Less than a week after confirming the arrival of generational talent Coby Black, the Canberra Raiders have secured another talented young gun from the Brisbane Broncos system.
The starting fullback in the Under-20s NRLQ Series for the Broncos, Saxon Innes has decided to take his talents to the nation’s capital and agreed to a lower-grade contract with the Raiders, which includes training with the first-grade squad during the pre-season.
Known for his elite speed and great footwork at the back of the field, the youngster had a sensational season in the 2025 Mal Meninga Cup competition and also recorded two QLD Cup appearances at the backend of the 2024 season.
SIGNING NEWS: Not only have the Canberra Raiders signed Coby Black but they have also secured another Broncos young gun in Saxon Innes pic.twitter.com/lRrPurwD6Y
— Ethan Lee Chalk (@EthanLeeChalk) November 16, 2025
A member of the Under-19s Queensland Maroons Emerging State of Origin squad, the Marsden State High School graduate was previously considered as a key part of the Broncos’ future generation, but his pathway was blocked by Reece Walsh, who is still only in his early 20s.
Recording a 4.63 in a 40-metre dash, he will look to make an immediate impact at the Raiders and contend with Daine Laurie in the coming years as Kaeo Weekes’ back-up for the No.1 jersey.