Canberra Raiders NRL News

The Canberra Times

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.

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LeagueNews.co

Rugby League fans are buzzing with the news that the NRL Match review committee has charged Raiders hooker Zac Woolford following their win over the Tigers.

The charge comes after Woolford was accused of a grade one dangerous throw on John Bateman during the game.

The Raiders website, raiders.com.au, is reporting that Woolford has the option to take an early plea and pay a $2500 fine, or fight the charge and risk a two match suspension.

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The Canberra Times

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has taken fresh aim at those who doubted his decision to rest soon-to-be 300-gamer Jarrod Croker after the call was vindicated by Friday's tight win over Wests Tigers.

Last week's defeat of South Sydney was Croker's 299th first-grade game and the veteran centre had been set to become only the second man to reach 300 Raiders games when the side met the Tigers.

But after the Rabbitohs game, Stuart announced he would omit Croker for the clash against the Tigers at Campbelltown Stadium.

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