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Despite low expectations in 2024, there were plenty of positives from last season for the Canberra Raiders, as the team finished ninth while giving opportunities to plenty of younger players.
They enter this year without club stalwarts Jordan Rapana and Elliott Whitehead, with 2024 Prop of the Year Joseph Tapine taking over the club captaincy.
Ricky Stuart’s side is set to remain one of the most inexperienced in the NRL, but with minimal changes to the side that won their last three games of 2024, they will be an interesting proposition this season.
Let’s take a look at the Raiders 2025 NRL odds.
About the Canberra Raiders
| Established: | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Home ground: | GIO Stadium |
| Coach: | Ricky Stuart |
| Captains: | Joseph Tapine |
| Premierships: | Three – 1989, 1990, 1994 |
| 2024 ladder finish: | 9th (12-12) |
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Updated Canberra Raiders futures odds
| 2025 Premiership | Top 8 Betting | NRL Top Tryscorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds @ BetOnline | $34 | $2.10 | Xavier Savage $34 |
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- With one of the most inexperienced groups in the NRL, the Raiders currently have the worst odds for the NRL Premiership at $67 with leading online bookmakers. Canberra are expected to endure another rebuilding year, with a priority around giving younger players time on the field.
- At the long odds of $4 with top Aussie betting sites to make the top eight, the Raiders offer a value selection. Canberra has finished inside the top 10 for each of the last 10 years, while they have one of the most imposing forward lines in the game. However, there are concerns surrounding the quality and experience in the spine, while the Raiders will certainly need to address their defensive woes moving forward.
- After a switch from fullback to the wing in 2024, Xavier Savage was very impressive in his new position, leading the Raiders with 15 tries. He is incredibly fast, while he should continue improving his finishing skills. As the most established player in the Canberra backs, Savage is the best bet to lead the side once again with major rugby league bookmakers.
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2025 Canberra Raiders draw
| Round | Opponent | Venue | Date | Time (ACT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warriors | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas | Sunday, March 2 | 11:00am |
| 2 | Broncos | GIO Stadium, Canberra | Saturday, March 15 | 7:35pm |
| 3 | Sea Eagles | 4 Pines Park, Sydney | Sunday, March 23 | 6:15pm |
| 4 | Cowboys | Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville | Saturday, March 29 | 5:30pm |
| 5 | Sharks | GIO Stadium, Canberra | Thursday, April 3 | 8:00pm |
| 6 | Eels | TIO Stadium, Darwin | Saturday, April 12 | 7:05pm |
| 7 | Titans | Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast | Sunday, April 20 | 2:00pm |
| 8 | Dolphins | GIO Stadium, Canberra | Sunday, April 27 | 2:00pm |
| 9 | Storm | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane | Sunday, May 4 | 6:25pm |
| 10 | Bulldogs | GIO Stadium, Canberra | Saturday, May 10 | 3:00pm |
| 11 | Titans | GIO Stadium, Canberra | Sunday, May 18 | 4:05pm |
| 12 | Warriors | Go Media Stadium, Auckland | Sunday, May 25 | 4:05pm |
| 13 | Roosters | Allianz Stadium, Sydney | Sunday, June 1 | 6:15pm |
| 14 | Rabbitohs | GIO Stadium, Canberra | Sunday, June 8 | 2:00pm |
| 15 | Bye | – | – | – |
| 16 | Wests Tigers | Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney | Friday, June 20 | 8:00pm |
| 17 | Knights | McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle | Friday, June 27 | 8:00pm |
| 18 | Dragons | GIO Stadium, Canberra | Saturday, July 5 | 5:30pm |
| 19 | Bye | – | – | – |
| 20 | Eels | GIO Stadium, Canberra | Saturday, July 19 | 3:00pm |
| 21 | Knights | GIO Stadium, Canberra | Sunday, July 27 | 2:00pm |
| 22 | Dragons | WIN Stadium, Wollongong | Saturday, August 2 | 5:30pm |
| 23 | Sea Eagles | GIO Stadium, Canberra | Friday, August 8 | 8:00pm |
| 24 | Bye | – | – | – |
| 25 | Panthers | Glen Willow Oval, Mudgee | Friday, August 22 | 6:00pm |
| 26 | Wests Tigers | GIO Stadium, Canberra | Saturday, August 30 | 3:00pm |
| 27 | Dolphins | Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe | Sunday, September 7 | 2:00pm |
Raiders players to watch in 2025
Jamal Fogarty
Born: 13/12/1993
Games: 94
Tries: 13
Position: Halfback
After missing 10 games through injury last season, it became apparent how important halfback Jamal Fogarty’s presence was on the field. The former Titan provides experience running the game, while his playmaking and kicking skills can slice opposition side apart. Playing alongside the inexperienced Ethan Strange, making sure Fogarty stays fit is essential for the Raiders to have any success this season.
