With the 2018 season drawing nearer, we will begin to look at how each team is shaping up for the season ahead.
Today, we take a look at the Canberra Raiders – and what their best 17 looks like.
Raiders 2027 Player Movements
| 2027 Gains |
| None |
| 2027 Losses |
| None |
| Re-Signed |
| Mitchell Brophy (2028) |
| Off Contract 2026 |
| Michael Asomua, Jake Clydsdale, Ata Mariota, Josh Papalii, Vena Patuki-Case, Morgan Smithies, Jed Stuart |
2018 Predicted Lineup
- Jack Wighton
- Nick Cotric
- Jarrod Croker ©
- Joseph Leilua
- Jordan Rapana
- Blake Austin
- Aidan Sezer
- Shannon Boyd
- Craig Garvey
- Junior Paulo
- Josh Papalii
- Elliott Whitehead
- Iosia Soliola
INTERCHANGE - Sam Williams
- Charlie Gubb
- Joseph Tapine
- Luke Bateman
Coach: Ricky Stuart
Reserves: Siliva Havili, Dunamis Lui, Brad Abbey.
The Big Question: Will the season-ending injury to Josh Hodgson see halves Aidan Sezer and Blake Austin step up to the mark and take on the burden after a disappointing 2017 season saw the pair rely heavily on their star hooker to create attacking opportunities.
Predicted Finish: 15th
