The Raiders have boosted their forward stocks with the signing of Wigan star and English international Morgan Smithies on a long-term deal from 2024.
“The Canberra Raiders are excited to announce the signing of English International Morgan Smithies on a three-year deal commencing 2024,” the Raiders said in a statement.
Smithies, 22, has played 114 matches for the Wigan Warriors since making his debut in 2019, including 105 Super League matches and nine appearances in the Challenge Cup.
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He also represented England for the first time this season in their mid-season test match against France.
He finished off a wonderful personal season this year with victory for Wigan in the Super League Grand Final against the Catalans Dragons.
A talented young forward, Smithies plays predominantly as a lock, but can play on an edge. He follows the footsteps of several English players who have successfully made the transition into the NRL at the Raiders.
Raiders NRL Recruitment Manager Joel Carbone said Smithies is a young player who comes to the club with experience in big games and will be a valuable addition to the Raiders squad.
“Morgan has already achieved a lot of success in his short career, and we’re very excited about him joining the club over the next three seasons,” Carbone said.
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“He’s come from a very strong, successful system, which will put him in good stead in his transition into the NRL.
“We expect him to add substantial value to our team and complement our young core moving forward.
While he’s only a young man himself, he has already played over 100 first-team games, including Super League & Challenge Cup finals, and will come over a Super League champion after their grand final win only a few weeks ago.”
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BRONCOS
2023 squad: Adam Reynolds (2024), Billy Walters (2024), Blake Mozer (2025), Brendan Piakura (2024), Corey Jensen (2025), Corey Oates (2023, PO 2024, 2025), Cory Paix (2025), Deine Mariner (2024), Delouise Hoeter (2024), Ethan Quai (2023), Ezra Mam (2024), Herbie Farnworth (2023), Jesse Arthars (2023), Jock Madden (2024), Jordan Pereira (2023), Jordan Riki (2024), Keenan Palasia (2023), Kobe Hetherington (2025), Kotoni Staggs (2025), Kurt Capewell (2024), Logan Bayliss (2023), Martin Taupau (2024), Patrick Carrigan (2024), Payne Haas (2026), Reece Walsh (2025), Selwyn Cobbo (2025), TC Robati (2024), Thomas Flegler (2023), Xavier Willison (2025)
Development players: Josh Rodgers (2023), Tyson Smoothy (2023), Tristan Sailor (2023)
2024 gains: Fletcher Baker (Roosters)
2024 losses: Keenan Palasia (Titans), Herbie Farnworth (Dolphins), Tom Flegler (Dolphins)
Coach: Kevin Walters (2025)
RAIDERS
