Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

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Rookie Milford settles in for the time of his life

Jon Tuxworth Anthony Milford may not have made the NRL without off-field guidance from the club's ''Polynesian brotherhood''.

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Ferguson sticks with Raiders until 2015

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04:  Blake Ferguson of the Raiders celebrates after scoring a try during the round eight NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the Canberra Raiders at AAMI Park on May 4, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Raiders centre Blake Ferguson has dispelled rumours of a falling out with coach David Furner by signing a new contract, requesting a clause that allows him to quit Canberra if Furner isn't at the...

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Furner helps Ferguson find his centre

Jon Tuxworth Raiders centre Blake Ferguson doesn't want to be in Canberra unless David Furner is.

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Thompson happy to help out old mate

Joel Thompson.  April 12th. 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy, The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth, David Barbeler They have taken vastly different paths to the Dragons but Joel Thompson believes he can help Josh Dugan get back on track in Wollongong next year.

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Blake can shake up Origin

Sport  Canberra Raiders player Blake Ferguson stretches before the start of the captain's run at Canberra Stadium.  11 May 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

Jon Tuxworth The stage is set for Blake Ferguson’s State of Origin audition at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.

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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.

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Blue Raiders hold promise in Origin fight

20th September 2012, Story by Jon Tuxworth , Canberra Times Photograph by, Colleen Petch, Canberra Raiders Under 20's halfback Mitch Cornish is hoping to emulate the feat of the under 20's from 2008 with a grand final win

Jon Tuxworth Raiders and NSW under 20s playmaker Mitch Cornish says the exciting crop of Blues youngsters can forge their own dynasty.

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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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Canberra not spooked by round one hoodoo

Tom Learoyd-Lahrs.

Jon Tuxworth The last time the Raiders won a round one match away from home, NSW were the State of Origin champions.

Josh Dugan sacked by Raiders

SPORT - Josh Dugan

Jon Tuxworth and Chris Wilson The Canberra Raiders have confirmed Josh Dugan’s contract has been terminated.

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Boycott over salary cap would punish fans: Shillington

Raiders player David Shillington.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders prop David Shillington insists boycotting flagship events should be a last resort, despite the players' growing frustration that a salary cap still hasn't been resolved for next year.

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Earl re-signs with Raiders, but rep decision looms

Sandor Earl.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra star Sandor Earl is bracing himself to make ''a hard decision'' between his Origin dream or playing on the international stage should England approach him before next year's World Cup.

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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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NZ will not let Milford slip through its fingers

1 May 2012. Sport. Journalist Jon Tuxworth.  Canberra Times Photo by Jeffrey Chan.  Raiders Under 18 players Tony Milford and Jared McIlwrick will play in the team against Balmain in the SG Ball Grand Final.

Jon Tuxworth Anthony Milford could be the next player caught in a tug-of-war between Australia and New Zealand, with the Canberra Raiders whiz kid set to earn selection for the Junior Kiwis next month.

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Ferguson, Shillo named in Australian train-on squad

Blake Ferguson

Jon Tuxworth Canberra star Blake Ferguson has been rewarded for a stellar season by being named in Australia’s train-on squad for the Test match against New Zealand at Townsville on October 13.

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Don't overplay your role, Dugan told

Raiders player, Josh Dugan, faces the media for the first time after a one game suspension for not complying with the club's alcohol policy.

Jon Tuxworth Injured Canberra Raiders five-eighth Terry Campese insists Josh Dugan can't be expected to single-handedly save their season after his switch from fullback to the No.

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Exception to Origin rule

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 15: Bronson Harrison of the Kiwis heads to the tryline during the 2008 Rugby League World Cup Semi Final match between England and the New Zealand Kiwis at Suncorp Stadium on November 15, 2008 in Brisbane, Australia.  (Photo by Jonathan Wood/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Bronson Harrison grew up in the heart of western Sydney, but has always bled black and white.

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Raiders still the hoodoo gurus

2ND JULY- 2012- SPORT- STORY - THE CANBERRA TIMES- PHOTO BY MELISSA ADAMS.
Canberra Raiders V Dragons at Canberra Stadium. Raiders player, Blake Ferguson .

Jon Tuxworth Witchcraft, herbal remedies, tarot cards, maybe even monkey feet?

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No talks yet, but Raiders would love to have Panther Lewis: Furner

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders coach David Furner admits any team ''would be mad'' not to want Luke Lewis, but insists the club hasn't pursued the disgruntled Panther ''at this stage''.

Down to the bottom line as Dugan makes up his mind

Josh Dugan

Jon Tuxworth CANBERRA are growing more confident by the day of re-signing Josh Dugan after the star fullback gave every indication yesterday he doesn't plan on going anywhere.