The Canberra Raiders entered the big time in 1982 and since then have had 367 players pull on the green jersey in first grade. Splitting them at No.3 is Sam Backo - one of the greatest Indigenous players of all time. Backo spent six seasons with the Raiders, while he also played for Leeds and the Brisbane Broncos, along with representing Queensland and Australia. 6. 7. 2. And thats exactly where second-rower Toni Mataele could fit into the equation for Parramatta. 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. Stuart Flanagan 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. Withers returned to Canberra in 2005 and spent the next four years as a regular starter in a mostly mediocre period for the club. Player . 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. 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. 8. 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. The first four players on the list pick themselves. s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script', Michael Maguire (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images). 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 brother's bond: The gift that kept Harley's NRL dream alive. How the Raiders are likely to line up in Round 1. Anthony Seibold James Buckley Sports Editor 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. 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. fbq('init', 235247967118144); He is quite explosive out of dummy half. 5 finals 2 wins. 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. The Canberra Raiders have confirmed a list of six players set to depart the club at the end of the 2022 season. Chinese After 1992, Wood was only a fill-in, playing no more than five matches in each of his last four seasons with the club. Lock: Shaun Fensom (139) 2009-2016. South East Asia Oops! The man loves his footy. If you disagree, feel free to sub in Trevor Thurling or Luke Bateman. Steve Trindall 9. 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. ASH brings you latest sports updates, news, and market trends. 47 wins 72 losses. 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 . 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. 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. 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. 17. (Canberra Raiders) Speaking of experience, and it doesn't get much better than Canberra Raiders' enforcer Josh Papalii. 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. Weaver is locked in a battle with Toby Sexton and Tanah Boyd for a spot in the halves at the club. 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Paul Martin rounds out the 10 based on his three grand final appearances. 10. 3. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. 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. 7 tries. 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? He played for the club for sixteen seasons and was a part of the forward pack in the 1994 premiership-winning team, scoring a try in the grand final. 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. 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. Wood was inducted into the Canberra Raiders Hall of Fame in 2020. 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. who played his sole first grade game in . In its first year 5 teams competed: East Canberra, Braidwood, Yass, Crookwell and Goulburn Exchange. 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. The Canberra Raiders entered the big time in 1982 and since then have had 367 players pull on the green jersey in first grade. Hopefully I get a few more games playing Cup next year.. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. Troy Thompson oddly began his first grade career with Villefranche XIII Aveyron, a semi-professional rugby league club based in southern France, after being a Raiders junior and playing in their SG Ball and Jersey Flegg teams. 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. Hailing from Mt Isa, Tassell made his debut when he turned out for Canberra in the 1992 season. 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. Blake Ferguson: 60 matches (36 tries); 1 match for NSW. A shoulder reconstruction ruined his 2005 season and he returned as a front rower, but was not able to secure another contract. Meninga said just as important as the stars were the players who were there in the club's infancy. NZ 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. A talented and crafty hooker, Finau has inked a development contract heading into the season, but has already signed on for the clubs top 30 in 2024 and could feasibly make the jump sooner if he impresses during pre-season. Unfortunately, he missed selection for the 1994 grand final. 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. Weaver is locked in a battle with Toby Sexton and Tanah Boyd for a spot in the halves at the club. "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. 21 wins 29 losses. 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. Not since Brett and Josh Morris has there been this much excitement about twin brothers in the NRL. 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 clubs Player of the Year award in that competition. 87 wins 114 losses. 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. Matthew Corkery (57) 1984-1989. 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. Other, Multicultural Audiences in Australia and NZ 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. 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. In 2022, he is coaching the Eden Tigers. . 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. Laurie Daley was a stand-out choice for No.1, but there was some argument over which legendary winger should take No.2: Chicka Ferguson or Ken Nagas. India 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. 11 finals 4 wins. If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. 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. Canberra will now field five teams this year, including their under-17s, under-19s and under-18s women's team. 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. 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. 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. 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. A Canberra junior with a rugby union background, Maguire played 11 times for the Raiders between 1992 and 1996. While in England in 2012, Purtell suffered a heart attack and was unable to play for a year. 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. 22 tries. Surplus under-21s players who don't fit into the Raiders' NSW Cup side this year will return to play locally for allocated clubs in the Canberra Raiders Cup competition. He also played seven games for Queensland, the last of which was the first-ever Origin game in 1980. Raiders re-sign Havili. Nanai had his first full season in first-grade during the 2022 campaign, but immediately became one of the game's best edge forwards. Terry Martin played six seasons with the Raiders, including appearing in their 2002 and 2003 finals campaigns. Grant tragically died of a heart attack at just 38 and is a member of the clubs Hall of Fame. If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. 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. 11. Kris Tassell Most Raiders fans resent the man, but Blake Ferguson deserves his spot in the top 10. were not commanding first grade spots last year but their departures still affect depth . He also represented both New Zealand and New Zealand Maoris. 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. Middle East Hooker: Glen Buttriss (119) 2008-2015. At the under-20s level he played halfback for Melbourne, too. t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; 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. 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. He played over 20 matches in seven of his seasons at the Raiders and played in four finals series between 2006 and 2012. Smith was a quality back rower and Canberra junior who got his start in 2004, playing seven games. 3. 