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Canberra Raiders excited for NRL Magic Round with English recruit Morgan Smithies leading the charge.

LeagueNews.co

The Canberra Raiders are buzzing with excitement as they prepare for a sold-out Suncorp Stadium showdown, with English recruit Morgan Smithies at the heart of the action.

Known for his tough and tenacious play, Smithies is eager to kick off Magic Round in front of a packed stadium.

Having previously participated in the UK's 'Magic Weekend' during his time with the Wigan Warriors, Smithies is no stranger to the thrills and spills of this unique concept.

Now, five years after the NRL Magic Round weekend was introduced, he is ready to take on the festival of football Down Under.

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1994 Canberra Raiders reunion celebrates last premiership triumph, debates Ricky Stuart's coaching and Clive Churchill Medal.

The Canberra Times

When the 1994 Canberra Raiders hold their reunion during Magic Round to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the club's last premiership triumph there'll be two hot topics of discussion.

One: why former halfback and current coach Ricky Stuart is the man to help end the Green Machine's title drought.

And two: whether ring-in prop Paul Osborne was robbed of the Clive Churchill Medal three decades ago - but more on that last point later.

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Canberra Raiders winger Nick Cotric showing improvement in form ahead of Magic Round clash.

The Canberra Times

The form of Canberra Raiders winger Nick Cotric is trending up in a way not seen since he was selected to play State of Origin.

That's at least the opinion of his skipper Elliott Whitehead, who was impressed with Cotric's return to first grade in their thrilling round nine comeback win over Manly before their bye.

"He's probably just starting to find that little bit of form that he had when he was getting picked for Origin [in 2019]," Whitehead said ahead of the Raiders' Friday night Magic Round clash against the Bulldogs in Brisbane.

"Hopefully, he can keep improving."

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