Canberra Raiders News

  • Why this Raiders star wasn't on the plane to Vegas - or drinks coffee

    Melanie Dinjaski

    Albert Hopoate misses round one for child's birth, faces sleepless nights without coffee. It's tough.

    The Canberra Times

    As if it wasn't hard enough for Albert Hopoate to make the decision to miss round one in Las Vegas for the birth of his first child, the Raiders star is also gearing up for sleepless nights without the assistance of coffee.

    "That's going to be the biggest struggle. I enjoy my sleep, but I know once baby comes, it will be very minimal. I don't drink coffee, but I'll find a way," Hopoate told The Canberra Times.

    As a devout Mormon from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Hopoate doesn't consume caffeine, meaning pending baby duties as a first-time dad won't be easy.

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  • Ricky Stuart didn't want his son in Vegas but his teammates demanded he be there

    Ricky Stuart didn’t want his son in Vegas but his teammates demanded he be there

    Ricky Stuart decided to leave his son out of the Raiders squad for Las Vegas, sparking resistance from players.

    The Sydney Morning Herald

    Canberra coach Ricky Stuart had made the decision that his son, Jed - a player rising through the ranks at the Raiders - was going to be left out of the squad for Las Vegas.

    Stuart's decision, partly motivated by a concern over accusations of nepotism, was met with resistance by some of the club's senior players.

    Raiders captain Joe Tapine phoned Stuart at the start of the month to raise his concerns over the coach's decision to not bring his 23-year-old son on the trip. It was followed up by Hudson Young and Jamal Fogarty, who also both approached Stuart about the decision.

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  • Why the Canberra Raiders' pitch to NFL fans ahead of Vegas showdown 'just makes sense'

    Brisbane Broncos

    Raiders in Vegas urge local fans to support team in big game, sharing Canberra counterpart's success.

    Wide World of Sports

    LAS VEGAS: The Raiders are encouraging Las Vegas NFL fans to get behind them in Sunday's (AEDT) big gala day in Sin City.

    The Raiders are among the most famous brands in the NFL. They've won three Super Bowls - the same number of premierships their Canberra counterparts have won.

    "We are the Canberra Raiders, they are the Las Vegas Raiders, so it's only natural for them to cheer for us," hooker Tom Starling told Wide World of Sports.

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