We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
In a recent match against the Bulldogs, Jordan Rapana of the Canberra Raiders has found himself in hot water with the NRL Match Review Committee.
According to reports from raiders.com.au, Rapana has been charged with a grade one dangerous contact offense on Viliame Kikau, which occurred in the 34th minute of the game.
Now facing the consequences of his actions, Rapana has two options to consider.
Current position: 6th, 32 points (13 wins), - 108
Remaining games: Brisbane Broncos (home), Cronulla Sharks (away)
The Raiders' for-and-against counts heavily against them, and as a result, they can still tumble down the table to ninth spot.
To miss the finals, they would need the Knights to win one, the Cowboys to win both, and either the Rabbitohs to beat the Roosters after their bye, or the Roosters to beat both the Tigers and Rabbitohs.
Best possible finish: 4th
Worst possible finish: 9th
In a huge boost for the Canberra Raiders' hopes of hosting a home semi-final, fullback Jordan Rapana is free to play the Brisbane Broncos on Saturday.
Rapana starred in the Green Machine's 36-24 win over Canterbury on Sunday, scoring a try, setting up three others and being his usual Energizer Bunny self.
But he also came under scrutiny for a couple of incidents where his knees caught Bulldogs winger Blake Wilson when he scored a try and second-rower Viliame Kikau in general play.