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Canberra completes remarkable comeback against Manly with inspirational performance from captain Elliott Whitehead.

Canberra Weekly

Canberra have completed a remarkable comeback, overturning a 20-point deficit to upset Manly 26-24 and breathe life into their NRL season.

Trailing 20-0 after 30 minutes on Friday night - a week on from a 40-0 home loss to Cronulla - the Raiders needed a response at Brookvale Oval.

And the inspiration came in the shape of veteran captain Elliott Whitehead, who was the unlikely hero for the Raiders, rolling back the years as he set up one try and scored two more.

Stand-in halfback Kaeo Weekes was also impressive for the Green Machine, rising to the occasion against his junior club and showing a solid kicking game out of...

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In a thrilling match at Brookvale Oval, the Canberra Raiders pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat the Manly Sea Eagles 26-24.

Manly dominated the first half and raced out to a 20-0 lead before the Raiders staged a comeback for the ages.

Leading the charge for Canberra was their inspirational captain Elliot Whitehead, who scored two tries and set up another with a sublime flick pass.

Whitehead's incredible play earned him high praise, with many calling it one of the best try-assists ever seen in the game.

With the Raiders trailing by 20, Whitehead made a game-changing intercept and then produced a breathtaking flick pass to Kaeo Weekes, who sprinted through to score a crucial try.

Fox League commentator Steve 'Blocker' Roach hailed the play as "special" and a "big play," while James Graham also applauded Whitehead's heroics at half-time.

The Raiders' stunning comeback victory was a testament to their never-say-die attitude and the leadership Whitehead provides on the field.

The win will surely go down as one of the most memorable moments in Canberra's season, as they continue to prove themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the NRL.

Raiders' Whitehead praised for incredible try-assist during game against Manly, hailed by league greats.

Wide World of Sports

Raiders second-rower Elliott Whitehead has been hailed for "one of the best try-assists ever" during his side's incredible 26-24 win over Manly.

With Canberra down 20-0 late in the second half, Whitehead plucked off an intercept before producing a flick pass to Kaeo Weekes who burst through to score.

League great Steve 'Blocker' Roach described it as "special" and a "big play" on Fox League while James Graham continued to the praise at half-time.

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