Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

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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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Sharks circled but Blake stays put

Jon Tuxworth Ferguson sounded out by Sharks coach about a return to Cronulla before re-signing with the Raiders.

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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.

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

21st July 2012, Story by Jon Tuxworth  , Canberra Times Photo, Colleen Petch,  Raiders training at HQ this morning, Josh Papalii trains this morning.

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.

Sing it from the rooftops: how Raiders renegades became Blues brothers

Josh Dugan.

Jon Tuxworth The whirlwind transformation of Blake Ferguson and Josh Dugan from booze brothers to Blues brothers is complete after Dugan was named in the NSW side on Sunday for State of Origin II.

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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.
The Canberra Times
17 May 2013
Photo Jay Cronan

Jon Tuxworth David Furner quashes talk Joel Thompson's move to the Dragons has affected his non-selection.

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Campese backs Ferguson to bite his former club

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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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Raiders go top after late winner

Jack Ahearn of the Raiders

Jon Tuxworth A last-gasp try allowed the Canberra Raiders to leap to the top of the under-20s ladder with a 26-24 win over Cronulla.

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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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Buttriss is the key for Raiders

8 April 2012, photo by STUART WALMSLEY. NRL round six. Canberra Raiders v New Zealand Warriors at Canberra Stadium. Canberra's Glenn Buttriss.

Jon Tuxworth Super coach Warren Ryan says the return of Glen Buttriss can help unleash the Raiders' dangerous outside backs.

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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 not banking on fatigued Manly

SPORT: Raiders utility Shaun Fensom received stitches to his right eye during their clash against the Cronulla Sharks on the weekend.  21st May 2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

Jon Tuxworth Shaun Fensom does not expect the exhausted Manly to be vulnerable at Brookvale on Saturday.

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Berrigan recalled as injuries take toll

Sport: Thursday morning Raiders training at Raiders HQ Oval, Bruce. Player Shaun Berrigan.11th of April 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Jon Tuxworth Canberra's hooker crisis has forced it to hand out-of-favour veteran Shaun Berrigan a lifeline.

Bad boy Ferguson sticks solid with Raiders

Blake Ferguson

Jon Tuxworth Raiders centre Blake Ferguson has dispelled speculation about 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...

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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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Ban Dugan from playing Raiders, says Sterlo

Jack Gibson  Pixs taken at St. Aloysius church in Cronulla where former Rugby league legend Jack Gibson s funeral was held.  Pixs shows...peter sterling inside church  Pixs by...CRAIG GOLDING  Date...14th May 2008. DIGICAM GIBSON

Jon Tuxworth Peter Sterling has urged the NRL to consider banning Dragons recruit Josh Dugan from playing against Canberra in round 20.

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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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