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. 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. We want to see it! This is a pretty handy side (maybe the selectors struggle to see west of Parramatta) and the on-field coaching would be handy. 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. 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. He played over 20 matches in seven of his seasons at the Raiders and played in four finals series between 2006 and 2012. 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. The club's Flegg coach Peter Marrapodi will take charge of the team. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work Jason Death (57) 1991-1995. 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. Backo said players such as Johnathan Thurston and Greg Inglis continued to be role models for Indigenous people. The criteria for selection is: No representing at senior level: internationals, State of Origin, Prime Ministers XIII, City vs. Country or All Stars Current players are excluded Players are only eligible for the club they played the most first grade games for. 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. 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. Fensom himself had a match to forget, suffering a nasty broken leg just a few minutes into the match. That well-known and memorable representative fixture rules him out of this team. 23 tries 38 goals from 64 attempts. 35 tries 2 goals. Premium subscribers also enjoy interactive puzzles and access to the digital version of our print edition - Today's Paper. Canberra have a handy set of props here. 2 finals 2 losses. Ireland 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. His final season in the big time was with the Raiders in 1988, when he played just two games. A talented multi-sport athlete, Kobe Rugless joined the Knights last year after coming through the Roosters system as a teenager. Chinese 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. 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. ASH brings you latest sports updates, news, and market trends. !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) Smith will move into the clubs top 30 roster for the upcoming season and while he is long-odds to dethrone Walker or Luke Keary in the halves at full-strength, he is certainly a player to keep an eye on. 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. 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. 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. Dane Tilse (201) 2006-2015. n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; 1. Riki was a prominent fixture in Penriths NSW Cup premiership-winning side last year, scoring seven tries and averaging 74 run metres per game. The Raiders had been linked with Mounties for eight seasons, but that partnership ended midway through 2020 with the west-Sydney club instead hitching itself to the Canterbury Bulldogs wagon. Canberra Raiders Canterbury Bulldogs Cronulla Sharks Gold Coast Titans Manly Sea Eagles Melbourne Storm New Zealand Warriors Newcastle Knights North QLD Cowboys North Sydney Bears Parramatta Eels Penrith Panthers South Sydney Rabbitohs St George Dragons Sydney Roosters Wests Tigers RUMOURS MEMES PODCASTS Super League MORE STUFF England 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. Tom Learoyd-Lahrs: 109 matches; 4 Tests for Australia; 4 matches for NSW. Alex Corvo 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. The Canberra Raiders entered the big time in 1982 and since then have had 367 players pull on the green jersey in first grade. Smith will move into the club's top 30 roster for the upcoming season and while he is long-odds to dethrone Walker or Luke Keary in the halves at full-strength, he is certainly a player to keep an eye on. 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. After leaving the Raiders, Martin played for the Celtic Crusaders for two seasons in England. were not commanding first grade spots last year but their departures still affect depth . Premium subscribers also enjoy interactive puzzles and access to the digital version of our print edition - Today's Paper. 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. 3 finals 3 losses. He is currently an assistant to Ricky Stuart at GIO Stadium. 11 finals 9 wins. 12 tries, 6 finals 2 wins. Michael Hodgson (98) 2001-2006. 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. 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. Kevin Beardmore 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. 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. 16. Despite only playing four senior games for the Canberra Raiders due to an injury that cut his career short, de la Cruz made a huge impact in the NRL, being the first person with Filipino ancestry to play first-grade rugby league. Backo has always been passionate about Indigenous issues. Glen Buttriss played hooker for the Raiders from 2008 to 2015, including finals series in 2008, 2010 and 2012. 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. "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. 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. 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. A talented multi-sport athlete, Kobe Rugless joined the Knights last year after coming through the Roosters system as a teenager. 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. 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, "Sport in general is all-encompassing regardless of what race and culture you come from," Meninga said. Other, Multicultural Audiences in Australia and NZ 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 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. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. 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. 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. He appeared in five finals matches for the club across four seasons and unfortunately lost all of them. Multicultural Audiences in Australia and NZ He went on to coach the Australian schoolboys. 