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Canberra Raiders vs Sydney Roosters highlights: NRL live scores, blog

28th May, 2017
Where: GIO Stadium
When: 4:00pm Sunday Afternoon
How to Watch: Fox League Live
Betting: Raiders $1.45 Roosters $2.80
Jordan Rapana is a delight to watch in the NRL. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas)
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28th May, 2017
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Match result:

The Raiders won 24-16 after an enthralling contest at GIO Stadium on Sunday.

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Final score
Canberra Raiders 24
Sydney Roosters 16

Match preview:

The NRL has entered the Origin period, with some teams missing some key players heading into the fixtures this weekend. The Canberra Raiders are set to do battle against an understrength Sydney Roosters outfit this Sunday in Canberra. Join The Roar for live scores and up to date commentary of the match from 4pm AEST.

The Raiders have always been an inconsistent side in the NRL but have always entertained us with a great attacking attitude towards their play.

The Canberra-based outfit last week broke a 3-game losing streak with a narrow away win over Parramatta, and will look to build on that at home against the Roosters.

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For Canberra this would be a perfect time to play the in-form Roosters who are missing key players entering the Origin period, which can help the Raiders build some much-needed momentum during this tricky time of year.

The Canberra side, despite winning last week, has looked a shadow of their 2016 selves and a completely different team than the high-scoring entertainers we are so used to in games past.

However, that win should help improve their confidence against a Roosters outfit who, despite losing players to Origin, have been on red hot form.

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The Sydney-based outfit have been terrific so far this season, entrenched in the top four and winning four from their last five games.

Victories over a red-hot Dragons outfit and Bulldogs have clearly shown that the Chooks are a team to be feared and despite missing some key players will still be a threat to Canberra this weekend.

Prediction
While the Roosters have been in some red hot form, the loss of big name players like Blake Ferguson can only damage their chances. A close one but expect Canberra to come out victorious.

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Raiders by 8

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