𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐖𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑: 𝐈𝐧 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐑𝐋 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 (𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞-𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐡) 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 — 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐜…..𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐖𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑: Legendary Laurie Daley Returns to Canberra Raiders in Senior Coaching Role

In a moment that has sent shockwaves of joy throughout the Canberra Valley and the broader NRL community, Canberra Raiders head coach Ricky Stuart officially confirmed today that former legendary five-eighth Laurie Daley is returning to the organization. This time, Daley will not be returning as a player, but will instead assume a key senior coaching role, marking an emotional and highly anticipated homecoming for the Raiders’ faithful.

A Hero Returns

Daley, widely regarded as one of the greatest five-eighths in NRL history, spent his playing career with the Raiders from 1987 to 2000, earning numerous accolades and becoming a club icon. His return in a coaching capacity is expected to bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and strategic insight to the current squad.

Head coach Ricky Stuart expressed his excitement:

“Laurie has been part of this club’s soul for decades. To have him back, guiding and mentoring our players, is an absolute dream. His knowledge of the game and his connection to the Raiders’ culture will be invaluable.”

Impact on the Raiders

Daley’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for the Raiders, who are looking to strengthen their coaching staff and build a pathway for younger talent. As a senior coach, Daley will be heavily involved in game planning, player development, and leadership mentoring, ensuring the next generation of Raiders players benefits from his expertise both on and off the field.

Fans across the Canberra Valley have already expressed their delight on social media, with many calling Daley’s return a homecoming for the ages and a sign of renewed ambition for the Raiders organization.

A Legacy Continues

Daley’s influence on the Raiders spans generations — from his playing days when he led the team to multiple finals appearances, to his previous coaching and representative roles in rugby league. His return represents not just a strategic move, but a deeply symbolic moment, reconnecting the Raiders’ current squad with the club’s rich history.

“Laurie understands the Raiders’ spirit and what it means to wear this jersey. His presence will inspire our players, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have him on board,” Stuart added.

The NRL community now watches with anticipation as Daley transitions from legendary player to senior coaching figure, ready to shape the future of the Canberra Raiders while honoring the legacy he helped build.