Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

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Daley backs Raiders rookie

Jon Tuxworth NSW ORIGIN coach Laurie Daley has endorsed Canberra Raiders rookie Jack Wighton as a ''project player'' capable of being a future Blues mainstay.

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Embracing our best

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Jon Tuxworth The 25,000-strong crowd at Canberra Stadium on Friday night justified the NRL's choice of venue.

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Dragons may can Dugan deal after latest indiscretion

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Jon Tuxworth, Michael Chammas Josh Dugan's contract with St George Illawarra could be in jeopardy after the troubled former Raider was allegedly involved in an incident at a Canberra nightspot last week.

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Papalii reveals knee op

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13:  Josh Papalii of the Raiders is tackled during the round six NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the New Zealand Warriors at Canberra Stadium on April 13, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Raiders star could be a spectator for several weeks after undergoing minor surgery on both knees.

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Rookie Raider wants Origin impact

25th February 2012, Sport  Journalist: Courtney Rees. Photographed by KATHERINE GRIFFITHS. SG ball game, ACT junior reps vs South Sydney. Photograph of Brenko Lee.

Jon Tuxworth Mal Meninga compared Edrick Lee to a young Greg Inglis after his display for Queensland in last year's under-20 State of Origin.

Pair keen for Cup action

Jon Tuxworth Together they've won premierships, Test matches and a stack of Origin series for Queensland.

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Storm looks to Raiders on China bid

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Jon Tuxworth Melbourne Storm confirm interest in playing a game against Canberra in China next year.

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Raiders coach takes aim at late hit on utility

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Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders under-20 coach Mick Mantelli has branded a vicious shoulder charge that left utility Matt Frawley with brain bruising as a ''pretty blatant and intentional'' act.

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Versatile Gidley has no fear of warming the bench

SPORT: Australia v New Zealand test match. Kurt Gidley outside the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. 15th April 2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

Jon Tuxworth The last player to wear the green and gold No.14 jersey in an Anzac Test spent 80 minutes chained to the bench.

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Waiting game drives Campese crazy

Sport:  Canberra Raiders players Terry Campese and Joel Thompson load up the drinks cart at the Canberra Raiders Charity Golf Day at the Federal Golf Club. 15 April 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

Jon Tuxworth He spent 12 long months desperate to play football, but Terry Campese admitted he was anxious for his comeback to be over.

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Thompson to choose between Raiders, Dragons this week

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Jon Tuxworth Canberra utility Joel Thompson will decide on his future by the end of the week as he agonises over staying loyal to the Raiders, or accepting a rich offer from the Dragons.

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Shillington feels pain of pushing the limit

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13:  David Shillington of the Raiders leaves the field injured during the round six NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the New Zealand Warriors at Canberra Stadium on April 13, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Canberra prop David Shillington feared he had left his team short-changed after aggravating a rib injury on Saturday night.

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Raiders' unlikely Country call-ups

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13:  Sam Williams of the Raiders is congratulated after scoring a try during the round six NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the New Zealand Warriors at Canberra Stadium on April 13, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Just two weeks ago, Canberra halves Sam Williams and Josh McCrone were out of form and effectively on notice.

Wounded Shillington torn between tough decisions as Raiders keep rolling

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Jon Tuxworth Canberra prop David Shillington feared he had left his team short-changed after aggravating a rib injury he carried into the Raiders' 20-16 victory over the Warriors on Saturday night.

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Fensom snub has Raiders fuming

Jon Tuxworth Canberra star Josh McCrone has described Shaun Fensom's representative snubbing as ''baffling'' after he was again overlooked for Country selection on Sunday.

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Fresh Prince helps kings of comeback do it again

SPORT: Raiders v Warriors at Canberra stadium, Bruce. Raiders player Edrick Lee scores the winning try. 13th April 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Jon Tuxworth Edrick Lee grabs late bomb to score a double and secure a vital win for the Raiders.

Raiders revival too much for Warriors

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13:  Sam Williams of the Raiders is congratulated after scoring a try during the round six NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the New Zealand Warriors at Canberra Stadium on April 13, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders are fast forging a reputation as the NRL's new comeback kings.

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What we learned: Raiders v Warriors

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Jon Tuxworth All the talking points from the Raiders' last-gasp victory over the Warriors.

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Shillington sees Warriors clash as ideal warm-up for Test

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17:  David Shillington of the Raiders wipes sweat off his face during the round two NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Canberra Raiders at Skilled Park on March 17, 2013 on the Gold Coast, Australia.  (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders prop David Shillington rates Saturday's clash against New Zealand Warriors as a perfect Test audition, and is desperate to retain his place in Australia's side for next week's Test...

Canberra on alert over McFadden

Jon Tuxworth Terry Campese's return bolsters Canberra's arsenal, but the Raiders are wary former assistant coach Andrew McFadden could prove the New Zealand Warriors' secret weapon on Saturday night.