Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

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A good Knight for All Star Waddell

Jon Tuxworth Discarded Canberra Raiders hooker Travis Waddell is set to resurrect his NRL career at Newcastle after his surprise selection in the Indigenous All Stars squad on Wednesday.

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Furner labels raid by All Stars unfair

11th September 2012, Story by  , Canberra Times Photo, Colleen Petch,  Canberra Raiders media session at HQ this afternoon, Raiders coach David Furner fronts the media

Jon Tuxworth Canberra coach David Furner will rally the NRL to limit the number of All Stars representatives from each club to three, branding the Raiders' massive representation as unfair.

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Make it count: Fensom's advice to club juniors

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 05: Shaun Fensom of the Raiders holds aloft the winners trophy after winning the Under 20's Toyota Cup Final match between the Canberra Raiders and the Brisbane Broncos at ANZ Stadium on October 5, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth CANBERRA star Shaun Fensom has urged the Raiders Toyota Cup side to treat today's grand final as their sole career opportunity to win a premiership.

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Sending boys to do a man's job

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders development manager David Hamilton fears they could be in danger of ''finishing some careers sooner than they should be'' should Toyota Cup talent continue to be rushed into first...

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Raiders eye versatile Tigers star Moltzen to boost playing stocks

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 17:  Tim Moltzen of the Tigers in action scoring during the round 15 NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Sydney Roosters at Leichhardt Oval on June 17, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders have confirmed their interest in luring controversial utility Tim Moltzen to the club should his contract negotiations break down with Wests Tigers.

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Scholars feed prop's appetite

12th May 2012. Sport.  Journalist Jon Tuxworth.  Canberra Times Photo by Jeffrey Chan. Belconnen United Scholars player Matt Britt is sent off during the match at West Belconnen Leagues Club.

Jon Tuxworth Belconnen United coach John Hawke jokes his shopping trolley is heavier - and his wallet lighter - since Matt Britt moved into the family home.

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Williams staying put at Raiders

3 May 2012 SPORT Canberra Times photograph by GRAHAM TIDY Story by Lee Gaskin. Canberra Raiders training at Raiders HQ. Player, Sam Williams.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra halfback Sam Williams has refuted reports he is weighing up interest from the St George Illawarra Dragons, insisting he wants to remain at the Raiders "forever".

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Waddell urged to seize the moment

The Canberra Raiders train at the club's headquarters in Bruce. Hooker Travis Waddell.

Jon Tuxworth Former Raiders skipper Alan Tongue has urged Travis Waddell to seize his chance when the NRL's least experienced starting hooker clashes with the best dummy-half in the game, Melbourne's Cameron...

Tongue urges rookie Waddell to walk tall in No.9 jersey

Travis Waddell

Jon Tuxworth FORMER Canberra skipper Alan Tongue has urged Travis Waddell to seize his chance when the NRL's least experienced starting hooker clashes with the best dummy-half in the game, Melbourne's Cameron...

Smith backs Raiders rake to make the grade

Jon Tuxworth Melbourne Storm skipper Cameron Smith has endorsed Canberra's Travis Waddell as an NRL-standard hooker, backing him to resurrect his career this season.

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Bronco on the radar

Raiders target Dane Gagai

Jon Tuxworth Canberra is hopeful Dane Gagai's strong relationship with Raiders development officer David Hamilton will be the ace up their sleeve in their battle to sign the discarded Bronco.