{"id":53261,"date":"2025-07-06T08:03:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T08:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=53261"},"modified":"2025-07-06T08:03:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T08:03:04","slug":"an-important-transfer-commits-to-canberra-raiders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=53261","title":{"rendered":"An important transfer commits to Canberra raiders \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>The Canberra Raiders have secured a vital piece of their spine by re-signing hooker Tom\u202fStarling on a two-year deal that will run until at least the end of 2027 ([citynews.com.au][1]). At 26, Starling is enjoying what many regard as the best season of his 118-game career\u2014transitioning from a bench role to a starting No.\u202f9, and playing a key part in propelling the Raiders to second place on the ladder through the season\u2019s first third ([citynews.com.au][1]).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Despite interest from multiple NRL clubs\u2014reportedly including South Sydney\u2014Starling has opted to stay in Canberra, turning down other offers . His commitment arrives just weeks after the club confirmed Newcastle rake Jayden Brailey for 2026, and amid rising hopes in Owen Pattie, the club\u2019s young hooker still developing during interchange spells ([citynews.com.au][1]).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Locking in Starling provides crucial stability in the forward structure, especially after the departure of halfback Jamal Fogarty to Manly, and supports the continuity of a spine that has been a standout early in the season ([citynews.com.au][1]). 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