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. E.g. The first four players on the list pick themselves. 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. "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. 2. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Player statistics are updated at the end of each season. Anthony Seibold 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. Crowd increase, possible BBL final for Manuka, Harrison man arrested for alleged scam that saw woman $70k poorer, Liberals urge government to reverse APS Australia Day rule, It was a normal day, until black leaves started to fall, 'We're very well prepared': ACT rural fire boss says, Gas customers to face bill shock despite cost-of-living measures, How a bushfire tragedy reshaped Canberra's suburbs, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. 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. Access unlimited news content and The Canberra Times app. The Canberra Raiders entered the big time in 1982 and since then have had 367 players pull on the green jersey in first grade. 87 wins 114 losses. 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. Peter Benson 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. 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. 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. 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. The Canberra Raiders entered the big time in 1982 and since then have had 367 players pull on the green jersey in first grade. 28 tries 1 goal 1 FG. 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 talented multi-sport athlete, Kobe Rugless joined the Knights last year after coming through the Roosters system as a teenager. 30 tries. The NRL season is rapidly approaching, with plenty of talented young guns pushing to make the jump to first grade in 2023. Players that debuted in the same game are added alphabetically. 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. 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. 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. 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. Credit: sportingnews.com. English Michael Hodgson was a true journeyman, turning out for four NRL clubs, but spending the most time at the Raiders. We want to see it! 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. 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. 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. 31 wins 33 losses. "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 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. Read our Privacy Policy. Players are listed in the order of their debut game with the club. Withers played four matches in 2000, including the clubs semi-final loss, before leaving to play four seasons with Wests and then St George Illawarra, where he established himself in first grade. After leaving the Raiders, Purtell spent a couple of years at Penrith, appearing in their 2010 finals series, before heading to England where he played nearly 100 games for the Bradford Bulls and London Broncos. 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. Let's address the obvious omission first: what about big Mal? The Raiders have had 31 Indigenous first-grade players in the club's history. Withers returned to Canberra in 2005 and spent the next four years as a regular starter in a mostly mediocre period for the club. 2. He was a utility player, but spent enough time at five-eighth (29 matches) to take this spot. The younger brother of Luke ODonnell, Kyle was a Junior Kangaroo and a powerful forward who never realised his potential. 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. And that's exactly where second-rower Toni Mataele could fit into the equation for Parramatta. South Korea 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. 3 finals 1 win. 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If you're not familiar with Josiah Karapani yet, something tells us you will be by the time the 2023 season is done and dusted. 2 finals 2 losses. African 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. ASH brings you latest sports updates, news, and market trends. David Grant (79) 1982-1985. 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. 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. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Unfortunately, he missed selection for the 1994 grand final. Backo spent six seasons with the Raiders, while he also played for Leeds and the Brisbane Broncos, along with representing Queensland and Australia. 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 talented multi-sport athlete, Kobe Rugless joined the Knights last year after coming through the Roosters system as a teenager. 3. 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. 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. Alan Smith 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. 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. He played over 20 matches in seven of his seasons at the Raiders and played in four finals series between 2006 and 2012. 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. 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. European "We also look forward to scheduling as many of their matches as we can with our NRL team to enhance the match day experience.". Other. We want to see it! Below is a list of contracted players for 2023. Stocks flash rare bull-market signal for first time in nearly 3 years. 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 Canberra Raiders are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the national capital city of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. When Sam Backo played the first of his 115 games for the Raiders in 1983, he wasn't just playing for himself. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? 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. t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; Hopefully I get a few more games playing Cup next year.. 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. International Audiences 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. 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. 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. 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. "We should be very proud of ourselves of what the game can do for Indigenous people.". Harrison man arrested for alleged scam that saw woman $70k poorer, Liberals urge government to reverse APS Australia Day rule, It was a normal day, until black leaves started to fall, 'We're very well prepared': ACT rural fire boss says, Gas customers to face bill shock despite cost-of-living measures, How a bushfire tragedy reshaped Canberra's suburbs, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. 