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No room for returning star Thompson in high-flying Green Machine

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Joel Thompson during raiders training at ActewAGL Park.
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17 May 2013
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Jon Tuxworth David Furner quashes talk Joel Thompson's move to the Dragons has affected his non-selection.

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NRL Power Rankings - round 10

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Paul Suttor Although the Storm escaped with a draw in Melbourne on Monday night, their performance only confirmed that this is a team in decline.

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Melbourne Storm v Canberra Raiders

Terry Campese.

AAMI Park, Melbourne, Saturday 5.30pm (AEST)

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Storm CEO heads off to London

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Steve Mascord Melbourne Storm's new chief executive completes due diligence trip to Victorian capital.

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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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Injured Buttriss displays his grit

9TH SEPTEMBER- 2012 -SPORT -STORY JON TUIXWORTH- THE CANBERRA TIMES- PHOTO BY MELISSA ADAMS.
Canberra Raiders v Sharks at Canberra Stadium. Raiders player, Glen Buttriss celebrates after winning the match.

Jon Tuxworth If you need a poster boy for the courage Canberra displayed in beating Melbourne, Glen Buttriss is it.

Live: Raiders v Storm

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17:  Josh McCrone of the Raiders looks to pass the ball during the round two NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Canberra Raiders at Skilled Park on March 17, 2013 on the Gold Coast, Australia.  (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Chris Wilson The Canberra Raiders take on the Melbourne Storm, in their round eight match at AAMI Park from 5.30pm.

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Storm winning run blown

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Steve Mascord Courageous Canberra brings Melbourne Storm's run of 15 consecutive victories to a halt.

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Wounded Raiders dig deep to end Storm surge

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Steve Mascord Courageous Canberra were undermanned for most of the clash with Melbourne but still managed to bring the Storm's run of 15 consecutive victories to a stunning halt.

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Raiders set to regain stars

SPORT - Raiders David Shillington holds onto Josh Papalii  at training this morning at Raiders HQ, Bruce. Canberra.                16th March  2013.                                                                                                                                                                  Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth David Shillington and Josh Papalii are tipped to return for Canberra against Newcastle on Sunday.

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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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Origin the aim after Shillo's crunching test

Chris Dutton A brutal training session with two of the Canberra Raiders' giants has convinced David Shillington to launch himself back into the State of Origin selection mix.

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Papalii fighting to win fitness race

News. 10th May 2013.  Raiders training- Josh Papalii. Canberra Times photo by Karleen Minney.

Lee Gaskin The Raiders could be boosted by the late inclusion of second-rower Josh Papalii against Newcastle.

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Papalii back to fire up the engine room for Raiders

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

David Barbeler Canberra received a boost to take on a big Newcastle forward pack with the late inclusion of Josh Papalii.

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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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Michael Chammas The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round seven.

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Raider Foster back in top grade after 693-day wait

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Lee Gaskin If you think Canberra captain Terry Campese had a lengthy absence from the NRL, spare a thought for Raiders debutant Jake Foster.