Canberra Raiders News

The Canberra Times

PLAYER OF THE ROUND: Jahrome Hughes. The Melbourne halfback had four try assists, made three line breaks, scored a try and ran for 185m in the 46-16 win over Parramatta. Hughes' stellar display came at just the right time as the Storm kept their top four hopes alive ahead of the away showdown with Penrith next week.

QUOTE OF THE ROUND: "It was a very bad day. We've got to get going again. It's not us." Canberra coach Ricky Stuart was not impressed after his side was well beaten by Newcastle. The Raiders are in fifth position on 28 competition points but are still not certain of making the...

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The Canberra Times

Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart is looking to defence to click the Green Machine's attack into gear after another stuttering performance.

The Raiders had plenty of opportunities to score against Newcastle on Saturday, but were unable to take advantage of them in the 28-6 loss at Canberra Stadium.

That lack of potency in attack has been a problem all season for the Green Machine - highlighted by the fact it was tackled 40 times inside the Knights' 20m zone, compared with the visitors' 12.

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The Canberra Times

Is it time to start up the Chevy?

The Raiders will be sweating on the match review committee and whether fullback Seb Kris will be dealt a hefty charge for taking out Kalyn Ponga mid-air in Canberra's round 22 defeat.

Though Kris was tripped up right before making his mistimed leap to contest a high ball with Ponga, he collided with and flipped the Newcastle star.

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