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It’s Saturday afternoon football in the nation’s capital as the Canberra Raiders take on the Newcastle Knights. Join The Roar for live scores and blog from 3:00pm AEST.
The home team sits 13th on the ladder with a 2-3 record through 5 games. Last weekend saw them lose a game to the Panthers at a soggy Penrith Stadium 12-6. They will be looking to continue their L-W-L-W-L pattern.
The Knights sit 15th with a 1-4 record, their only win coming against a Sharks club currently in the wooden spoon position. They will have a tough gig trying to add a W to the column away from home on Saturday.
The Raiders have made four changes to their losing side in Round 5, the biggest being the inclusion of Josh Papalii. Shannon Boyd and Jarrad Kennedy have recovered from a virus that kept them out against Penrith, while Bill Tupou takes his spot on the wing after recovering from a hamstring strain. Jake Foster, Kyle O’Donnell, Joel Edwards and Sami Sauiluma are the men that make way for the returning players.
The Knights have named an unchanged side for the game, including David Fa’alogo in the number 18 jersey. Jarrod Mullen is a chance to make a late run for selection, so don’t be surprised if he starts at halfback.
The Knights hold a slight edge of 4-2 in the head-to-head in recent years. The last meeting came in Round 2 of this year, where the Raiders pulled out a 26-20 victory, although against a Knights side without Darius Boyd and Jarrod Mullen.
Prediction
The Raiders are the favourites, but if Mullen plays, the Knights may be the better side. Regardless, this will be a close game.
If Mullen plays I’ll take the Knights by 8, but if he can’t get up, give me the Raiders by 6.
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