Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

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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Versatile Gidley has no fear of warming the bench

SPORT: Australia v New Zealand test match. Kurt Gidley outside the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. 15th April 2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

Jon Tuxworth The last player to wear the green and gold No.14 jersey in an Anzac Test spent 80 minutes chained to the bench.

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Wighton tackle adds salt to Raiders' loss

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 31: Joel Thompson (R) of the Raiders breaks through Knights defence during the round four NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the Canberra Raiders at Hunter Stadium on March 31, 2013 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Tony Feder/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth A bruised and battered Canberra is furious Newcastle’s Akuila Uate escaped punishment for tackling Jack Wighton in the air after the Raiders winger hurt his wrist in Sunday night’s 28-12 loss at...

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Cronk could be a benchmark for promising McCrone

Jon Tuxworth Raiders playmaker Josh McCrone can emulate Queensland star Cooper Cronk and ease his way into the Origin cauldron from the bench, according to Canberra prop David Shillington.

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McCrone could follow Cronk's lead off bench

Josh McCrone

Jon Tuxworth CANBERRA prop David Shillington believes Josh McCrone can emulate Queensland star Cooper Cronk and ease his way into the Origin cauldron from the bench.

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Daley keeps McCrone on radar for Blues' utility role

Josh McCrone

Jon Tuxworth NSW Origin coach Laurie Daley has no qualms thrusting Josh McCrone into the Blues' utility bench role, declaring his chances won't be harmed if he doesn't spend time at hooker with Canberra.

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Knights move may spark Waddell's career

Travis Waddell.

Jon Tuxworth Travis Waddell believes a change of scenery could be the tonic needed to save his NRL career, with Newcastle poised to offer the discarded Canberra hooker a lifeline.

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Fensom cleared to play for Raiders

Shaun Fensom of the Raiders in action against the Gold Coast Titans earlier this season.

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders have been handed a huge boost before today’s must-win match at Newcastle, with star lock Shaun Fensom passed fit to play against the Knights.

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Campese among six of the best

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 26: Terry Campese of the Raiders is pictured during the round four NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the Canberra Raiders at Campbelltown Sports Stadium on March 26, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth They're the 'six pack' of five-eighths that make this year's NSW No.6 jersey the most strongly contested in years.

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