Canberra Raiders News

The NRL adjusted its preliminary final schedule, introducing a 48-hour gap between qualifiers.

LeagueNews.co

The NRL has made a surprising change to the schedule for the preliminary finals, introducing a 48-hour gap between the two grand final qualifiers.

Traditionally, the semi-finals and preliminary finals take place on Friday and Saturday evenings during Weeks 2 and 3 of the finals. However, this year the NRL confirmed, prior to the first week of the finals, that the minor premier, the Canberra Raiders, requested a Sunday qualifying final. As a result, matches in Week 2 will now occur on Saturday and Sunday.

Furthermore, with the Melbourne Storm hosting one of the matches during the AFL grand final weekend, the NRL is keen to hold their preliminary final on Friday evening. This adjustment means the Raiders will face the Cronulla Sharks on a six-day turnaround during Week 2, allowing the winner of that match to compete against the Storm on Friday, September 26.

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Brisbane considers captain Carrigan's season while Walsh receives fines but avoids a ban for headbutt.

The Canberra Times

Brisbane are weighing up whether to roll the dice on captain Pat Carrigan's season, after a day where Reece Walsh avoided any ban for his controversial finals headbutt.

With all eyes on the charge sheet on Monday morning, Walsh was handed $4800 in fines following his wild and ultimately triumphant afternoon in Canberra.

Fresh off one of the greatest individual comebacks in finals history, Walsh copped a $3000 fine for a grade-one striking charge for his headbutt of Hudson Young.

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Billy Walters injured his ACL against the Raiders; his season likely over, recovery timeline unclear.

LeagueNews.co

The Brisbane Broncos have announced that Billy Walters has incurred damage to his ACL during the thrilling match against the Canberra Raiders on Sunday afternoon.

In an intense contest that stretched for 94 minutes, Walters' halves partner, Ben Hunt, managed to secure a victory with a winning field goal, ensuring a critical week off for the team. Walters, who has been filling in as five-eighth due to ongoing injuries within the Brisbane roster, played throughout the entire match.

Although the Broncos have not provided a specific timeline for Walters' recovery, reports from News Corp indicate that his injury is not a complete rupture; nevertheless, it appears his season is concluded.

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