The Canberra Raiders have confirmed their roster for the 2025 NRL season and announced that a veteran forward has taken up the option in his contract while another will no longer be a member of the squad.
In an announcement on Tuesday, the club confirmed that veteran Josh Papalii has taken up the option in his contract to continue his career for a further season, while Jordan Martin has been upgraded to the Top 30 roster after spending this year on a development contract.
Myles Martin (Knights), Matty Nicholson (Super League), Ethan Sanders (Eels), and Savelio Tamale (Dragons) will also join the Top 30 roster after agreeing to deals to join the club from rival teams.
Before confirming the list, they confirmed the departures of seven players: Nick Cotricย (Catalans Dragons),ย Hohepa Puruย (Cronulla Sharks),ย Jordan Rapanaย (Hull FC),ย James Schillerย (Newcastle Knights),ย Adrian Trevilyanย (Northern Pride),ย Elliott Whiteheadย (Catalans Dragons) and Zac Woolfordย (Huddersfield Giants).
However, it has now been revealed that Corey Harawira-Naera will not play for the Canberra Raiders next season, despite being contracted and likely playing his final NRL match.
As reported byย The Canberra Times in October, he will spend the final year of his contract as the club's trainer in theย NSW Cup. It is understood that the club's medical staff were unwilling to give him the green light to take the field as it could have affected the 29-year-old's life.
The club has also announced its development list, which consists of six players, such as Noah Martin and Owen Pattie while playmaker Adam Cook will return to the Raiders as one of three players on a train and trial contract.
Squad for 2025
Michael Asomua, Jamal Fogarty, Emre Guler, Albert Hopoate, Corey Horsburgh, Zac Hosking, Sebastian Kris, Danny Levi, Ata Mariota, Jordan Martin, Myles Martin, Trey Mooney, Matty Nicholson, Josh Papalii, Vena Patuki-Case, Ethan Sanders, Simi Sasagi, Pasami Saulo, Xavier Savage, Morgan Smithies, Tom Starling, Chevy Stewart, Ethan Strange, Joseph Tapine, Savelio Tamale, Matthew Timoko, Kaeo Weekes, Hudson Young
Development List for 2025
Jake Clydsdale, Noah Martin, Owen Pattie, Joe Roddy, Peter Taateo, Manaia Waitere
Train and Trial (Full Season)
Adam Cook, Shaun Packer, Jed Stuart
Canberra Raiders 2025 Player Movements
| 2025 Gains |
| Myles Martinย (Newcastle Knights, 2027),ย Matty Nicholsonย (Warrington Wolves, 2027),ย Ethan Sandersย (Parramatta Eels, 2027),ย Peter Taateoย (2026),ย Savelio Tamaleย (St George Illawarra Dragons, 2026) |
| 2025 Losses |
| Nick Cotricย (Catalans Dragons),ย Hohepa Puruย (Cronulla Sharks),ย Jordan Rapanaย (Hull FC),ย James Schillerย (Newcastle Knights),ย Adrian Trevilyanย (Northern Pride),ย Elliott Whiteheadย (Catalans Dragons),ย Zac Woolfordย (Huddersfield Giants) |
| Re-Signed |
| Michael Asomuaย (2026),ย Jamal Fogartyย (2026),ย Ata Mariotaย (2026),ย Trey Mooneyย (2027),ย Pasami Sauloย (2026),ย Ethan Strangeย (2028),ย Peter Taateoย (2026),ย Matthew Timokoย (2028),ย Kaeo Weekesย (2027) |
| Off Contract 2025 |
| Emre Guler,ย Albert Hopoate,ย Danny Levi,ย Jordan Martin,ย Josh Papalii,ย Simi Sasagi,ย Xavier Savage,ย Tom Starling |
Canberra Raiders Best 17 and Full Squad for 2025
1. Kaeo Weekes
2. Xavier Savage
3. Sebastian Kris
4. Matthew Timoko
5. Albert Hopoate
6. Ethan Strange
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papalii
9. Danny Levi
10. Joseph Tapine
11. Zac Hosking
12. Hudson Young
13. Morgan Smithies
Interchange
14. Tom Starling
15. Matty Nicholson
16. Corey Horsburgh
17. Trey Mooney
Rest of squad
18. Michael Asomua
19.ย Emre Guler
20. Vena Patuki-Case
21. Simi Sasagi
22. Chevy Stewart
23. Ata Mariota
24. Ethan Sanders
25. Myles Martin
26. Savelio Tamale
27. Pasami Saulo
28. Jordan Martin
29. No player signed.
30. No player signed.
2025 Development List
1. Noah Martin
2. Owen Pattie
3. Jake Clydsdale
4. Joe Roddy
5. Peter Taateo
6. Manaia Waitere
