Canberra Raiders News

Sat, 16th March, 2024, 18:49 AEDT
'Think too much, it's the wrong thing': Marshall's praise for Tigers debutant
The Sydney Morning Herald
GIO Stadium: Benji Marshall remembers his first coach Tim Sheens encouraging him to play what he sees, to trust his instinct - and that was exactly the same message he preached to Wests Tigers debutant playmaker Lachie Galvin.
Marshall's first game as head coach of the Tigers ended in a 32-12 loss to the Raiders on Saturday.
But Marshall will enjoy coaching 18-year-old Galvin who more than held his own against the men.
The tall teen had a few nice kicks, absorbed plenty of brutal shots, and was the one Tiger pushing for points late in the game at GIO Stadium.
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Sat, 16th March, 2024, 18:29 AEDT
'That is embarrassing': Wests Tigers defence slammed for brain fade as Raiders win two in a row
Wide World of Sports
Wests Tigers half Jayden Sullivan has been slammed for a horrible brain fade in defence during the Raiders 32-12 win at Canberra.
Right on half-time, centre Sebastian Kris proved too smart for his rivals after going down the short side from a penalty tap 30 metres out.
Kris caught Sullivan napping in defence and passed to winger Xavier Savage who ran in untouched and scored.
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Sat, 16th March, 2024, 17:20 AEDT
Hosking shines as Raiders blow Tigers away
The Canberra Times
Zac Hosking is an early contender for recruit of the year.
The Canberra Raiders second-rower has made an instant impact in the capital, showing not only his skill, strong defence, but versatility as well.
Hosking was part of a convincing Canberra 32-12 victory over Wests Tigers at Canberra Stadium on Saturday - their eighth win in a row against the combine club.
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