LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy

'Change is always good' - Brailey aims to help Raiders build

With several senior players such as Tapine, Josh Papalii, and Hudson Young still returning from their international duties, Brailey stands out as one of the more seasoned players on the training field. He brings over 150 NRL games of experience, despite being a recent addition to the team.

The Raiders achieved the position of minor premiers during the regular season due to their impressive performances but failed to translate this success into victories in the finals, exiting the competition without a win.

In an exhilarating opening week of finals, the home team faced a quick defeat against the Broncos, followed by another loss to the Sharks in the second week, which ended their campaign.

For Brailey, who transitioned from the Sharks to the Raiders this off-season, the chance to grow alongside the team and play with elite athletes like captain Joseph Tapine was a major draw.