Canberra Raiders News

Mon, 5th May, 2025, 13:36 AEST
Melbourne Storm duo escape punishment from MRC
Stefano Utoikamanu and Trent Loiero escaped punishment; both cleared to play against Wests Tigers.
Zero Tackle
Melbourne Storm duo Stefano Utoikamanu and Trent Loiero have both escaped punishment from the Match Review Committee (MRC) after it seemed that they were both set to be charged.
Penalised during the match against the Canberra Raiders to close out Magic Round on Sunday evening, the club were previously sweating on the availability of the forward duo for next week but both have been cleared to face the Wests Tigers.
"If he was in the wrong, he needs to pick his discipline up," Storm head coach Craig Bellamy said post-match regarding Utoikamanu.
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Mon, 5th May, 2025, 12:51 AEST
Ban or No Ban? A Storm's Taming Tale
Storm players Loiero and Utoikamanu avoid charges despite penalties in controversial loss; coach calls for discipline.
LeagueNews.co
In a recent match, Storm duo Trent Loiero and Stefano Utoikamanu have avoided charges from the match review committee despite receiving penalties during their controversial loss to the Raiders.
Loiero faced penalties for a high shot in golden point and foul play that cost his team a field goal.
Utoikamanu was sin-binned for his involvement in a melee that affected the Storm's possession during extra time.
Storm coach Craig Bellamy acknowledged the need for more discipline from his players at critical moments, but the absence of charges against Loiero and Utoikamanu supports public sentiment that the Storm were unfairly treated as the match progressed.
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Mon, 5th May, 2025, 11:41 AEST
Crash Craddock: 'Glass jaw' Broncos can't win premiership unless the rest of the forward pack aims up
The Broncos struggle against tough opponents, faltering under pressure from aggressive forward packs like the Panthers.
The Daily Telegraph
The Broncos have earned an unfortunate reputation as a team who don't like the rough stuff.
Who struggle to muscle up when they are confronted by an in-your-face forward pack like the Roosters, the Raiders and now the Panthers.
Brisbane are great frontrunners when they are allowed to put on their tap-dancing shoes but not when it's blue overalls time. Pressure rattles them.
Here's a couple of concerning stats from the spanking by the Panthers.
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