Canberra Raiders withdraw contract offer for Hudson Young ahead of deadline

The Canberra Raiders have withdrawn their contract offer to Hudson Young, who remains under contract through 2027. The club had been negotiating with Young for months, having proposed a historic $4.4 million deal over four years. The decision comes as Young prepares for an upcoming tour with the PNG Chiefs, who are reportedly interested in signing him for around $900,000 per year. The Raiders stated they needed clarity before the November 1 deadline to plan for their future roster decisions.

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