Canberra Raiders NRL News

Sat, 3rd June, 2023, 15:04 AEST
Ricky blasts Croker critics as 'muppets' as 'great event' looms for Raiders
The Canberra Times
Is Cooper Cronk Kermit? If so, then who is Fozzie Bear? One thing that's clear from Ricky Stuart's spray at the "muppets" who criticised his decision to rest Jarrod Croker - it's not easy being green.
That's why the Canberra Raiders coach wanted Croker to play his 300^th NRL game at Canberra Stadium - to create "one of the biggest events we've had for a player in Canberra".
And it's already shaping up as a big one - despite the Green Machine taking on one of the lowest-drawing crowds at Canberra Stadium, the New Zealand Warriors, on Friday night.
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Sat, 3rd June, 2023, 14:39 AEST
Tigers want answers after shove on Brooks in Raiders' great escape
The Sydney Morning Herald
Wests Tigers are demanding answers from the NRL as to why they did not receive a penalty for Luke Brooks being shoved in the back when Canberra scored a crucial try on Friday night.
The frustrated Tigers claim there was a similar incident in round nine against Penrith, when they did receive a penalty after Starford To'a was knocked over by Tyrone Peachey as he attempted to score at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
Raiders playmaker Jamal Fogarty put through a grubber kick and Brooks turned to chase the ball on Friday night, only to be bowled over by Canberra forward Emre Guler.
The try was awarded, with the bunker official overheard telling...
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Sat, 3rd June, 2023, 14:23 AEST
Raider Jamal Fogarty feels for Tigers after crucial penalty
Canberra Weekly
Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty admits he feels sorry for Wests Tigers after kicking a last-gasp penalty goal that allowed the Raiders to stave off their comeback and seal victory on Friday night.
Down 18-0 with 12 minutes to play at Campbelltown Stadium, the Tigers scored three tries in four minutes to draw level and then took the lead through a Luke Brooks field goal.
As Fogarty attempted a one-pointer of his own, Tigers second-rower Isaiah Papali'i ran in for a charge-down but collected the halfback's legs and conceded a penalty for dangerous contact.
The indiscretion allowed Fogarty to shoot for penalty goal and win the game for...
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