Canberra Raiders NRL News

Raiders vs Roosters in Round 12, both fighting for top eight spot, young talent emerging.

LeagueNews.co

The upcoming clash between the Raiders and the Roosters in Round 12 is set to be a fierce battle as both teams strive to secure a spot in the top eight and assert their dominance over a fellow contender.

After suffering heavy defeats to the Broncos and Sharks in Rounds 7-8, the Raiders have staged a remarkable comeback, securing victories against the Sea Eagles and Bulldogs to climb up to sixth place on the ladder.

The emergence of young talents like Ethan Strange, Kaeo Weekes, and Xavier Savage has injected new energy into the team, creating a sense of excitement around the Green Machine.

With coach Ricky Stuart signing on until 2029, the Raiders are looking to build on their recent success and make their mark on the competition.

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Canberra Raiders young stars hope to draw over 20,000 fans against Roosters, first time in 21 years.

The Canberra Times

A fresh generation of Canberra Raiders stars are sparking new interest in the team, young guns like Ethan Strange and Kaeo Weekes hoped to help attract more than 20,000 to a game against the Roosters this weekend for the first time in 21 years.

Raiders officials have confirmed pre-sales for Saturday afternoon's Indigenous Round blockbuster have been strong and look on track to reach 20,000.

The last time the Raiders achieved an attendance at Canberra Stadium against the Roosters beyond that mark was 2003, though they came close with 19,530 in 2019.

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Canberra Raiders seek replacement for suspended Josh Papali'i in front-row for Roosters match.

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders will look to fill a starting spot in the front row for this weekend's blockbuster clash with the Sydney Roosters after Josh Papali'i was suspended for one match.

Papali'i was cited - and sin-binned - for a hip-drop tackle on Bulldogs star Viliame Kikau in Canberra's Magic Round victory in Brisbane on Friday.

Rather than risk a two-game ban by fighting the charge at the judiciary, NRL head of football Graham Annesley confirmed Papali'i had chosen to accept one week out.

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