Raiders not vying for Josh Hoffman

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Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart insists the club are not in the race for out-of-favour Brisbane Broncos fullback Josh Hoffman, with the club preferring to pursue other options as it looks to rebuild for next year.

Recent reports claimed the Raiders were preparing to table a massive offer for Hoffman, which intensified early this month when the fullback was granted permission by Brisbane to speak with other clubs.

With Anthony Milford joining the Broncos next year, Hoffman had been named as a potential fullback replacement, but Stuart said they have made no contact with the 26-year-old, or his management.

"I respect the guy's talent, but we've got other options we're chasing at the moment and we have not made any form of contact, or put a deal in for Josh," Stuart said.

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