With the likes of Ryan Sutton and Adam Elliott moving on at the end of last year, there is likely a spot opening up in Canberras middle-forward rotation that the 21-year-old will undoubtedly be striving for. Alan Smith David Grant: 76 matches for Canberra; Inaugural captain. featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. Surplus under-21s players who don't fit into the Raiders' NSW Cup side this year will return to play locally for allocated clubs in the Canberra Raiders Cup competition. Despite only playing four senior games for the Canberra Raiders due to an injury that cut his career short, de la Cruz made a huge impact in the NRL, being the first person with Filipino ancestry to play first-grade rugby league. Meninga himself doesn't call himself Indigenous, so who are we to argue. When on the field the clubs 2005 Rookie of the Year managed to score 23 tries in just 50 matches. With the likes of Viliame Kikau and Jmaine Hopgood moving on at the end of 2022, Penrith have some vacancies in their back-row rotation and Riki will be hoping he can help fill the void. He was a utility player, but spent enough time at five-eighth (29 matches) to take this spot. After leaving the Raiders, Milne moved to Mackay and played three seasons with the Mackay Cutters in the Queensland Cup, winning a premiership in 2013. But some have their doubts. pick your best players and compete in daily NRL fantasy competitions, great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp, World Club Challenge returns alongside All-Stars and Charity Shield: 2023 NRL pre-season fixtures, 25 in 25: Ranking all the grand finals of the NRL era - cliffhangers, controversy and classics. Craig Bellamy in his playing days (Image via raiders.com.au), Halfback: Andrew McFadden (76) 1997-2001. A tough second-rower who more than earned the nickname Bruiser, Battese began his career in the Brisbane competition before making his way to Wests in 1983. International Audiences 9 tries. Marata Niukore, Isaiah Papali'i, Reed Mahoney, Oregon Kaufusi and Ray Stone have all moved on from the blue and gold, leaving some major holes in the side's forward pack. 6. PS: A couple of sources say Grant toured New Zealand with a combined Sydney side in 1981 but I can find no actual records, so he is in. Riki was a prominent fixture in Penrith's NSW Cup premiership-winning side last year, scoring seven tries and averaging 74 run metres per game. Latin America While he has technically had a small taste of NRL football as a mid-game concussion replacement, Ata Mariota will be hoping to make more of an impact this year. James Buckley Sports Editor 1. "Sport in general is all-encompassing regardless of what race and culture you come from," Meninga said. He is of South Sea Island descent. While he is only on a train-and-trial deal as it stands, Riki understands the Penrith culture and the club know exactly what to expect from him after starring in their reserve grade outfit. South Korean A brother's bond: The gift that kept Harley's NRL dream alive. The Raiders will look to return to the Jersey Flegg competition in 2022 while also maintaining a team in the NSW Cup. Since retirement, he has carved out a successful career as a club trainer. After leaving the Raiders, Boyle moved to England to play for Bradford, winning a premiership with the club in 1999 and a Challenge Cup title in 2000. Death then spent two years at the Cowboys, still having to wait behind Steve Walters for the hooking spot. David Grant (79) - 1982-1985. . Ngatikaura will have to bide his time behind Api Koroisau for the next few years, but could potentially nab a spot on the bench during the 2023 campaign. Slightly cheating on our own rule here Cronulla may have an established and experienced roster, but they also have a number of players with a few NRL games or less to their name. 64 wins 82 losses. Ryan had eight years with Manly before heading south in 1991, playing just five games for the Raiders in his final season. The Canberra Raiders will commence pre-season training this week, with several of the club's Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup players having the opportunity to spend some time with the NRL squad pre-Christmas. