Canberra Raiders NRL News

Canberra coach admits confusion with NRL rules after loss, criticizes referee, defense crumbles in heavy defeat.

The Daily Telegraph

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has made the stunning admission that he no longer knows the NRL rules after the Raiders went down 40-12 to Manly at 4 Pines Park on Sunday night.

Speaking after the match, Stuart, who has a history of volatile press conferences, was measured and calm but it was clear that he took umbrage with referee Grant Atkins's performance.

Canberra's goal line defence had been unyielding through the first quarter of the match despite his side giving away a half dozen repeat sets and a number of penalties that led to a miserly 25 per cent possession rate before the dam walls broke and Manly piled on 30 unanswered points...

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Reuben Garrick shines with 160 points, Corey Horsburgh remains a good investment, and a rookie Bulldog impresses.

The Daily Telegraph

Reuben Garrick is on his way back to 'gun' status, Corey Horsburgh is still worth the investment and a rookie Bulldog could be a handy cheapie until Matt Burton returns from injury.

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1. Gun Garrick is back

Look, it's one Sunday afternoon at Brookie and a lot went his way, but Reuben Garrick sitting on 96 at halftime was a blessing for many a SuperCoach.

To finish on 160? Well, he might be back to "gun" status.

With four tries, six successful conversion attempts and a couple of line and tackle...

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Reuben Garrick scores 28 points, leads NRL individual pointscoring tally, nearly breaks Manly club record.

The Sydney Morning Herald

Centre Reuben Garrick embarked on a personal scoring spree as Manly put Canberra to the sword with a 40-12 hammering at Brookvale Oval on Sunday night.

Garrick scored four tries and kicked six goals for a haul of 28 points, which takes him to the top of the NRL's individual pointscoring tally after three games.

He came within two points of Manly's club record of 30 points in a game, which he jointly holds with Matthew Ridge and Ron Rowles.

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