But not even Canberra Raiders back-rower Nigel Plum's fearsome defensive record has helped him attract a contract offer for next season.

The Raiders have told Plum he is unlikely to be playing in Canberra next year and the 26-year-old is yet to solicit any interest from rival NRL teams.

With just seven rounds remaining this season, Plum admitted he was playing for his future, starting with tomorrow's clash with Wests Tigers at Canberra Stadium.

''There's nothing at all, it's just a waiting game to see what happens and how things go,'' Plum said.

''I definitely am playing for my future, I've known that for a while now. It's a bit of a bugger at the moment, but there's not much I can do until something comes up.

''There's been no talks at all anywhere and that's been a little bit disappointing.''

Plum joined the Raiders from the Sydney Roosters midway though the 2007 season.

He has been a regular member of the Raiders' starting team this season, but that hasn't been enough to earn him a contract extension.

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