2023 squad: Adrian Trevilyan (2024), Albert Hopoate (2025), Ata Mariota (2024), Clay Webb (2023), Corey Horsburgh (2027), Corey Harawira-Naera (2025, PO 2026), Danny Levi (2025), Elliott Whitehead (2024), Emre Guler (2025), Harley Smith-Shields (2024), Hudson Young (2027), Jack Wighton (2023), Jamal Fogarty (2024), James Schiller (2024), Jarrod Croker (2023, PO 2024), Jordan Rapana (2024), Joseph Tapine (2027, PO 2028), Josh Papalii (2024, MO 2025), Matthew Frawley (2023), Matthew Timoko (2025), Morgan Smithies (2026), Nick Cotric (2024), Peter Hola (2023, MO 2024), Sebastian Kris (2027), Tom Starling (2023, PO 2024), Trey Mooney (2024), Xavier Savage (2025), Zac Woolford (2024), Hudson Young (2027), Kaeo Weekes (2025)
Development players: Brandon Morkos (2023), Ethan Strange (2023), Jayden Clarkson (2023), Zane Dunford (2024)
2024 gains: Morgan Smithies (Wigan), Chevy Stewart (upgrade), Simi Sasagi (Knights), Kaeo Weekes (Manly)
2024 losses: Brad Schneider (Panthers) Jack Wighton (Rabbitohs), Matt Frawley (Leeds)
Coach: Ricky Stuart (2025)
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2023 squad: Bailey Biondi-Odo (2023), Braidon Burns (2023), Christ Patolo (2023), Corey Waddell (2023), Declan Casey (2023), Ethan Quai-Ward (2023), Franklin Pele (2024), Hayze Perham (2024), Jackson Topine (2024), Jacob Kiraz (2024), Jacob Preston (2027), Jake Averillo (2023), Jayden Okunbor (2023), Jeral Skelton (2024), Josh Addo-Carr (2025), Josh Reynolds (2023), Karl Oloapu (2026), Kyle Flanagan (2023), Liam Knight (2024), Luke Thompson (2023), Matt Burton (2027), Max King (2024), Paul Alamoti (2024), Raymond Faitala-Mariner (2025), Reed Mahoney (2026), Ryan Sutton (2025), Samuel Hughes (2023), Tevita Pangai Junior (2024), Toby Sexton (2024), Viliame Kikau (2026) Blake Wilson (2025), Josh Curran (2025)
Development players: Isaac Matalavea-Booth (2023), Iverson Matai (2023), Jordan Samrani (2023), Joseph O’Neill (2023)
2024 gains: Stephen Crichton (from Panthers), Bronson Xerri (return from ban), Blake Taaffe (Rabbitohs), Jaeman Salmon (Panthers), Josh Curran (Warriors)
2024 losses: Paul Alamoti (Panthers), Jake Averillo (Dolphins), Tevita Pangai Junior (retirement), Kyle Flanagan (Dragons), Franklin Pele (Hull FC), Corey Waddell (Sea Eagles)
Coach: Cameron Ciraldo (2027)
SHARKS
2023 squad: Blayke Brailey (2026), Braden Hamlin-Uele (2024), Braydon Trindall (2025), Briton Nikora (2025), Cameron McInnes (2025), Connor Tracey (2024), Dale Finucane (2025), Jack Williams (2024), Jayden Berrell (2023), Jesse Colquhoun (2024), Jesse Ramien (2026), Kade Dykes (2024), Lachlan Miller (2023), Matthew Ikuvalu (2023), Matthew Moylan (2024), Mawene Hiroti (2023), Nicho Hynes (2024), Oregon Kaufusi (2024, MO 2025), Ronaldo Mulitalo (2025), Royce Hunt (2025), Sione Katoa (2023), Siosifa Talakai (2026), Siteni Taukamo (2024), Teig Wilton (2025), Thomas Hazelton (2024, CO 2025), Toby Rudolf (2024), Wade Graham (2023), William Kennedy (2025), Daniel Atkinson (2023), Max Bradbury (2024)
Development players: Josh Finau (2023), Kayal Iro (2024), Niwhai Puru (2024), Sam Stonestreet (2023)
2024 losses: Wade Graham (retirement)
Coach: Craig Fitzgibbon (2024)
DOLPHINS
