Jon Tuxworth

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Joel Thompson enjoys a laugh at Raiders training on Thursday.

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Thompson fired up for Green Machine

Jon Tuxworth Canberra back-rower Joel Thompson has scoffed at suggestions his head is already with his club-in-waiting, the Dragons.

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Buttriss is the key for Raiders

8 April 2012, photo by STUART WALMSLEY. NRL round six. Canberra Raiders v New Zealand Warriors at Canberra Stadium. Canberra's Glenn Buttriss.

Jon Tuxworth Super coach Warren Ryan says the return of Glen Buttriss can help unleash the Raiders' dangerous outside backs.

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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.

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Raiders excitement machine half-chance to fill McCrone's boots at Manly

Anthony Milford

Jon Tuxworth Canberra skipper Terry Campese believes Anthony Milford, who was playing S.G. Ball just a year ago, is ready to be his starting halves partner in the unlikely event Josh McCrone is ruled out of...

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Raiders not banking on fatigued Manly

SPORT: Raiders utility Shaun Fensom received stitches to his right eye during their clash against the Cronulla Sharks on the weekend. 21st May 2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

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

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Berrigan recalled as injuries take toll

Sport: Thursday morning Raiders training at Raiders HQ Oval, Bruce. Player Shaun Berrigan.11th of April 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Jon Tuxworth Canberra's hooker crisis has forced it to hand out-of-favour veteran Shaun Berrigan a lifeline.

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Raiders fume at crucial call

Ben Ross #10 of the Sharks celebrates with team mates Andrew Fifita (R) and Jeff Robson (L) after scoring a try during the round 10 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Canberra Raiders at Sharks Stadium on May 19, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra skipper Terry Campese has vented his frustration at a crucial forward pass call in Sunday’s 30-20 loss to Cronulla.

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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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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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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 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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Get Williams, says Sattler

COFFS HARBOUR, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 21: Sam Williams of Country runs the ball during the Origin match between City and Country at BCU International Stadium on April 21, 2013 in Coffs Harbour, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Panthers legend Scott Sattler has urged Penrith to take a punt on out-of-favour Canberra halfback Sam Williams.

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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.

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Wake-up call puts three-try Ferguson in frame for Origin opportunity

Blake Ferguson

Jon Tuxworth Canberra centre Blake Ferguson has starred again for the Raiders, bagging a hat-trick of tries to help his NRL side thump Newcastle 44-14 in their NRL clash at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.

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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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Wighton takes points in showdown with Jennings

COFFS HARBOUR, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 21: Jack Wighton of Country is tackled during the Origin match between City and Country at BCU International Stadium on April 21, 2013 in Coffs Harbour, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Raider Jack Wighton outpointed Michael Jennings for the second time in three weeks during Country's 18-12 win over City.

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Daley backs Raiders rookie

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 16: Jack Wighton runs with the ball during a Country Origin training session at Moore Park on April 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth NSW ORIGIN coach Laurie Daley has endorsed Canberra Raiders rookie Jack Wighton as a ''project player'' capable of being a future Blues mainstay.

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Young Raider turns heads with second Jennings domination

Jack Wighton

Jon Tuxworth Asking a 20-year-old, with 15 NRL games to his name, to mark an incumbent NSW centre seems tough. But Jack Wighton is no ordinary youngster. Just ask his Raiders teammate Josh McCrone.

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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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Campese gives Thurston his due

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Terry Campese of the Raiders runs the ball 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 Canberra Raiders skipper Terry Campese is bracing for a test when battles ''the world's best player''.

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