The Toyota Forklift Canberra Raiders defeated the Wests Tigers 56-10, honoring Steve Keir with black armbands.
The Toyota Forklift Canberra Raiders crushed the Wests Tigers 56-10 for Member Appreciation Round at GIO Stadium. The men in green wore black armbands to remember Steve Keir and played an exciting game in honour of Raider No. 44.
The Green Machine were off to a smashing start in perfect conditions for Saturday afternoon footy. They put the Tigers under pressure early, held them inside their own half before they forced an error that gifted the Raiders a set from halfway.
Canberra did not waste their opportunity. Jed Stuart was there to catch a high ball off Ethan Sanders' boot and scored the opening try. Sanders' conversion was unsuccessful, and the Raiders were off with an early 4-0 lead.
The Tigers were next to make an impact when they received a penalty inside the...