Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

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Buttriss may play for Raiders

Jon Tuxworth Are the Canberra Raiders playing smoke and mirrors with their line-up for a second straight week?

Pair keen for Cup action

Jon Tuxworth Together they've won premierships, Test matches and a stack of Origin series for Queensland.

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Basics to fire Canberra

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Sandor Earl at Raiders' training on Friday morning. 
22 March 2013.
Photo: Rohan Thomson. The Canberra Times.

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Chris Wilson, Jon Tuxworth In terms of NRL attacking football, the scoreboard makes it look like popguns at 10 paces.

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Dugan, Croker boost side for Panthers test

Jarrod Croker

Jon Tuxworth Fullback Josh Dugan and centre Jarrod Croker set to play in Raiders season-opener.

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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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Canberra keeps its focus on Panthers

SPORT - Canberra Raiders training at Bruce HQ, Sam Williams walks past a stuck on picture of Penrith players , Bruce  Canberra.                                                                                                                                                                                   28th  February  2013.                                                                                                                                                                  Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth This picture proves the Panthers are already squarely in the Canberra Raiders' firing line 10 days out from their round one clash.

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Croker confident knee injury won't hinder start to NRL season

News. Cricketer Usman Khawaja who will be playing for the chairmans XI later this week and is big Canberra Raiders fan was presented with a signed jersey today. (player pictured are Sam Williams, left, and Jarrod Croker) 5th December 2012. Canberra Times photo by Karleen Minney.

Jon Tuxworth CANBERRA RAIDERS centre Jarrod Croker is confident he will be fit for round one, despite admitting he initially feared the worst after suffering a knee injury against Melbourne on Friday night.

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Thompson's bid to help a mate

Raiders player Joel Thomson

Jon Tuxworth Raiders star Joel Thompson is auctioning off sports memorabilia, including Raiders skipper Terry Campese's NSW and Australia jerseys, a Ricky Ponting Twenty20 outfit and an Everton shirt worn by...

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McIlwrick sets bar high for Raiders

Sport. At Raiders HQ, Bruce, player, Matt McIlwrick, in the gym.  November 30th. 2012  Photo Graham Tidy, The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth Ask Matt McIlwrick about Canberra's torrid pre-season and he uses words like ''fun'' and ''enjoyable''.

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Berrigan makes it official: he'll be Raidering on next year

11th September 2012, Story by  , Canberra Times Photo, Colleen Petch,  Canberra Raiders media session at HQ this afternoon, Raiders super sub Shaun Berrigan waits his turn

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders veteran Shaun Berrigan has quashed retirement rumours by declaring himself a certain starter for the club next year.

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Fiery Gallen accuses Papalii of 'dog shot'

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Josh Papalii of the Raiders looks to offload during the Second NRL Elimination Final match between the Canberra Raiders and the Cronulla Sharks at Canberra Stadium on September 9, 2012 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Cronulla skipper Paul Gallen accused Canberra’s Josh Papalii of a ‘‘dog shot’’ in an explosive aftermath to the Raiders' 34-16 win at Canberra Stadium.

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Dugan gives surgery the cold shoulder

Josh Dugan

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders star Josh Dugan has vowed to put surgery on the backburner, even if it means playing next season with his badly busted shoulder.

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Dugan vows to keep running

Josh Dugan

Jon Tuxworth Star Canberra fullback Josh Dugan has already admitted his ''bull at a gate'' approach can be his downfall as much as an attribute.

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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.

White up front about Raiders' need to pack a punch

Jon Tuxworth Canberra prop Brett White has declared the Raiders forward pack is willing to sacrifice brute power for brain power in a bid to increase its impact this season.

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White up front about Raiders' need to pack a punch

Brett White

Jon Tuxworth Canberra prop Brett White has declared the Raiders forward pack is willing to sacrifice brute power for brain power in a bid to increase its impact this season.

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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...

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Bench pressed with size and skill

Jon Tuxworth Canberra coach David Furner admitted Joel Thompson was a victim of his own versatility after being named on the bench for the Raiders' season-opener against Melbourne at Canberra Stadium on Saturday.

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Berrigan ready for Idris bout

Stuart Berrigan. The Canberra Raiders train at the club's headquarters in Bruce.

Jon Tuxworth In boxing terms, it's like throwing a featherweight into the ring against a heavyweight.

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