Corey Horsburgh
Born: 5/1/1998
Games: 87
Tries: 5
Position: Lock/Front-rower
After a career-best season in 2023 that saw Corey Horsburgh earn Queensland selection, the 27-year-old will be disappointed as he played just five games in 2024 due to injury, suspension and poor form. However, when he was in the side, he played a key role in late season wins over the Panthers, Roosters and Dragons. If he can return to his best, Horsburgh and the rest of the Raiders forward pack will be tough to stop.
Kaeo Weekes
Born: 6/2/2002
Games: 29
Tries: 9
Position: Fullback
Despite being used in a number of roles last season, Kaeo Weekes looks set to earn the number one jersey at the start of the season after impressing in the back half of last year. With a quick turn of pace, excellent agility and a strong playmaking ability, Weekes has the ability to make a real difference for the Raiders this season if he continues improving.
Canberra Raiders records and stats
- Most games: 318 – Jason Croker
- Most career points: 2374 – Jarrod Croker
- Most points in a season: 296 – Jarrod Croker (2016)
- Most career tries: 136 – Jarrod Croker
- Most tries in a season: 23 – Jordan Rapana (2016)
- Most points in a match: 38 – Mal Meninga (vs. Roosters, 1990)
- Most wins in a season: 20 (1995)
- Most consecutive wins: 11 (1989-90, 1994-95)
- Biggest winning margin: 68-0 (vs. Eels, 1993)
- Biggest comeback win: 0-22 to 30-22 (vs. Tigers, 2015)
- Largest home attendance: 26,567 – PF 2019 v South Sydney Rabbitohs
- Formed in 1981 and entering the NSW Rugby League in 1982, the Canberra Raiders became the first interstate team to compete in Australia’s top-grade rugby league competition. They were also the first non-Sydney team in the league since the Newcastle Rebels exited in 1909.
It didn’t take long for the Raiders to establish themselves as a competitive force. They made their first finals appearance in 1984 and reached their maiden grand final in 1987, losing to Manly. The late 1980s and early 1990s marked Canberra’s golden era, driven by legends such as Mal Meninga, Laurie Daley, Ricky Stuart, and Glenn Lazarus. The Raiders won their first premiership in 1989 with a thrilling 19-14 extra-time victory over Balmain, defended their title in 1990, narrowly missed in 1991, and claimed a third premiership in 1994.
The advent of the Australian Rugby League and the rival Super League in the mid-1990s brought significant challenges. Canberra’s golden generation retired or moved on, and the emergence of new franchises created fierce competition for talent. Despite these obstacles, the Raiders have consistently competed, reaching the finals nine times since 2000. However, they’ve returned to the grand final stage only once during that period, finishing as runners-up in 2019.
Heading into the 2025 NRL season, the Raiders remain focused on reclaiming the heights of their storied past. With Ricky Stuart at the helm and a blend of experienced leaders and promising talent, Canberra is poised to challenge for a return to premiership success.
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