The legend is reportedly set to return to his former club after breaking numerous records with them and helping them win three titles.

Inducted as an Immortal in 2018, Meninga is set to return to the club after scoring 74 tries in 166 games for them between 1986 and 1994.

A former coach of the club and now working as the head coach of the Australian Kangaroos, his return to the Raiders will allow him to be involved in the club's pathways system and assist with their recruitment process.

His arrival follows his work at the club as a High Performance Senior Advisor from 2018 to 2023 until his contract wasn't renewed following the fallout from the coach's sacking.

'I think the Canberra board met last week and decided they need a strong figure to help the club out and he's going to be involved in some pathways and help with recruitment,' journalist Danny Weidler said.

'They're sort of a club that is a little bit forgotten sometimes and not as involved in the player market, but they figure if they can send Mal in to do some negotiations, or help with talks and talk to young players.

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