14 tries. Please gamble responsibly. A Canberra junior with a rugby union background, Maguire played 11 times for the Raiders between 1992 and 1996. Other, Multicultural Audiences in Australia and NZ 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. 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. 81 wins 35 losses. 3 finals 1 win. Fensom came on the scene in 2008, captaining the Raiders Under-20s side to a premiership. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row], International Audiences 102 wins 73 losses. 1. His younger brother Sione has also signed a development deal and is an outside back with plenty of upside. 17. Jason Croker holds the record for the most first grade games and the most tries for the Canberra Raiders. 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. Tom Learoyd-Lahrs: 109 matches; 4 Tests for Australia; 4 matches for NSW. "I was playing for all my mob," Backo explains. Players that debuted in the same game are added alphabetically. 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. Indigenous players have had a significant impact on the Raiders in the club's 34-year history. Hopefully I get a few more games playing Cup next year.". 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. 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. 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. 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 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. David Grant (79) - 1982-1985. . Sam Backo: 110 matches; Dally M Prop of the Year (1988); 6 Tests for Australia; 7 matches for Queensland. 30 tries. Peter Benson . 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. 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. Since retirement, he has carved out a successful career as a club trainer. After retiring in 1985, he led the Kyogle Turkeys in their local league. Backo has always been passionate about Indigenous issues. If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. Blake Ferguson: 60 matches (36 tries); 1 match for NSW. 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. 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. 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. 2 finals 2 losses. 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. 75 wins 80 losses. All Rights Reserved. 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. A tough hooker or front rower, Beardmore was the first of Canberras English imports. 1. 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. 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. 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. 9 tries. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? Canberra Raiders to field NSW Cup team in 2021 for first time in 14 years By James Buckley Updated January 27 2021 - 10:53pm, first published 9:55pm Josh Papalii, Jack Wighton, Josh Hodgson and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad model the new Raiders kit. Danny Lomax That was by far his most successful year, playing 26 games and topping the clubs try-scoring list. 46 tries. Riki was a prominent fixture in Penriths NSW Cup premiership-winning side last year, scoring seven tries and averaging 74 run metres per game. 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. After three years with Parramatta, Hodgson joined the Raiders in 2001 and played six seasons for the club. After retirement, Wood spent some time coaching in Queensland, including the Broncos Under-20s in 2010. 8. There is no guarantee that Katoa starts the season in the halves, with both Anthony Milford and Sean OSullivan also signed to the Dolphins, but his debut is seemingly inevitable in 2023. The Dragons will be looking for a new five-eighth to . Andrew McFadden played five seasons with Canberra and eight overall in the NRL for exactly 100 games. 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. Meninga said just as important as the stars were the players who were there in the club's infancy. Death also played in the clubs 1995 finals campaign. 44 wins 52 losses. 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. Kevin Beardmore 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. 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. After contract disputes, he headed to Penrith in 2007 where he established himself over the next nine seasons. "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. 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. 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. Corkery was a Raiders fan as a kid, and before the club joined the competition in 1982, he put a few entries into the competition to design the club jersey. Leaving Canberra in 1996, he went on to play over 250 games at the top level in both Australia and England. Players are listed in the order of their debut game with the club. He's an exciting prospect because he can get over the line too.. Read our Privacy Policy. 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. Latin America More recently, Hodgson has become a member of the NRL match review committee, getting to watch footy games for a living. 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. 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. The Raiders pre-season will see players return over the first three weeks based on their experience level as per NRL Guidelines. 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. NFL playoff schedule 2023: Which games are on Australian TV for Divisional Round? Bellamy also had a short stint in England with Swinton, where he won a grand total of one match for the season. Copyright 2021 Cultural Pulse. 23 tries 38 goals from 64 attempts. At the under-20s level he played halfback for Melbourne, too. We want to see it! He appeared in five finals matches for the club across four seasons and unfortunately lost all of them. 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. Where not all appearances are available, figure is displayed in a light grey colour. 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. Mystery of gigantic 30ft crater just yards from road as stunned locals fear a meteor hit but what really happened? 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. - CulturalPulse, Sallu Kamara, Australias up-and-coming Sierra Leonean footballer, Anti-Racism Strategy empowering communities to take action. His mother, Evelyn Scott, is a former chairwoman of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation. Thompson played in four losing finals for the club between 2002 and 2006. His final season in the big time was with the Raiders in 1988, when he played just two games. Keep an eye on Paul Alamoti in 2023 #NSWCup #KOECup pic.twitter.com/aJSg5mKhjR. 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. 25 in 25: Best Kangaroos player of NRL era - Lockyer, Slater, Smith, Joey, Inglis? 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. 64 wins 82 losses. 35 wins 48 losses. Glen Buttriss played hooker for the Raiders from 2008 to 2015, including finals series in 2008, 2010 and 2012. 11. 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. David Grant (79) 1982-1985. And that's exactly where second-rower Toni Mataele could fit into the equation for Parramatta. We want to see it! 