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Dragons coach Shane Flanagan frustrated by a forward pass call denying an early try in their loss.

Wide World of Sports

Dragons coach Shane Flanagan was left frustrated with a forward pass call that robbed the Red V of an early try in their 28-24 loss to the Raiders on Saturday evening

While the decision came early in the match, the controversial call proved the difference in the tight result.

The Dragons were hurt when fullback Tyrell Sloan looked to have scored the opening try in the corner, only for it to be denied.

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Canberra aims for their first minor premiership in 35 years after defeating St George Illawarra, 28-24.

The Canberra Times

Canberra are eyeing a first minor premiership in 35 years after hat-trick hero Kaeo Weekes inspired a 28-24 defeat of gallant St George Illawarra at GIO Stadium.

The Dragons, missing 11 players to injury, never let their hosts breathe easily on Saturday night but fullback Weekes' first two tries either side of the break gave the Raiders the buffer they needed.

With their seventh consecutive win, Canberra move two competition points clear atop the NRL ladder and enjoy a favourable run to finals.

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Raiders coach defends Flanagan after fans boo him during victory, surprising his father, Shane.

Fox League

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has launched a passionate defence of Dragons playmaker Kyle Flanagan after he was booed by the Canberra faithful during his side's 28-24 win.

"Just kicking the conversion early in the game, they were quite passionate," the journalist replied.

Raiders fans booed Flanagan as he lined up a conversion in the first half, but dad Shane was caught off-guard when questioned about it post match.

"Never heard it. What would the crowd be booing Kyle for?" Flanagan asked.

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