Canberra Raiders NRL News

Tigers' finals hopes faded after a collapse against North Queensland; upset chances diminished significantly.

League Unlimited

What shaped as a potentially intriguing clash has quickly turned into a likely mismatch, with any enthusiasm for the Tigers' chances of pulling off an upset largely dissipating after a collapse against North Queensland last week all but ended their slim finals hopes. 

The Tigers looked to be cruising to a comfortable lead, going up 28-16 inside the final 20 minutes, before the Cowboys stormed home to score three-straight tries and stun the Leichhardt faithful.

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Reuben Jones, the "Dinosaur Kid," will cheer for the Raiders at Canberra Stadium on Saturday.

The Canberra Times

Reuben Jones - "The Dinosaur Kid from Mudgee" - will be at Canberra Stadium on Saturday, cheering on the Green Machine against the West Tigers.

Dad Mitchell has also written a heartfelt letter of thanks to the Raiders for giving his 10-year-old son "memories for life".

Mr Jones said Reuben would be wearing his dinosaur suit to Saturday's 3pm clash and looking forward to high-fiving a few fans.

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Raiders players see a historical tunnel honoring past premiership teams, emphasizing legacy awareness under Ricky Stuart.

Region Canberra

Very few fans get to see that final walk down the tunnel as the Raiders players head to the sheds at Canberra Stadium.

The tunnel wall is lined with a history lesson featuring a montage of players and moments from the glory years.

The aim is to ensure the current playing group has an understanding of the feats of the 1989, 1990, and 1994 Raiders premiership teams.

Ricky Stuart, during his reign as coach, has gone above and beyond to establish connections between the past and current players, including quizzes to ensure the playing group is aware of those who have gone before them.

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