2023 squad: Anthony Milford (2024), Brenko Lee (2024), Connelly Lemuelu (2024), Edrick Lee (2024), Euan Aitken (2024), Felise Kaufusi (2025), Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (2027), Herman Ese’ese (2023, PO 2024), Isaiya Katoa (2025), Jamayne Isaako (2026), Jarrod Wallace (2024), Jeremy Marshall-King (2025), Jesse Bromwich (2024), JJ Collins (2023), Kenneath Bromwich (2025), Kodi Nikorima (2024), Mark Nicholls (2024), Mason Teague (2024, MO 2025), Oliver Gildart (2023), Poasa Faamausili (2023), Ray Stone (2024), Robert Jennings (2024, MO 2025), Sean O’Sullivan (2025), Tesi Niu (2024), Tom Gilbert (2028), Valynce Te Whare (2024) Max Plath (2025), Josh Kerr (2025)
Development players: Harrison Graham (2023), Jack Bostock (2023), Jeremiah Simbiken (2024 CO 2025), Michael Roberts (2023)
2024 gains: Herbie Farnworth (from Broncos until 2026), Josh Kerr (from Dragons until 2025) Jake Averillo (2026), Thomas Flegler (Broncos)
2024 losses: Brenko Lee (Super League)
Coach: Wayne Bennett (2024)
TITANS
2023 squad: Aaron Schoupp (2025), AJ Brimson (2026), Alofi’ana Khan-Pereira (2026), Beau Fermor (2026), Brian Kelly (2026), Chris Randall (2024), David Fifita (2026), Erin Clark (2025), Isaac Liu (2024), Jacob Alick (2024), Jaimin Jollife (2024), Jayden Campbell (2026), Joe Stimson (2024), Jojo Fifita (2025), Joseph Vuna (2023), Kieran Foran (2024), Klese Haas (2024), Moeaki Fotuaika (2027), Phillip Sami (2026), Sam Verrills (2024), Tanah Boyd (2024), Thomas Weaver (2024), Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (2024, MO 2024, 2025), Treymain Spry (2024), Ken Maumalo (2025), Kruise Leeming (2023)
Development players: Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui (2023), Josiah Pahulu (2023), Keano Kini (2024), Tony Francis (2023)
2024 gains: Keenan Palasia (Broncos)
2024 losses: Kruise Leeming (Wigan Warriors)
Coach: Des Hasler (2026)
SEA EAGLES
2023 squad: Ben Trbojevic (2024), Ben Condon (2025), Brad Parker (2025), Christian Tuipulotu (2025), Daly Cherry-Evans (2025), Ethan Bullemor (2025), Haumole Olakau’atu (2025), Jakob Arthur (2024), Jake Trbojevic (2026), Jason Saab (2026), Josh Aloiai (2023), Josh Schuster (2027), Karl Lawton (2024), Kelma Tuilagi (2024), Lachlan Croker (2026), Matt Lodge (train and trial 2023), Morgan Boyle (2023), Morgan Harper (2023), Raymond Vaega (2023), Reuben Garrick (2027), Taniela Paseka (2024), Tom Trbojevic (2026), Toafofoa Sipley (2025), Tolutau Koula (2027), Zac Fulton (2024)
Development players: Fletcher Myers (2024), Gordon Chan Kum Tong (2023), Jacob Sykes (2023), Jamie Humphreys (2023)
2024 gains: Luke Brooks (Tigers), Tommy Talau (Tigers), Jaxson Paulo (Roosters), Aitasi James (Tigers), Corey Waddell (Bulldogs)
2024 losses: Latu Fainu (Tigers), Samuela Fainu (Tigers), Kelma Tuilagi (Eels), Morgan Harper (Eels), Sean Keppie (Rabbitohs)
Coach: Anthony Seibold (2025)
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STORM
2023 squad: Aaron Pene (2024), Alec MacDonald (2025), Cameron Munster (2027), Christian Welch (2025, MO 2026), Dean Ieremia (2023), Eliesa Katoa (2027), George Jennings (2023), Harry Grant (2025, PO 2026), Jack Howarth (2027), Jahrome Hughes (2027), Joe Chan (2024, MO 2025), Jonah Pezet (2025), Jordan Grant (2023), Josh King (2025), Justin Olam (2026), Marion Seve (2024), Nick Meaney (2024), Reimis Smith (2024), Ryan Papenhuyzen (2025), Tariq Sims (2023), Tepai Moeroa (2023), Trent Loiero (2025), Tui Kamikamica (2025), Tyran Wishart (2025), Bronson Garlick (2025), Will Warbrick (2026), Xavier Coates (2026), Nelson Asofa-Solomona (2027)
