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Broncos Young Gun Seeks Early Raiders Move
25 Nov
Summary
- Coby Black is reportedly seeking an immediate release from his 2026 NRL contract.
- The young halfback wishes to join the Canberra Raiders a year earlier than planned.
- Black's early release would allow him to partner Ethan Strange at the Raiders.
Coby Black, a highly-rated prospect for the Brisbane Broncos, is reportedly seeking an immediate release from his contract scheduled to end in 2026. Reports indicate that Black is eager to join the Canberra Raiders a full year earlier than anticipated. This potential early move comes after Black recently signed a long-term deal with the Raiders starting in 2027, following the Broncos' signing of Jonah Pezet.
Sources suggest that both Black and the Raiders are keen to finalize the transfer before the upcoming NRL season begins. This would resolve the uncertainty surrounding his future and allow all parties to move forward. However, the Broncos are expected to demand financial or player compensation for releasing Black before his contract expires.
If an early release is secured, Black would be in contention to partner five-eighth Ethan Strange at the Raiders. This opportunity arises due to the recent departure of veteran Jamal Fogarty and ongoing questions surrounding the readiness of other young halfbacks for the NRL.
