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‘We’ve got big targets’: Weekes leading Raiders’ pursuit of history….<\/p>\n

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Ethan Weekes has declared the Raiders are chasing more than just wins as they launch their 2025 NRLW campaign \u2014 they\u2019re chasing history.<\/p>\n

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Coming off a promising debut season, Canberra’s NRLW side enters the new year with heightened expectations and leadership. Weekes, one of the squad\u2019s standout figures, has embraced the responsibility of steering a young, ambitious team forward.<\/p>\n

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> \u201cWe\u2019ve got big targets this year,\u201d Weekes said. \u201cWe\u2019re not just here to compete \u2014 we\u2019re here to make history for this club.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Raiders narrowly missed finals in 2024 but impressed with their grit and rapid development. With a blend of returning talent and exciting new signings, Weekes believes the foundations are in place for something special.<\/p>\n

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Coach Darrin Borthwick has praised Weekes\u2019 growth as both a leader and playmaker, backing him to drive the side\u2019s campaign.<\/p>\n

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The Raiders open their season with a blockbuster triple-header clash against the Eels at GIO Stadium \u2014 and for Weekes, it’s a chance to show the NRLW world that Canberra is no longer just building \u2014 it\u2019s ready to rise.<\/p>\n

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