Development players: Cole Geyer (2023), Sualauvi Faalogo (2024, CO 2025), Tristan Powell (2024)
2024 losses: Tariq Sims (Catalans), Jayden Nikorima, George Jennings, Jordan Grant (all unsigned), Tom Eisenhuth
Coach: Craig Bellamy (2024)
KNIGHTS
2023 squad: Adam Elliott (2025), Adam Clune (2023), Bailey Hodgson (2023), Bradman Best (2024), Brodie Jones (2023), Dane Gagai (2024), Daniel Saifiti (2026), Dominic Young (2023), Dylan Lucas (2023, PO 2024), Enari Tuala (2023), Greg Marzhew (2026), Hymel Hunt (2023), Jack Johns (2023), Jack Hetherington (2025), Jacob Saifiti (2024), Jackson Hastings (2025), Jayden Brailey (2025), Jed Cartwright (2025), Kalyn Ponga (2027), Krystian Mapapalangi (2024), Kurt Mann (2023), Lachlan Fitzgibbon (2023), Leo Thompson (2025), Mathew Croker (2024), Phoenix Crossland (2026), Simi Sasagi (2024), Tyson Gamble (2024), Tyson Frizell (2026), Lachlan Miller (2025), Fa’amanu Brown (2023)
Development players: Chris Vea’ila (2023), Kobe Rugless (2023), Miles Martin (2023), Tavita Toloi (2023)
2024 gains: Jed Cartwright (Rabbitohs), Kai Pearce-Paul (Wigan), Will Pryce (Huddersfield), Jack Cogger (Panthers) Thomas Jenkins (Panthers)
2024 losses: Lachlan Fitzgibbon (Warrington), Dominic Young (Roosters), Simi Sasagi (Raiders), Lachlan Miller (Leeds)
Coach: Adam O’Brien (2024)
COWBOYS
2023 squad: Ben Hampton (2023), Brendan Elliot (2023), Chad Townsend (2024), Coen Hess (2024), Gehamat Shibasaki (2023), Griffin Neame (2025), Helium Luki (2024, PO 2025), Jeremiah Nanai (2023), Jack Gosiewski (2025), Jake Bourke (2023), Jake Granville (2024), Jamayne Taunoa-Brown (2024), James Tamou (2023), Jason Taumalolo (2027), Jordan McLean (2024), Jordan Lipp (2023), Kyle Feldt (2024), Laitia Moceidreke (2023), Luciano Leilua (2025), Mitch Dunn (2023), Murray Taulagi (2026), Peta Hiku (2023), Reece Robson (2025), Reuben Cotter (2025), Riley Price (2023), Sam McIntyre (2024), Scott Drinkwater (2027), Taniela Sadrugu (2023), Thomas Dearden (2024), Tom Chester (2024), Tom Duffy (2025) Valentine Holmes (2025), Viliami Vailea (2025)
Development players: Jai Hansen (2024), Jodeci Baker-Tiraha (2024), Ragarive Wavik (2023)
2024 gains: Jake Clifford (Super League), Viliami Vailea (Warriors)
2024 losses: James Tamou (retirement)
Coach: Todd Payten (2026)
EELS
2023 squad: Andrew Davey (2024), Bailey Simonsson (2024), Brendan Hands (2025), Bryce Cartwright (2023), Clint Gutherson (2025), Daejarn Asi (2024), Dylan Brown (2025, PO 2031), Haze Dunster (2024, MO 2025), Jack Murchie (2024), Jirah Momoisea (2024), J’maine Hopgood (2025), Joe Ofahengaue (2024), Joey Lussick (2025), Josh Hodgson (2024), Junior Paulo (2026), Ky Rodwell (2024), Maika Sivo (2025), Makahesi Makatoa (2024), Matt Doorey (2025), Mitchell Moses (2026, CO 2028), Mitch Rein (2023), Nathan Brown (2023), Ofahiki Ogden (2023, CO 2024), Reagan Campbell-Gillard (2025), Ryan Matterson (2025 PO 2026), Samuel Loizou (2023), Sean Russell (2025), Shaun Lane (2025, MO 2026), Waqa Blake (2023), Will Penisini (2025), Wiremu Greig (2023) Kelma Tuilagi (2025), Morgan Harper (2025)
