Young's Contract Offer Unfolds

As Canberra Raiders' Hudson Young works through recovery from an Achilles injury, there's promising news for the 28-year-old Origin player.

Contract negotiations with the club began back in May, and significant progress has been made, resulting in an official offer for the backrower.

Young's current contract extends until the end of 2027, and the Raiders are eager to finalize this agreement before November 1.

If Young agrees to the new terms, he would stay with the Raiders until 2030.

League insiders predict a salary cap increase to $15 million, with Young's extension amounting to approximately $3 million over three years.

This deal would position Young among the highest-paid backrowers in the sport.

Having signed an extension last year that pays him around $650,000 per season, his Achilles injury has been a setback, especially as the Raiders aim for finals after their minor premiership just a year ago.

The demand for backrowers is high, and Young is not alone in attracting attention from rival teams if a deal is not reached before the critical deadline.

Alongside Young, Jacob Preston, Liam Martin, Samuela Fainu, and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki are also out of contract, and their clubs are eager to retain them, just like the Raiders hope to secure Young before other teams can formally pursue negotiations.