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. Haele manipulates the ruck really well. 6. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. On top of that, Ronald Volkman who was at one stage seen as Sam Walkers long-term partner was allowed to walk away from the club and join the Warriors mid-way through 2022. 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. 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. Earlier in the season the Canberra Raiders released English halfback George Williams who returned home due to personal reasons, opening the door for Sam. 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. Bellamy also had a short stint in England with Swinton, where he won a grand total of one match for the season. Meninga said this weekend's Indigenous Round played an important role in highlighting the achievements of Indigenous players and the role they have in the game. Ryan had eight years with Manly before heading south in 1991, playing just five games for the Raiders in his final season. 35 wins 48 losses. 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. After leaving the NRL with over 150 first grade games, Withers spent a further five seasons in the English Super League, racking up another 113 matches for Celtic Crusaders and Hull Kingston Rovers. Matthew Corkery played six season for the Raiders, including appearing in their first grand final in 1997. Corvos only taste of first grade came in 1991, when he was selected for five games for the Milk. 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 Andrew McFadden played five seasons with Canberra and eight overall in the NRL for exactly 100 games. 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. David Grant: 76 matches for Canberra; Inaugural captain. 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. 5. Canberra have a handy set of props here. 8 finals 2 wins. Riki was a prominent fixture in Penriths NSW Cup premiership-winning side last year, scoring seven tries and averaging 74 run metres per game. "They are an example for the ones coming through.". 13. 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. Player statistics are updated at the end of each season. 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. He then returned to Australia for two final seasons with Newcastle, falling just six short of 200 career games. 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. This was reflected in the Raiders' performance, and Starling's performance. Nathan Smith If every NRL team could steal one player: St George Illawarra Dragons . 50 wins 23 losses. Appearances: Canberra Raiders games only, not a total of their career games. Danny Lomax 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. 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. 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. 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. "We should be very proud of ourselves of what the game can do for Indigenous people.". 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. The Dragons will be looking for a new five-eighth to . Pacific 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. Trindall was a big, no-nonsense forward who made his debut at the age of 20 for the Raiders in 1993, playing five games in a three-year. 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. Who makes the cut as the best of the best in the number six jersey? Bellamy played for a decade for the Raiders from their entry into the NSWRL before becoming possibly the greatest coach in rugby league history. Please gamble responsibly. What was the best and worst premiership decider in the quarter-century of the NRL? 33 wins 24 losses. . When Sam Backo played the first of his 115 games for the Raiders in 1983, he wasn't just playing for himself. 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. Matthew Wood (74) 1989-1996. 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. 9 tries. 2. 1. 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. Here is all you need to know about the Canberra Raiders ahead of the 2022 Telstra Premiership season. n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; "The NSW Cup allows our squad to best prepare for NRL football and will allow the coaching staff to see who is performing well enough to come into the first-grade team if required," Stuart said. He then joined the South Sydney Rabbitohs when they were readmitted to the competition and played three seasons for them and being named Clubman of the Year in back-to-back seasons before retiring, having played over 200 first grade games. 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. 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. 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. The Canberra Raiders will commence pre-season training this week, with several of the club's Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup players having the opportunity to spend some time with the NRL squad pre-Christmas. - CulturalPulse, Sallu Kamara, Australias up-and-coming Sierra Leonean footballer, Anti-Racism Strategy empowering communities to take action. 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. There is some depth here, with Canberra being the first team in this series to leave out a player that played over 100 first grade games for the club. 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. Players are listed in the order of their debut game with the club. 11 finals 9 wins. Death also played in the clubs 1995 finals campaign. 16. 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. Dane Tilse (201) 2006-2015. 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. 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. 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. Below is a list of contracted players for 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. 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. 81 wins 35 losses. Alex Corvo Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work 28 tries 1 goal 1 FG. 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 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. Terry Martin (92) 2000-2006. South Asian 1. 87 wins 114 losses. 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. Signed on as one of the expansion clubs brightest prospects, Katoa will leave a highly-successful Penrith system and has all the makings of an NRL superstar. 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. "This year, I've had that experience and I definitely want to take that next step forward and push for a spot in the top 17..that's probably my biggest goal for next year. Premium subscribers also enjoy interactive puzzles and access to the digital version of our print edition - Today's Paper. 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. After leaving the Raiders, Corkery played for Cronulla for a couple of seasons before retiring. 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. Europe Before embarking on a successful coaching career, Maguire played 18 first-grade games ove seven years. After playing some footy with the Maitland Pickers, Tilse is now a youth worker in Newcastle. Japanese At the under-20s level he played halfback for Melbourne, 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. He then returned to his home in Griffith as captain-coach of the Black and Whites. After returning to Australia, Purtell became captain-coach of the Albury Thunder, his home town. But some have their doubts. 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); 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. South Asia "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.". 5. 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. 102 wins 73 losses. But what about the players who came and went from the club in no time flat? 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. 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. 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. 5 finals 2 wins. Premium subscribers also enjoy interactive puzzles and access to the digital version of our print edition - Today's Paper. 14 tries. 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