Canberra Raiders NRL News

Canberra Raiders seek Kennedy as secret weapon for NRL's Las Vegas 2.0, potential Viking ambassador.

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders could have a Kennedy as a secret weapon to be part of the NRL's Las Vegas 2.0.

The Kennedy's are like royalty in the USA and the Green Machine were in talks for US ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy to be their Viking ambassador later this season.

They tried to get her to blow the Viking horn last year - the precursor to the Viking Clap - but a last-minute commitment forced them to change tack.

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Canberra Raiders have fast but inexperienced back three, forming Green Speed Machine against Titans.

The Canberra Times

Speed kills. And the Canberra Raiders now boast one of the fastest, but also most inexperienced, back three in the NRL.

With Chevy Stewart's inclusion at fullback to face the Gold Coast Titans on Sunday, Ricky Stuart has created a Green Speed Machine at the back.

You could extend that to the entire Raiders back five that will run out on Canberra Stadium, when you throw in young gun centres Matt Timoko and Sebastian Kris.

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Canberra players ask for patience as 18-year-old Chevy Stewart makes NRL debut this weekend

Canberra Weekly

Canberra players are urging their fans to be patient when the side unleashes 18-year-old rising star Chevy Stewart for his NRL debut this weekend.

With veteran back Jordan Rapana (knee surgery) out for around two months, Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has turned to the much-hyped teenager to fill in at fullback, starting with Sunday's home game against the Gold Coast.

But despite electric NSW Cup form, his more-seasoned teammates are warning some growing pains could well be experienced on Stewart's path to becoming a first-grade regular.

"He's fresh, he's 18 and he's got a lot to learn still, you can't expect him to...

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