Albert Hopoate's spot at Canberra Raiders may be in jeopardy due to impressive performance by Savelio Tamale.
Is Albert Hopoate's spot in jeopardy? The Canberra Raiders' off-season signing Savelio Tamale seems to have punched his ticket to Las Vegas after an impressive showing in a tough night for the green machine during their pre-season clash against the Cronulla Sharks.
The Raiders came out firing, but couldn't maintain their momentum once the Sharks hit their stride midway through the first half.
Consistency on both sides of the field has been a recurring issue for Ricky Stuart's squad in 2024, and it seems to have carried over into the new season, even in this trial match.
Ultimately, the Sharks cruised to a dominant 40-10 victory, with Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall forming a strong partnership, while Sam Stonestreet's shaky performance likely won't see him pushing Ronaldo Mulitalo or Sione Katoa out of their starting spots anytime soon.