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The Canberra Times

Canberra's habit of triumphing in chaotic encounters is leaving coach Ricky Stuart frustrated, after a 36-26 win over St George Illawarra that would have been much more convincing but for a Junior Amone-inspired comeback from the Dragons.

The Raiders cruised to a 24-6 halftime lead on Friday night by exploiting the Dragons' notoriously leaky left edge, Matt Timoko starring for Canberra in the first stanza at WIN Stadium.

But just as Canberra looked ready to kick their habit of only winning by small margins, Amone helped the Dragons pile on three tries in seven minutes and defy the absence of...

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Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has admitted he was not happy with his side's performance and has challenged them to be smarter after another second half lapse in a 36-26 win over the Dragons.

The Raiders were cruising towards a dominant victory when heading into the sheds up 24-6. However, like they have on a number of occasions this season, they took their foot of the gas in the second half, allowing the Dragons right back into the game when conceding three tries in six minutes.

A late try to Sebastian Kris sealed the result, but not after the Dragons got within four points. Remarkably, the eventual ten point winning margin is...

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The Canberra Times

Canberra's habit of triumphing in chaotic encounters is leaving coach Ricky Stuart frustrated, after a 36-26 win over St George Illawarra that would have been much more convincing but for a Junior Amone-inspired comeback from the Dragons.

The Raiders cruised to a 24-6 halftime lead on Friday night by exploiting the Dragons' notoriously leaky left edge, Matt Timoko starring for Canberra in the first stanza at WIN Stadium.

But just as Canberra looked ready to kick their habit of only winning by small margins, Amone helped the Dragons pile on three tries in seven minutes and defy the absence of...

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