Panthers utility Jaeman Salmon is expecting a rowdy crowd in the nation’s capital next week in what will be his first game against the Raiders since he was called a “weak-gutted dog” by Canberra coach Ricky Stuart.
Stuart was fined $25,000 and suspended for one match for his comments last year when he attacked Salmon over an incident with Raiders dummy-half Tom Starling.
‘They’ll be loud’: Salmon addresses ‘weak-gutted dog’ controversy ahead of Canberra return
NRL yet to make call on Hunt's 'weak-gutted dog' slur
The NRL still haven't made a call on whether they'll sanction Cronulla Sharks prop Royce Hunt for calling former Canberra Raiders teammate Corey Horsburgh a "weak-gutted dog".
They were focussed on the NRL and NRLW collective bargaining agreements on Friday, with Hunt's sledge down the list of priorities with no resolution expected before next week.
The NRL were still investigating whether Hunt had breached any rules.
How to measure Papali'i's impact on the Raiders
If Josh Papali'i was fit, Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says they could've won their opening two rounds.
That would've had the Green Machine near the top of the NRL ladder.
It's an indicator of just how big "Papa's" return from a calf injury is for the Raiders, as they look to make it three wins in a row against the Newcastle Knights.
