Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

Joel Thompson enjoys a laugh at Raiders training on Thursday.

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Thompson fired up for Green Machine

Jon Tuxworth Canberra back-rower Joel Thompson has scoffed at suggestions his head is already with his club-in-waiting, the Dragons.

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Lawrence taking flight with the Sea Eagles

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 14: Brenton Lawrence of the Sea Eagles walks down the players tunnel during the round six NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Cronulla Sharks at Brookvale Oval on April 14, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) -- --? Paul Suttor? Sun-Herald Sports Editor Fairfax Media --? GPO Box 506, Sydney NSW 2001 0421 491 229? (m) psuttor@fairfaxmedia.com.au?| (t) @paulsuttor?| (w)?www.smh.com.au? image.jpeg

Jon Tuxworth Manly prop Brenton Lawrence could have been lost to the game years ago had it not been for David Furner.

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Raiders not banking on fatigued Manly

SPORT: Raiders utility Shaun Fensom received stitches to his right eye during their clash against the Cronulla Sharks on the weekend. 21st May 2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

Jon Tuxworth Shaun Fensom does not expect the exhausted Manly to be vulnerable at Brookvale on Saturday.

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Berrigan recalled as injuries take toll

Sport: Thursday morning Raiders training at Raiders HQ Oval, Bruce. Player Shaun Berrigan.11th of April 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Jon Tuxworth Canberra's hooker crisis has forced it to hand out-of-favour veteran Shaun Berrigan a lifeline.

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Raiders excitement machine half-chance to fill McCrone's boots at Manly

Anthony Milford

Jon Tuxworth Canberra skipper Terry Campese believes Anthony Milford, who was playing S.G. Ball just a year ago, is ready to be his starting halves partner in the unlikely event Josh McCrone is ruled out of...

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Buttriss is the key for Raiders

8 April 2012, photo by STUART WALMSLEY. NRL round six. Canberra Raiders v New Zealand Warriors at Canberra Stadium. Canberra's Glenn Buttriss.

Jon Tuxworth Super coach Warren Ryan says the return of Glen Buttriss can help unleash the Raiders' dangerous outside backs.

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Injury hands Williams a Raiders lifeline

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Sam Williams of the Raiders passes the ball during the round seven NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Canberra Raiders at 1300SMILES Stadium on April 27, 2013 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Out-of-favour Canberra halfback Sam Williams is expected to receive a golden opportunity to play for a new contract.

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Ferguson still a must for Origin: Campese

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 19: Jonathan Wright of the Sharks catches a kick under pressure from Blake Ferguson of the Raiders during the round 10 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Canberra Raiders at Sharks Stadium on May 19, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Terry Campese hopes teammate Blake Ferguson gets more love from NSW Origin coach Laurie Daley than Sharks fans.

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Raiders go top after late winner

Jack Ahearn of the Raiders

Jon Tuxworth A last-gasp try allowed the Canberra Raiders to leap to the top of the under-20s ladder with a 26-24 win over Cronulla.

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What we learned: Sharks v Raiders

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 19: Terry Campese of the Raiders makes his point to the referee during the round 10 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Canberra Raiders at Sharks Stadium on May 19, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth The Raiders ran out of get-out-of-jail-free cards against an impressive Sharks outfit.

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Raiders fume at crucial call

Ben Ross #10 of the Sharks celebrates with team mates Andrew Fifita (R) and Jeff Robson (L) after scoring a try during the round 10 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Canberra Raiders at Sharks Stadium on May 19, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra skipper Terry Campese has vented his frustration at a crucial forward pass call in Sunday’s 30-20 loss to Cronulla.

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No room for returning star Thompson in high-flying Green Machine

Sport Joel Thompson during raiders training at ActewAGL Park. The Canberra Times 17 May 2013 Photo Jay Cronan

Jon Tuxworth David Furner quashes talk Joel Thompson's move to the Dragons has affected his non-selection.

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Campese backs Ferguson to bite his former club

Sport Blake Ferguson during raiders training at ActewAGL Park. The Canberra Times 17 May 2013 Photo Jay Cronan

Jon Tuxworth Terry Campese backs star centre to make Sharks pay after rating Canberra's back line the NRL's best.

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Williams' injury scare bad timing

Sport: Wednesday morning Raiders training at Raiders HQ. Player Sam Williams. 15th of May 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Jon Tuxworth The manager of Raiders halfback Sam Williams says there is no rush to secure the off-contract playmaker's future.

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Shillington is 'built for Origin'

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 13: David Shillington of the Maroons is tackled during game two of the ARL State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at ANZ Stadium on June 13, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Queensland Origin legend Petero Civoniceva has endorsed David Shillington fill his vacant starting spot.

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Papalii prepares for return bout with Sharks

Jon Tuxworth Josh Papalii admits he was rattled by the ''media cloud'' after last year's spiteful finals battle.

Gallen versus Papalii round two? The Shark's not biting

Josh Papalii

Jon Tuxworth Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan insists Paul Gallen won't be driven by a desire to ''square up'' with Josh Papalii on Sunday after he accused the Canberra enforcer of a ''dog shot'' last season.

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Sharks refuse to bait Papalii

Papalii

Jon Tuxworth Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan insists Paul Gallen won't be driven by a desire to ''square up'' with Josh Papalii on Sunday.

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Raiders put faith in reformed Ferguson

Jon Tuxworth No new conditions to come now that alcohol ban has expired for star centre.

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What we learned: Raiders v Knights

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12: Sandor Earl of the Raiders is tackled by Chris Houston of the Knights during the round nine NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Newcastle Knights at Canberra Stadium on May 12, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Josh Papalii, Blake Ferguson and Sandor Earl's devastating right-edge partnership is back.

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