{"id":54848,"date":"2025-07-16T07:40:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T07:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=54848"},"modified":"2025-07-16T07:40:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T07:40:36","slug":"canberra-raiders-head-coach-ricky-stuart-targeting-david-fifita-to-replace-hudson-young-as-lead-defenseman-in-the-back-row-i-believe-i-made-the-best-decision-read-more-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=54848","title":{"rendered":"Canberra Raiders Head Coach Ricky Stuart Targeting David Fifita to Replace Hudson Young as Lead Defenseman in the Back Row, \u201cI believe I made the best decision\u2026 read more&#8230;.."},"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 style=\"text-align: left\">Canberra Raiders head coach Ricky Stuart is reportedly targeting powerhouse forward David Fifita to replace Hudson Young as the lead defenseman in the back row.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-54850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/images-3-6-300x168.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/images-3-6-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/images-3-6.jpeg 739w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">With Young recently making a high-profile move to South Sydney for the 2025 NRL season, Stuart is eager to fill the gap with a player of equal or greater impact. \u201cI believe I made the best decision for the club moving forward,\u201d Stuart said, referring to his pursuit of Fifita. Known for his explosive runs and defensive grit, Fifita would bring both size and skill to the Raiders\u2019 pack, complementing their aggressive style of play. Stuart has made no secret of his admiration for Fifita\u2019s talent, having previously attempted to lure him to Canberra.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">This latest push signals the club\u2019s intent to remain competitive at the top level, with a focus on youth, strength, and leadership in the forwards. If successful, the signing would be one of the biggest of the 2025 off-season, giving the Raiders a dynamic edge in both attack and defense. 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