Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

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Williams could play for Kiwis in Test match

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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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.

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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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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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Nicholls' great early form throws down challenge to White

SPORT - Canberra Raiders training at Bruce HQ, Brett White hard at it , Bruce  Canberra.                                                          28th  February  2013.                                                                                                                                                                  Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth Brett White and Tom Learoyd-Lahrs are vying for the final bench spot for the Raiders' season opener at Penrith.

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Shillington gives nod to Fensom, McCrone

Shaun Fensom

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders prop David Shillington has endorsed Josh McCrone and Shaun Fensom as potential future captains after the duo were included in the club's leadership group.

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Give Campese time to recover: Daley

16  November  2010.........Canberra Times Photo by RICHARD BRIGGS..sport story by  James Buckley........Raiders Sam Williams and Terry Campese at team training at  Raiders HQ in Bruce.... SPECIAL 15

Jon Tuxworth Raiders legend Laurie Daley has urged Canberra to resist rushing Terry Campese back into its round one side.

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This is better than 2010: Tongue

30 January 2010  . Sport .  Canberra Times photo by  RICHARD BRIGGS.    story by  David  Jean.  Raiders captain Alan Tongue  at training at Seiffert Oval after resigning  with the Raiders and being selected in the NRL All-Star team. SPECIAL 303

Jon Tuxworth The Raiders' stirring late season run in 2010 united a city, but Alan Tongue believes making this year's finals would be a greater achievement for the injury-ravaged Canberra side.

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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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Tilse could miss first-born's arrival to help Raiders win

Dane Tilse.

Jon Tuxworth He's excitedly awaiting the biggest moment of his life, but Dane Tilse is willing to risk not being there for his firstborn child's arrival so he can help the Raiders keep their season alive at...

Tilse withdraws in late Raiders' line-up change

Dane Tilse and Josh Dugan of the Raiders celebrate a try by Dugan 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 The Canberra Raiders have been forced into a late re-shuffle for today's clash at Penrith, with Dane Tilse forced to withdraw for family reasons.

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In a nutshell: Penrith v Canberra

30 July 2012. Sport. Canberra Times photo by Rohan Thomson. Coach David Furner at Raiders' recovery at CISAC today.


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Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders coach David Furner has often questioned why his team has lost the penalty count in most games this season, even after big wins.

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'Ugly' Raiders pretty to watch for Furner

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12:  Josh McCrone of the Raiders offloads the ball during the round 23 NRL match between the Penrith Panters and the Canberra Raiders at Centrebet Stadium on August 12, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Matt Blyth/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth After its crushing home loss to Gold Coast a month ago, you wouldn’t have backed Canberra to play finals with someone else’s money. Don't write them off yet, though.

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Home away from home: Raiders consider another hotel stay

David Furner

Jon Tuxworth The Raiders are considering heading into camp again before Saturday's home clash against the Roosters after the left-field move worked wonders against Brisbane two weeks ago.

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Boys becoming men

Raiders forward Jarrod Kennedy

Jon Tuxworth JARRAD Kennedy was 18th man so many times before his NRL debut, he lost count.

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Confront them head-on: Furner

Furner

Jon Tuxworth IT'S A daunting prospect for any youngster - locking horns with Queensland Origin stars Sam Thaiday, Petero Civoniceva and Ben Hannant.

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Raiders will use boos as motivation

Dane Tilse.

Jon Tuxworth CANBERRA Raiders skipper David Shillington has declared the developing culture of NRL fans booing their own team to be a blight on the game.

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Bruised and battered but hanging tough

Jon Tuxworth Joel Thompson's courage provided the blueprint, and Canberra's battered and bruised right edge will follow suit by playing under duress against Brisbane on Sunday.