Canberra Raiders NRL News

Ricky Stuart defends Kyle Flanagan, urging empathy from fans and media amid ongoing criticism of both Flanagans.

Zero Tackle

Canberra Raiders head coach Ricky Stuart has launched a stunning defence of Kyle Flanagan, asking fans and the media to understand what it would feel like if he was a member of their family.

Flanagan had an improved performance on Saturday, but was still unable to help his St George Illawarra Dragons side mount a late comeback against the Canberra Raiders in the Capital Territory.

Asked about the criticism - most of it intense and unrelenting - that both halfback Kyle Flanagan and his father Shane Flanagan have been experiencing in recent times, Stuart said one of the great fears he holds is...

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Kaeo Weekes and David Klemmer charged by NRL; Klemmer faces a fine for a high shot.

Zero Tackle

Canberra Raiders fullback Kaeo Weekes and St George Illawarra Dragons prop David Klemmer have both been charged by the NRL's match review committee for offences during Saturday night's matches.

Klemmer was sin-binned for a high shot on Canberra prop Joseph Tapine in the closing stages of the Dragons' loss to the Raiders on Sunday.

It's the first offence on his rolling 12-month record, so he will pay $1000 with an early guilty plea, or $1500 if he fights and loses.

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Kaeo Weekes and Ethan Strange remained calm during a fire alarm, finishing their photoshoot for the Raiders.

The Canberra Times

Kaeo Weekes and Ethan Strange were throwing cards and poker chips inside a dark room when a fire alarm rang out, urging the Raiders' rising stars to evacuate the building.

All good, they said, let's just get this photoshoot done. Talk about cool, calm and collected.

A spray had triggered the alarm during a photo opportunity with The Canberra Times to promote the Raiders' trip to Las Vegas earlier this year, and clearly, not too much bothers two of the most exciting prospects in the NRL.

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