Close-game kings Canberra show value of clutch wins

Canberra's ability to win close games has almost secured the Raiders the NRL minor premiership. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS

Canberra excels in close games, winning eight of eleven matches decided by six points or less.

The Canberra Times

Canberra are officially the close-game kings in 2025 with the Raiders' ability to own clutch moments at the death the difference between being top of the ladder and fighting to make finals.

An analysis of the opening 20 rounds of the season shows there has been 61 games considered close this year, where the margin was six points or less in the final five minutes.

Canberra have by far the best record of any team in those games, winning eight and being beaten just once by North Queensland in round four.

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