Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

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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 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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Ferguson still a must for Origin: Campese

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 19: Jonathan Wright of the Sharks catches a kick under pressure from Blake Ferguson of the Raiders during the round 10 NRL match between the Cronulla Sharks and the Canberra Raiders at Sharks Stadium on May 19, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Terry Campese hopes teammate Blake Ferguson gets more love from NSW Origin coach Laurie Daley than Sharks fans.

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Campese backs Ferguson to bite his former club

Sport Blake Ferguson during raiders training at ActewAGL Park. The Canberra Times 17 May 2013 Photo Jay Cronan

Jon Tuxworth Terry Campese backs star centre to make Sharks pay after rating Canberra's back line the NRL's best.

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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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Thompson happy to help out old mate

Joel Thompson. April 12th. 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy, The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth, David Barbeler They have taken vastly different paths to the Dragons but Joel Thompson believes he can help Josh Dugan get back on track in Wollongong next year.

Raiders coach and wife receive hate mail

David Furner and his wife

Lee Gaskin, Jon Tuxworth The wife of Raiders coach David Furner has opened up about the hate mail hand-delivered to their family home and the verbal abuse she has received from fans.

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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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Jack's on track to slay 'em in attack, warns Campo

Sport Canberra Raiders player Jack Wighton during the captain's run at Canberra Stadium. 11 May 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

Jon Tuxworth Raiders skipper Terry Campese believes Jack Wighton is ready to unleash his attacking skills.

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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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White warns fans to 'be patient with Campo'

Sport. Canberra Raiders players Terry Campese, Shaun Fensom and Josh Dugan during a photo shoot of their 2013 Raiders Gear at Raiders HQ. 28 November 2012. Canberra Times Photo by Jeffrey Chan

Jon Tuxworth Canberra prop Brett White admits he's still battling personal doubts about his own return from a knee reconstruction.

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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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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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It's no longer a league of their own for men

Jon Tuxworth Karen Ebsworth says the days are gone when women were considered just ''canteen workers'' or ''jumper washers''.

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Ferguson signs with Raiders until end of 2015 season

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 Canberra star Blake Ferguson was lucky to be spared the axe after his infamous rooftop drinking binge with sacked full-back Josh Dugan.

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Reformed Ferguson ready for new Raiders deal

Blake Ferguson

Jon Tuxworth Blake Ferguson was lucky to be spared the axe after his infamous rooftop drinking binge with sacked fullback Josh Dugan.

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Campese returns to driver's seat

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Terry Campese of the Raiders runs 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 After more than a year of injury frustration, Terry Campese will reclaim the green No.6 jersey.

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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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