1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Blake Ferguson: 60 matches (36 tries); 1 match for NSW. 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. Access unlimited news content and The Canberra Times app. NZ Appeared on this list last year and while his debut didn't come in 2022, there is the belief that Paul Alamoti is ready to explode onto the scene in 2023. The Raiders pre-season will see players return over the first three weeks based on their experience level as per NRL Guidelines. 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 NRL season is rapidly approaching, with plenty of talented young guns pushing to make the jump to first grade in 2023. 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. South East Asia Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? 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. Terry Martin played six seasons with the Raiders, including appearing in their 2002 and 2003 finals campaigns. What was the best and worst premiership decider in the quarter-century of the NRL? Picture: Supplied The Milk has returned, and so have the Raiders' reggies. When Sam Backo played the first of his 115 games for the Raiders in 1983, he wasn't just playing for himself. Hailing from Mt Isa, Tassell made his debut when he turned out for Canberra in the 1992 season. Glen Buttriss played hooker for the Raiders from 2008 to 2015, including finals series in 2008, 2010 and 2012. 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. 2 finals 2 losses. The Raiders will look to return to the Jersey Flegg competition in 2022 while also maintaining a team in the NSW Cup. 6 tries. David Grant: 76 matches for Canberra; Inaugural captain. 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. Backo spent six seasons with the Raiders, while he also played for Leeds and the Brisbane Broncos, along with representing Queensland and Australia. 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. 4 finals 3 wins. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. "We also look forward to scheduling as many of their matches as we can with our NRL team to enhance the match day experience.". David Boyle (117) 1991-1998. NFL playoff schedule 2023: Which games are on Australian TV for Divisional Round? Nathan Smith 4. He had earlier missed the Raiders 1987 grand final through injury. 44 wins 52 losses. 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. Tigers fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming years, especially with a talented group of young guns ready to take the NRL by storm. Players are listed in the order of their debut game with the club. . 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. 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. That was by far his most successful year, playing 26 games and topping the clubs try-scoring list. Not since Brett and Josh Morris has there been this much excitement about twin brothers in the NRL. "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 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, 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. 13. 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. Earlier in the season the Canberra Raiders released English halfback George Williams who returned home due to personal reasons, opening the door for Sam. "After careful evaluation and feedback from our coaches and pathways staff, we've decided that fielding a team on our own in the NSW Cup is best for the club's football program," Raiders chief Don Furner said. 87 wins 114 losses. 21 wins 29 losses. 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. He also played seven games for Queensland, the last of which was the first-ever Origin game in 1980. 35 tries 2 goals. His younger brother Sione has also signed a development deal and is an outside back with plenty of upside. 11. "I was playing for all my mob," Backo explains. 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. . 8 tries. 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. s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script', featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. 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. 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. 24 wins 53 losses. 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. Pacific 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. If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. 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. 23 tries. At the under-20s level he played halfback for Melbourne, too. 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. 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 . n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)}; A prop forward who played only 14 games in the NRL, all with the Raiders during the 1997 and 1998 seasons. 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. Tigers fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming years, especially with a talented group of young guns ready to take the NRL by storm. 12. Glenn Ryan . 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 then returned to Australia for two final seasons with Newcastle, falling just six short of 200 career games. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. 2. 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, 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. South Asian 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. 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. When on the field the clubs 2005 Rookie of the Year managed to score 23 tries in just 50 matches. 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. And that's exactly where second-rower Toni Mataele could fit into the equation for Parramatta. 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. 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. The Raiders' top 10 Indigenous players. More recently, Hodgson has become a member of the NRL match review committee, getting to watch footy games for a living. 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. 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. Michael Hodgson was a true journeyman, turning out for four NRL clubs, but spending the most time at the Raiders. 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. This is a pretty handy side (maybe the selectors struggle to see west of Parramatta) and the on-field coaching would be handy. 