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. The Canberra Raiders will commence pre-season training this week, with several of the clubs Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup players having the opportunity to spend some time with the NRL squad pre-Christmas. Iro finished the year as NSW Cup Player of the Year for the entire competition, finishing with 17 linebreaks and 14 tries for the Jets, before capping off the year by representing Cook Islands in the World Cup. He had earlier missed the Raiders 1987 grand final through injury. 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. 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. 30 tries. If you disagree, feel free to sub in Trevor Thurling or Luke Bateman. What was the best and worst premiership decider in the quarter-century of the NRL? Japanese They have competed in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League (NRL) premiership since 1982. 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. As we noted in June. 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 played nearly 250 games for Castleford and 14 games for England in a 15-year career and squeezed in just two games for the Raiders in the 1985 season. He also represented both New Zealand and New Zealand Maoris. Fensom joined the Broncos in 2019 but only made two appearances that year before retiring from top-level footy and turning out for the Belconnen United Sharks for a couple of years. Luke Priddis has played a career total of 315 first-grade games but of those, 44 were at the Raiders. "Indigenous participation has been high in our sport since day dot and the game does tremendously well in bridging the gap in all of the programs they have got with the All-Stars game and what they do from a welfare point of view. 81 wins 35 losses. 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. 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. 4. But what about the players who came and went from the club in no time flat? Unfortunately, he missed selection for the 1994 grand final. 5. 7. 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. David Grant (79) - 1982-1985. . Their inclusion in the NSW Cup expands that competition to 11 teams for 2021. Pacific Bellamy played for a decade for the Raiders from their entry into the NSWRL before becoming possibly the greatest coach in rugby league history. 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. At the under-20s level he played halfback for Melbourne, too. Signed on as one of the expansion club's brightest prospects, Katoa will leave a highly-successful Penrith system and has all the makings of an NRL superstar. Oops! 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. "We also look forward to scheduling as many of their matches as we can with our NRL team to enhance the match day experience.". 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. Players are listed in the order of their debut game with the club. 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. 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. 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. 87 wins 114 losses. Canberra Raiders respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. 22 tries. Heading into the new season, The Sporting News have compiled a list of every club's best rookie player yet to make . Splitting them at No.3 is Sam Backo - one of the greatest Indigenous players of all time. s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script', 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. 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. 1. 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. Troy Thompson (156) 2001-2010. 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). If youre not familiar with Josiah Karapani yet, something tells us you will be by the time the 2023 season is done and dusted. Middle East He never played more than 12 games in any other year and was out of the first grade side by the time they broke through for the 1989 premiership. Canberra Raiders - Ata Mariota . Some absolute champions of the game have donned the lime green jersey since the Raiders came into the NSWRL competition in 1982. 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. Let's address the obvious omission first: what about big Mal? Of the six, only Sam Williams is yet to find a new club, with Josh Hodgson ( Parramatta Eels ), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad ( New Zealand Warriors ), Adam Elliot ( Newcastle Knights ), Ryan Sutton ( Canterbury Bulldogs) and Harry Rushton . Players that debuted in the same game are added alphabetically. Matthew Wood (74) 1989-1996. He sees the game really well. 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. 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. The man loves his footy. 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. 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. Jason Croker holds the record for the most first grade games and the most tries for the Canberra Raiders. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. David Grant: 76 matches for Canberra; Inaugural captain. Below is a list of contracted players for 2023. Since retirement, he has carved out a successful career as a club trainer. 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. 7. 17. A tough second-rower who more than earned the nickname Bruiser, Battese began his career in the Brisbane competition before making his way to Wests in 1983. {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? 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. Iro finished the year as NSW Cup Player of the Year for the entire competition, finishing with 17 linebreaks and 14 tries for the Jets, before capping off the year by representing Cook Islands in the World Cup. 