Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

Play All Stars after grand final, says Furner

Jon Tuxworth CANBERRA are disappointed with the transparency from All Stars medical staff after young gun Jack Wighton played in Saturday night's match with a sprained wrist.

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Hawke fumes over cleanskin Tui's grand final ban

14   April  2012,   Canberra Times photo by RICHARD BRIGGS,  Belconnen United Scholars player Tsai Tui heads to the goal posts to score against the Queanbeyan Kangaroos at Northbourne Oval.

Jon Tuxworth Belconnen coach John Hawke believes the Canberra Raiders Cup judiciary system is in need of review, describing the decision to suspend prop Tsai Tui from this Sunday's grand final as ''harsh''.

Raider's arduous journey to grand final

27th September 2012, Story by Jon Tuxworth , Canberra Times Photograph by, Colleen Petch,  Raiders Toyota Cup prop Jeff Lynch at the Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club where he is an apprentice greenskeeper.

Jon Tuxworth JEFF LYNCH has worked hard to make the Toyota Cup decider.

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Former Raider takes Wests Tigers to grand final victory

Jon Tuxworth The irony certainly wasn't lost on Todd Payten.

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Freakish field goal helps put Raiders into grand final

Jon Tuxworth SOME divine intervention from the football gods helped the Canberra Raiders storm into the SG Ball Cup grand final with a dramatic 33-32 extra time win over Sydney Roosters at St Mary's yesterday.

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Tigers beat Raiders in SG Ball grand final

Jon Tuxworth IN 1989, Tigers legend Ben Elias slumped to the turf in despair after Canberra outlasted Balmain in the 1989 grand final.

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Cornish injury blow sours victory

SPORT - Mitch Cornish wrestle's with Shaun Berrigan  training this morning at Bruce HQ, Bruce, Canberra.                            3rd April  2013.                                                                                                                                                                    Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth Holden Cup: Saturday's 32-18 win could come at a cost after halfback Mitch Cornish suffered an ankle injury.

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Raiders not banking on fatigued Manly

SPORT: Raiders utility Shaun Fensom received stitches to his right eye during their clash against the Cronulla Sharks on the weekend.  21st May 2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

Jon Tuxworth Shaun Fensom does not expect the exhausted Manly to be vulnerable at Brookvale on Saturday.

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Raiders weather the Storm in style

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04:  Blake Ferguson of the Raiders is congratulated by his teammates 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 The Canberra Raiders produced one of the gutsiest wins in their 31-year history after securing the boilover of the season in Melbourne.

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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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Jones fires under pressure

Matt Britt

Jon Tuxworth Luke Jones played a starring role in the Queanbeyan Kangaroos' 30-22 win over Belconnen Scholars.

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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 look for other options

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Canberra Raiders have re-signed 18 y/o Anthony Milford. Pictured at Raiders HQ in Bruce. 
13 November 2012
Photo: Rohan Thomson. Canberra Times. 


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Jon Tuxworth and David Polkinghorne Canberra whiz kid Anthony Milford could make his first-grade debut against the Roosters at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.

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Tongue says compromise cannot be considered

Alan Tongue reflects on the completion of his 6 week program 'Deam' at at the Bimberi Youth Justice centre. 
11 December 2012
Photo: Rohan Thomson. The Canberra Times. 

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Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders legend Alan Tongue insists club culture cannot be compromised as troubled duo Josh Dugan and Blake Ferguson fight to save their Raiders careers.

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Dangers justify chasing money: Lewis

Papalii

Jon Tuxworth Cronulla's star recruit Luke Lewis has backed Canberra forward Josh Papalii's decision to sign a rich deal with Parramatta.

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Raiders anger at All Stars' injury revelation

Raiders in the 2013 All Stars match (l to r) Jake Foster, Reece Robinson, David Shillington, Jack Wighton, Blake Ferguson, Joel Thompson. Photo: Colin Whelan, Action Photographics.

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders are disappointed with the transparency from All Stars medical staff after young gun Jack Wighton played in Saturday night's match with a sprained wrist.

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Raiders' split personality befuddles fans

9thSeptember 2012, Canberra Times Photo by Karleen Minney. Raiders V Sharks Quarter final. Raiders celebrate

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders are the NRL's Jekyll and Hyde team. About as predictable as next week's Lotto numbers.

Raiders again look to rival code, this time for injury solutions

Terry Campese

Jon Tuxworth CANBERRA'S coaching staff will tour the facilities of AFL club Hawthorn on Wednesday as they continue to fine-tune a recovery system they believes can solve the club's injury woes for good.

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Raiders swoop on Hawks for injury aid

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Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders coaching staff will tour the facilities of AFL powerhouse Hawthorn on Wednesday as they continue to fine-tune a recovery system they believe can solve their injury woes.

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Furner gives Raiders rookies chance to shine in trial

Raiders Edrick Lee

Jon Tuxworth Canberra coach David Furner will unleash the club's young guns against Melbourne in Geelong on Friday, with the Raiders set to be without up to 11 of its top-liners.