Canberra Raiders NRL News

Ricky Stuart calls for improvements to GIO Stadium after frustrating conditions in Canberra.

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'Canberra's in need of a home run': Fired-up Ricky's heartfelt plea to sort 'sh**' situation

In a fiery post-match interview, Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has made a passionate appeal to the NRL to address the dire state of GIO Stadium, calling for major upgrades or even a brand new ground for the good people of Canberra.

Despite his team's impressive 32-12 victory over the Tigers, Stuart couldn't hold back his frustration at the "absolutely crap" conditions of the iconic venue in the nation's capital.

Describing the situation as a real "dead-set shocker," Stuart demanded action to improve the facilities.

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Rapana dismisses criticism of "milking" high tackle impact, demands specificity when discussing "milk".

The Canberra Times

Unless the word "milk" is preceded by "up" and "the", Jordan Rapana doesn't want to hear it.

The Canberra star responded to accusations of being "dramatic" and "milking" the impact of a high tackle by Tigers utility and former Raider Aidan Sezer in the Green Machine's 32-12 victory over Wests on Saturday afternoon.

In the second half while chasing his own kick Sezer coat-hangered Rapana with a wild tackle that left the Raiders fullback floored.

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MRC charged 5 players, including Hughes, for misconduct, facing 1-2 game suspensions.

Zero Tackle

The Match Review Committee (MRC) has charged five players from Saturday's games, headlined by Melbourne Storm star five-eighth Jarome Hughes.

Hughes is facing a one-game suspension after being charged with a Grade 2 Contrary Conduct charge involving a match official in the 58th minute against the New Zealand Warriors.

Canberra Raiders duo Xavier Savage and Ethan Strange were also charged but are facing fines of $1000-1500 for a Grade 1 Dangerous Contact charge and Grade 1 Careless High Tackle charge against Starford To'a and Charlie Staines, respectively.

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