BY DAN Well that was fun wasn’t it? For 80 minutes of footballing perfection, the Raiders outdid everyone’s expectations – even most supporters – and put a proper hurting on the Tigers. But alas, despite the desire to bask in the glow of such a moment forever, the Canberra Raiders embark now on a three-game road-trip, … More Raiders Rumble – Raiders v Panthers R9 Preview
BY DAN The destruction of the Wests Tigers by the Canberra Raiders 60-6 was thorough, profound and exact. The Raiders turned a two-week long nightmare into 80 minutes of dreamlike play against a side that initially tried to fight back, but eventually capitulated wholeheartedly in the face of a rampaging horde. These are the days … More Raiders Review: One Sweet Day
BY DAN It’s appropriate that the Canberra Raiders and the Wests Tigers meet this weekend. 27 years after what many consider one of the greatest premiership deciders ever[1], the Raiders host the Tigers int he annual celebration of that game. The Raiders find themselves in effectively the same hole they found themselves after 50 minutes … More Raiders Rumble! Raiders v Tigers Preview
BY DAN The Canberra Raiders 40-16 defeat to the Cronulla Sharks was their second ignominious defeat in a row. After a promising start to the season only a brave person[1] would think they could rectify their problems to make the finals this year. Last week the Raiders right edge was such a debacle that we … More Raiders Review: Persistant Problems
BY DAN Well that was brief wasn’t it? It took all of 5 days and 80 minutes of hell to knock the wind out of the Canberra Raiders. As Rob said last week, fresh off the best effort by the squad, the Raiders had a real opportunity to put their stamp on the competition. … More Raiders Rumble! Raiders v Sharks R7 Preview
BY DAN It’s hard to not trot out clichés in response to the dumpster fire that was the Canberra Raiders 36-6 loss to the Parramatta Eels. As coach Ricky Stuart said after the game, “we were off today”. Most Raiders fans will be hoping they burn the tapes of that one and we get back … More Raiders Review: We Were Off
BY ROB Well! Here we are, fresh off an inspirational performance from the Green Machine, easily the best effort of the squad so far this year. The win takes the Raiders to 3rd on the ladder, but there is no time to stop and reflect as a real form team looms this coming Saturday. The … More Raiders Rumble 2016 – Raiders vs Eels Rd6 Preview
BY DAN It’s hard to not be impressed with the Canberra Raiders 22-8 victory. The Raiders proved the more enterprising with ball and the more resolute in defence. Key positional players shone, and the Raiders pack battled the previously dominant Bulldogs forwards to (at worst) a stalemate. If the Raiders can eliminate crucial errors from … More Raiders Review: Pizzazz and Resilience
BY DAN In its preview for Monday’s clash with the Canterbury Bulldogs, the Canberra Raiders’ website made the claim that Josh Hodgson was a ‘surprise’ early-season leader of the Dally M Player of the Year voting count. This begs the question of the Canberra Raiders. Do you even watch? Raiders fans are used to Sydney … More The Best in the Game?
