Yes thought same about first option clause, could prove a very valuable one too

Paid his own transfer fee? Sounds bizarre, is that something that happens often...or ever?

Happens in all sports, it's more that you buy out your contract as opposed to paying your own transfer fee.

Where does this information come from? Being offered an extension by Canberra and paying his own transfer fee?

Him.

I hope it's true. Good news as a Raiders fan.