Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

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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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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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In a nutshell: Raiders v Knights

29July -The Canberra Times-Sport-Story Jon Tuxworth- Photo Melissa Adams. Canberra Raiders v Newcastle Knights at Canberra Stadium,Bruce. Raiders players, Josh Dugan, Joe Picker and Jarrod Croker leave the field after losing to the Knights. DQoNCg0KU2VudCBmcm9tIG15IGlQYWQ photo.JPG

Jon Tuxworth Canberra has established itself as one of the best frontrunners in the NRL and has only won one game from behind this year. It never looked like changing that statistic yesterday.

Bennett breaks Canberra hoodoo as Knights stay on a roll

Knights

Jon Tuxworth HE'S the game's most-decorated coach but Newcastle mentor Wayne Bennett has felt the pain of leaving Canberra Stadium a shattered man more than most.

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What we learned: Sharks v Raiders

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 19: Terry Campese of the Raiders makes his point to the referee 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 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

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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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 stay cool after red-hot win over Storm

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Reece Robinson 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 last time Canberra upset Melbourne, they were jeered off the field by their own fans the next week.

History puts Storm upset in context for Raiders

Canberra Raiders

Jon Tuxworth The last time Canberra upset Melbourne, they were jeered off the field by their own fans the next week.

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

Josh 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 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.

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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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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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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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.

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