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Jason Death (57) 1991-1995. South Korean pick your best players and compete in daily NRL fantasy competitions, great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp, World Club Challenge returns alongside All-Stars and Charity Shield: 2023 NRL pre-season fixtures, 25 in 25: Ranking all the grand finals of the NRL era - cliffhangers, controversy and classics. 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. All Matches. Copyright 2021 Cultural Pulse. "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.". and has recently inked an extension with the Storm that will keep him on deck long-term. 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. Meninga himself doesn't call himself Indigenous, so who are we to argue. Canberra Raiders respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. 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. 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. 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. 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. 12 tries, 6 finals 2 wins. After retiring in 1985, he led the Kyogle Turkeys in their local league. 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. 3. Canberra have a handy set of props here. 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. Dane Tilse (201) 2006-2015. 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. 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. "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. 5 finals 5 losses. Who makes the cut as the best of the best in the number one jersey? Some absolute champions of the game have donned the lime green jersey since the Raiders came into the NSWRL competition in 1982. His son Morgan has played nearly 50 NRL matches for the Gold Coast and Manly. After playing some footy with the Maitland Pickers, Tilse is now a youth worker in Newcastle. 2 finals 2 losses. 81 wins 35 losses. A talented multi-sport athlete, Kobe Rugless joined the Knights last year after coming through the Roosters system as a teenager. 14. How the Raiders are likely to line up in Round 1. If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. 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. 5. International Audiences 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. After leaving the Raiders, Corkery played for Cronulla for a couple of seasons before retiring. 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. 1. 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. But some have their doubts. The Canberra Raiders entered the big time in 1982 and since then have had 367 players pull on the green jersey in first grade. Dane Tilse has the record of the most games for the Raiders without playing rep footy and is one of only around a dozen to reach 200 games for a club and not achieve higher honours. Jason Death was a clever hooker who could easily have made this team for North Queensland, the NZ Warriors and Souths, but his 57 games for Canberra from his debut just pips them all. 5. 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. 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. 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. Adrian Purtell (64) 2006-2009. English Premier League table 2022/23: Updated EPL standings and race for title, Champions League places, and relegation survival, A-League Men signings 2022-23: Transfers, departures, squad news and coaches for every club, Weak sales update sees Redbubble popped again, China ready to tighten screws on iron ore trading, ASX mostly flat after more US earnings reports: Aus shares 0.02% lower at noon. 31 wins 33 losses. 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. 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. 87 wins 114 losses. 16 tries. He is quite explosive out of dummy half. Lincoln Withers spent five seasons at the Raiders covering post-Stuart halfback and post-Walters hooking duties, a truly thankless task. "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. Craig Bellamy in his playing days (Image via raiders.com.au), Halfback: Andrew McFadden (76) 1997-2001. 47 wins 72 losses. 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 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. 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. The first four players on the list pick themselves. Europe Dane Tilse has the record of the most games for the Raiders without playing rep footy and is one of only around a . 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. Backo has always been passionate about Indigenous issues. Matthew Corkery played six season for the Raiders, including appearing in their first grand final in 1997. 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. 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. 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. 43 wins 14 losses. 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. 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. To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row], International Audiences Latin America Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. 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. (Canberra Raiders) Speaking of experience, and it doesn't get much better than Canberra Raiders' enforcer Josh Papalii. 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. Terry Martin (92) 2000-2006. 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. Mystery of gigantic 30ft crater just yards from road as stunned locals fear a meteor hit but what really happened? Arabic 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. A Canberra junior with a rugby union background, Maguire played 11 times for the Raiders between 1992 and 1996. "Sport in general is all-encompassing regardless of what race and culture you come from," Meninga said. 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?). Not since Brett and Josh Morris has there been this much excitement about twin brothers in the NRL. "We should be very proud of ourselves of what the game can do for Indigenous people.". 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. 3. This portal contain information that can help you keep track of ongoing events all around the world. 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. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? 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. We care about the protection of your data. He also represented both New Zealand and New Zealand Maoris. Their inclusion in the NSW Cup expands that competition to 11 teams for 2021. 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. Raiders re-sign Havili. Haele manipulates the ruck really well. 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. 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