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. Fensom came on the scene in 2008, captaining the Raiders Under-20s side to a premiership. Bellamy also had a short stint in England with Swinton, where he won a grand total of one match for the season. 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. 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. 14. Please gamble responsibly. Terry Fahey: 55 matches (28 tries); Dally M Winger of the Year (1981); 6 Tests for Australia; 8 matches for NSW. 2 finals 2 losses. 12 tries, 6 finals 2 wins. 50 wins 23 losses. Terry Martin (92) 2000-2006. Danny Lomax 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. If youre not familiar with Josiah Karapani yet, something tells us you will be by the time the 2023 season is done and dusted. Lincoln Withers spent five seasons at the Raiders covering post-Stuart halfback and post-Walters hooking duties, a truly thankless task. 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. 19 tries 5 goals. After retiring, Davico has been a long-term owner of Goldbergs Coffee House in Newcastle. "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.". In 2022, he is coaching the Eden Tigers. Heres what we think they will be hoping to find under their tree. He also played seven games for Queensland, the last of which was the first-ever Origin game in 1980. 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. A shoulder reconstruction ruined his 2005 season and he returned as a front rower, but was not able to secure another contract. 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. In, 2011 Fensom made 75 tackles in a single match to equal the NRL record held by Nathan Hindmarsh. After 1992, Wood was only a fill-in, playing no more than five matches in each of his last four seasons with the club. After leaving the Raiders, Martin played for the Celtic Crusaders for two seasons in England. THE rugby league world is in mourning today following the shock death of former Canberra Raider Kato Ottio aged just 23. Raiders re-sign Havili. 16 tries. Keep an eye on Paul Alamoti in 2023 #NSWCup #KOECup pic.twitter.com/aJSg5mKhjR. David Boyle (117) 1991-1998. They have competed in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League (NRL) premiership since 1982. 44 wins 46 losses. 46 tries. 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. How the Raiders are likely to line up in Round 1. 9. 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. Meninga himself doesn't call himself Indigenous, so who are we to argue. The Kepus are both signed to the clubs top 30 roster until the end of 2024, and it would be no surprise to see at least one of them debut this season. "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. He played six matches before injury brought his career to an end. David Grant (79) - 1982-1985. . 3 finals 3 losses. Jack Wighton and Edrick Lee miss out because of their achievements so far, and weren't judged on potential. 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. . Michael Maguire (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images). (Canberra Raiders) Speaking of experience, and it doesn't get much better than Canberra Raiders' enforcer Josh Papalii. After leaving the Raiders, Corkery played for Cronulla for a couple of seasons before retiring. Keep an eye on Paul Alamoti in 2023 #NSWCup #KOECup pic.twitter.com/aJSg5mKhjR, The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup (@NSWCup) December 1, 2022. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row], International Audiences Matt Orford 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. The Raiders will look to return to the Jersey Flegg competition in 2022 while also maintaining a team in the NSW Cup. 8 tries. Since retirement, he has carved out a successful career as a club trainer. Alex Corvo China 7. Thompson played in four losing finals for the club between 2002 and 2006. The club's Flegg coach Peter Marrapodi will take charge of the team. 6 tries. South Asia Canberra Raiders - Ata Mariota . Pacific We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on. 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. 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. A tough player to build a club on, fellow foundation player John Mcleod said We used to call him Nana, because when he did his nana you made sure you kept out of his way.. 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. 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. His son Morgan has played nearly 50 NRL matches for the Gold Coast and Manly. 21 wins 29 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. His younger brother Sione has also signed a development deal and is an outside back with plenty of upside. At the under-20s level he played halfback for Melbourne, too. John (Chicka) Ferguson: 94 matches (50 tries); Dally M Winger of the Year (1985, 88); 3 Tests for Australia; 8 matches for NSW. 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. 25 in 25: Best Kangaroos player of NRL era - Lockyer, Slater, Smith, Joey, Inglis? 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. Death also played in the clubs 1995 finals campaign. Backo has always been passionate about Indigenous issues. He is quite explosive out of dummy half. Matthew Corkery (57) 1984-1989. 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. 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. Some absolute champions of the game have donned the lime green jersey since the Raiders came into the NSWRL competition in 1982. 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. 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. Picture: Supplied The Milk has returned, and so have the Raiders' reggies. He also represented both New Zealand and New Zealand Maoris. He played just two games that year before moving on, playing the bulk of his career in England, including four Test matches for Wales. 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. 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. 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. Riki was a prominent fixture in Penriths NSW Cup premiership-winning side last year, scoring seven tries and averaging 74 run metres per game. 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. Despite only playing four senior games for the Canberra Raiders due to an injury that cut his career short, de la Cruz made a huge impact in the NRL, being the first person with Filipino ancestry to play first-grade rugby league. After three years with Parramatta, Hodgson joined the Raiders in 2001 and played six seasons for the club. If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. 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. 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. 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. 13. Oops! 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. 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. 10. 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