Canberra Raiders NRL News

Fantasy land sees shock Origin selections, key injuries, and strategic SuperCoach opportunities during the first major bye.

The Daily Telegraph

It's all happening in fantasy land.

Shock Origin selections for both NSW and Queensland, plus ill-timed injuries, have landed right on cue for the toughest week of the year - the first big bye.

Here's the lie of the land as it currently stands (note: this story will be updated when Origin teams are officially announced on Monday).

SUPERCOACH WINNERS FROM ORIGIN TEAMS

James Tedesco - Will miss out for the Blues and therefore THE player to own over the byes given he plays all three big Origin rounds for the Roosters.

Corey Horsburgh - Seems set to miss an Origin spot for the Maroons...

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Injuries affected selectors, leading to unexpected player changes ahead of State of Origin opener.

Fox League

It was a wild weekend of rugby league as injury mayhem wreaked havoc on both New South Wales and Queensland selectors.

Bolters emerged left, right and centre as star players dropped like flies at the final hurdle ahead of the State of Origin series opener on Wednesday week.

Read on for all the biggest talking points out of Round 11.

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The Canberra Raiders secured third place by defeating the Titans 40-24, showcasing strong defense and attack.

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders have moved into third place on the NRL ladder after delivering an eight-try, 40-24 thumping of the Gold Coast Titans.Built on the back of a strong defensive effort and a brilliant attacking display from their back five, led by Kaeo Weekes, the Raiders put the game to bed with three classy tries in an 11-minute blitz to start the second half on a chilly Sunday afternoon at GIO Stadium in Canberra.

The winning margin could have been even greater if Jamal Fogarty had brought his kicking boots, the Raiders half converting just four from eight shots at goal.

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