Canberra Raiders News

Canberra's Young, Smithies, and Tigers' Skelton charged for Grade 1 offences; all face fines after Round 16 game.

Zero Tackle

Canberra Raiders forwards Hudson Young and Morgan Smithies, as well as Wests Tigers outside back Jeral Skelton, have all been charged by the NRL's match review committee for offences committed during Friday night's Round 16 game.

In what was a tight encounter where the Tigers lost by four points despite being behind 16-0 at halftime, all three will escape with fines after being slapped with Grade 1 charges.

The elbow - similar to the one delivered by New South Wales winger Zac Lomax on Wednesday night to the head of Queensland forward Trent Loiero - cut Twal open.

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Joey Tapine shone for the Raiders, scoring a try and leading defense in their 16-12 victory.

The Daily Telegraph

Joey Tapine reasserted his status as one of the NRL's best front rowers with a superb performance as the Canberra Raiders defeated a fast-finishing Wests Tigers 16-12 at Campbelltown Stadium.

The Canberra skipper was a colossus on Friday night, scoring one try, saving another, while also churning through 117 metres and 36 tackles as Ricky Stuart's men entrenched themselves in the top two.

That said, it was no walk in the park for the Green Machine, who almost saw a 16-0 halftime lead evaporate before their eyes as the Tigers outscored them 12-0 in the second half.

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Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall uncertain about Tallyn Da Silva's potential departure before June 30 deadline.

Wide World of Sports

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall said he's "not sure" if hooker Tallyn Da Silva will leave Concord before the June 30 transfer deadline.

Ahead of the 16-12 loss to Canberra on Friday night, reports emerged the rising Wests hooker had been granted permission to speak with rival clubs immediately.

Da Silva, 20, was named on the bench for the clash but did not get any game time, spending the entire night on the sidelines.

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