Canberra Raiders NRL News

Raiders aim to bounce back after tough losses, needing win to stay in top 8 contention.

League Unlimited

The Raiders come off a much-needed Bye last week after a string of losses sees them sitting in 11th on the NRL ladder and needing to pick up a win to make sure that they can stay within two points of the top 8. The Green Machine have been pretty spluttering this season as they have only won once in their past six matches which was a golden point win over the Dolphins.

A fortnight ago the Raiders were again at home but just struggled for any consistency as they went down 16-12 to the Knights who themselves weren't that impressive. The Raiders whilst having not been awful have barely set the world on fire and just little things haven't clicked for them and that has been their downfall and the reason why they are looking unlikely to stick to the top 8.

The Raiders have received some massive boosts with Jamal Fogarty set to return after missing 12 weeks with a bicep injury meanwhile Hudson Young and Zac Hosking also return to the side with Emre Guler, Simi Sasagi and Albert Hopoate dropped to the reserves.

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Raiders welcome Fogarty and Hosking back, aiming to boost playoff chances against Warriors after recent slide.

Canberra Weekly

As they look to keep their finals hopes alive, the Raiders are set to welcome back a couple of handy inclusions for Friday's clash with the Warriors.

Halfback Jamal Fogarty returns for his first match since he ruptured his bicep against the Broncos in round 7. The 30-year-old was in career-best form prior to his injury and his absence was severely felt by the Raiders who have slid from 7th to 11th since he went out of the side.

Zac Hosking also returns from a long-term injury and is set to play his first match since round 6 off the bench. Hosking was key to the Raiders'...

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Raiders optimistic for finals with key players back, Warriors face injuries ahead of match.

The Canberra Times

The Raiders are upbeat about their finals chances as the team welcomes back key players to possibly boast their strongest spine of the year in Friday night's showdown against the Warriors.

Desperate to end a four-game losing streak in round 20 at Canberra Stadium, the return of experienced halfback Jamal Fogarty, second-rower Zac Hosking and centre Sebastian Kris couldn't come at a better time.

The Warriors meanwhile have had to rule out captain Tohu Harris for the rest of the season to have surgery on a chronic wrist injury. Former Raiders fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (calf) and winger Marcelo Montoya (groin) are also sidelined.

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