Canberra Raiders News

Wed, 7th May, 2025, 12:37 AEST
Five try-scoring threats to watch in Round 10
Magic Round ended with a thrilling Raiders-Storm clash, as we predict try scorers and value plays.
Zero Tackle
We're all coming down from an epic Magic Round which was accentuated by the climactic finish to Sunday night's Raiders and Storm golden point clash.
In 2025, after nine rounds, an average of 45.6 points are being scored per match, which is where it has sat consistently since the introduction of the six-again rule in 2020.
Keeping that in mind, we continue here on Zero Tackle to have a go at predicting five try scorers, as well as tipping a value play of the week.
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Wed, 7th May, 2025, 11:53 AEST
Weekes Scores Big: Are Bulldogs Next?
Kaeo Weekes scored the "try of the round," aiming for the Bulldogs after the Raiders' victory.
LeagueNews.co
Kaeo Weekes delivered an electrifying performance during the recent Magic Round, scoring a remarkable try that has been voted "try of the round" by NRL fans.
Following this standout moment, he is setting his sights on the top-of-the-table Bulldogs.
The Raiders' thrilling golden point victory over the Storm propelled them to second place on the ladder, affirming the match as a highlight of the round.
Reflecting on his exceptional try, Weekes noted, "It was simply a case of following my instincts," a sentiment he credits to his coach Ricky Stuart's encouragement.
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Wed, 7th May, 2025, 11:51 AEST
A seismic shift: why the Raiders-Dogs clash has redefined the premiership race
A seismic NRL shift has led to a compelling Canberra vs. Canterbury clash, challenging preseason predictions.
The Canberra Times
There is a seismic shift happening in the NRL and it has thrown up a blockbuster round-10 clash that doesn't feature any of the competition heavyweights of recent years in Penrith, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Canberra v Canterbury on Saturday afternoon is as real as it gets in terms of two teams that are capable of winning the premiership.
Back at the start of the season I wrote there were only three teams that could win the competition - the Panthers, Storm and Broncos. I might still turn out to be right, but I'm not remotely as confident now as I was then.
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