We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
Simon Tayoun, a devoted Raiders fan, travels to every game except in North Queensland and Gold Coast.
Simon Tayoun counts himself lucky to be alive. So you tend to listen when he says: "I'm Raiders 'til I die."
Tayoun - who celebrated his 60th birthday on Wednesday - is one of the NRL's most dedicated fans. He travels to every Raiders game from Canberra to Las Vegas - well, at least barring North Queensland and the Gold Coast, where his drum is not welcome inside the stadium.
Canberra can't match Manly's offer to Jamal Fogarty but hopes to convince him to stay.
Coach Ricky Stuart has conceded Canberra can't match Manly's big money offer to Jamal Fogarty but still hopes to get a chance to convince their star halfback to remain a Raider.
The 31-year-old is believed to be on the verge of signing a three-year deal worth $2.1 million with Manly, who need to replace departing captain Daly Cherry-Evans at the end of the season.
Canberra have offered less money and only a two-year deal, which would allow for the development of young playmakers Ethan Sanders, Adam Cook and Ethan Strange.
Stuart was upset that Canberra never got to table...
Stuart hopes to convince Fogarty to stay with Canberra despite Manly's higher offer and needs.
Coach Ricky Stuart has conceded Canberra can't match Manly's big money offer to Jamal Fogarty but still hopes to get a chance to convince their star halfback to remain a Raider.
The 31-year-old is believed to be on the verge of signing a three-year deal worth $2.1 million with Manly, who need to replace departing captain Daly Cherry-Evans at the end of the season.
Canberra have offered less money and only a two-year deal, which would allow for the development of young playmakers Ethan Sanders, Adam Cook and Ethan Strange.