After a historic season that saw the club win 19 matches and claim its first minor premiership since 1990, the Canberra Raiders have been recognised with several honours at the Dally M Awards last night.
2025 has been Ethan Strange’s strongest year with the Canberra Raiders, from a hat-trick against Manly to being the side’s leading try scorer for the season.
Canberra will deploy a new halves pair in their season-opening trip to Newcastle on Thursday night, when they will be out to avenge last year's finals defeat.
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart insists debutant Ethan Strange is ready for NRL football, saying the 18-year-old has similarities with Raiders greats of the past.