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. The teenager joins the club's top 30 roster this year and despite limited appearances in QLD Cup, will be pushing for a spot in the side during the season after excelling for Souths Logan in the under-age competitions. After 1992, Wood was only a fill-in, playing no more than five matches in each of his last four seasons with the club. 3 finals 1 win. "It gave me a lot of confidence coming out of that knowing that I'd lasted out there playing with those boys, so it definitely gave me a lot of confidence moving forward. Wood was inducted into the Canberra Raiders Hall of Fame in 2020. It was not due to physique, with the 6 foot 7 inch prop an intimidating presence on the field across a decade at the Raiders. One of the positions that Brisbane are yet to lock down on a long-term basis is hooker and thats exactly where Blake Mozer comes into the equation for 2023. Kanye Wests new Australian wife, Where Victorians are looking to move: Tasmania grabs top spot in post-lockdown era, Gold Coast acreage with golf simulator, chook chateau for sale, Premier League top goal scorers 2022-2023: Updated golden boot rankings. The door is now open for Alamoti to move into the top side following Aaron Schoupps departure, and he is likely to gain a starting spot for Round 1 at this stage. Paul Martin rounds out the 10 based on his three grand final appearances. 19 tries 5 goals. 1994 grand final player Brett Hetherington was a shoo-in for this spot, only for me to find out he represented Australia in the 1997 Super League World Nines. South Asian and has recently inked an extension with the Storm that will keep him on deck long-term. Alex Corvo Fifita is a damaging ball runner with speed and agility to match, making him a perfect fit for the prop position in the modern-day game. Dear Santa: What every NRL coach is putting at top of their Christmas wish list, Round 1 Predicted Teams - Raiders: Ricky reckons Canberra a top-four team with settled roster. Matthew Wood has the distinction of playing in all three Raiders grand finals in his first three seasons, between 1989 and 1991 and was the clubs Rookie of the Year in their 1989 premiership season. Since the arrival of another option he's only playing 38.3 minutes a game and the Raiders have won four games and only lost twice. After contract disputes, he headed to Penrith in 2007 where he established himself over the next nine seasons. The Raiders had been linked with Mounties for eight seasons, but that partnership ended midway through 2020 with the west-Sydney club instead hitching itself to the Canterbury Bulldogs wagon. 50 wins 23 losses. 12 tries, 6 finals 2 wins. His impact has continued to make strides today, with the Brisbane Broncos now being home to upcoming Filipino player, Payne Haas, who recently made his debut in first-grade NRL. Irish Signed on as one of the expansion club's brightest prospects, Katoa will leave a highly-successful Penrith system and has all the makings of an NRL superstar. The man loves his footy. Withers returned to Canberra in 2005 and spent the next four years as a regular starter in a mostly mediocre period for the club. African Hailing from Mt Isa, Tassell made his debut when he turned out for Canberra in the 1992 season. English Premier League table 2022/23: Updated EPL standings and race for title, Champions League places, and relegation survival, A-League Men signings 2022-23: Transfers, departures, squad news and coaches for every club, Weak sales update sees Redbubble popped again, China ready to tighten screws on iron ore trading, ASX mostly flat after more US earnings reports: Aus shares 0.02% lower at noon. Bellamy also had a short stint in England with Swinton, where he won a grand total of one match for the season. Ireland 3. Please gamble responsibly. The 21-year-old hooker featured prominently for Newcastle in 2022 in the NSW Cup competition and is signed as a development player for the 2023 campaign. Hooker: Glen Buttriss (119) 2008-2015. 5 finals 2 wins. Josh Gibcus hamstring injury to sideline him from start of Richmond Tigers season, Biggest vulnerability for eight remaining NFL playoff teams; plus, updated Super Bowl LVII probabilities. He played in the clubs 2006 and 2009 qualifying final losses, scoring a try in 2006. (Canberra Raiders) Speaking of experience, and it doesn't get much better than Canberra Raiders' enforcer Josh Papalii. Canberra Raiders - Ata Mariota While he has technically had a small taste of NRL football as a mid-game concussion replacement, Ata Mariota will be hoping to make more of an impact this year. E.g. if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; The 20-year-old brothers have already gained experience in the QLD Cup competition for Redcliffe and are long-term prospects that Warriors officials are extremely invested in. Troy Thompson (156) 2001-2010. Most first-grade games [ edit] 318, Jason Croker (1991-2006) 292, Jarrod Croker (2009-) 244, Laurie Daley (1987-2000) 234, Simon Woolford (1994-2006) 228, Steve Walters (1986-1996) 224, Ruben Wiki (1993-2004) 220, Alan Tongue (2000-2011) 220, Jack Wighton (2012-) 203, Ricky Stuart (1988-1998) 202, Chris O'Sullivan (1982-1990, 1992) Liam is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia. Luke Priddis has played a career total of 315 first-grade games but of those, 44 were at