Canberra Raiders NRL News

The Canberra Times

Nick Cotric needs to be prepared for anything on Sunday, as the Raiders' backline musical chairs continues, with Jack Wighton starting in Jarrod Croker's usual centre position again while the veteran is on the bench.

Ricky Stuart kept everyone guessing until kick-off against the Broncos. Wighton was initially named fullback before Jordan Rapana switched there from the wing and the former was left centre. Sebastian Kris also returned from a hamstring injury with Wighton, but was on the wing, not at fullback, and Croker played only three minutes.

Now for Canberra's regular season finale against the Cronulla Sharks, where a win can secure the...

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In a crucial clash with significant finals implications, the Canberra Raiders will go head-to-head with the Cronulla Sharks in what promises to be an exhilarating showdown.

If the Newcastle Knights suffer a defeat against the St.

George Illawarra Dragons on Saturday night, the Sharks and Raiders will battle it out for fifth place and the advantage of hosting a home final in the first week of the playoffs.

However, if the North Queensland Cowboys manage to triumph over the Penrith Panthers, and the Knights emerge victorious against the Dragons, the Raiders could potentially drop out of the top eight altogether due to their inferior points differential.

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The Canberra Times

Josh Hodgson admits being forced into medical retirement might be a blessing.

Because the former Canberra Raiders co-captain has "always tried pushing through when my body was broken and putting my teammates before everything, but it's come at a cost".

Hodgson suffered a season-ending neck injury in round 13 and specialists have told the English stalwart he would risk his health by playing again.

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