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Willie Raston (born 21 April 1984) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League.

Early life

Born in Palmerston North, Raston is a nephew of New Zealand international John Lomax.

Playing career

Raston, a prop, is a former Junior Kiwis representative and played for the New Zealand Maoris in 2005. He played in the first three rounds of the 2006 NRL season for Canberra. This included two heavy losses, where Canberra conceded over 50 points and Raston lost his place in the side.

References

1. Collis, Ian (2018). The A to Z of Rugby League Players. New Holland Publishers. ISBN 9781921024986.
2. "Bad boy Williams limbers up for Raiders senior debut". NZ Herald. 16 June 2005. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
3. "Willie the kid whose dream finally came true". The Canberra Times. 9 March 2006.
4. "One hit wonders: Players who lasted just one season in the NRL". sportingnews.com. 22 July 2016. Retrieved 27 October 2018.

External links

• Willie Raston at Rugby League project

• 1984 births
• Living people
• Canberra Raiders players
• Junior Kiwis players
• New Zealand Māori rugby league team players
• New Zealand rugby league players
• Rugby league players from Palmerston North
• Rugby league props