Canberra Raiders NRL News

Magic Round ended with a thrilling Raiders-Storm clash, as we predict try scorers and value plays.

Zero Tackle

We're all coming down from an epic Magic Round which was accentuated by the climactic finish to Sunday night's Raiders and Storm golden point clash.

In 2025, after nine rounds, an average of 45.6 points are being scored per match, which is where it has sat consistently since the introduction of the six-again rule in 2020.

Keeping that in mind, we continue here on Zero Tackle to have a go at predicting five try scorers, as well as tipping a value play of the week.

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A seismic NRL shift has led to a compelling Canberra vs. Canterbury clash, challenging preseason predictions.

The Canberra Times

There is a seismic shift happening in the NRL and it has thrown up a blockbuster round-10 clash that doesn't feature any of the competition heavyweights of recent years in Penrith, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Canberra v Canterbury on Saturday afternoon is as real as it gets in terms of two teams that are capable of winning the premiership.

Back at the start of the season I wrote there were only three teams that could win the competition - the Panthers, Storm and Broncos. I might still turn out to be right, but I'm not remotely as confident now as I was then.

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Tom Starling finalizes a two-year contract extension with Canberra, remaining until 2027 after a strong 2025.

Zero Tackle

Tom Starling is set to continue his rise in the nation's capital, with the Canberra hooker finalising a new two-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until the end of 2027.

The deal is expected to be made official in the coming days, with only final paperwork remaining.

Starling has played a crucial role in Canberra's resurgence in 2025, helping the Green Machine to second place on the ladder through grit, tempo and sharp service out of dummy-half.

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