Canberra Raiders News

Josh Papali'i returns to the Raiders, replacing Morgan Smithies, while Bronson Xerri is dropped from the Bulldogs amid controversy. Daine Laurie and Matt Timoko stay on the bench.

The Canberra Times

Josh Papali'i returns to the Canberra Raiders line-up as the only change to the team that lost to the New Zealand Warriors.

Papali'i comes into the starting front row, with Morgan Smithies dropping to the bench and Joe Roddy dropping out of the 19.

Daine Laurie and Matt Timoko retain their places on the extended bench.

Papali'i missed the Warriors game due to concussion after coming off during the Green Machine's win over Manly in round one.

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Tom Starling offers sick notes for kids missing school to boost attendance at the Raiders' home game.

The Canberra Times

If ever Tom Starling wanted to run for King of the Kids, this was the perfect audition.

The Canberra Raiders hooker has vowed to sign sick notes for any children who miss school on Friday after being out late at Canberra Stadium on Thursday night.

Canberra's clash with the Canterbury Bulldogs is not in the best time slot for families with children - late on a school night.

But Starling had a cheeky solution to help get a big crowd to the Raiders' first home game of the season.

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Manly Sea Eagles start 0-2, criticized for poor performance; honesty session held amid concerns for coach Seibold's future.

Zero Tackle

The Manly Sea Eagles slump to a 0-2 start to the year, with their most recent outing against the Newcastle Knights being described as "one of the most insipid performances I have ever seen" by Fox Sports commentator Greg Alexander.

Despite showing promising signs in their opening match against the Canberra Raiders, there were glimpses of fatigue and unpolished areas amongst the Sea Eagles' outfit. 

Then, against the Knights, a game they should have been up for, they failed to land a punch as the injury-depleted Newcastle outfit outclassed Manly in every area.

Reports surfaced on Monday morning surrounding the Sea Eagles holding an honesty session involving their poor start to the season, where it looks like Seibold faces a tough challenge to keep his head coach position alive.

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