We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
The Bulldogs website, bulldogs.com.au, has reported that in a hard-fought match on Sunday, the Raiders secured a 36-24 victory over the Bulldogs, moving four points clear of their rivals in the battle for the remaining top-eight spots.
Throughout the first 66 minutes of the game, the gap between the two teams never exceeded six points.
However, it was Jordan Rapana who made the crucial impact with a try that brought relief to the crowd at GIO Stadium in Canberra.
Rugby league Immortal Andrew Johns believes Canberra will need to show significant improvement next week against Brisbane after they managed to stave off a brave Bulldogs outfit on Sunday.
The Raiders managed to claim a 36-24 win at home but with the score 12-all at half-time, they were on shaky ground for the majority of the match.
Up against second placed Brisbane Broncos in round 26, Johns delivered an ultimatum for the side "to be better".
The Canberra Raiders have extended their unbeaten home record by defeating the Parramatta Eels 28-22 at GIO Stadium Canberra, securing their fourth consecutive victory.
Right from the beginning, the Raiders' forward pack dominated the game, gaining crucial field position and putting the Eels on the defensive.
Ashleigh Quilan, the playmaker for the Raiders, skillfully orchestrated a left side play that led to winger Madison Bartlett scoring a try in the corner within the first minute of the match.