{"id":53787,"date":"2025-07-10T16:32:49","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T16:32:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=53787"},"modified":"2025-07-10T16:32:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T16:32:49","slug":"it-is-official-canberra-raiders-2025-26-roster-so-heres-where-were-at-and-i-cant-waitread-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=53787","title":{"rendered":"IT IS OFFICIAL: Canberra Raiders 2025-26 Roster! So here\u2019s where we\u2019re at\u2026 and I can\u2019t wait!\u2026read more"},"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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Canberra Raiders have officially shaped a youthful yet promising squad for 2025\u201326 under Ricky Stuart. The top 30 is anchored by young talents locked down with multi\u2011year deals: halfback Ethan Strange (through 2028), flyer Kaeo Weekes and winger Xavier Savage (both until 2027), and fiery front\u2011rowers like Trey Mooney and Matty Nicholson also secured until 2027 ([Region Canberra][1], [Fox Sports][2]).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>New English recruit Matty Nicholson (from Warrington) brings Super League experience and has already bagged five tries in nine appearances . Parramatta import Ethan Sanders joins the halves, battling to pair with Strange and veteran Jamal Fogarty\u2014a steady leader re\u2011signed through 2026 ([League Unlimited][3]). Fresh winger Savelio Tamale also earned a contract extension until 2028 after a breakout debut season ([Wikipedia][4]).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Captain Joseph Tapine leads the forward pack alongside club legend Josh Papali\u2019i, who, despite announcing this is his final year in green before likely heading to the Super League, will finish as Canberra\u2019s most\u2011capped player ([League Unlimited][3]).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Off\u2011season departures include veterans Elliott Whitehead and Jordan Rapana, opening space for youth to develop ([rugbyleaguebooks.com][5]). Overall, the Raiders are committing to a youth\u2011centric rebuild\u2014high upside but tempered experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; The Canberra Raiders have officially shaped a youthful yet promising squad for 2025\u201326 under Ricky Stuart. 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