The Canberra Raiders have suffered a 20-12 defeat to the Newcastle Knights at GIO Stadium, Canberra.
A Bartlett double wasn't enough to inspire the Canberra Raiders to victory as they fell short to reigning premiers, Newcastle Knights.
The Raiders led for most of the first half before the Knights scored three tries in the second half to win 20-12.
The Raiders came out firing to start the game against the Knights, spreading the ball coast to coast on the first set going the full length of the field to force a goal line drop out.
In the Knights first possession of the ball, Jesse...