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The Green Machine, as reported by raiders.com.au, have made a significant squad reduction to 19 players in preparation for their upcoming match against the Newcastle Knights at GIO Stadium Canberra.
This strategic move indicates the team's focus on optimizing their lineup for the forthcoming clash.
Notably, Nick Cotric and Matt Frawley have managed to retain their positions within the extended squad, demonstrating their importance and potential impact on the game.
Ricky Stuart felt the tape covering up the NRL logo on the players' jerseys looked "silly", but it's not something the Canberra Raiders coach is going to lose any sleep over.
His only focus is on getting a crucial win against the Newcastle Knights at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.
The Raiders were fifth on the ladder, but just five premiership points separate fourth and 11th - and the 10th-placed Knights.
Canberra hope to resolve their second-half woes when they battle in-form Newcastle at GIO Stadium on Saturday.
The fifth-placed Raiders are well positioned in the finals race but have a number of teams nipping at their heels, including the Knights who have won three straight to move to 10th.
Ricky Stuart's men are looking to rectify one of their biggest bugbears this year - a poor second-half record in which they have been outscored by 24 tries - against the visitors.