Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

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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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Furner has Red Devil of a plan to pick up tips from Sir Alex

Raider coach David Furner.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders coach David Furner is hopeful of picking the brain of one of sport's all-time great coaches.

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Papalii a Kiwi, and here's the evidence

Josh Papalii playing for the Queensland Under 18s in 2010

Jon Tuxworth This is the document which proves Josh Papalii's long-term ambition to play for New Zealand.

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Shillo raring to face Graham

David Shillington of the Raiders.

Jon Tuxworth David Shillington rated English prop James Graham so highly when he first saw him play, he urged Canberra coach David Furner to consider recruiting him.

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Smith tips Origin sneak peek

Raiders training. Josh Dugan

By Jon Tuxworth Melbourne Storm skipper Cameron Smith has predicted Saturday's season-opener at Canberra Stadium could serve as a preview to State of Origin, comparing Raiders star Josh Dugan to a young version of...

Storm wary of Raiders' exciting prospect

Melbourne Storm players train at Gosch's Paddock yesterday.

Jon Tuxworth, Canberra Storm skipper Cameron Smith says season-opener could serve as a preview to state of origin.

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Robinson going anywhere but South

Raiders training at HQ bruce. Reece Robinson.

Jon Tuxworth HIS GRANDFATHER was a South Sydney great, and he considers Rabbitohs flyer Nathan Merritt more of a "brother" than a first cousin.

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Tamou's Kangaroos call-up no shock for Raiders prop

Jon Tuxworth Kangaroos and Raiders prop David Shillington has backed the inclusion of Cowboys bolter James Tamou on the Australian bench for Friday's Anzac Test match.

Manly's Ballin in Canberra crosshairs

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders are considering making a play for classy Manly hooker Matt Ballin following speculation he may be forced out of Brookvale.

Civoniceva favoured, but Shillington to play every Origin like it's his last

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 07: David Shillington of the Maroons (L) rushes to congratulate Nate Myles after he scored during game three of the ARL State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at ANZ Stadium on July 7, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth AS A young bull, David Shillington religiously pored over footage of Petero Civoniceva to help take his game to the next level.

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Shillington's series inspiration

Canberra Raiders v Parramatta at Canberra Stadium. Raiders player, David Shillington is tackled by Eels player, Casey McGuire.

Jon Tuxworth As a young bull, David Shillington religiously pored through footage of Petero Civoniceva to help take his game to the next level.

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