the Raiders. The Dragons will be looking for a new five-eighth to . A talented multi-sport athlete, Kobe Rugless joined the Knights last year after coming through the Roosters system as a teenager. As we noted in June. With the likes of Martin Taupau and Andrew Davey moving on and plenty of competition in the forwards at Manly, there is no doubt that Fifita is a player to watch under new coach Anthony Seibold. South East Asia Pinoy Street Party comes alive with Filipino entertainment at OzAsia Festival! The teenager joins the clubs top 30 roster this year and despite limited appearances in QLD Cup, will be pushing for a spot in the side during the season after excelling for Souths Logan in the under-age competitions. After returning to Australia, Purtell became captain-coach of the Albury Thunder, his home town. Troy Thompson oddly began his first grade career with Villefranche XIII Aveyron, a semi-professional rugby league club based in southern France, after being a Raiders junior and playing in their SG Ball and Jersey Flegg teams. "We also look forward to scheduling as many of their matches as we can with our NRL team to enhance the match day experience.". The son of former Kiwis player Kevin Iro and the nephew of Tony Iro, the 22-year-old is in the mix to push for a spot in the Sharks backline year after a stellar NSW Cup campaign for Newtown. Mozer is a tough and crafty dummy-half who represented the Maroons in the U19s State of Origin last year, and the Broncos clearly have faith in his ability after extending his stay at Red Hill until the end of 2025. Munster, Brown, Keary, Wighton, Dearden, Luai: Who are the NRL's best 10 five-eighths for season 2023? Indian After leaving the Raiders, Purtell spent a couple of years at Penrith, appearing in their 2010 finals series, before heading to England where he played nearly 100 games for the Bradford Bulls and London Broncos. And thats exactly where second-rower Toni Mataele could fit into the equation for Parramatta. Picture: Supplied The Milk has returned, and so have the Raiders' reggies. 47 wins 72 losses. The side hustle continues Afro Mummy Doc, Losika Writes set to bring Southern African languages to Australian shelves, How is Eid al-Adha celebrated around the world? David Grant (79) 1982-1985. A product of the Broncos Academy system, Mozer comes into the season with plenty of upside and will be hoping to push the likes of Billy Walters and Cory Paix for the No.9 jumper. He also represented both New Zealand and New Zealand Maoris. When Sam Backo played the first of his 115 games for the Raiders in 1983, he wasn't just playing for himself. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? The criteria for selection is: No representing at senior level: internationals, State of Origin, Prime Ministers XIII, City vs. Country or All Stars Current players are excluded Players are only eligible for the club they played the most first grade games for. Tigers fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming years, especially with a talented group of young guns ready to take the NRL by storm. Player statistics are updated at the end of each season. Still only 20 years of age, the Central Coast product played the majority of last season in NSW Cup, producing 23 try assists and 26 linebreak assists in 23 games. The NRL season is rapidly approaching, with plenty of talented young guns pushing to make the jump to first grade in 2023. Multicultural Audiences in Australia and NZ Former Raiders captain Mal Meninga is of South Sea Islander descent and doesn't identify himself as having Indigenous heritage. Another player who featured on this same list last season, Riley Price has had a disrupted start to his career but had a breakout 2022 campaign in QLD Cup for the Blackhawks. The Samoan-born prop excelled in NSW Cup in 2022, finishing the year with 25 offloads and over 120 run metres per game for the Raiders. Four Canberra Raiders juniors have been sacked by the club after a violent incident last weekend during which at least one player in question was glassed. 25 in 25: Best Kangaroos player of NRL era - Lockyer, Slater, Smith, Joey, Inglis? At least half a dozen home games at Canberra Stadium this year will feature a NSW Cup clash as a curtain raiser to the NRL, offering fans double the dose of rugby league. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. 31 wins 33 losses. Multicultural Audiences in Australia and NZ, Jordan Mailata signs a lucrative deal with Philadelphia Eagles. Pacific Last season was a big step up for me going into development straight out of school and it was just all about learning, he told the clubs website. 33 wins 24 losses. 