Canberra's forward ranks face major changes before 2027, with Josh Papalii retired and Morgan Smithies and Corey Horsburgh bound for the Perth Bears.
Jayden Brailey is leaving for the Wests Tigers, while Tom Starling could join Manly or move to the English Super League.
Against that backdrop, the Raiders are interested in Melbourne Storm forward Josiah Pahulu, according to News Corp.
The 22-year-old has played just once in first grade for Melbourne, which has reportedly allowed him to leave if he finds another club.
A move depends on the Storm agreeing to cover part of his 2027 salary, as he remains under contract in Melbourne; the amount is unclear.
Pahulu moved from the Gold Coast Titans to the Storm midway through 2025, after making 22 first-grade appearances for the Titans.
He joined the Titans in 2023 after progressing through the Burleigh Bears pathways and emerged in first grade in early 2024.
Canberra have signed Jaiyden Hunt and Lipoi Hopoi, but a knee injury to Hopoi has left them short.
The Raiders have yet to decide on Jake Clydsdale and Vena Patuki-Case, who are both likely to remain for 2027, leaving Joseph Tapine with a key role.