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What we learned: Sharks v Raiders

Jon Tuxworth The Raiders ran out of get-out-of-jail-free cards against an impressive Sharks outfit.

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Raiders fume at crucial call

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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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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Sharks refuse to bait 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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Papalii prepares for return bout with Sharks

Jon Tuxworth Josh Papalii admits he was rattled by the ''media cloud'' after last year's spiteful finals battle.

Raiders issue indecisive Papalii with contract deadline

Jon Tuxworth THE Canberra Raiders want Josh Papalii to decide on his future before this week's season opener, with the second-rower still torn over whether to stay in the capital or honour a contract with...

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Raiders push Papalii to end contract saga

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders want Josh Papalii to make a decision on his future before next week's season opener.

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Eels get in early to sign Raider Papalii

Lee Gaskin, Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders have lost the battle to retain Josh Papalii, with reports the hard-hitting forward has signed a lucrative deal with Parramatta.

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'Don't scrap All Stars'

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders enforcer David Shillington has implored the NRL to retain the All Stars concept.

All Stars game stacks up against Kiwi plan, says Shillington

Jon Tuxworth CANBERRA RAIDERS enforcer David Shillington has implored the NRL to retain the All Stars concept and resist the urge to scrap it to accommodate a rich Super Nines tournament in New Zealand.

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Raiders' split personality befuddles fans

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

Canberra to launch Carney blitz

Lee Gaskin, Jon Tuxworth CANBERRA have signalled their intention to smash the life out of former teammate Todd Carney to limit his influence in today's elimination final.

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Raiders still searching for respect

Jon Tuxworth The Raiders have heard all the unsavoury tags they've been given this week: dark horses; a team merely making up the numbers; even the NRL's answer to Steven Bradbury, still 'skating on' because the...

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Fiery Gallen accuses Papalii of 'dog shot'

Jon Tuxworth Cronulla skipper Paul Gallen accused Canberra’s Josh Papalii of a ‘‘dog shot’’ in an explosive aftermath to the Raiders' 34-16 win at Canberra Stadium.

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Papalii at the front of queue for Kiwis

Jon Tuxworth The bitter stoush between Josh Papalii and Paul Gallen looks set for an encore next month, with New Zealand team manager Tony Kemp declaring Papalii ''at the front of the pack'' for his first Test...

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Lewis a lost cause for Raiders

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders have resigned themselves to losing the race for Luke Lewis' signature as Cronulla continues to firm as the favourite to snare the disgruntled Panther.

Green with envy: Raiders to miss out on Lewis

Jon Tuxworth CANBERRA have resigned themselves to losing the race for Luke Lewis's signature as Cronulla continue to firm as the favourite to snare the disgruntled Panther.

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Furner says playing 'semi-final' football is key to grinding Sharks down

Jon Tuxworth CANBERRA Raiders coach David Furner has put the onus on his halves to play ''semi-final football'' and use patience to grind Cronulla into the Toyota Stadium turf today.

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Shillo's back in green and gold

Jon Tuxworth Twelve months ago Canberra Raiders prop David Shillington was dealing with the devastation of relinquishing his Australian jersey through injury.