Canberra Raiders News

In 1990, the Raiders won their first minor premiership; current players weren't yet born.

Canberra Daily

When the Canberra Raiders won their first minor premiership in 1990, none of the current playing group were alive.

The oldest current player is Josh Papalii, who was born in 1992.

The Raiders clinched the JJ Giltinan Shield in front of a sold-out crowd of 23,746 fans at GIO Stadium on Saturday 29 August with a 24-10 victory over the Wests Tigers.

When asked if it blew his mind that none of the players were alive 35 years ago when the team's first shield was secured, winger Jed Stuart said it was "pretty crazy".

"My old man (current coach and former Raiders player Ricky Stuart) was a part of it, so that's pretty cool and pretty special," he told CD...

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Megan Pakulis faces a Grade 2 Dangerous Contact charge, risking suspension for upcoming matches.

LeagueNews.co

Gold Coast NRLW forward Megan Pakulis has faced a charge from the match review committee following the Titans' Round 9 victory against the Eels on Sunday evening.

In the game's final minute, Pakulis was placed on report and has received a Grade 2 Dangerous Contact charge related to her tackle on Elsie Albert. Accepting an early plea would result in a one-match suspension for her.

If she chooses to contest the charge and is found guilty, Pakulis risks missing not only the upcoming Round 11 match against the Raiders but also the following Sunday's game versus the Knights.

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Dolphins' Kurt Donoghoe faces charge but will play against understrength Raiders this Sunday.

LeagueNews.co

Dolphins forward Kurt Donoghoe is the only player charged by the NRL's match review committee following the Sunday fixtures in Round 26.

Despite this, he is set to play against the likely understrength Canberra Raiders this Sunday in a crucial match that could determine the Dolphins' top-eight prospects.

Donoghoe received a Grade 1 careless high tackle charge for an incident that occurred in the 72nd minute of the match against the Gold Coast Titans. He faces a $3,000 fine if he accepts an early guilty plea, or he could risk a two-match suspension if he decides to contest the charge at the judiciary and loses.

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