Raiders junior Elvis Nauer-Wood has received the Don Furner Senior NSW Country Scholarship for 2023.
The Raiders Foundation launched the Don Furner Senior NSW Country Scholarship Program in 2021 to honour and acknowledge the tremendous contribution of our inaugural Head Coach who passed away on 24 February 2020.
Don Furner Senior had a strong association with Country NSW having been born in Condobolin and through his playing and coaching days in Junee and Queanbeyan. As Canberra Raiders Historian wrote in Absolutely Bleeding Green – The Raiders Story, “Don Furner Senior’s extraordinary legacy will forever have a place deep in the hearts of all Raiders fans.”
The Scholarship provides financial assistance to a development player for items such as living expenses, education and training fees, football equipment and transport costs to attend football development programs, carnivals, and camps.
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Don Furner Senior NSW Country Scholarship recipients
Michael Asomua - 2021
Michael unfortunately lost his younger Sister due to a long battle with Cancer early this year. A testament to Michael’s character to finish an NRL Pre Season followed up by two NRL trials. Michael continues to love Canberra and will be finishing a Cert IV in youth work in 2023. Michael has been active in the Canberra community working alongside youth with the PCYC program and assisting homeless members of our community by cooking breakfast and lunches on his off days. Michael is now a NRL development player in 23/24 and will continue to strive towards his dream of playing NRL.
Noah Martin - 2022
Noah is currently playing for our undefeated SG Ball side. After completing a full NRL preseason, Noah will complete his year 12 certificate this year at Erindale College and continue striving to make his under U21’s debut this year. Noah is exploring his options of potential job opportunities by completing work experience with plumbing, electrical and carpentry companies over the school holidays. Noah enjoys playing golf to get away from the pressures of school and footy.
Elvis Nauer-Wood
Elvis has relocated from Griffith and commenced working as at HD Logistics, where he continues to fine tune his trade skills. Elvis has been the run-on prop in the undefeated SG ball side and is relishing wearing the green jumper. Elvis was delighted to be offered to study a degree in primary school teaching at the University of Canberra. Elvis Will commence this after the SG Ball season. Elvis resides at the Raiders House and is very grateful for the support of house parents Sharon and Cyril Clarkson.
