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Morgan Smithies may face disciplinary action after a suspected headbutt on Fonua Pole during the match.
Raiders forward Morgan Smithies could have some trouble coming his way after a suspected headbutt on Fonua Pole.
With 20 minutes left in the match, Smithies went into contact with Api Koroisau, 25 metres out from the line on the third tackle.
Pole and Alex Twal then came in from the side. Pole's contact appeared to be with his shoulder to the head of Smithies.
Raiders secure fifth straight win, ensuring Top 4 spot despite second half struggles.
The win was the Raiders fifth in a row and secures their spot in the Top 4 - a position not many pundits predicted they would be at the start of the season.
While coach Ricky Stuart will be delighted with the win, he will be concerned with another second half fade out, after his side looked to be on the path to a big win after leading 16-0 at halftime. Blues half Jarome Luai shook off the disappointment of Wednesday night to spark the second half revival for the Tigers, which in the end fell just short as the Canberra defensive line held firm late to secure a valuable two points.
Jed Stuart scored on his NRL debut, securing a try with a flick pass.
Raiders winger Jed Stuart has scored a try on his NRL debut, crossing in the 17th minute at Campbelltown Stadium against the Tigers on Friday night.
Dan Ginnane shouted: "Stuart! Stuart is over in the corner!"
Centre Sebastian Kris found Stuart with a sensational flick pass before the son of coach Ricky Stuart got the ball down over the line.
Stuart just managed to avoid being tackled into touch and grounded the ball in the corner.
The commentators were delighted for the 23-year-old.