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The Sharks and Panthers advanced to finals, while Bulldogs and Raiders ended their season.
Then there were four!
The Storm and Broncos observed this weekend's action as the Sharks and Panthers advanced, preparing for the preliminary finals. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs and Raiders concluded the 2025 season without securing a finals victory.
On the positive side, the Panthers issued a significant warning to their competitors, while the Sharks celebrated their second Finals win since 2016.
Despite a dislocated nose, Raiders' captain Joe Tapine spoke to media after playoff loss.
A dislocated nose and the end of the Canberra Raiders' 2025 Grand Final dream didn't stop captain Joe Tapine from speaking to the media.
It came after a very awkward one-minute, 44-second post-match press conference where both Tapine and coach Ricky Stuart appeared dejected and kept their answers brief.
The Raiders fell 12-32 to the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at GIO Stadium Canberra on Saturday 20 September during week two of the finals, ending the minor premiers' season.
There was still blood running out of Tapine's nose - and splatters on his jersey and shorts - during his post-match chat with the media, which was the result of a high shot.
While the team was disappointed, the captain's focus has turned to...
After a disappointing season, the Raiders seek a new halfback after Fogarty's departure.
After a disappointing end to their season, falling short of a preliminary finals place despite finishing first in 2025, the Canberra Raiders are keen to apply the lessons they've learned moving into 2026.
As they aim to maintain their impressive regular-season performance next year, they face a significant challenge: their star halfback, Jamal Fogarty, is departing to join the Manly Sea Eagles.
This departure leaves the key No. 7 position open, and while young talent Ethan Sanders has been seen as a likely candidate to step in for Fogarty, latest reports suggest that the Raiders are considering an external addition for their halfback role.