Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

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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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Shillington is 'built for Origin'

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 13: David Shillington of the Maroons is tackled during game two of the ARL State of Origin series between the New South Wales Blues and the Queensland Maroons at ANZ Stadium on June 13, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Queensland Origin legend Petero Civoniceva has endorsed David Shillington fill his vacant starting spot.

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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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Storm v Raiders - what we learned

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 What we learned from the upset of the NRL season as Canberra downs the Storm in Melbourne.

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Raiders set to regain stars

SPORT - Raiders David Shillington holds onto Josh Papalii at training this morning at Raiders HQ, Bruce. Canberra. 16th March 2013. Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth David Shillington and Josh Papalii are tipped to return for Canberra against Newcastle on Sunday.

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Raiders stay cool after red-hot win over Storm

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Reece Robinson 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 last time Canberra upset Melbourne, they were jeered off the field by their own fans the next week.

History puts Storm upset in context for Raiders

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Jon Tuxworth The last time Canberra upset Melbourne, they were jeered off the field by their own fans the next week.

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Raiders cautious on not risking Picker

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders coach David Furner insists Joe Picker's health wasn't put in danger on Saturday.

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Thompson happy to help out old mate

Joel Thompson. April 12th. 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy, The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth, David Barbeler They have taken vastly different paths to the Dragons but Joel Thompson believes he can help Josh Dugan get back on track in Wollongong next year.

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Blake can shake up Origin

Sport Canberra Raiders player Blake Ferguson stretches before the start of the captain's run at Canberra Stadium. 11 May 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

Jon Tuxworth The stage is set for Blake Ferguson’s State of Origin audition at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.

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What we learned: Raiders v Knights

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12: Sandor Earl of the Raiders is tackled by Chris Houston of the Knights during the round nine NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Newcastle Knights at Canberra Stadium on May 12, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Josh Papalii, Blake Ferguson and Sandor Earl's devastating right-edge partnership is back.

Gallen versus Papalii round two? The Shark's not biting

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Jon Tuxworth Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan insists Paul Gallen won't be driven by a desire to ''square up'' with Josh Papalii on Sunday after he accused the Canberra enforcer of a ''dog shot'' last season.

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Raiders put faith in reformed Ferguson

Jon Tuxworth No new conditions to come now that alcohol ban has expired for star centre.

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Sharks refuse to bait Papalii

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Jon Tuxworth Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan insists Paul Gallen won't be driven by a desire to ''square up'' with Josh Papalii on Sunday.

Firing Ferguson feared career was over

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12: Blake Ferguson of the Raiders scores a try during the round nine NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Newcastle Knights at Canberra Stadium on May 12, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Canberra star Blake Ferguson feared his NRL career was over after his rooftop drinking binge with Josh Dugan.

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Raiders must lift for away games, says Shillington

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: David Shillington of the Raiders is tackled 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 Injured Canberra prop David Shillington has urged the side to lift its intensity or bear the consequences as the Raiders brace for a brutal five-week schedule.

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Vaughan might celebrate birthday with Raiders debut

SPORT - Canberra Raiders v Canterbury Bulldogs at Goulburn Workers Arena, Paul Vaughan gets tackled. Goulburn . Canberra. 23rd February 2013. Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra prop Paul Vaughan looks set to celebrate his birthday with a first grade debut as the Raiders look to fill the void left by injured star forwards David Shillington and Josh Papalii.

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Vaughan has eyes for Italy

Jon Tuxworth Canberra youngster Paul Vaughan is about to tick NRL debut off his bucket list. Next up: a World Cup spot.

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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.

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Croker ruled out for up to five weeks

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 The Canberra Raiders have suffered another massive injury blow, with Jarrod Croker ruled out for at least three weeks with a knee injury.

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