4. Hes gone down in Canberra Raiders history as the first try-scorer in the NRL, Gerry de la Cruz is one player sure to be remembered by multicultural Australian rugby players for years to come. Rugless was a junior boxing standout, winning national titles as a teenager and touring the globe with the Australian team, before making the decision to stick with the football. "There have been a sprinkling of forwards at the Raiders, guys like Lui Bon, Sam Backo, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs and Joel Thompson, but we've had plenty of outstanding backs as well.". India Other. Lachlan Lam had been at the club since a teenager and while he was only used as a back-up, his utility value and experience in the top grade was valuable. At the under-20s level he played halfback for Melbourne, too. Diego Maradona from the slums to superstar! The Canberra Raiders are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the national capital city of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. In 2022, he is coaching the Eden Tigers. With the likes of Viliame Kikau and J'maine Hopgood moving on at the end of 2022, Penrith have some vacancies in their back-row rotation and Riki will be hoping he can help fill the void. Heading into the new season,The Sporting Newshave compiled a list of every club's best rookie player yet to make the jump to the NRL. The 22-year-old has played 25 games of Queensland Cup and has come through the grades at the highly-successful Storm system, but will move to the Dragons in the hopes of securing an NRL spot. After leaving the Raiders, Davico spent a year with Wigan that didnt work out due tearing his pectoral five minutes into his first pre-season game. Their inclusion in the NSW Cup expands that competition to 11 teams for 2021. After leaving Canberra, Hodgson spent a further five seasons firstly as a founding player for the new Gold Coast Titans, and then for Canterbury before retiring, having played over 200 career NRL games. fbq('track', 'PageView'); Blake Ferguson: 60 matches (36 tries); 1 match for NSW. Tigers fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming years, especially with a talented group of young guns ready to take the NRL by storm. 2. Jason Death was a clever hooker who could easily have made this team for North Queensland, the NZ Warriors and Souths, but his 57 games for Canberra from his debut just pips them all. At the under-20s level he played halfback for Melbourne, too. With a heated battle for the fullback role between Iro, Will Kennedy and Kade Dykes, this young gun is certainly one to keep an eye on heading into the season. ASH brings you latest sports updates, news, and market trends. de la Cruz was born to a Sri Lankan mother and Filipino father in Innisfail, but was raised and educated in the Northern Territory capital, Darwin. Death also played in the clubs 1995 finals campaign. A talented and crafty hooker, Finau has inked a development contract heading into the season, but has already signed on for the clubs top 30 in 2024 and could feasibly make the jump sooner if he impresses during pre-season. 43 wins 14 losses. never quite able to clinch a first grade starting spot but proving to be a more than capable squad player to call upon when needed. Nanai had his first full season in first-grade during the 2022 campaign, but immediately became one of the game's best edge forwards. David Boyle was a regular for the Raiders for nine seasons, playing in five consecutive finals series between 1993 and 1997. Europe Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. Chinese A little bit older and a little bit more experienced than many players on this list, Preston Riki has an NRL debut within his grasp heading into 2023. s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,document,'script', Club legends to play over 200 games for the Green Machine include Laurie Daley, Simon Woolford, Jarrod Croker, Ruben Wiki, Jason Croker and Ricky Stuart. While he is unlikely to usurp Jayden Brailey for the starting No.9 position any time soon, Rugless is certainly in the frame to act as his deputy and could make his NRL debut if injury strikes during the lengthy season. In, 2011 Fensom made 75 tackles in a single match to equal the NRL record held by Nathan Hindmarsh. Players are listed in the order of their debut game with the club. If you needed an insight into how highly the Roosters rate young playmaker Sandon Smith, you only need to look at the players they have let go in the past 12 months. Following the retirement of Andrew McCullough in the off-season and uncertainty of Jacob Liddle as the long-term hooker, Finau has plenty to prove and is a player that St George Illawarra fans should be excited about. After making his debut for the Knights in 2012, he came to the Raiders in 2014 and was selected in first grade on five occasions. 