Resurgent Raiders stun Manly with 26-24 comeback win

Resurgent Raiders stun Manly with 26-24 comeback win

Canberra completes remarkable comeback against Manly with inspirational performance from captain Elliott Whitehead.

Canberra Weekly

Canberra have completed a remarkable comeback, overturning a 20-point deficit to upset Manly 26-24 and breathe life into their NRL season.

Trailing 20-0 after 30 minutes on Friday night - a week on from a 40-0 home loss to Cronulla - the Raiders needed a response at Brookvale Oval.

And the inspiration came in the shape of veteran captain Elliott Whitehead, who was the unlikely hero for the Raiders, rolling back the years as he set up one try and scored two more.

Stand-in halfback Kaeo Weekes was also impressive for the Green Machine, rising to the occasion against his junior club and showing a solid kicking game out of...

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