{"id":51928,"date":"2025-07-01T09:55:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T09:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=51928"},"modified":"2025-07-01T09:55:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T09:55:16","slug":"done-deal-the-blockbuster-trade-between-the-canberra-raiders-and-the-sydney-roosters-is-official-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=51928","title":{"rendered":"DONE DEAL: The blockbuster trade between the Canberra Raiders and the Sydney Roosters is official\u2026\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>DONE DEAL: The blockbuster trade between the Canberra Raiders and the Sydney Roosters is official\u2026\u2026<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DONE DEAL: Blockbuster Trade Between Raiders and Roosters Official<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a stunning move that has rocked the NRL, the Canberra Raiders and Sydney Roosters have officially confirmed a blockbuster trade that is set to reshape both squads ahead of the finals push. Raiders dynamic playmaker Jack Wighton has been traded to the Roosters in exchange for star centre Joseph Manu, in a deal that has stunned fans and pundits alike.<\/p>\n<p>The trade, finalized late last night, signals a bold strategy by both clubs. The Roosters, long-time admirers of Wighton\u2019s versatility and power, have secured a player capable of covering five-eighth, fullback, and centre\u2014adding serious depth to their spine. Meanwhile, the Raiders welcome one of the game\u2019s most gifted backs in Manu, a proven game-breaker with Grand Final experience and match-winning flair.<\/p>\n<p>Canberra coach Ricky Stuart hailed the move as a \u201cstrategic masterstroke,\u201d while Roosters boss Trent Robinson praised Wighton\u2019s \u201ccompetitive fire and premiership pedigree.\u201d Both clubs believe the deal will ignite their premiership hopes, with fans already marking Round 22 for the anticipated face-off.<\/p>\n<p>As the dust settles, one thing is clear\u2014this high-profile swap could be a game-changer in the 2025 NRL season. 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