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. who played his sole first grade game in . "Of course they are mate, they enjoy what they do, they're talented at it and we've got a lot of other black fellas who are the same," Backo said. Ken Nagas: 142 matches (59 tries); 5 Tests for Australia; 2 matches for NSW. Jack Wighton and Edrick Lee miss out because of their achievements so far, and weren't judged on potential. 13. 44 wins 52 losses. 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. And that's exactly where second-rower Toni Mataele could fit into the equation for Parramatta. 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 three years with Parramatta, Hodgson joined the Raiders in 2001 and played six seasons for the club. 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. 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. But Canberras fortunes waned and Fensom went from young star to veteran without anyone noticing. 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. Michael Maguire (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images). China Michael Hodgson was a true journeyman, turning out for four NRL clubs, but spending the most time at the Raiders. South Korea 15. Indigenous players have had a significant impact on the Raiders in the club's 34-year history. 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? 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. 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. To view matches in which a player appeared, click the List button. Starling was playing 65.7 minutes a game as Canberra stumbled to a 3-6 start before Woolford's arrival. Nanai had his first full season in first-grade during the 2022 campaign, but immediately became one of the game's best edge forwards. Heres what we think they will be hoping to find under their tree. Kanye Wests new Australian wife, Where Victorians are looking to move: Tasmania grabs top spot in post-lockdown era, Gold Coast acreage with golf simulator, chook chateau for sale, Premier League top goal scorers 2022-2023: Updated golden boot rankings. Since the arrival of another option he's only playing 38.3 minutes a game and the Raiders have won four games and only lost twice. fbq('init', 235247967118144); Hopefully I get a few more games playing Cup next year.". With the likes of Viliame Kikau and Jmaine 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. Bellamy also had a short stint in England with Swinton, where he won a grand total of one match for the season. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. And thats exactly where second-rower Toni Mataele could fit into the equation for Parramatta. We want to see it! Am Former Raiders captain Mal Meninga is of South Sea Islander descent and doesn't identify himself as having Indigenous heritage. 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 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. 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. Lincoln Withers (83) 2000-2008. t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; 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. Fensom came on the scene in 2008, captaining the Raiders Under-20s side to a premiership. 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. Alan Smith South Asian 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. 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. When on the field the clubs 2005 Rookie of the Year managed to score 23 tries in just 50 matches. The Canberra Raiders are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the national capital city of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Shaun Fensom is a player who I really expected to have represented in some capacity. After contract disputes, he headed to Penrith in 2007 where he established himself over the next nine seasons. A quick and powerful outside back capable of covering anywhere in the back-five, Karapani has plenty of wraps on him around South Sydney following his arrival from the Warriors as a teenager. Craig Bellamy in his playing days (Image via raiders.com.au), Halfback: Andrew McFadden (76) 1997-2001. 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. Picture: Supplied The Milk has returned, and so have the Raiders' reggies. We care about the protection of your data. 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. 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. Please note that the numbers below are based on data contained in the RLP database, and may not be accurate. Stuart Flanagan 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. 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. Before embarking on a successful coaching career, Maguire played 18 first-grade games ove seven years. 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. 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. "I was playing for all my mob," Backo explains. "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. 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. 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. Chinese and Lunar New Year Its a Family Affair! 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. If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. 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 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. All Matches. 8 tries. 5 finals 2 wins. Death then spent two years at the Cowboys, still having to wait behind Steve Walters for the hooking spot. 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. His playing achievements included a premiership in 1990, where Bellamy came on from the bench. 47 wins 72 losses. Stocks flash rare bull-market signal for first time in nearly 3 years. He played in France before joining the Raiders and later returned to play in the UK and Queensland before embarking on a coaching career. Glenn Ryan 35 wins 48 losses. Canberra Raiders - Ata Mariota 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. 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. 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