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. 4. . Pacific 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. We care about the protection of your data. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 12 tries, 6 finals 2 wins. In its first year 5 teams competed: East Canberra, Braidwood, Yass, Crookwell and Goulburn Exchange. 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. 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. After leaving the Raiders, Martin played for the Celtic Crusaders for two seasons in England. 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. Some absolute champions of the game have donned the lime green jersey since the Raiders came into the NSWRL competition in 1982. Credit: sportingnews.com. The Raiders will look to return to the Jersey Flegg competition in 2022 while also maintaining a team in the NSW Cup. Jason Death (57) 1991-1995. 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. Hooker: Glen Buttriss (119) 2008-2015. NFL playoff schedule 2023: Which games are on Australian TV for Divisional Round? The NRL season is rapidly approaching, with plenty of talented young guns pushing to make the jump to first grade in 2023. 9. Arabic He sees the game really well. 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. 9 tries. 2 finals 2 losses. 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. Meninga said just as important as the stars were the players who were there in the club's infancy. One of the positions that Brisbane are yet to lock down on a long-term basis is hooker - and that's exactly where Blake Mozer comes into the equation for 2023. 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. South Asian A prop forward who played only 14 games in the NRL, all with the Raiders during the 1997 and 1998 seasons. Starling was playing 65.7 minutes a game as Canberra stumbled to a 3-6 start before Woolford's arrival. Read our Privacy Policy. 6. Keep an eye on Paul Alamoti in 2023 #NSWCup #KOECup pic.twitter.com/aJSg5mKhjR, The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup (@NSWCup) December 1, 2022. and has recently inked an extension with the Storm that will keep him on deck long-term. 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. China Dane Tilse (201) - 2006-2015. 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. He played in the clubs 2006 and 2009 qualifying final losses, scoring a try in 2006. He played six matches before injury brought his career to an end. Brian Battese He is currently an assistant to Ricky Stuart at GIO Stadium. 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. Peter Benson 14 tries. 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. 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 . Fringe first graders, extended squad members and under-21s players will play in the NSW Cup side, while it gives coach Ricky Stuart another option when bringing players back from injury. 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. "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. 6 tries. 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. 7. 81 wins 35 losses. Matthew Wood (74) 1989-1996. If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. Laurie Daley was named at five-eighth in the NRL's Indigenous Team of the Century in 2008, while Backo and cult hero John "Chicka" Ferguson were honoured in a similar team in 2001. David Grant (79) 1982-1985. This was reflected in the Raiders' performance, and Starling's performance. 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. 24 wins 53 losses. A brother's bond: The gift that kept Harley's NRL dream alive. Purtell was the clubs Rookie of the Year in 2006. 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. What was the best and worst premiership decider in the quarter-century of the NRL? Over this twenty-nine season period the club has won 3 premierships, (out of 5 Grand Finals played), received 1 . 5. 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. John (Chicka) Ferguson: 94 matches (50 tries); Dally M Winger of the Year (1985, 88); 3 Tests for Australia; 8 matches for NSW. A tough hooker or front rower, Beardmore was the first of Canberras English imports. Chinese and Lunar New Year Its a Family Affair! Corvos only taste of first grade came in 1991, when he was selected for five games for the Milk. Dane Tilse has the record of the most games for the Raiders without playing rep footy and is one of only around a . 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. "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. 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. With an upgrade to the clubs top 30 and one year to run on his contract with the Cowboys, Price will be hoping to make his presence felt in the NRL this year. 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. Terry Martin (92) 2000-2006. 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. 12 tries, 6 finals 2 wins. If every NRL team could steal one player: St George Illawarra Dragons . He also represented both New Zealand and New Zealand Maoris. After retirement, Wood spent some time coaching in Queensland, including the Broncos Under-20s in 2010. 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. 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. International Audiences were not commanding first grade spots last year but their departures still affect depth . With an upgrade to the club's top 30 and one year to run on his contract with the Cowboys, Price will be hoping to make his presence felt in the NRL this year. Indian Indigenous players have had a significant impact on the Raiders in the club's 34-year history. The Canberra Raiders entered the big time in 1982 and since then have had 367 players pull on the green jersey in first grade. We care about the protection of your data. 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. One-half of the newly-recruited set of brothers at the Red V, Haele Finau comes to the club with plenty of potential and aspirations of cracking the top grade. 8 finals 2 wins. 87 wins 114 losses. 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. 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. The powerfully built half was both a Dally M Medalist and a premiership winner, with over 240 games under his belt by the time he joined the Raiders for the 2011 season. 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. Kris Tassell Michael Blake 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. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. England All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. 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. 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. After retiring, Davico has been a long-term owner of Goldbergs Coffee House in Newcastle. 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. In 2022, he is coaching the Eden Tigers. 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. This year, Ive had that experience and I definitely want to take that next step forward and push for a spot in the top 17..thats probably my biggest goal for next year. 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. The Canberra Raiders entered the big time in 1982 and since then have had 367 players pull on the green jersey in first grade. Paul Martin rounds out the 10 based on his three grand final appearances. 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. After retiring in 1985, he led the Kyogle Turkeys in their local league. Bellamy played for a decade for the Raiders from their entry into the NSWRL before becoming possibly the greatest coach in rugby league history. Africa 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. Meninga himself doesn't call himself Indigenous, so who are we to argue. 2. Wood was inducted into the Canberra Raiders Hall of Fame in 2020. 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. David Boyle (117) 1991-1998. 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. The younger brother of Luke ODonnell, Kyle was a Junior Kangaroo and a powerful forward who never realised his potential. While in England in 2012, Purtell suffered a heart attack and was unable to play for a year. Here is all you need to know about the Canberra Raiders ahead of the 2022 Telstra Premiership season. Lincoln Withers (83) 2000-2008. Backo said players such as Johnathan Thurston and Greg Inglis continued to be role models for Indigenous people. 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 in France before joining the Raiders and later returned to play in the UK and Queensland before embarking on a coaching career. 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