{"id":63867,"date":"2025-10-15T22:49:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T22:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=63867"},"modified":"2025-10-15T22:53:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T22:53:23","slug":"exclusive-raiders-get-a-versatile-nrl-speedster-following-a-devastating-release-from-the-panthers-dealing-a-blow-to-the-bulldogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=63867","title":{"rendered":"Exclusive: Raiders get a versatile NRL speedster following a devastating release from the Panthers, dealing a blow to the Bulldogs&#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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have suffered a recruitment setback after the Canberra Raiders swooped in to sign a dynamic outside back recently released by the Penrith Panthers. The yet-to-be-named speedster, known for his blistering pace and positional versatility, had been on the Bulldogs&#8217; radar following his unexpected departure from Penrith, where he struggled to break into the star-studded backline.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Canberra acted swiftly, offering a deal that promises immediate opportunities and a fresh start in the nation\u2019s capital. The Raiders\u2019 acquisition is seen as a major coup, adding depth and spark to their backline stocks ahead of the 2026 NRL season.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Bulldogs, who are continuing to rebuild under coach Cameron Ciraldo, now face the challenge of finding a suitable alternative. The club had identified the former Panther as a key target to bolster their back-three options but were outpaced by Canberra\u2019s aggressive approach.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The player\u2019s release from Penrith was reportedly mutual, aimed at giving him a better shot at regular first-grade football. 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