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Too soon to declare form turn: Campese

06 Aug, 2009 12:20 PM
He played a pivotal role in his team's record 56-point drubbing of the Brisbane Broncos last week.

But Canberra Raiders five-eighth Terry Campese refuses to declare himself to be back in top form until he can display that kind of performance on a regular basis.

Campese has set himself to continue his hot form against the second-placed Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night, after helping mastermind his team's 10-try performance last week.

In a performance that rekindled memories of his stunning finish to last season, Campese's ball running, kicking and passing were all top class against the hapless Broncos.

It was the type of display that earned him a spot in Australia's World Cup squad last year and one game for NSW in this year's State of Origin series.

But after below-par efforts in the preceding three games, which the Raiders lost to bow out of finals contention, Campese said he and his team needed to perform on a more consistent basis.

''I think you have to play a few consistent games to be back in form, so that's what my focus is on,'' Campese said.

''I've got to build on my performance from the weekend and keep improving.

''We've won a few good games this season.

''Not going back too far we beat the Titans and Melbourne and then couldn't back it up in the next few weeks.

''So that's a big focus this week, to go away and try to back up our good performance on the weekend.''

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I still think Croker should have been man of the match. Croker is the key in the raides back line.
Posted by JT, 6/08/2009 9:52:28 AM, on The Canberra Times
I am looking forward to watching the McCrone - Campese Combo again!! They know their roles and they play accordingly.. Its amazing how easy the ball got out to Toots Jnr with room to move when you have a halfback that can play and a 5/8th getting clean ball.. Furner was forced to make a vital change through injury and I will be Flabbergasted.. Yes Flabbergasted... if he brings Herbert back in while McCrone is in this form!
Posted by worm, 6/08/2009 12:14:55 PM, on The Canberra Times
Come on Campo, Fire up this weekend..As an ex pat canberran living in Sydney now, there is nothing more Sydneites love to do than Bag us, crown us with the wooden spoon in Rd 1, taunt us as not having the ability to recruit big names, which means we have to do things ourselves, SMASH those cocky dogs this weekend and do us all proud..you can do it.
Posted by Stevo, 6/08/2009 1:18:08 PM, on The Canberra Times
It will be interesting to see how the Raiders play this weekend against the Bulldogs...The doggies will be rushing up in defence and playing for field position through kicks as well as doing all the simple things 100% right! Something the Broncos didn't do last week, thus allowing our halves to play with an abundant of room...They won't have that room this weekend and the pressure will be on. IMHO i think its crucial for the Raiders to beat them at there own game and the early, long ball to Croker will be crucial in winning this game (Knights got the ball wide well against the doggies earlier this season and found them wanting out wide in defence). Good luck to the boys and I hope McCrone stands tall as this and next weekends game against the dragons will be the test for him.
Posted by Raider, 6/08/2009 1:23:09 PM, on The Canberra Times
I think 'Raider' has hit the nail on the head. Most games where the opposition has successfully put pressure on the halves, we have really suffered. Sadly when one has been swamped (usually Campo), the other has been missing in support (usually Herbert). If McCrone wants to hold his spot, he'll have to step up as solid support to Campese. If he can do that, and play like we did against the Broncos, he'll be set. The speculative return of TLL will be a mighty help as well if that happens!
Posted by Kincuri, 6/08/2009 1:49:06 PM, on The Canberra Times

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