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Canberra raided as younger Cornish leaves for Roosters

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Jon Tuxworth THE Canberra Raiders may have locked up Toyota Cup halfback Mitch Cornish for the long term, but his younger brother Tyler looks set to fly the coop after being offered a deal by the Sydney Roosters.

Raiders keep Dogs at bay and get ready for the Roosters

Bulldogs v Raiders

Jon Tuxworth IT SHAPES as the Canberra Raiders' biggest home match in two years, with the potential to make or break their season.

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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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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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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.

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 Milford settles in for the time of his life

Sport: Canberra Raiders player Anthony Milford during the Captains Run at Raiders HQ in Bruce. 3 May 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

Jon Tuxworth Anthony Milford may not have made the NRL without off-field guidance from the club's ''Polynesian brotherhood''.

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Ferguson sticks with Raiders until 2015

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 Raiders centre Blake Ferguson has dispelled rumours of a falling out with coach David Furner by signing a new contract, requesting a clause that allows him to quit Canberra if Furner isn't at the...

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Furner helps Ferguson find his centre

Jon Tuxworth Raiders centre Blake Ferguson doesn't want to be in Canberra unless David Furner is.

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Croker laments injury 'eternity'

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: Jarrod Croker of the Raiders is tackled by Michael Morgan of the Cowboys 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 Canberra centre Jarrod Croker could miss more games in a month than he has in four years in the NRL.

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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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Blue Raiders hold promise in Origin fight

20th September 2012, Story by Jon Tuxworth , Canberra Times Photograph by, Colleen Petch, Canberra Raiders Under 20's halfback Mitch Cornish is hoping to emulate the feat of the under 20's from 2008 with a grand final win

Jon Tuxworth Raiders and NSW under 20s playmaker Mitch Cornish says the exciting crop of Blues youngsters can forge their own dynasty.

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Young Raider turns heads with second Jennings domination

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Jon Tuxworth Asking a 20-year-old, with 15 NRL games to his name, to mark an incumbent NSW centre seems tough. But Jack Wighton is no ordinary youngster. Just ask his Raiders teammate Josh McCrone.

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Dragons may can Dugan deal after latest indiscretion

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Jon Tuxworth, Michael Chammas Josh Dugan's contract with St George Illawarra could be in jeopardy after the troubled former Raider was allegedly involved in an incident at a Canberra nightspot last week.

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Wighton takes points in showdown with Jennings

COFFS HARBOUR, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 21: Jack Wighton of Country is tackled 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 Raider Jack Wighton outpointed Michael Jennings for the second time in three weeks during Country's 18-12 win over City.

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Daley backs Raiders rookie

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 16: Jack Wighton runs with the ball during a Country Origin training session at Moore Park on April 16, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth NSW ORIGIN coach Laurie Daley has endorsed Canberra Raiders rookie Jack Wighton as a ''project player'' capable of being a future Blues mainstay.

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Two-year extension caps dream week for confident Croker

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Raiders have begun using the ''war chest'' created by Josh Dugan's sacking to their advantage by extending Jarrod Croker's contract for a further two seasons.

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Shillington sees Warriors clash as ideal warm-up for Test

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: David Shillington of the Raiders wipes sweat off his face 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)

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Raiders prop David Shillington rates Saturday's clash against New Zealand Warriors as a perfect Test audition, and is desperate to retain his place in Australia's side for next week's Test...

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