Canberra Raiders NRL News

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The Canberra Raiders have one enormous question to answer in 2024, combined with a number of smaller ones which make Ricky Stuart's job at the selection table a difficult one.

Adding to the weight of pressure on the green machine heading into 2024 is the simple fact they must find ways to perform better if they hope to make the finals again.

There is no secret the Raiders were the team in last year's top eight viewed widely as the most lucky to be there, and that can easily be traced through a negative for and against, and a number of their wins being what could only be described as scratchy.

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The Canberra Raiders will reportedly hand their first fullback jersey of the 2024 season to Jordan Rapana in a surprise move.

Coach Ricky Stuart was believed to be weighing up whether to throw Xavier Savage or Chevy Stewart the first number one jumper of the year, but it will instead go to New Zealand veteran Jordan Rapana according to a News Corp report.

Making the decision all the more curious are comments from Rapana throughout last year suggesting that he was done with playing fullback, and would prefer to be stationed on the wing for the remainder of his career - which could come to an...

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In a clash that will surely evoke memories of the Green Machine's glory days, the Raiders are preparing to make a pilgrimage to their very own 'Taj Mahal' - Seiffert Oval.

This hallowed ground, steeped in rugby league history, holds a special place in the hearts of former players who refer to it as their 'spiritual home'.

With its sideline fence once crowded with green jerseys and sausage rolls a bargain at just 30 cents, Seiffert Oval witnessed the birth of one of rugby league's greatest dynasties.

As Ricky Stuart's Raiders gear up to face the Cowboys in the Pre-Season Challenge, the spiritual energy of this iconic venue will undoubtedly fuel their performance on the field.

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