Development players: Blaize Talagi (2024), Uinitoni Mataele (2023), Zac Cini (2024)
2024 gains: Kelma Tuilagi (Sea Eagles), Morgan Harper (Sea Eagles)
2024 losses: Jack Murchie (Huddersfield), Josh Hodgson (retirement)
Coach: Brad Arthur (2024)
PANTHERS
2023 squad: Brian To’o (2027), Chris Smith (2023), Dylan Edwards (2024), Eddie Blacker (2023), Isaah Yeo (2024), Izack Tago (2025), Jack Cogger (2023), Jaeman Salmon (2023), James Fisher-Harris (2026), Jarome Luai (2024), Liam Martin (2027), Lindsay Smith (2026), Luke Garner (2024), Matt Eisenhuth (2024), Mitch Kenny (2024), Moses Leota (2027), Nathan Cleary (2027), Paul Alamoti (2024), Scott Sorensen (2026), Soni Luke (2025), Spencer Leniu (2023), Stephen Crichton (2023), Sunia Turuva (2024), Taylan May (2024), Thomas Jenkins (2023), Tyrone Peachey (2024), Zac Hosking (2024), Jesse McLean (2026), Jack Cole (2026)
Development players: Ativalu Lisati (2023), Liam Henry (2026), Mavrik Geyer (2023), Niwhai Puru (2023)
2024 gains: Paul Alamoti (Bulldogs), Brad Schneider (Raiders), Daine Laurie (Tigers)
2024 losses: Stephen Crichton (Bulldogs), Spencer Leniu (Roosters), Jack Cogger (Knights) Thomas Jenkins (Knights)
Coach: Ivan Cleary (2027)
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DRAGONS
2023 squad: Alec Tu’itavake (2023), Ben Hunt (2025), Ben Murdoch-Masila (2024), Billy Burns (2023), Blake Lawrie (2026), Cody Ramsey (2024), Francis Molo (2024), Jack de Belin (2024), Jack Bird (2024, MO 2025), Jacob Liddle (2025, MO 2026), Jaiyden Hunt (2024), Jayden Sullivan (2023), Jaydn Su’A (2024), Mathew Feagai (2024), Max Feagai (2024), Michael Molo (2024), Mikaele Ravalawa (2026), Moses Suli (2024), Nick Lui-Toso (2023), Talatau Amone (2024), Tautau Moga (2023), Toby Couchman (2025), Ryan Couchman (2025), Tyrell Fuimaono (2023), Tyrell Sloan (2024), Zac Lomax (2026), Zane Musgrove (2024), Paul Turner (2024), Viliami Fifita (2023)
Development players: Connor Muhleisen (2023), Jackson Shereb (2024), Josh Coric (2024), Sione Finau (2023)
2024 gains: Hame Sele (Rabbitohs), Kyle Flanagan (Bulldogs)
2024 losses: Jayden Sullivan (Tigers)
Coach: Shane Flanagan (2026)
RABBITOHS
2023 squad: Alex Johnston (2025), Benjamin Lovett (2024), Blake Taaffe (2023), Cameron Murray (2028), Campbell Graham (2027), Cody Walker (2025), Damien Cook (2025), Daniel Suluka-Fifita (2025), Davvy Moale (2025), Dean Hawkins (2024), Hame Sele (2023), Isaiah Taas (2024), Izaac Thompson (2024), Jacob Host (2023), Jai Arrow (2027), Jed Cartwright (2023), Josiah Karapani (2024), Keaon Koloamatangi (2026), Lachlan Ilias (2025), Latrell Mitchell (2027), Leon Te Hau (2024), Michael Chee Kam (2024), Peter Mamouzelos (2024), Shaquai Mitchell (2024), Siliva Havili (2025), Taane Milne (2024), Terrell Kalo Kalo (2023), Tevita Tatola (2028), Thomas Burgess (2024), Sean Keppie (2026)
Development players: Jye Gray (2023, CO 2024), Tallis Duncan (2023), Tyrone Munro (2023)
2024 gains: Jack Wighton (Raiders), Sean Keppie (Sea Eagles)
