BY DAN You may have noticed there’s been a bit of noise around following the Raiders’ weekend loss. Coach Stuart hit out the way the game is refereed. Social media did that thing where it turns screenshots into facts, and Graham Annesley poured fuel on the fire when he admitted the defenders in the 8 … More Raiders Rumble! Raiders v Sharks Round 23 Preview
BY DAN Canberra: A spokesperson for the Canberra Raiders has told The Sportress even they are impressed by the Australian Men’s cricket team’s choke job in the Ashes. “I mean we’ve had some absolute shockers over the years that will haunt the organisation and its fans for decades, but nothing like that.” “Shit even Bathurst … More Even Raiders Impressed By Cricketers Choke Job
BY DAN In their 18-14 loss to the Manly Sea-Eagles, the Canberra Raiders took a bad game plan and executed poorly. They fell into the game that the Silvertails wanted, both in tactics and in tone. That the outcome was so close is testament to the gains made in Canberra’s defence, as well as the … More Raiders Review: A Bad Plan
BY DAN Update: NRL.com is reporting that Sticky has signed an extension to the end of 2023. The future of Ricky Stuart became a discussion point this week when rumours emerged of a likely extension of his time in Canberra. If he sees out a likely two-year extension, it would make him the longest tenured … More Extending Stuart
BY DAN If you’re anything like me, you’ve been taking a moment after Saturday’s victory over the Storm. Maybe you’ve watched the game again (and again). You’ve definitely plugged in to a few podcasts, read some recaps and hate-watched Phil Gould double-down on his takes, moments after they were proven wrong. Maybe you’ve been talking … More Raiders Rumble! Raiders v Manly Round 23 Preview
BY DAN Canberra: Raiders fans are reportedly “flying” after their victory over the Melbourne Storm, according to the National Hype Measurement Institute. Members of the institute had been in the field over the last few days to see what the outcomes were of the Raiders stunning comeback. “What we’ve found is that Raiders fans are … More Report: Raiders fans “flying”
BY DAN The Canberra Raiders 22-18 victory served warning to the rest of the National Rugby League – their best is as good as any side in the competition. In an admittedly mixed performance, they overcame their own ill-discipline to dominate the best side in the competition. It was a stellar performance that showed room … More Raiders Review: Proof
BY DAN I was there when Ruben Wiki arrived. It was a sunny Sunday afternoon at Bruce in March 1994. The Raiders we’re hosting the Knights, and an 11 year old version of your humble correspondent sat on the hill that would years later become Bay 72, hoping to see evidence that the promise of … More A Giant And A Gentleman
BY DAN The Canberra Raiders’ quest for legitimacy took its first defeat last week. Another battle against a top-tier side, another ‘moral victory’. And in a week the Raiders have gone from everyone’s darling to “they’re just beating up on out-of-form sides” (thanks Phil Gould). Rugby League is funny game like that. A four point … More Raiders Rumble! Raiders v Storm Round 22 Preview
BY DAN The Canberra Raiders 22-18 loss to the Sydney Roosters was an adventure in impatience. Canberra fought their worst instincts in a game they desperately wanted to win. Instead of implementing the formula that had served them so well in 2019, they played with no patience, infused by a desire to prove they belong. … More Raiders Review: An Adventure in Impatience
