We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
Bulldogs switch Lachlan Galvin to halfback, drop Toby Sexton; Panthers rest Nathan Cleary.
The Bulldogs have pulled a bombshell switch with Lachlan Galvin at halfback and Toby Sexton dropped, while the Panthers have rested Nathan Cleary.
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Jamal Fogarty notes coach Ricky Stuart's positivity reflects the Raiders' top ranking, fueling their determination to succeed.
Jamal Fogarty reckons the only difference this year is the sight of coach Ricky Stuart skipping around the club's Braddon headquarters with a smile on his face.
Being at the top of the ladder for the first time in 20 years will have that effect, and life in the "Canberra bubble" is pretty good right now.
But don't mistake the smiles and cheeriness for complacency. Fogarty says the Raiders are primed to continue proving people wrong and they're ready for whatever gets thrown at them in the coming months.
The NRL finals approach as teams assess their standings heading into Round 20 of 2025.
The bye rounds are over, and the run to the NRL finals is about to go up the gears.
With eight weeks to go, it's time to take stock of where every team sits, the run to the finish line, and just who is likely to play finals footy.
Here is the state of play heading into Round 20 of the 2025 NRL season.
Current position: 1st, 32 points, +108
Byes remaining: 1