Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

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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.

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Raiders cautious on not risking Picker

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: Joel Picker of the Raiders runs with 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)

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

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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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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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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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Campo starts but Raiders still at sixes and sevens

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Terry Campese of the Raiders looks on from the bench 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 Terry Campese’s promotion to the starting line-up was supposed to stabilise the Canberra Raiders.

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Shillington has faith in tyro back-ups

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 18: David Shillington of the Raiders runs the ball during the round 24 NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Sydney Roosters at Canberra Stadium on August 18, 2012 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Matt Blyth/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth David Shillington insists the Raiders boast enough strike power to test the Roosters' stingy defence.

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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.

Raiders and Canterbury to meet in preview match

Raiders player David Shillington.

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 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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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...

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Raiders must put destiny in their own hands: Shillo

9 August 2012. Sport. Journalist Chris Wilson. Canberra Times Photo by Jeffrey Chan. Canberra Raiders player David Shillington shows the sponsors on the team's uniforms during an announcement for the 2013 sponsors of the Raiders at Raiders HQ.

Jon Tuxworth You can't mention the Canberra Raiders' finals chances without the word ''mathematical'' close behind.

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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. rt120730Raiders-5247.jpg

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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In a nutshell: Raiders v Knights

29July -The Canberra Times-Sport-Story Jon Tuxworth- Photo Melissa Adams. Canberra Raiders v Newcastle Knights at Canberra Stadium,Bruce. Raiders players, Josh Dugan, Joe Picker and Jarrod Croker leave the field after losing to the Knights. DQoNCg0KU2VudCBmcm9tIG15IGlQYWQ photo.JPG

Jon Tuxworth Canberra has established itself as one of the best frontrunners in the NRL and has only won one game from behind this year. It never looked like changing that statistic yesterday.

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Shillo calls for war on home front

29July -The Canberra Times-Sport-Story Jon Tuxworth- Photo Melissa Adams. Canberra Raiders v Newcastle Knights at Canberra Stadium,Bruce. Raiders player Josh Dugan is tackled by Knights player Akuila Uate. DQoNCg0KU2VudCBmcm9tIG15IGlQYWQ photo.JPG

Jon Tuxworth Canberra skipper David Shillington has challenged his side to adopt its trench warfare road formula at home after the Raiders were embarrassed 36-6 by Newcastle at Canberra Stadium yesterday.

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Raiders' finals hopes crushed

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JULY 29: Reece Robinson of the Raiders is tackled during the round 21 NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Newcastle Knights at Canberra Stadium on July 29, 2012 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Canberra skipper David Shillington has challenged his side to adopt its trench warfare road formula at home after the Raiders were embarrassed 36-6 by Newcastle at Canberra Stadium yesterday.

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Kennedy struck by Raiders boil curse

5th April 2012, Canberra Times story, Sport, Lee Gaskin Story, Canberra Times photo by KARLEEN MINNEY. Debutante Jarrad Kennedy trains with the senior side

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders have been hit by a boil outbreak for the second time in five years, with second-rower Jarrad Kennedy the latest player to be hospitalised with the contagious infection.

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Battered Raiders have no money for Poore: Furner

Justin Poore

Jon Tuxworth Canberra boss Don Furner has rejected claims Parramatta forward Justin Poore will join the Raiders as soon as next month, despite the club's mounting injury toll.

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