11 finals 4 wins. Valingi and Otukinekina Kepu are two giant front-rowers who are set to push for a spot in the Warriors side this season, as new head coach Andrew Webster looks to rebuild the club. With a heated battle for the fullback role between Iro, Will Kennedy and Kade Dykes, this young gun is certainly one to keep an eye on heading into the season. Since de la Cruzs history-making try, there are eight other players with Filipino ancestry who have played first grade, including Ben Gonzales, Paul Sheedy, Joven Clarke, Craig Wing, Kevin Gordon, Matt Srama, Andrew Everingham, Shane Gray, Almer Salvilla (Super League) and now Haas. 21 wins 29 losses. James is a Queanbeyan boy enjoying his second stint at the Canberra Times, more than eight years on from his first. The 20-year-old local junior had a short stint at Newcastle, before returning to the Eels and recently re-signing until the end of 2025. 28 tries 1 goal 1 FG. The 22-year-old has played 25 games of Queensland Cup and has come through the grades at the highly-successful Storm system, but will move to the Dragons in the hopes of securing an NRL spot. 7 tries. Peter Benson Mitch Brennan Matt Orford 1. His final season in the big time was with the Raiders in 1988, when he played just two games. 4 finals 2 wins. by Anisha Mistry | Jun 5, 2018 | Asia, National, Sports | 0 comments, [vc_row css_animation= row_type=row use_row_as_full_screen_section=no type=full_width angled_section=no text_align=left background_image_as_pattern=without_pattern][vc_column][vc_column_text]Photo credit: Flickr, reepy_au(CC BY-SA 2.0). We care about the protection of your data. 10. 'Im not concerned': Wallabies' NRL wish list revealed but V'landys says stars won't switch for rugby's 'TikTok' tedium, Round 1 Predicted Teams - Dragons: Sullivan hamstrung, Amone facing court in off-season of turmoil, pick your best players and compete in daily NRL fantasy competitions, great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. Shaun Fensom is a player who I really expected to have represented in some capacity. Five-eighth: Craig Bellamy (150) 1982-1992. Anthony Seibold Terry Martin played six seasons with the Raiders, including appearing in their 2002 and 2003 finals campaigns. While he is only on a train-and-trial deal as it stands, Riki understands the Penrith culture and the club know exactly what to expect from him after starring in their reserve grade outfit. 23 tries. The brother of John Lomax, Danny played four games for the Raiders in the 1994 and 1995 seasons, and a total of 88 games in his career. The son of former Kiwis player Kevin Iro and the nephew of Tony Iro, the 22-year-old is in the mix to push for a spot in the Sharks backline year after a stellar NSW Cup campaign for Newtown. The Canberra Raiders entered the big time in 1982 and since then have had 367 players pull on the green jersey in first grade. Glenn Ryan A quick and powerful outside back capable of covering anywhere in the back-five, Karapani has plenty of wraps on him around South Sydney following his arrival from the Warriors as a teenager. His playing achievements included a premiership in 1990, where Bellamy came on from the bench. Harrison man arrested for alleged scam that saw woman $70k poorer, Liberals urge government to reverse APS Australia Day rule, It was a normal day, until black leaves started to fall, 'We're very well prepared': ACT rural fire boss says, Gas customers to face bill shock despite cost-of-living measures, How a bushfire tragedy reshaped Canberra's suburbs, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. But Canberras fortunes waned and Fensom went from young star to veteran without anyone noticing. While in England in 2012, Purtell suffered a heart attack and was unable to play for a year. England Read our Privacy Policy. A product of the Broncos Academy system, Mozer comes into the season with plenty of upside and will be hoping to push the likes of Billy Walters and Cory Paix for the No.9 jumper. With an upgrade to the club's top 30 and one year to run on his contract with the Cowboys, Price will be hoping to make his presence felt in the NRL this year. Other, Multicultural Audiences in Australia and NZ 42 wins 33 losses. Heading into the new season,The Sporting Newshave compiled a list of every clubs best rookie player yet to make the jump to the NRL. Mozer is a tough and crafty dummy-half who represented the Maroons in the U19s State of Origin last year, and the Broncos clearly have faith in his ability after extending his stay at Red Hill until the end of 2025. Riki was a prominent fixture in Penriths NSW Cup premiership-winning side last year, scoring seven tries and averaging 74 run metres per game. Canberra have a handy set of props here. After a fantastic 2022 campaign that saw the Eels make the grand final, Brad Arthur will be forced into somewhat of a rebuild following the exit of some key players. Terry Fahey: 55 matches (28 tries); Dally M Winger of the Year (1981); 6 Tests for Australia; 8 matches for NSW. Fensom came on the scene in 2008, captaining the Raiders Under-20s side to a premiership. Still only 20 years of age, the Central Coast product played the majority of last season in NSW Cup, producing 23 try assists and 26 linebreak assists in 23 games. 