Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

Shaun Fensom says Manly won't struggle this weekend despite completing an NRL record of 419 tackles against Melbourne.

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Raiders not banking on fatigued Manly

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

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White warns fans to 'be patient with Campo'

Sport. Canberra Raiders players Terry Campese, Shaun Fensom and Josh Dugan during a photo shoot of their 2013 Raiders Gear at Raiders HQ. 28 November 2012. Canberra Times Photo by Jeffrey Chan

Jon Tuxworth Canberra prop Brett White admits he's still battling personal doubts about his own return from a knee reconstruction.

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Buttriss may play for Raiders

Sport: Canberra Raiders player Glen Buttruss, centre, during the Captains Run at Raiders HQ in Bruce. 3 May 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

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

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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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Injured Buttriss displays his grit

9TH SEPTEMBER- 2012 -SPORT -STORY JON TUIXWORTH- THE CANBERRA TIMES- PHOTO BY MELISSA ADAMS. Canberra Raiders v Sharks at Canberra Stadium. Raiders player, Glen Buttriss celebrates after winning the match.

Jon Tuxworth If you need a poster boy for the courage Canberra displayed in beating Melbourne, Glen Buttriss is it.

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Ferguson signs with Raiders until end of 2015 season

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 Canberra star Blake Ferguson was lucky to be spared the axe after his infamous rooftop drinking binge with sacked full-back Josh Dugan.

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Reformed Ferguson ready for new Raiders deal

Blake Ferguson

Jon Tuxworth Blake Ferguson was lucky to be spared the axe after his infamous rooftop drinking binge with sacked fullback Josh Dugan.

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Raiders have no fear over clash with perfect Storm

Blake Ferguson of the Raiders celebrates his try with teammates during the round 18 NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the Canberra Raiders at AAMI Park on July 7, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth The Raiders won't be burdened by the ''fear factor'' which has crippled other teams in Melbourne when they travel south to face the unbeaten defending premier, according to winger Sandor Earl.

Raiders' windfall helps lock in Croker

Jarrod Croker

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders have begun using the ''war chest'' created by Josh Dugan's sacking to their advantage by extending Jarrod Croker's contract for another two seasons.

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Two-year extension caps dream week for confident Croker

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders have begun using the ''war chest'' created by Josh Dugan's sacking to their advantage by extending Jarrod Croker's contract for a further two seasons.

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Thompson to choose between Raiders, Dragons this week

Joel Thompson.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra utility Joel Thompson will decide on his future by the end of the week as he agonises over staying loyal to the Raiders, or accepting a rich offer from the Dragons.

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Williams could play for Kiwis in Test match

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 01: Sonny Bill Williams of the Roosters cools down after a Roosters try during the round four NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the Parramatta Eels at Allianz Stadium on April 1, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth The Sonny Bill Williams circus will roll into Canberra twice in the space of two weeks, with the back-rower keen to play for New Zealand in this month's Test match against Australia at Canberra...

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Sonny Bill ready to explode in Canberra double showdown

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Jon Tuxworth The Sonny Bill Williams circus will roll into Canberra twice in the space of two weeks, with the back-rower keen to play for New Zealand in this month's Test match against Australia at Canberra...

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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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Obstruction rule baffles Bennett

NCH NEWS, Knights Season launch at Surf house. Image shows Wayne Bennett. 1st March 2013 pic Darren Pateman

Jon Tuxworth Newcastle coach Wayne Bennett has branded the policing of the obstruction rule a “minefield’’.

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Dragons in hunt for Raiders' Thompson

SPORT - Joel Thompson during a Canberra Raiders training session at HQ , Bruce , Canberra . 27th March 2013. Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth St George-Illawarra has its sights set on poaching another Raiders youngster, with the Dragons emerging as Canberra's biggest rival in its quest to retain Joel Thompson.

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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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White noise pumps up Raiders

SPORT - Brett White in action during a Canberra Raiders training session at HQ , Bruce , Canberra . 27th March 2013. Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth When Brett White speaks, the Canberra Raiders listen.

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Bug lays Dugan low

SPORT - Josh Dugan after a hard session at Raiders training . Bruce. Canberra 31st January 2013. Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders star Josh Dugan has been quarantined from the squad with a debilitating virus after he underwent tests in hospital earlier this week.

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