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George Clarke and Jasper Bruce

Raiders land Manly's Weekes to fill Wighton void

Utility back Kaeo Weekes will wear Canberra colours from 2024, leaving Manly after seven years. (Brendon Thorne/AAP PHOTOS)

Canberra have taken their first step towards life after Jack Wighton, signing Kaeo Weekes on a two-year deal, while Newcastle have secured playmaker-turned-hooker Phoenix Crossland until the end of 2026.

Weekes, who joins from Manly, is viewed as an option to fill the void at five-eighth created by Wighton's exit.

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