In a big moment for the club and its supporters, the Mal Meninga has been officially confirmed in a new role with the Canberra Raiders organization. The announcement was made today by Chairman Dennis Richardson and CEO Don Furner Jr., and confirmed by Head Coach Ricky Stuart in front of a packed crowd at Canberra Stadium. �
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🔹 The club has named Meninga as a club ambassador and senior adviser — a strategic position designed to help the Raiders on and off the field in areas like player recruitment, mentorship, leadership development, community engagement, and brand growth. �
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🔹 Meninga is a rugby league Immortal and one of the most famous Raiders of all time. He captained Canberra to three premierships in 1989, 1990, and 1994, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. �
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🔹 Chairman Dennis Richardson said the appointment reflects the club’s ambition to strengthen its culture and future success, and that Meninga’s presence will have a “transformative impact” on the broader Raiders community. �
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🔹 Head Coach Ricky Stuart welcomed the move, calling Meninga’s involvement “a huge boost” to both the team and the club’s long-term strategy. �
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📌 What This Means
Meninga’s role is not as head coach, but as a high-level ambassador and advisory leader — a position that leverages his legendary status to help guide Canberra’s next chapter on and off the field
