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**BREAKING NEWS: Mal Meninga Returns to Canberra Raiders as Senior Coach!**<\/p>\n

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In an electrifying turn of events, Canberra Raiders fans are buzzing with excitement as club legend Mal Meninga makes a triumphant return to GIO Stadium\u2014this time as a senior coach. The Raiders have confirmed the news, and it\u2019s already sending shockwaves through the rugby league community.<\/p>\n

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Meninga, a living legend of the club, needs little introduction. A true icon of the game, he captained the Raiders to their first premiership in 1989 and later became an immortal of the NRL. His leadership, passion, and success as a player made him synonymous with the Raiders\u2019 golden era. Now, after years of coaching success with Queensland and Australia, Meninga is coming home to mentor the next generation of Raiders talent.<\/p>\n

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This appointment comes as a boost to the Raiders\u2019 coaching structure, with Meninga expected to bring his wealth of experience and leadership skills to the club\u2019s ranks. His return is seen as a perfect opportunity to instill a winning mentality and further elevate the Raiders to new heights. Fans are already filling social media with calls for a new chapter in the club\u2019s storied history. This is more than just a coaching change\u2014it\u2019s the return of a legend. Get ready for the Mal Meninga era at the Raiders!<\/p>\n

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