Irish 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. "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. 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 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 . 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. Hailing from Mt Isa, Tassell made his debut when he turned out for Canberra in the 1992 season. He played just two games that year before moving on, playing the bulk of his career in England, including four Test matches for Wales. 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. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) 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. He was a utility player, but spent enough time at five-eighth (29 matches) to take this spot. Players that debuted in the same game are added alphabetically. Dane Tilse (201) 2006-2015. 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. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. It was not due to physique, with the 6 foot 7 inch prop an intimidating presence on the field across a decade at the Raiders. After contract disputes, he headed to Penrith in 2007 where he established himself over the next nine seasons. 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. Adrian Purtell was a prolific try scorer for the Raiders in the late 2000s, scoring two hat-tricks and five doubles in his career. Nanai had his first full season in first-grade during the 2022 campaign, but immediately became one of the game's best edge forwards. The first four players on the list pick themselves. In its first year 5 teams competed: East Canberra, Braidwood, Yass, Crookwell and Goulburn Exchange. . 5. David Grant: 76 matches for Canberra; Inaugural captain. 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. Troy Thompson (156) 2001-2010. 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. Read our Privacy Policy. 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. South Korea "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. Tilse started with Newcastle in 2004 but moved to the Raiders two years later after being sacked by the Knights for unbecoming conduct. 24 wins 53 losses. 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. . Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. Read our Privacy Policy. 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. 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. 16 tries. 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. They have competed in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League (NRL) premiership since 1982. t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. 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. 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. English 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. 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. A brother's bond: The gift that kept Harley's NRL dream alive. 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. 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. He then returned to his home in Griffith as captain-coach of the Black and Whites. 5 finals 2 wins. 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. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. 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. "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.". 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. Africa 4 finals 4 losses. Mitch Brennan 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. Former Raiders captain Mal Meninga is of South Sea Islander descent and doesn't identify himself as having Indigenous heritage. Canberra Raiders - Ata Mariota . 8. 6. 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. 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. Heres what we think they will be hoping to find under their tree. 47 wins 72 losses. Paul Martin rounds out the 10 based on his three grand final appearances. 1. 8 finals 2 wins. Nathan Smith Premium subscribers also enjoy interactive puzzles and access to the digital version of our print edition - Today's Paper. With few people of mixed cultural background playing in the NRL at the time, de la Cruz was often confused as being of Chinese-Aborigine origin, but it was his skill as a halfback in the Raiders premiere match against the South Sydney Rabbitohs that really struck a chord in the game and with fans. 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After retirement, Wood spent some time coaching in Queensland, including the Broncos Under-20s in 2010. 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. Matthew Wood (74) 1989-1996. Latin America China This was reflected in the Raiders' performance, and Starling's performance. 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. 1. Backo spent six seasons with the Raiders, while he also played for Leeds and the Brisbane Broncos, along with representing Queensland and Australia. 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. Who makes the cut as the best of the best in the number one jersey? 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. 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. The son of former Kiwis player Kevin Iro and the nephew of Tony Iro, the 22-year-old is in the mix to push for a spot in the Sharks backline year after a stellar NSW Cup campaign for Newtown. Karapani was a constant fixture in NSW Cup for the Bunnies in 2022 and with a lack of depth in the club's backline, the young gun looks poised to make the jump to the NRL this year. Wood was inducted into the Canberra Raiders Hall of Fame in 2020. Dane Tilse (201) - 2006-2015. David Nana Grant was a founding member of the Raiders after stints in the 1970s with Souths, Easts and mostly Balmain, where he played 50 games over four seasons. 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. From 1999, Death played for the Auckland Warriors, winning the clubs Player of the Year award in his first season. 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. 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. 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. Picture: Supplied The Milk has returned, and so have the Raiders' reggies. Here is all you need to know about the Canberra Raiders ahead of the 2022 Telstra Premiership season. and has recently inked an extension with the Storm that will keep him on deck long-term. Multicultural Audiences in Australia and NZ 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. 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. After retiring, Davico has been a long-term owner of Goldbergs Coffee House in Newcastle. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? 23 tries. Withers returned to Canberra in 2005 and spent the next four years as a regular starter in a mostly mediocre period for the club. 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. 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. 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, 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. Weaver is locked in a battle with Toby Sexton and Tanah Boyd for a spot in the halves at the club. 3 finals 3 losses. James Buckley Sports Editor 44 wins 52 losses. 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 Canberras middle-forward rotation that the 21-year-old will undoubtedly be striving for. Mystery of gigantic 30ft crater just yards from road as stunned locals fear a meteor hit but what really happened? . Matt Orford featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. 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). 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. PS: A couple of sources say Grant toured New Zealand with a combined Sydney side in 1981 but I can find no actual records, so he is in. "We also look forward to scheduling as many of their matches as we can with our NRL team to enhance the match day experience.". 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. 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. 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. And thats exactly where second-rower Toni Mataele could fit into the equation for Parramatta. 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