The Canberra Raiders are set to face off against the Newcastle Knights in a blockbuster round one matchup on Thursday night at McDonald's Jones Stadium.
The Raiders return to Newcastle with revenge on their mind after the Knights ended their 2023 season in a semi-final for the ages, which saw the Novacastrians advance in extra time.
Without key players Corey Horsburgh and Sebastian Kris, the Raiders will have a tough task ahead of them if they are to begin their season with a win.
After splitting the Pre-Season Challenge with a win and a loss, the Raiders will be looking to continue their development as a footy side and...