Jarrod Croker

Rugby League

Injury hands Williams a Raiders lifeline

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27:  Sam Williams of the Raiders passes the ball during the round seven NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Canberra Raiders at 1300SMILES Stadium on April 27, 2013 in Townsville, Australia.  (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Out-of-favour Canberra halfback Sam Williams is expected to receive a golden opportunity to play for a new contract.

Raiders v Sharks

SPORT: RAIDERS V ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA at Canberra Stadium. Raiders player Sandor Earl  takes on Illawarra player, Jamie Soward   .  24tH March 2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times.

Canberra Raiders take on the Cronulla Sharks at Shark Stadium in their Round 10 NRL match.

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No room for returning star Thompson in high-flying Green Machine

Sport
Joel Thompson during raiders training at ActewAGL Park.
The Canberra Times
17 May 2013
Photo Jay Cronan

Jon Tuxworth David Furner quashes talk Joel Thompson's move to the Dragons has affected his non-selection.

League

Williams' injury scare bad timing

Sport: Wednesday morning Raiders training at Raiders HQ. Player Sam Williams. 15th of May 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Jon Tuxworth The manager of Raiders halfback Sam Williams says there is no rush to secure the off-contract playmaker's future.

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Raiders wary of Waddell

NCH SPORT - Knights v West Tigers at Hunter Stadium- Shows Travis Waddell       -- 12th Mar    2013   Pic Peter Stoop

Lee Gaskin Raiders giant David Shillington knows exactly what Knights hooker Travis Waddell is capable of.

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Papalii back to fire up the engine room for Raiders

Sport  Canberra Raiders player Josh Papalii during the captain's run at Canberra Stadium.  11 May 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

David Barbeler Canberra received a boost to take on a big Newcastle forward pack with the late inclusion of Josh Papalii.

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Jack's on track to slay 'em in attack, warns Campo

Sport  Canberra Raiders player Jack Wighton during the captain's run at Canberra Stadium.  11 May 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

Jon Tuxworth Raiders skipper Terry Campese believes Jack Wighton is ready to unleash his attacking skills.

Raiders v Knights

18th August  2012, Story by Lee Gaskin , Canberra Times Photo, Colleen Petch,  Canberra Raiders v Sydney Roosters at Canberra Stadium, David Shillington on the charge

Lee Gaskin The Canberra Raiders take on the Newcastle Knights at Canberra Stadium in their Round 9 NRL match.

League

It's no longer a league of their own for men

NEWS: .CENTRE Karen Ebsworth executive officer Canberra Region Rugby League with L-R Mario Fenech,  Raiders player Jarrod Croker and Raiders Captain Terry Campese at the Harvey Norman Women in League dinner, The Boat House by the Lake, Barton. 7th May  2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

Jon Tuxworth Karen Ebsworth says the days are gone when women were considered just ''canteen workers'' or ''jumper washers''.

League

Dugan still the bread-winner

Josh Dugan.

Chris Wilson Good on ya mum, according to Tip Top bread Josh Dugan is still the Canberra Raiders’ number one.

Live: Raiders v Storm

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17:  Josh McCrone of the Raiders looks to pass the ball during the round two NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Canberra Raiders at Skilled Park on March 17, 2013 on the Gold Coast, Australia.  (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Chris Wilson The Canberra Raiders take on the Melbourne Storm, in their round eight match at AAMI Park from 5.30pm.

Campese returns to a huge challenge

Terry Campese.

Canberra skipper Terry Campese says he could face no greater challenge, as he returns to the Raiders' starting side for the first time in more than a year, than taking on undefeated premiers...

League

Grass still greener in Canberra for Papalii

Sport: Raiders Players (Terry Campese, Josh Papalii, Paul Vaughan, Mark Nicholls) Raiders Launch Canberra Centenary Strip. 1st of May 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Chris Wilson Josh Papalii said he felt good in a blue and gold jersey, but he still prefers the lime green.

Melbourne Storm v Canberra Raiders

Terry Campese.

AAMI Park, Melbourne, Saturday 5.30pm (AEST)

Morgan rides high for Cowboys

NRL North Queensland v Canberra

Steve Mascord North Queensland moves to the edge of the top eight with a 30-12 win over Canberra.

Rugby League

Raiders confident McCrone will face Storm

Chris Wilson Canberra remains confident halfback Josh McCrone will recover from a groin injury in time to take on the undefeated Storm in Melbourne.

Rugby League

Raiders under heavy Storm clouds

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27:  Jarrod Croker of the Raiders is tackled by Michael Morgan of the Cowboys during the round seven NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Canberra Raiders at 1300SMILES Stadium on April 27, 2013 in Townsville, Australia.  (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

John Marsh Canberra will limp into a date with the Melbourne Storm juggernaut following a 30-12 loss to the Cowboys and a knee injury to star centre Jarrod Croker.

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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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Croker laments injury 'eternity'

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27:  Jarrod Croker of the Raiders is tackled by Michael Morgan of the Cowboys during the round seven NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Canberra Raiders at 1300SMILES Stadium on April 27, 2013 in Townsville, Australia.  (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Canberra centre Jarrod Croker could miss more games in a month than he has in four years in the NRL.