Canberra Raiders
22
Match Complete
Wests Tigers
18
| 71 |  | A. Koroisau | ||
| 70 |  | L. Brooks | ||
| J. Fogarty | | 64 | ||
| M. Timoko | | 63 | ||
| 58 | | A. Koroisau | ||
| 56 | | D. Nofoaluma | ||
| J. Fogarty | | 45 | ||
| S. Kris | | 44 | ||
| 36 | | A. Koroisau | ||
| 35 | | C. Staines | ||
| J. Fogarty | | 30 | ||
| H. Young | | 28 | ||
| S. Kris | | 25 |
| 4 | Tries | 3 | ||
| 3 | Conversions | 3 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Round 23 of the NRL premiership concludes this afternoon when the Canberra Raiders take on the Wests Tigers at GIO Stadium in Canberra. Join The Roar for live scores from 4pm (AEST).
Canberra fullback Seb Kris was charged after taking out Kalyn Ponga in mid-air during Saturday’s home loss but he has avoided a ban by paying a $750 fine.
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has dropped hooker Tom Starling from the interchange bench for rookie Adrian Trevilyan for Sunday’s meeting with the Wests Tigers.
Winger Nick Cotric comes in for Jarrod Croker (hamstring) with Seb Kris moving to centre and Jordan Rapana assuming fullback duties.
Tigers second-rower Shawn Blore and prop Stefano Utoikamanu are out due to concussions in the Tamworth loss to Souths.
Five-eighth Daine Laurie (knee) has been named to play while Justin Matamua and Asu Kepaoa have been added to the game-day line-up.
Prediction
The injury to Jarrod Croker is a blow for Canberra but the Raiders need to win to maintain their chance of a top-four berth so they should have too much motivation. Raiders by 4
Game information
Venue: GIO Stadium
Kick-off: 4:05pm (AEST)
TV: Fox Sports, Nine
Streaming: Kayo Sports, Foxtel 9Now
Odds: Raiders $1.26, Tigers $3.90 – odds via PlayUp
Raiders: 1. Jordan Rapana 2. Albert Hopoate 3. Sebastian Kris 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Nick Cotric 6. Jack Wighton 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Zac Woolford 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Corey Horsburgh 14. Adrian Trevilyan 15. Emre Guler 16. Pasami Saulo 17. Ata Mariota 18. Utuloa Asouma 19. Matt Frawley 20. Tom Starling 21. Trey Mooney 22. Ethan Strange
Tigers: 1. Jahream Bula 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Starford To’a 4. Junior Tupou 5. Charlie Staines 6. Daine Laurie 7. Luke Brooks 8. Alex Twal 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Justin Matamua 16. Aitasi James 17. Asu Kepaoa 18. Tallyn Da Silva 19. Alex Seyfarth 20. Will Smith 21. Kit Laulilii 22. Josh Feledy
Stormy
Roar Rookie
I hope he retains his speed & fearlessness.
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
Ugly but somehow effective
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
Well the Raiders somehow managed to cling on again for a close win. Being a Raiders supporter isn't good for the health. I suspect my life expectancy has been cut by about 10 years a result. How they are sitting in 5th position on he NRL ladder is one of life's mysteries. Have to say the Tigers played pretty well. Some good signs for them even if they aren't getting the wins they'd like. Luke Brooks and Api Korisau were very good. Jack was 95% rocks. Jordan Rapana was simply amazing. It will be a dark and very sad day for the Raiders faithful when he finally hangs up the boots. Been my favourite player for some time. Whole hearted and courageous but skilled to boot.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Bad luck. Tigers really had a crack. Sometimes when you are on the bottom you just need a tiny bit of luck to go your way and unfortunately the Tigers just can't get any.
Red Rob
Roar Rookie
Oh you're one big softie, AB :stoked:
wilbas
Roar Rookie
Once his body develops he will modify slightly to use upper body strength to press out of tackles.At present footwork and speed is his weapon but his light frame only requires a light grab to fell him.
wilbas
Roar Rookie
the referee played to crowd.
Red Rob
Roar Rookie
I'm guessing he attracts looks on the dancefloor.
wilbas
Roar Rookie
Nofailua had to snatch the last ball and should have thrown all chance to the big man up there and snatched that ball...He did not trust his instinct to grab the ball without fear and it went up in air and he caught it with no space to move.
Red Rob
Roar Rookie
Can't stop him :stoked: Congrats on the win :thumbup:
Redcap
Roar Guru
Typical Canberra.
Panthers
Roar Rookie
Raiders played to the whistle & decisions given. They’re lucky about those. West’s stopped a few times, waiting for decisions to be made ? Not a lot went their way.
Red Rob
Roar Rookie
Congrats (of a sort) to Tigers fans, there's some growl in there, they're on the way up, for sure.
wilbas
Roar Rookie
These referees are deciding matches...The 6 again rule is nuts....teams wont kick long for fear of 7 tackle set but are suffering 18 and 24 tackle sets as the referee jockey's home a result.
Stormy
Roar Rookie
Heart in the mouth stuff. Raiders get the points. Congratulations Geoff. Great effort Tigers - you lost no friends today.
souvalis
Roar Rookie
Emre the Giant gets stripped with ball tucked 30 seconds to go… you don’t, you just don’t.
WithTheDawn
Roar Rookie
Exciting finish, made something of the game in the end.
Jeannine Wallace
Roar Rookie
Oh sheezus...Congrats to all of the Raiders fan!
Red Rob
Roar Rookie
Boy, what a game ...
Tim Buck 3
Roar Rookie
It’s not over.