We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
Emotion drives sport; Canberra Raiders fans passionately support Josh Papalii and Ricky Stuart's legacy.
Emotion is a powerful thing in sport.
When you think Canberra Raiders, you think the milk, you think the green machine, you think Ricky Stuart, and you think Josh Papalii.
He bleeds green like few others have over the years, and the club's fan base supports him like they have with few others over the years.
That's no real surprise, though.
Canberra's Xavier Savage is out for the season with a fractured shoulder injury.
Canberra's hopes for the premiership have suffered a major setback, as winger Xavier Savage has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a fractured shoulder.
Initially, Savage attempted to play through the injury but did not return after halftime. Subsequent scans confirmed the severity of his condition.
The Raiders are still waiting to determine if Savage will need surgery, but he will not be returning to the field this year, regardless.
Jed Stuart, son of coach Ricky, steps up due to Xavier Savage's injury, excelling in NRL.
Canberra Raiders winger Jed Stuart, son of coach Ricky, is likely to be part of the NRL finals action, thanks to the season-ending injury of Xavier Savage. This injury means Stuart will likely stay in the starting lineup, having made an impressive debut in place of Savelio Tamale, who suffered a dislocated knee earlier in the year.
Tamale emerged as one of the standout rookies of 2025, showcasing exceptional talent on the left wing for Canberra as they climbed the ladder. However, with his injury, coach Stuart faced the challenge of selecting a suitable replacement.
Coach Stuart acknowledged that the dressing room supported his decision to give his son a debut in Round 15. Since joining the team, Jed Stuart has made significant contributions, scoring four tries over eight games. His performance was particularly pivotal in the nail-biting golden point victory over the Panthers last weekend.