Canberra Raiders NRL News

Hudson Young gains confidence with NSW coach's guidance, aims to repay faith in Origin.

The Canberra Times

Hudson Young isn't the type of player who lacks confidence, but having the NSW coach in his corner helped provide a blueprint to complete his Origin redemption.

Young revealed that former Raiders coach consultant Michael Maguire gave the 25-year-old guidance this season before he was named on the Blues bench for game one at Homebush.

Now he wants to repay Maguire's faith, and the pair's connection at Raiders training could pave the way for Young to be the Blues' Mr Fix It in the opener.

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Despite expectations, the Canberra Raiders struggle at home but perform well in away games.

The Riotact

The home ground is expected to provide fortress-like protection against visiting teams. For the Canberra Raiders this season, GIO Stadium is proving to be anything but.

This is a conundrum given the idea that the cool conditions, the raucous home crowd, the travel and the Viking Clap are supposed to provide a cauldron-like atmosphere for opposition teams.

The Raiders' best performances this season have been away with victories over Newcastle, Manly and the Bulldogs. Although, admittedly, the Bulldogs game in Brisbane was an away game for both sides in Magic Round.

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