Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

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Croker kicks his finals demons

SPORT: Raiders v Roosters at Canberra stadium,Bruce. Raiders player Jarrod Croker kicks the winning goal. 7th April 2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

Jon Tuxworth Jarrod Croker's mental demons after missing that penalty goal in the 2010 finals are now dead and buried.

Finals blow: Croker ruled out of Souths clash

9TH SEPTEMBER- 2012 -SPORT -STORY JON TUIXWORTH- THE CANBERRA TIMES- PHOTO BY MELISSA ADAMS. CANBERRA RAIDERS V CRONULLA SHARKS AT CANBERRA STADIUM. Raiders player Jarrod Croker.

Jon Tuxworth Raiders pointscoring ace Jarrod Croker has been ruled out of Saturday's elimination final against Souths with a fractured cheekbone, in a massive blow to Canberra’s premiership hopes.

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Finals pain yet to sink in: Croker

9TH SEPTEMBER- 2012 -SPORT -STORY JON TUIXWORTH- THE CANBERRA TIMES- PHOTO BY MELISSA ADAMS. CANBERRA RAIDERS V CRONULLA SHARKS AT CANBERRA STADIUM. Raiders player Jarrod Croker.

Jon Tuxworth His busted cheekbone is painful enough, but Canberra centre Jarrod Croker expects the agony of missing tonight's final against South Sydney to finally hit home when his teammates take to the field.

Raiders halfback says he'll be right for finals

Sam Williams.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra halfback Sam Williams is adamant he will be fit for a potential Raiders finals campaign should he be ruled out of this Sunday’s final round clash with the Warriors.

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Raiders' clean bill of finals health

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 05: Shaun Fensom of the Raiders celebrates his try with team mates Josh McCrone and Josh Papalii during the round 22 NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Brisbane Broncos at Canberra Stadium on August 5, 2012 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Sometime this week, a hotel bill Don Furner didn’t budget for will land on his desk. But the Canberra Raiders boss won't care less after it helped them earn two priceless points against Brisbane this...

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Raiders' finals hopes crushed

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JULY 29: Reece Robinson of the Raiders is tackled during the round 21 NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Newcastle Knights at Canberra Stadium on July 29, 2012 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Canberra skipper David Shillington has challenged his side to adopt its trench warfare road formula at home after the Raiders were embarrassed 36-6 by Newcastle at Canberra Stadium yesterday.

Raiders coach and wife receive hate mail

David Furner and his wife

Lee Gaskin, Jon Tuxworth The wife of Raiders coach David Furner has opened up about the hate mail hand-delivered to their family home and the verbal abuse she has received from fans.

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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.

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Ban Dugan from playing Raiders, says Sterlo

Jack Gibson Pixs taken at St. Aloysius church in Cronulla where former Rugby league legend Jack Gibson s funeral was held. Pixs shows...peter sterling inside church Pixs by...CRAIG GOLDING Date...14th May 2008. DIGICAM GIBSON

Jon Tuxworth Peter Sterling has urged the NRL to consider banning Dragons recruit Josh Dugan from playing against Canberra in round 20.

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Croker exorcises painful memory with match-winner

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Jon Tuxworth Jarrod Croker's mental demons after missing THAT penalty goal in the 2010 finals are now dead and buried.

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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.

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Can Campo save Raiders?

WebDink Saturday Serve Jon Tuxworth and Lee Gaskin

Jon Tuxworth Jon Tuxworth and Lee Gaskin debate the pros and cons of a rushed return for the Raiders' main playmaker.

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Reece lightning strikes again

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Sandor Earl congratulates Jarrod Croker of the Raiders after scoring a try during the round three NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Canberra Stadium on March 24, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth The Hoodoo continues for St George Illawarra at Canberra Stadium, with the Raiders winning 30-17 on Sunday.

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Raiders make do without Dugan as Robinson steps up to spear Dragons

Jon Tuxworth Josh Dugan's exit was supposed to confine Canberra to the NRL finals scrap heap. Somebody clearly forgot to tell his replacement at fullback, Reece Robinson, who tormented the Dragons for a second...

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Broncos should take risk on Dugan

Josh Dugan

Jon Tuxworth Brisbane legend Steve Renouf believes the Broncos should take a ''calculated risk'' on Josh Dugan.

Raiders and Canterbury to meet in preview match

Raiders player David Shillington.

Jon Tuxworth The last time they met, Canberra ended a dominant Canterbury winning streak with a performance just as authoritative.

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Canberra looks forward to downing Dogs

SPORT - Canberra Raiders captain's run at Bruce Stadium, Michael Picker during training , Bruce . Canberra. 22nd February 2013. Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth The last time they met, Canberra ended a dominant Canterbury winning streak with a performance just as authoritative.

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Eels get in early to sign Raider Papalii

SPORT - Canberra Raiders captain's run at Bruce Stadium, Josh Papalii has a laugh , Bruce . Canberra. 22nd February 2013. Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Lee Gaskin, Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders have lost the battle to retain Josh Papalii, with reports the hard-hitting forward has signed a lucrative deal with Parramatta.

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Time for Raiders to put up or shut up

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 08: Matt Duffie of the Storm is tackled by Sandor Earl of the Raiders during the NRL trial match between the Melbourne Storm and the Canberra Raiders at Simonds Stadium on February 8, 2013 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Canberra winger Sandor Earl says using the side's youth as an excuse is no longer acceptable, and it must be willing to match strikepower with starch to be a premiership contender.

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Sponsors called to account as Canberra fight for star

Ricky Stuart

Jon Tuxworth THEY spilled blood together to help Canberra to their last premiership, but there will be no room for nostalgia as Ricky Stuart and David Furner ramp up their battle for Josh Papalii's signature.

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