Round 20
Canberra Raiders 34 d. Penrith Panthers 30

2007 NRL Telstra Premiership Index [Table] [Draw] [Player Stats] [Club Headlines]

Location: Aus_NZ > National > First Grade Competition: NRL Telstra Premiership

Graham treble seals win for Raiders
Sat July 28, 2007
Source: www.raiders.com.au

The CFMEU Canberra Raiders have held on against a fast-finishing Panthers outfit to claim a 34-30 victory at Canberra Stadium last night.

Raiders flyer Phil Graham signalled his return to form in the top grade with a blistering performance, scoring a hat-trick of tries to see the Raiders dash to a commanding 34-18 lead in the second half.

The Raiders opened the scoring in the 9th minute, with Graham grabbing his first try of the night. The Panthers hit back with 2 tries to take a 10-6 lead, but 2 late tries to the Raiders saw them take an 18-10 advantage into halftime.

The Panthers struck early in the second half, but the Raiders pulled away with 3 more tries to take a seemingly unassailable 16-point lead.

There was little to like about the final 10 minutes of the match for Raiders fans however; just as it looked as though the floodgates would open the side leaked 3 late tries to see the final margin reduced to just 4 points.

The Raiders suffered a major early blow, with prop Troy Thompson leaving the field with a wrist injury and not returning for the remainder of the match.

The win keeps the Raders finals hopes alive, with the side set to travel to Townsville for another crucial encounter against the Cowboys next week.

Canberra Raiders 34 (Phil Graham 3, Michael Dobson, Bronx Goodwin, Todd Carney tries; Michael Dobson 5 goals) d. Penrith Panthers 30
at Canberra Stadium

Referee: Paul Simpkins

Premier League: Raiders 32. Panthers 26

News sent by: www.raiders.com.au


TJ ready to rock Raiders fans
Thu July 26, 2007
Source: www.raiders.com.au

The CFMEU Canberra Raiders will welcome a special guest to Canberra Stadium tomorrow night, with local singer/songwriter TJ James set to get the crowd going pre-game ahead of the Raiders vital clash with the Penrith Panthers.

TJ, a passionate musician, lives with Cerebral Palsy and uses his music to raise much needed funds and awareness for Cerebral Palsy charities right across Australia.

The Raiders will welcome him Friday night to help promote this years Cerebral Palsy Awareness week, which runs from August 5-12. Check out his website to find the tour dates (www.tjjames.com.au).

TJ will perform two songs from his third album Another World, and will have a stand set up on the Western forecourt of the Stadium, where people can buy his album or simply make a donation, to help him raise money for the cause.

For more information on TJ, the charities he supports, or to purchase his album, please contact Ideas & Directions, on 6239 1955.

The Raiders and Panthers kick-off at Canberra Stadium at 7.30pm tomorrow night (July 27), gates open at 5.15 pm with the Premier League match starting at 5.30pm.

News sent by: www.raiders.com.au

Tue July 24, 2007
• Raiders add three to squad for Panthers clash
  

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