Canberra Raiders NRL News

Knights axe Gamble for Hastings, Panthers boosted, Storm halves return, Warriors replacement named. Tigers debutant.

Fox League

The Knights have once again swung the axe, with Tyson Gamble being replaced by Jackson Hastings are a two-week NRL exile.

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The Panthers have received a big boost with James Fisher-Harris returning, while the Storm will have their superstar halves pairing back together.

The Warriors have named their replacement for Luke Metcalf while Des Hasler has swung the axe on a Titans flyer.

Meanwhile, the Tigers have named yet another debutant who will come off the bench following Lachie Galvin's suspension.

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Josh Papalii highlights forward pack's importance as debutant Simi Sasagi joins Raiders lineup against Eels.

The Canberra Times

Josh Papalii says Raiders games are defined by the form of Canberra's forward pack - and the engine room is on notice as Ricky Stuart prepares to send a club debutant into the fray.

Simi Sasagi - who hasn't played an NRL game since 2022 - is poised to make his Raiders debut after being included on the bench for a clash with the Parramatta Eels at Canberra Stadium on Sunday night.

Elliott Whitehead is still sidelined with a calf injury while winger Albert Hopoate will spend another week nursing arm burns before he can make his return.

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Canberra Raiders complain about Cronulla's gamesmanship after controversial moment during NRL clash.

The Canberra Times

Fuming Canberra Raiders officials are lodging a formal complaint with the NRL after a controversial moment sparked questions about Cronulla's gamesmanship in their clash on Sunday night.

Sharks trainer Daniel Holdsworth ran past Raiders halfback Jamal Fogarty as he was lining up a conversion from the sideline at a crucial point in the contest.

Cronulla led 30-22 inside the final eight minutes. A successful conversion would have reduced the deficit to six - only for Fogarty's attempt to rocket into the goal post.

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