Raiders v Warriors: Jamal a huge in; Barnett, Capewell to play
Both the Raiders and the Warriors enjoyed a week off last round with a bye and would have used the time away to shake off the disappointment of their close losses in Round 18.
The Warriors were made to fight against the Bulldogs and would consider themselves unlucky to walk away without any points after losing 13-12 to a Matt Burton field goal in extra time.
The game also took another injury toll on the team who were reduced to a one-player bench, with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (calf), Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (head knock) and Marcelo Montoya (groin) all unable to complete the match.
The Raiders also went down in a tight game at home against Newcastle, with the return of star fullback Kalyn Ponga inspiring the visitors to a 16-12 win.
Canberra have struggled at home this season, losing their last four games at GIO Stadium and will be out to make amends against the visitors on Friday night.
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Team News
Raiders: A huge in for the Raiders with halfback Jamal Fogarty named to play his first game since suffering a biceps injury in Round 7 while Hudson Young returns from a groin problem in the back row and Zac Hosking is back from a shoulder injury. Seb Kris has been recalled in the centres for his first game since Round 16. There are no changes to the 1-17 an hour from kick off with Zac Woolford dropping from the extended squad and Adam Cook remaining as 18th player.
Warriors: Origin reps Mitch Barnett and Kurt Capewell arrived in Canberra on Thursday afternoon and will back up for the Warriors. Injuries to Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (calf) and Marcelo Montoya (groin) have forced another reshuffle with Taine Tuaupiki to start at fullback, Ali Leiataua in the centres and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck on the wing. Winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has been named to play despite suffering a head knock in Round 18. Skipper Tohu Harris has been ruled out for the season with a wrist injury. There are no changes to the named 1-17 one hour from kick off with Moala Graham-Taufa the 18th player and Tom Ale trimmed from the squad.
Match: Raiders v Warriors
Round 20 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo WeekesFullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine Tuaupiki
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Winger for Raiders is number 2 Jordan RapanaWinger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
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Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew TimokoCentre for Warriors is number 3 Ali Leiataua
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Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian KrisCentre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
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Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier SavageWinger for Warriors is number 5 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
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Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan StrangeFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita
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Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal FogartyHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Te Maire Martin
Forwards
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Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh PapaliiProp for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
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Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom StarlingHooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
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Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph TapineProp for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Marata Niukore
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell
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Lock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan SmithiesLock for Warriors is number 13 Dylan Walker
Interchange
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Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Danny LeviInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Freddy Lussick
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Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Trey MooneyInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Jackson Ford
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Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Ata MariotaInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Jazz Tevaga
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Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Zac HoskingInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Leka Halasima
Reserves
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Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Adam CookReplacement for Warriors is number 22 Moala Graham-Taufa
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Peter Gough
- Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Raiders have won only one of their past five games against the Warriors.
- Warriors winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has scored five tries in his last seven games v Raiders.
- Raiders fullback Kaeo Weekes has scored five tries in his past six games.
- The Warriors have won only three from nine in Australia this season.
- The Raiders have lost their last four games at GIO Stadium.
Match: Raiders v Warriors
Round 20 -
home Team
Raiders
11th Position
away Team
Warriors
13th Position
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