2024 losses: Jed Cartwright (Knights), Hame Sele (Dragons), Blake Taaffe (Bulldogs)
Coach: Jason Demetriou (2026)
ROOSTERS
2023 squad: Angus Crichton (2024), Brandon Smith (2024, PO 2025), Billy Smith (2023), Connor Watson (2023), Corey Allan (2023), Daniel Tupou (2024), Drew Hutchison (2023), Egan Butcher (2025), Fletcher Baker (2023), Jake Turpin (2023), James Tedesco (2025), Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (2024), Jaxson Paulo (2023, PO 2024), Joseph Manu (2024), Joseph Suaali’i (2023, PO 2024), Lindsay Collins (2026), Luke Keary (2024), Naufau Whyte (2024), Nat Butcher (2024), Robert Toia (2025), Sam Walker (2025), Sitili Tupouniua (2024), Siua Wong (2024), Terrell May (2024), Tukupa Hau Tapuha (2023), Victor Radley (2027)
Development players: Sandon Smith (2024), Thomas Deakin (2023), Vuate Karawalevu (2023)
2024 gains: Spencer Leniu (Panthers), Dominic Young (Knights), Alex Young (Newcastle Thunder)
2024 losses: Jaxson Paulo (Manly), Fletcher Baker (Broncos), Paul Momirovski (Leeds Rhinos)
Coach: Trent Robinson (2028)
WARRIORS
2023 squad: Adam Pompey (2025), Addin Fonua-Blake (2026), Brayden Wiliame (2024), Bunty Afoa (2025), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (2025), Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (2024), Dylan Walker (2025), Edward Kosi (2023), Freddy Lussick (2024), Jazz Tevaga (2024), Josh Curran (2024), Luke Metcalf (2024), Marata Niukore (2026), Marcelo Montoya (2025), Mitchell Barnett (2025), Rocco Berry (2024), Ronald Volkman (2025), Shaun Johnson (2023), Te Maire Martin (2025), Tohu Harris (2024), Tom Ale (2025), Viliami Vailea (2023), Wayde Egan (2025) Ali Leiataua (2025)
Development players: Ali Leiataua (2024), Demitric Sifakula (2023), Jacob Laban (2024), Zyon Maiu’u (2024)
2024 gains: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (union), Chanel Harris-Tavita (gap year)
2024 losses: Viliami Vailea (Cowboys), Bayley Sironen (released), Valingi Kepu (released), Bayley Sironen (Catalans Dragons)
Coach: Andrew Webster (2028)
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TIGERS
2023 squad: Adam Doueihi (2024), Alex Twal (2027), Alex Seyfarth (2025), Apisai Koroisau (2026), Apisalome Saukuru (2023), Asu Kepaoa (2024), Brandon Tumeth (2024, PO 2025), Brent Naden (2025), Charlie Staines (2023), Daine Laurie (2023), David Klemmer (2025, MO 2026), David Nofoaluma (2025), Fonua Pole (2025), Isaiah Papali’i (2025), Jahream Bula (2027), Jake Simpkin (2024), John Bateman (2026), Junior Tupou (2024), Justin Matamua (2024, CO 2025), Luke Brooks (2023), Rua Ngatikaura (2024), Shawn Blore (2024), Sione Fainu (2024), Starford To’a (2026), Stefano Utoikamanu (2024, MO 2025), Tommy Talau (2023), Triston Reilly (2024), Tukimihia Simpkins (2023)
Development players: Christian Ma’anaima (2023), Josh Feledy (2023), Kitione Kautoga (2023)
2024 gains: Samuela Fainu (Sea Eagles), Latu Fainu (Sea Eagles), Jayden Sullivan (Dragons), Aidan Sezer (Leeds Rhinos)
2024 losses: Luke Brooks, Tommy Talau (both Manly), Daine Laurie (Panthers), Aitasi James (Manly)
Coach: Benji Marshall (2027)
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