BY DAN Jordan Rapana wasn’t even meant to be here this year. And now Don Furner has identified as a key signature for the future. At the end of 2019 it had become clear that Rapana’s financial needs outmatched the ability of the Canberra Raiders to meet them. Jordy was off to Japanese rugby. Who … More From Gone to Home

BY DAN The Canberra Raiders 14-12 victory over the North Queensland showed how they have come, and how far they have to go in 2020. In a game that shaped up as the quintessential trap game the old Raiders would give away, they managed to grit their teeth and find a way to win. They’ll … More Raiders Review: Just Enough

BY DAN A deal bringing Ryan James to Canberra has been finalised. The benefits and risks are clear for each side. The Raiders take on a health risk with upside, and James gets to play an established roster. Only time will tell if it will work out, but for both parties it’s a good risk … More Ryan James and a better place to be

BY DAN Another game, another injury. Another challenge, another set of imperfect solutions. It could be any other week in recent times. This time it’s Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad who is going to spend two weeks on the sidelines, joining everyone in Canberra a full forward pack and a couple of stray outside backs there. Yet again … More Another Day, Another Challenge

BY DAN The Canberra Raiders 18-12 victory over the South Sydney Rabbitohs was courageous because it had to be. The Green Machine battled a smart team that put them in difficult positions, and Canberra simply clawed their way out of each one, inch by inch. It wasn’t pretty and the Raiders have plenty of improvement … More Raiders Review: Courage Under Fire

BY DAN For weeks we’ve been speculating as to how the Canberra Raiders would fill out their roster, and what that would mean for the season. With the rumoured signing of Corey Harawira-Naera and the loan deal for Ethan Bullemor the Raiders have revealed their plan for their pack. They intend to get quicker. It’s … More The Need for Speed

BY DAN The right edge has been a conundrum for the 2020 Canberra Raiders. With a rotating cast there’s been an inability to build anything that has felt consistent on either side of the ball. This is even more concerning on defence, something that has been a big weapon for the Milk over the last … More The Right Goes Full Circle?

BY DAN It was announced today that Nic Cotric was leaving the Canberra Raiders on a massive deal to join to Canterbury Bulldogs. This opens up an old wound for Raiders fans. After so much talent has walked out the door, we at least thought that the relative success would stop the drain. But again, … More Nic Cotric leaves

BY DAN The Canberra Raiders 24-20 victory over the Sydney Roosters was the purest of rugby league victories. The Raiders overcame their extended injury list, a red-hot opposition, and their own limitations to show that they can match it with the best sides in the competition. Whether this was a once-off or the start of … More Raiders Review: Heart