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Raiders prove themselves with comeback win; Broncos' woes continue; Souths legend reaches milestone.

Fox League

The Raiders shed the faders tag to prove they are the real deal, while the Broncos' season from hell went from bad to worse and a Souths legend achieved a huge milestone.

The Raiders may have surrendered a 20-0 lead to the Bulldogs earlier this season, but they showed they are the real deal in a come-from-behind victory over the Roosters in Round 13.

Read on for all the talking points from Round 13.

RAIDERS SHELVE FADERS TAG TO STUN ROOSTERS IN COMEBACK WIN

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Roosters and Raiders showcased a thrilling match, highlighted by rookie brilliance and a dramatic last-minute try.

The Daily Telegraph

The Roosters and Raiders fought out a mid-season classic at Allianz Stadium on Sunday night, producing a mouthwatering, see-sawing battle that went down to the wire.

The game had everything. Pieces of individual genius from the likes of Mark Nawaqanitawase and Kaeo Weekes, rookies putting in the best performances of their careers, Origin heroes bravely backing up and one of the strangest tries ever seen.

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But in the end, it was a slashing kick return from Weekes that set up Ethan Strange for an 80 metre matchwinner, the Raiders delivering in the...

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