It's been a tough summer for the Raiders after narrowly missing finals footy in 2024. Two favourite sons - club stalwarts Jordan Rapana and Elliott Whitehead - have moved on and the club has had little joy in the transfer market… something fans are all too used to. Last season the Raiders proved they could beat the NRL's big guns, but then had games where their heads appeared to be elsewhere and they conceded big scores to harm their for and against, which ultimately proved costly. Plugging the leaks has been a priority over the summer and fans will be looking for the players to spend less time behind their tryline staring at their boots. English international Matty Nicholson comes in to replace countryman Whitehead but may take time to find his feet in the NRL. Another make or break signing is former Eels youngster Ethan Sanders, who will be vying for the vital halfback spot. If he can make the grade, the Raiders could finish a lot higher than my rating below. Vegas and a clash with the unpredictable Warriors is a vital game for Ricky Stuart's troops and the veteran coach will have them primed for a strong performance in Sin City.
2025 losses: Elliott Whitehead (Catalans Dragons), Nick Cotric (Catalans Dragons), Zac Woolford (Huddersfield Giants), Adrian Trevilyan (Northern Pride), Jordan Rapana (Hull FC), Hohepa Puru (Sharks), James Schiller (Knights), Peter Hola (Norths Devils), Emre Guler (Dragons).
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