Canberra Raiders News

Mon, 1st September, 2025, 15:40 AEST
Megan Pakulis Charged After Round 9 Victory
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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Mon, 1st September, 2025, 13:37 AEST
It's us against them! The Raiders defy the 'experts' to secure the minor premiership ... now for the big one
Canberra teams leverage a siege mentality, enhancing community unity and driving sports success.
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For decades, Canberra sports teams have used a siege mentality to push them to higher levels. In part, this attitude has driven the Raiders of 2025 to dizzy heights.
The Brumbies thrived on it to win titles in 2001 and 2004, while it was definitely there when the Raiders defied the odds to secure their first premiership in 1989.
The siege mentality condition is probably only fully understood and utilised to its full effect by people living in Canberra. It brings the community closer together for a common cause.
As Ricky Stuart said after securing the minor premiership for the first time in 35 years with the 24-10 victory over the Wests Tigers: "We were never meant to be here."
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Mon, 1st September, 2025, 13:19 AEST
Dolphins' Kurt Donoghoe Faces NRL Charge
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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