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Raiders fans should be optimistic heading into the do-or-die clash against the Storm
As a Raiders fan, thereβs no other team I would rather be playing in the first weekend of the NRL finals than the Melbourne Storm in Melbourne. Our record is nothing short of astounding and gives cause for optimism, albeit cautiously.
Canberra has won the past four against the Storm in Melbourne, the only team to have more wins than losses against the competition powerhouse at their home ground. The most recent was the Raidersβ 20-16 win in Melbourne in round 18.
The Raiders also beat the...
'He's been killing it': Kiwi Raider closer to childhood dream
Raiders centre Matt Timoko if pumped for his first NRL finals campaign starting this weekend and is keen to build on his momentum to claim a spot in the New Zealand side for the Rugby League World Cup later this year after a standout season in the capital.
Timoko was the name on everybody's lips on Wednesday when the club confirmed they had locked in the youngster for another year, extending his current deal to remain in Canberra until the end of the 2025 season.
"This is a club that he gave...
