Canberra Raiders NRL News

Raiders rally to win at the last minute after trailing 20-0, overcoming the opposition's defense.

League Unlimited

Trailing 20-0 inside the opening half hour before rallying to hit the front with only four minutes to play, the Raiders shone on a rain-soaked night to record only their eight win from 19 appearances at 4 Pines Park in the NRL era.

Coming close to opening the scoring following an audacious chip kick by Daly Cherry-Evans inside his own half, fellow playmaker Luke Brooks exposed the opposition defence with a pass that allowed Tom Trbojevic (9th minute) to cross for his 13th try in 11 games against the Raiders.

Taking the score into double digits after Tommy Talau (17th minute) swooped on a wayward pass and raced 50 metres untouched, a moment of magic from Cherry-Evans (21st minute) saw the veteran halfback strike when Ethan Strange failed to ground the ball in-goal.

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Canberra completes remarkable comeback against Manly with inspirational performance from captain Elliott Whitehead.

Canberra Weekly

Canberra have completed a remarkable comeback, overturning a 20-point deficit to upset Manly 26-24 and breathe life into their NRL season.

Trailing 20-0 after 30 minutes on Friday night - a week on from a 40-0 home loss to Cronulla - the Raiders needed a response at Brookvale Oval.

And the inspiration came in the shape of veteran captain Elliott Whitehead, who was the unlikely hero for the Raiders, rolling back the years as he set up one try and scored two more.

Stand-in halfback Kaeo Weekes was also impressive for the Green Machine, rising to the occasion against his junior club and showing a solid kicking game out of...

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In a thrilling match at Brookvale Oval, the Canberra Raiders pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat the Manly Sea Eagles 26-24.

Manly dominated the first half and raced out to a 20-0 lead before the Raiders staged a comeback for the ages.

Leading the charge for Canberra was their inspirational captain Elliot Whitehead, who scored two tries and set up another with a sublime flick pass.

Whitehead's incredible play earned him high praise, with many calling it one of the best try-assists ever seen in the game.

With the Raiders trailing by 20, Whitehead made a game-changing intercept and then produced a breathtaking flick pass to Kaeo Weekes, who sprinted through to score a crucial try.

Fox League commentator Steve 'Blocker' Roach hailed the play as "special" and a "big play," while James Graham also applauded Whitehead's heroics at half-time.

The Raiders' stunning comeback victory was a testament to their never-say-die attitude and the leadership Whitehead provides on the field.

The win will surely go down as one of the most memorable moments in Canberra's season, as they continue to prove themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the NRL.