Queensland State of Origin winger Xavier Coates limped off AAMI Park with a hamstring injury but his Melbourne team were able to hold out Canberra 16-6.
Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen and captain Harry Grant are unlikely to face Canberra in Melbourne on Saturday night after both skipped the Storm's training run.
Former NSW State of Origin winger Nick Cotric has signed with the Catalans Dragons in the English Super League, meaning he will leave Canberra at season's end.
Canberra's firing reserves and juniors are vying for selection in first grade with the NRL side in a form slump and on a quest to re-find some mental toughness.
Ricky Stuart has savaged his Canberra side after their 48-24 loss to Wests Tigers, labelling them not tough enough and saying players are taking soft options.
Under-fire NSW coach Michael Maguire has come under more criticism, this time from Raiders mentor Ricky Stuart over the Blues' treatment of Hudson Young.
Ethan Sanders is one of three NSW Under 19s Origin stars to sign with the Canberra Raiders, with Myles Martin and Savelio Tamale also set to join the club at the start of the 2025 season.
A refreshed Raiders are determined to reward their fans for braving the Canberra cold with a first win on home turf in nine weeks when they welcome the Cowboys.
The Canberra Raiders have confirmed the re-signing of young prop Trey Mooney on a three-year deal that will see him remain in the nation's capital until at least the end of 2027.
