The Canberra Raiders have withdrawn a $4.4 million offer to State of Origin forward Hudson Young.<\/p>\n
Watch Australia\u2019s Tour of South Africa Live & Exclusive on Fox Cricket, available on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\n Raiders won\u2019t be offering Young, who has played nine Origins for NSW and six Tests for Australia, a deal. <\/p>\n WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n In a bid to fight off the PNG Chiefs, the Raiders tabled a four-year, $1.1 million per season, deal for Young to keep him in Canberra until the end of 2031.<\/p>\n The Chiefs targeted the 28-year-old with a reported $900,000 per-season (tax-free) offer as they look to bolster their thin forward pack.<\/p>\n The Raiders released a statement on Monday afternoon confirming the news.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter discussions with members of the board and senior management, the Canberra Raiders have withdrawn their latest contract offer to Hudson Young,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n Young has played more than 150 games for the Raiders and the club wanted to keep him in Canberra for the remainder of his career. <\/p>\n \u201cThe offer that was made was the largest in club history. As a club, we believe we have done all we can to keep Hudson in Canberra,\u201d the statement said. <\/p>\n Ioka hattie stuns but Kiwis too good! | 00:59<\/p>\n MORE NOV 1 NEWS<\/p>\n