Magic awaits? Raiders sit within striking distance of top spot

Jack Wighton and Jordan Rapana at Raiders training. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders started the year with just one win after five rounds, but now sit within striking distance of top-spot on the NRL ladder ahead of a tantalising Magic Round clash on Friday night.

A win over the Canterbury Bulldogs in the opening game of the footy showcase at Lang Park could see the 11th-placed Raiders finally crack the top eight for the first time this season.

A three-game winning streak that began immediately after their humiliating 41-point defeat to the Penrith Panthers has put them on equal points (10) with the reigning champions and three other teams, and four...

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