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Injuries affected selectors, leading to unexpected player changes ahead of State of Origin opener.
It was a wild weekend of rugby league as injury mayhem wreaked havoc on both New South Wales and Queensland selectors.
Bolters emerged left, right and centre as star players dropped like flies at the final hurdle ahead of the State of Origin series opener on Wednesday week.
Read on for all the biggest talking points out of Round 11.
Raiders defeated Titans 40-24; Brimson excelled despite loss, while Fa'asuamaleaui impressed with strong performance.
The Raiders defeated the Titans 40-24 in a challenging match at Canberra's GIO Stadium, continuing their dominance over Gold Coast.
Despite the loss, AJ Brimson showcased his skills at fullback, and Kieran Foran made a notable return alongside Jayden Campbell in the halves.
Several players are likely candidates for selection in the upcoming Maroons team, even if the result was disappointing for Titans supporters.
Among the positives for Titans fans, skipper Tino Fa'asuamaleaui delivered another strong performance, racking up 143 running metres, 41 tackles, and a try assist.
The Canberra Raiders secured third place by defeating the Titans 40-24, showcasing strong defense and attack.
The Canberra Raiders have moved into third place on the NRL ladder after delivering an eight-try, 40-24 thumping of the Gold Coast Titans.Built on the back of a strong defensive effort and a brilliant attacking display from their back five, led by Kaeo Weekes, the Raiders put the game to bed with three classy tries in an 11-minute blitz to start the second half on a chilly Sunday afternoon at GIO Stadium in Canberra.
The winning margin could have been even greater if Jamal Fogarty had brought his kicking boots, the Raiders half converting just four from eight shots at goal.