BY DAN This is a multipart thing because I’m broken like that. Check back for part two in a couple of days. The Canberra Raiders 2020 season was a success. No, they didn’t win the grand final, and they didn’t repeat the heroics of 2019. What they did prove was that they had constructed a … More Raiders (season) Review Part I: Building Resilience
BY DAN The Canberra Raiders were dismantled by the Melbourne Storm 30-10. Every weakness in their makeup that they had papered over throughout the year was exposed as the Storm tore them apart with pace and precision. It was thorough and complete devastation, but Raiders fans shouldn’t lose heart. They’ve proved this year that they … More Raiders Review: Devastation
BY DAN The Canberra Raiders 22-18 victory over the Sydney Roosters was a triumph of courage and persistence, and one of the best wins in club history. They Raiders took on a dynasty the only way they know how – by staring it straight in the eye and taking it on face-to-face. And in doing … More Raiders Review: Dynasty Enders
BY ANDREW Throughout the latter decades of the 20th century there seemed to be capstone events that summed up events of the previous years. They may have crowned periods of technical advance, social upheaval, or political turmoil. The fifties were a time of massive technological advancements coming to the masses. With the world no longer … More The Heart of Brisbane
BY DAN The Canberra Raiders 38-28 victory over the Cronulla Sharks was a reminder that good things are still possible. The Baby Raiders took it to the Sharks, playing smarter, faster and with greater discipline than their more experienced opposition. It revealed that not only do the Green Machine have plenty of talent in the … More Raiders Review: Baby Raiders
BY DAN The Canberra Raiders 26-14 victory over the New Zealand Warriors was manufactured. In the face of a series of chaotic and bizarre events, they were forced to concoct a way to victory, fighting with a hand tied behind their back. The Raiders spent time punching themselves in the face but landed enough haymakers … More Raiders Review: Manufacturing Victories
BY DAN The Canberra Raiders 37-8 victory over the St George-Illawarra Dragons was a comprehensive expression of their superiority. Over 80 minutes, they battled, wore down, and eventually overran an over-matched opposition. It wasn’t the best performance of the season, but it was one of their most dominant, and provides a good platform to build … More Raiders Review: The Build Continues
The Canberra Raiders 18-6 loss to the Sydney Roosters showed the very small gap that exists between them and the contenders for the 2020 premiership. They stood up to the two-time premiers, showed they could fight them at every step, but at critical moments they couldn’t muster the creative or faultless play necessary to threaten. … More Raiders Review: The Hard Road
The Canberra Raiders won 34-20 against the Canterbury Bulldogs because they are better. It took them a while to remember that, and they spent too much time chasing the game. But once they got on top they were irrepressible. Good sides can win like this, but harder tests await that won’t afford them the luxury … More Raiders Review: Time to Build
