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Sydney Morning Herald
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
On Old Boys' day, a new breed of Raiders are creating their own legacy
Loading In front of a packed home crowd, Canberra celebrated Old Boys' day. In years to come, the locals may well gather to celebrate the feats of this generation of Raiders. The Green Machine posted an eighth consecutive win, a 40-16 victory against a plucky Parramatta, to remain at the top of the NRL ladder. After coming back from a half-time deficit, Ricky Stuart's men ran away with it to win their 13th game from their last 14 starts. The minor premiership is theirs to lose. It appeared Canberra would do it in a canter after racing out to a 12-0 lead after eight minutes, and the final scoreline suggests it was just that. However, the Eels scored three tries in the opening stanza to threaten a monumental upset. The visitors produced some slick football in front of a stunned crowd that included the axed Dylan Brown. However, they again faded badly against a Raiders outfit that piled on three tries in the final eight minutes. Jed Stuart and Owen Pattie finished with doubles, the main beneficiaries after the hosts finished with 64 per cent possession in the second half. A victory is the result of dozens of pivotal moments. Whether it was Kaeo Weekes somehow holding up Josh Addo-Carr over the tryline or Corey Horsburgh freeing his right arm and getting away an audacious flick pass, the Raiders produced the majority of them. Once they gained momentum for a second time, there was no stopping them. There were moments when Ethan Strange resembled the great Laurie Daley, as the current mob paid homage to previous generations of the Green Machine. When the pivot pounced on a kick ahead at the death from Jed Stuart, GIO Stadium erupted.
The Age
19-07-2025
- Sport
- The Age
On Old Boys' day, a new breed of Raiders are creating their own legacy
Loading In front of a packed home crowd, Canberra celebrated Old Boys' day. In years to come, the locals may well gather to celebrate the feats of this generation of Raiders. The Green Machine posted an eighth consecutive win, a 40-16 victory against a plucky Parramatta, to remain at the top of the NRL ladder. After coming back from a half-time deficit, Ricky Stuart's men ran away with it to win their 13th game from their last 14 starts. The minor premiership is theirs to lose. It appeared Canberra would do it in a canter after racing out to a 12-0 lead after eight minutes, and the final scoreline suggests it was just that. However, the Eels scored three tries in the opening stanza to threaten a monumental upset. The visitors produced some slick football in front of a stunned crowd that included the axed Dylan Brown. However, they again faded badly against a Raiders outfit that piled on three tries in the final eight minutes. Jed Stuart and Owen Pattie finished with doubles, the main beneficiaries after the hosts finished with 64 per cent possession in the second half. A victory is the result of dozens of pivotal moments. Whether it was Kaeo Weekes somehow holding up Josh Addo-Carr over the tryline or Corey Horsburgh freeing his right arm and getting away an audacious flick pass, the Raiders produced the majority of them. Once they gained momentum for a second time, there was no stopping them. There were moments when Ethan Strange resembled the great Laurie Daley, as the current mob paid homage to previous generations of the Green Machine. When the pivot pounced on a kick ahead at the death from Jed Stuart, GIO Stadium erupted.
Otago Daily Times
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Valley, Old Boys looks too close to call
Old Boys' No 8, Junior Fakatoufifita. PHOTO: ODT FILES No more than three points have separated the two all season. So, it is safe to say tomorrow's semifinal between Valley and Old Boys is set to be a humdinger as they fight for a spot in the Citizens Shield final in North Otago. Valley have been one of the top seeds all season and have beaten Old Boys twice this year: 26-24 on April 26, and 22-19 on June 17. But Old Boys have proved time and time again that you can never count them out. The Oamaru side head into the game on a high. They strung together their best performance of the season to eventually dispatch Athletic Marist 36-24 last weekend in a highly entertaining encounter. Old Boys halfback Tini Feke ran away with a hat-trick before halftime and young Alex Wilson stepped up off the tee to keep his side in front. No 8 Junior Fakatoufifita was a massive ball-carrier as always, and will be one for Valley to shut down early. Valley will be wanting to bounce back and have a fire in the belly after losing their quarterfinal 31-15 to defending champions Excelsior at home last week. The men from Weston wrapped up the regular season as the top seed and had a rare blip in an otherwise strong campaign to start their playoffs. However, they still get a shot at the final after the loser of the 1 v 2 quarterfinal is thrown a lifeline. Valley are always strong up front and prop Jake Greenslade still found his way to the line twice last week. They will look for the spine they are always known for to step up against a physical Old Boys Excelsior have the week off after booking their spot in the final.