5. Rugby league is certainly in David Boyles genes. Dane Tilse (201) - 2006-2015. Some absolute champions of the game have donned the lime green jersey since the Raiders came into the NSWRL competition in 1982. Laurie Daley: 244 matches (445 points); Dally M Five-Eighth of the Year (1995, 96); Dally M Player of the Year (1995); Dally M Captain of the Year (1996); RLW Player of the Year (1995); 21 Tests for Australia; 23 matches for NSW. The 20-year-old has drawn comparisons to Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and is already signed to the Rabbitohs' top 30 roster for the next two seasons. Dane Tilse has the record of the most games for the Raiders without playing rep footy and is one of only around a dozen to reach 200 games for a club and not achieve higher honours. The NRL season is rapidly approaching, with plenty of talented young guns pushing to make the jump to first grade in 2023. Mystery of gigantic 30ft crater just yards from road as stunned locals fear a meteor hit but what really happened? 87 wins 114 losses. He also played seven games for Queensland, the last of which was the first-ever Origin game in 1980. What was the best and worst premiership decider in the quarter-century of the NRL? David Nana Grant was a founding member of the Raiders after stints in the 1970s with Souths, Easts and mostly Balmain, where he played 50 games over four seasons. Backo said players such as Johnathan Thurston and Greg Inglis continued to be role models for Indigenous people. There is some depth here, with Canberra being the first team in this series to leave out a player that played over 100 first grade games for the club. Starling was playing 65.7 minutes a game as Canberra stumbled to a 3-6 start before Woolford's arrival. Laurie Daley was named at five-eighth in the NRL's Indigenous Team of the Century in 2008, while Backo and cult hero John "Chicka" Ferguson were honoured in a similar team in 2001. A standout at schoolboy level, Katoa was able to keep Dragons star Talatau Amone out of the Tongan side in the RLWC, which is proof that he is ready to make the jump to first grade. Grant tragically died of a heart attack at just 38 and is a member of the clubs Hall of Fame. 4 finals 4 losses. One of those quality rookies is Rua Ngatikaura, who is already signed to the top 30 at the Tigers and has huge wraps on him. The Kepus are both signed to the club's top 30 roster until the end of 2024, and it would be no surprise to see at least one of them debut this season. David Boyle (117) 1991-1998. Last year, the likes of Ezra Mam and Tolutau Koula made the jump to the top grade and made an immediate impact for their respective sides. "Guys like David Grant, Percy Knight, Terry Wickey and Lui Bon played a pretty big part in those early years in '82, '83 and '84," Meninga said. This was reflected in the Raiders' performance, and Starling's performance. 14 tries. Who makes the cut as the best of the best in the number one jersey? If you needed an insight into how highly the Roosters rate young playmaker Sandon Smith, you only need to look at the players they have let go in the past 12 months. 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); "Last season was a big step up for me going into development straight out of school and it was just all about learning," he told the club's website. While he is unlikely to usurp Jayden Brailey for the starting No.9 position any time soon, Rugless is certainly in the frame to act as his deputy and could make his NRL debut if injury strikes during the lengthy season. It will effectively operate as a reserve grade side for the club, which has withdrawn from the NSW under-21s Jersey Flegg competition in favour of NSW Cup. NZ Keep an eye on Paul Alamoti in 2023 #NSWCup #KOECup pic.twitter.com/aJSg5mKhjR. Am [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row], International Audiences Oops! The 21-year-old played 16 games in reserve grade, averaging 93 run metres and 26 tackles per game, impressing the Cowboys officials and earning a spot in their 21-man squad on multiple occasions. 3. If youre after great odds on every NRL match try signing up for PlayUp. Ngatikaura will have to bide his time behind Api Koroisau for the next few years, but could potentially nab a spot on the bench during the 2023 campaign. 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