Hudson Young touches down in PNG for Chiefs talks

Canberra Raiders forward Hudson Young has arrived in Port Moresby alongside his manager Sam Ayoub to hold contract talks with the PNG Chiefs. Young, who is currently recovering from an Achilles injury, was met by Chiefs coach Willie Peters, CEO Lorna McPherson, and general manager of football Michael Chammas. The expansion club is attempting to finalize a permanent deal for Young worth $900,000 per season.

Young's visit will allow him to assess the working and living conditions in Papua New Guinea ahead of the Chiefs' 2028 debut. While contracted to Canberra through next season, relations have soured after the Raiders withdrew a record contract extension, with coach Ricky Stuart indicating an openness to considering an immediate release if requested.