Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

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

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

Papalii

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

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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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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.

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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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Rookie Raider wants Origin impact

25th February 2012, Sport  Journalist: Courtney Rees. Photographed by KATHERINE GRIFFITHS. SG ball game, ACT junior reps vs South Sydney. Photograph of Brenko Lee.

Jon Tuxworth Mal Meninga compared Edrick Lee to a young Greg Inglis after his display for Queensland in last year's under-20 State of Origin.

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Fensom snub has Raiders fuming

Jon Tuxworth Canberra star Josh McCrone has described Shaun Fensom's representative snubbing as ''baffling'' after he was again overlooked for Country selection on Sunday.

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Papalii cites family as reason to stay

Josh Papalii.

Jon Tuxworth Back-rower rubbishes claims Canberra pressured him to backflip on Eels contract.

Eel that slipped away: Papalii cites family as reason for staying

Papalii

Jon Tuxworth Josh Papalii has rubbished claims Canberra pressured him to backflip on a contract he signed with Parramatta, insisting family considerations were the decisive factor.

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Canberra's Mr Consistent

SPORT  - Raiders two time best and fairest winner Shaun Fensom , Bruce  Canberra.                                                              28th  February  2013.                                                                                                                                                                  Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth What do Ricky Stuart, Laurie Daley, Ruben Wiki, Chris O'Sullivan, Gary Belcher and Shaun Fensom have in common?

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Meninga may have last word on retaining Papalii

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Josh Papalii during a raiders training session at ActewAGL Park
The Canberra Times
19 February 2013
Photo: Jay Cronan

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders prop David Shillington believes Mal Meninga could be the club's secret weapon as it ramps up its quest to re-sign in-demand second-rower Josh Papalii.

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Raiders' split personality befuddles fans

9thSeptember 2012, Canberra Times Photo by Karleen Minney. Raiders V Sharks Quarter final. Raiders celebrate

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders are the NRL's Jekyll and Hyde team. About as predictable as next week's Lotto numbers.

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Give Campese time to recover: Daley

16  November  2010.........Canberra Times Photo by RICHARD BRIGGS..sport story by  James Buckley........Raiders Sam Williams and Terry Campese at team training at  Raiders HQ in Bruce.... SPECIAL 15

Jon Tuxworth Raiders legend Laurie Daley has urged Canberra to resist rushing Terry Campese back into its round one side.

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Papalii a Kiwi, and here's the evidence

Josh Papalii playing for the Queensland Under 18s in 2010

Jon Tuxworth This is the document which proves Josh Papalii's long-term ambition to play for New Zealand.

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Proud history to live up to

Under 20s halfback Mitch Cornish.

Jon Tuxworth A photograph of Canberra's 2008 Toyota Cup premiership side hangs proudly in the office of Raiders development officer David Hamilton.

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Kiwi Papalii set to ditch New Zealand

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22:  John Papalii of the Raiders makes a break during the round 20 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Canberra Raiders at Toyota Stadium on July 22, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Queensland has firmed as favourite to beat New Zealand in their battle over Josh Papalii, with the Canberra Raiders star tipped to pledge his allegiance to the Maroons by as soon as Monday.

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Payten's past has no place in plan to punt his old team

Todd Payten

Jon Tuxworth Former Canberra player Todd Payten is plotting to bring down the Raiders in Sunday's under-20s grand final, but the rookie coach has criticised the manner in which Tim Sheens's messy departure has...