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 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. 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. Dane Tilse (201) - 2006-2015. Starling was playing 65.7 minutes a game as Canberra stumbled to a 3-6 start before Woolford's arrival. To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. 50 wins 23 losses. 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. 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. Let's address the obvious omission first: what about big Mal? Before embarking on a successful coaching career, Maguire played 18 first-grade games ove seven years. . 28 tries 1 goal 1 FG. Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. 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. 19 tries 5 goals. Adrian Purtell was a prolific try scorer for the Raiders in the late 2000s, scoring two hat-tricks and five doubles in his career. Paul Martin rounds out the 10 based on his three grand final appearances. Kris Tassell He's 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. 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. 9. 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. 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. 5. 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. James Buckley Sports Editor The Canberra Raiders entered the big time in 1982 and since then have had 367 players pull on the green jersey in first grade. 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. Please gamble responsibly. 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. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? 11 finals 9 wins. 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. Pacific Oops! n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; His impact has continued to make strides today, with the Brisbane Broncos now being home to upcoming Filipino player, Payne Haas, who recently made his debut in first-grade NRL. 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. A shoulder reconstruction ruined his 2005 season and he returned as a front rower, but was not able to secure another contract. 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. 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. 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. Ryan had eight years with Manly before heading south in 1991, playing just five games for the Raiders in his final season. After 1992, Wood was only a fill-in, playing no more than five matches in each of his last four seasons with the club. "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.". Hes an exciting prospect because he can get over the line too.. 8 tries. These two players wouldn't 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. 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. Smith was a quality back rower and Canberra junior who got his start in 2004, playing seven games. 4. One of those quality rookies is Rua Ngatikaura, who is already signed to the top 30 at the Tigers and has huge wraps on him. fbq('init', 235247967118144); 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. His younger brother Sione has also signed a development deal and is an outside back with plenty of upside. 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. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. The man loves his footy. He sees the game really well. 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. Matthew Wood has the distinction of playing in all three Raiders grand finals in his first three seasons, between 1989 and 1991 and was the clubs Rookie of the Year in their 1989 premiership season. Former Raiders captain Mal Meninga is of South Sea Islander descent and doesn't identify himself as having Indigenous heritage. The Raiders will look to return to the Jersey Flegg competition in 2022 while also maintaining a team in the NSW Cup. "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. 2. 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. 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. When on the field the clubs 2005 Rookie of the Year managed to score 23 tries in just 50 matches. 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. who played his sole first grade game in . 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. Their inclusion in the NSW Cup expands that competition to 11 teams for 2021. 24 wins 53 losses. 1 final 1 loss. 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. 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. 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. Hailing from Mt Isa, Tassell made his debut when he turned out for Canberra in the 1992 season. Lincoln Withers spent five seasons at the Raiders covering post-Stuart halfback and post-Walters hooking duties, a truly thankless task. Mataele is signed to a development deal for 2023, but there is no reason why he couldnt receive an upgrade or force his way into the top 17 at some stage during the year. 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. He played six matches before injury brought his career to an end. 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. While in England in 2012, Purtell suffered a heart attack and was unable to play for a year. He then returned to Australia for two final seasons with Newcastle, falling just six short of 200 career games. Most Raiders fans resent the man, but Blake Ferguson deserves his spot in the top 10. 35 tries 2 goals. t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; 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. 2 finals 2 losses. If you disagree, feel free to sub in Trevor Thurling or Luke Bateman. 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. Michael Blake 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. James is a Queanbeyan boy enjoying his second stint at the Canberra Times, more than eight years on from his first. 16 tries. The Raiders have had 31 Indigenous first-grade players in the club's history. Credit: sportingnews.com. 6. 3. Anthony Seibold As we noted in June. 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. Grant became the Raiders first captain in 1982 and led the side through their first steps in the competition. In its first year 5 teams competed: East Canberra, Braidwood, Yass, Crookwell and Goulburn Exchange. But some have their doubts. Fensom himself had a match to forget, suffering a nasty broken leg just a few minutes into the match. 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. Matt Orford 3 finals 3 losses. 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. You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. South East Asian 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? China 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. One of those quality rookies is Rua Ngatikaura, who is already signed to the top 30 at the Tigers and has huge wraps on him. David Grant: 76 matches for Canberra; Inaugural captain. After leaving the Raiders, Davico spent a year with Wigan that didnt work out due tearing his pectoral five minutes into his first pre-season game. Chinese and Lunar New Year Its a Family Affair! Jack Wighton and Edrick Lee miss out because of their achievements so far, and weren't judged on potential.

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