BY DAN The Canberra Raiders have an odd fluke of tradition. Since their first grand final appearance in 1987, the Green Machine has rolled into the finals in every ‘even’ year outside of 1992 and 2014. It’s a strange statistical fluke that stood up in the good times and the *cough* less good times. It’s … More The Test of the Biennial Tradition
BY ROB 15 minutes into the Tigers clash against the Raiders fans were quietly awaiting the return of their saviour Josh Hodgson. The Raiders had scored the opening try, but then conceded the next two, and an all too familiar feeling was sinking in. 65 minutes later the mood had very much shifted into the … More Raiders Rumble – Round 16 2018 Raiders VS Broncos
BY DAN Last week the Canberra Raiders finalised two key signings, with both Aidan Sezer and Josh Papalii extending their respective stays in the nations’ capital. With other key players like Josh Hodgson, Jack Wighton and others locked in beyond this season, the squad of the future has taken shape. One hole remains though, and … More The Missing Link
BY DAN The Canberra Raiders finally played to their potential, demolishing the Wests Tigers 48-12 with a seven try, second half rampage. It is no coincidence that the return of Josh Hodgson played a huge part in this. Like his 2016 masterpiece against the Tigers, Hodgson mesmerized the Tigers ruck defenders. Mayhem ensued. The only … More Raiders Review: The Return
BY ROB They ran through the streets, calling out “Hodgson, Hodgson’s back!” Raiders fans have been awaiting this moment ever since that fateful world cup match late last year, when Hodgson’s ACL gave way and essentially derailed the first half of the Raiders 2018 campaign. Other injuries have hit since then, along with the odd … More Raiders Rumble – Round 15 2018 Raiders VS Tigers
BY DAN A light shone through the darkness of Canberra’s 2018 season on Tuesday when Josh Hodgson’s return to the side was announced. Expectations of miracles haven’t been this high for about 2000 years. At his best Hodgson is one of the premier rakes in the competition and it is clear the Green Machine will … More He’s Not the Messiah but He’s Damn Close
BY ROB One gets the feeling that Maxwell Smart may have been a long suffering Raiders fan. Certainly we’re in need of his bullet proof optimism. Two weeks after the Raiders got out of jail using the years wonkiest field goal Karma decided to rebalance the scales. Perhaps the most frustrating factor of Friday nights … More Raiders Review – Missed It By That Much
BY ROB It’s a short turnaround from game 1 of Origin to the first match of round 14, more so for the Panthers than the Raiders. The Green Machine only lost Papalii to Origin duties, while the men from the mountains were represented by Cleary, Maloney, Peachey and Campbell-Gillard. Physics would tell you that this … More Raiders Rumble! Raiders vs Panthers Rd14 Preview
