South Sydney Rabbitohs
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Match Complete
Canberra Raiders
33
| 79 |  | J. Fogarty | ||
| 78 |  | J. Croker | ||
| 75 |  | J. Croker | ||
| 73 |  | A. Hopoate | ||
| B. Taaffe | | 69 | ||
| D. Cook | | 68 | ||
| 60 | | J. Croker | ||
| 58 | | T. Starling | ||
| B. Taaffe | | 52 | ||
| A. Johnston | | 50 | ||
| B. Taaffe | | 47 | ||
| I. Tass | | 45 | ||
| 34 | | J. Croker | ||
| A. Johnston | | 28 | ||
| 23 | | J. Croker | ||
| 22 | | A. Hopoate | ||
| 17 | | A. Hopoate | ||
| 15 | | J. Croker | ||
| 13 | | C. Horsburgh | ||
| J. Cartwright | | 6 |
| 5 | Tries | 5 | ||
| 3 | Conversions | 4 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 2 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 1 |
NRL action continues with the South Sydney Rabbitohs hosting the Canberra Raiders. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7.35pm AEST.
The Rabbitohs are coming off a disappointing loss against the Eels at Allianz Stadium from last week.
Jason Demetriou will be shoring up on the defensive aspect with the Rabbitohs conceding 30+ points in their loss. Campbell Graham has been named at centre, but is out due to his sternum injury with 18th man Richard Kenner likely to slot in the centres. Keaon Koloamatangi was named in the reserves and is set to be a late inclusion into the Rabbitohs forward pack.
Just like the Rabbitohs, the Raiders have had a nice winning streak be broken against the underdog in the past week. With Hudson Young (Origin) and Elliot Whitehead (suspension) unavailable for the Raiders, Corey Harawira-Naera starts in the second row, Joseph Tapine moves to lock while Pasami Saulo is starting at prop. Nick Cotric makes his return from a hamstring injury off the bench.
Prediction
Both teams are missing key players to State of Origin duty. Neither side would want their losing streak to extend past the one game. But this is shaping up to be a thriller. The Raiders are still naming a strong side, while the Rabbitohs still have the majority of their spine intact. Expect Lachlan Ilias to bounce back from a poor performance and lead the Rabbitohs to victory. Rabbitohs by 8.
Game information
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney
Kickoff: 7.35pm AEST
TV: Fox League
Stream: Kayo Sports
Odds: Rabbitohs $1.74, Raiders $2.10 – odds via PlayUp
Rabbitohs: 1. Blake Taaffe 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Taane Milne 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Hame Sele 11. Michael Chee Kam 12. Jacob Host 13. Liam Knight 14. Jed Cartwright 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Shaq Mitchell 17. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 18. Richard Kennar 19. Tyrone Munro 20. Peter Mamouzelos 21. Keaon Koloamatangi 22. Dean Hawkins
Raiders: 1. Sebastian Kris 2. Albert Hopoate 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Jack Wighton 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Zac Woolford 10. Pasami Saulo 11. Corey Harawira-Naera 12. Corey Horsburgh 13. Joseph Tapine 14. Tom Starling 15. Emre Guler 16. Nick Cotric 17. Ata Mariota 18. Hohepa Puru 19. Danny Levi 20. Matt Frawley 21. Harley Smith-Shields 22. Peter Hola
blacktown leagues
Roar Rookie
gday geoff just had a look at raiders draw they are a red hot shot at top four if they hold there form will watch with interest
William W
Roar Rookie
Don't get too excited as Souths did have 7 players out. Mitchell, Murray, Graham, Arrow, Burgess, Havili, Moale.
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
You read my mind.
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
The Raiders have now won 9 out of their past 13 games against Souths. And have beaten 3 out of the current top 4 - the Sharks, Broncos and now the Rabbitohs.
RooBoy18
Roar Rookie
Gutsy win by Canberra and a much needed one.
Mutley
Roar Rookie
How does Whighton fit in at Souths?
Griffo 09
Roar Rookie
Yes. They almost always are to a point, even if you know it's a possibility, like people with diagnosed epilepsy, it can still just take you by surprise in the moment. I hope he's alright.
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
Good call as usual you Legend.
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
Well done the Green Machine. Into the Room of Mirrors for Souths - you can’t win the Comp letting in that many points. As Billy Field sang in 1981, ‘ Can’t help myself, bad habits.’
watty
Roar Rookie
Well done raiders, but a fair chunk of the rabbitohs side is out. If rabbitohs were full strength, raiders don't get close
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Thanks Arnab. Great call.
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Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
I will be back tomorrow afternoon for Newcastle vs Manly. Thank you all for joining the blog tonight. Take care and goodnight.
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
FULL TIME SOU 26 CAN 33 In the end, the result was not the focal point of this contest. But what a win for the Raiders tonight. To have had the composure and resilience to come from behind late after a frightening incident to their teammate is a true testament to how close the playing group is. Hard to critique the Rabbitohs as they did play far better this week, but they did need to show more resilience in defence.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Cracking game. One way then the other. Hope CHN is OK. Seizures can be very frightening..
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Red Rob
Roar Rookie
Congrats Vikings. Building nicely this season.
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
80' FIELD GOAL RAIDERS Fogarty finishes the game with a field goal. Raiders win!
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
79' Penalty Raiders as Chee Kam is offside. That should be game over. Raiders find touch 20 away SOU 26 SOU 32
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
79' PENALTY GOAL RAIDERS Croker nails it as 1:11 left. Raiders lead by 6 SOU 26 CAN 32