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CONTENTS
WELCOME Dr Allan Hawke
Q+A with Ricky Stuart
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2014 NRL Squad Profiles
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Raiders in the Community
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NYC Season Preview
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2014 NYC Squad Profiles
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Mounties
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Raiders Family Traits
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2014 NRL Squad Poster
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Game Day at GIO Stadium Canberra
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Souths Logan Magpies
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Canberra Raiders Cup
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Canberra Region Junior Rugby League
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Raiders Club Gungahlin Expansion
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Special Offer Coupons
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Jerseys Megastore 2014 Official Gear Catalogue
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2014 NRL Jersey Sponsors
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2014 Major Sponsors
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2014 Membership Packages
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2014 Season Draw
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WELCOME TO THE 2014 CANBERRA RAIDERS SEASON. I’m excited to be a part of what is shaping up to be a big year for the club, with a new Coach on board in Raiders legend Ricky Stuart and a new look squad who is committed to making 2014 a successful year for the Green Machine. Ricky brings a professional coaching staff with him and as a collective group they provide a wealth of experience which will help us develop the squad as players and people. It’s my first year in the role as Chairman of this proud club and I’m looking forward to seeing a successful season across all parts of our organisation and I encourage our supporters to sign up as members in 2014 and become part of the Raiders family. We’ve started the 2014 season with some exciting player re-signings and the players have been through a tough pre-season on the training park, determined to bring the on-field success we know we are capable of. Off the field the playing group and coaching staff continue to be proud leaders in the community and we’ll continue to build on the 700 community appearances we made last year. We want the people of the Canberra and surrounding communities to see the Raiders as more than just a football team and we look forward to continuing our long history in the region. Once again welcome to the 2014 season and I look forward to seeing you at GIO Stadium Canberra in 2014. Dr Allan Hawke Chairman, Canberra Raiders.
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A MESSAgE FROM hUAwEI John Lord AM During the 2013 season Huawei sponsored a trip to Canberra for Trae O’Neill, a young Indigenous footballer with the aspiration of playing in the NRL. He had the chance to watch the team in training and join a group of players on the field, as well as having lunch with a group of Indigenous players from the Raiders to learn from their experience.
It’S bEEN twO YEARS SINCE hUAwEI FIRSt SIgNED UP tO SPONSOR thE MIghtY RAIDERS, AND wE’RE EXCItED tO bE FRONt-AND-CENtRE ON thE RAIDERS JERSEY FOR thE thIRD YEAR RUNNINg. 2014 PROMISES tO bE A bIg SEASON, AND hUAwEI’S 150,000 StAFF AROUND thE wORLD wILL bE ChEERINg thE RAIDERS ON – ALL thE wAY tO thE gRAND FINAL! The past two years have been a great experience for Huawei as the major sponsor. It’s about more than just having a Huawei logo on the jersey – Huawei and the Raiders have worked together to achieve some great wins off-the-field by actively contributing to the local community. The Raiders players have teamed up with Huawei on a range of worthy projects, and we’re grateful for their support.
The Raiders also stepped up to support Huawei’s sponsorship of the Tour De Cure, a cycling event which raises funds to help find a cure for cancer. The Raiders joined in ‘cycle-off’ events at games where fans could donate to the cause and try to win Huawei smartphones by completing the furthest ride in 60 seconds. By the time the cyclists rode into Canberra, the Tour De Cure had raised over $2 million in total, and Raiders fans had a helping hand in easing the burden on cancer sufferers and their families. The Raiders also joined the ceremony when the Tour De Cure presented a cheque to Ronald McDonald House Canberra, with charity patron Terry Campese there for the ceremony. Going into our third year of sponsorship, Huawei is proud that the Raiders were the company’s first major sports team sponsorship anywhere in the world. It’s proven to be a winning combination, and Huawei’s CEO and Founder Ren Zhengfei loves his personalised Raiders jersey with “Ren Z.F.” emblazoned across the back. A Raiders jersey, signed by the team, hangs with pride in Huawei Australia’s Boardroom. On behalf of Huawei, I’d like to wish the team well for a 2014 season of strength, passion and determination. Bring us home the Premiership! John Lord AM Chairman, Huawei Australia
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You’re a proud local junior, what’s it like to come back home to your local community?
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RICKY STUART 2014 IS A NEw ERA FOR thE gREEN MAChINE, wIth NEw COACh IN RICkY StUARt REtURNINg tO thE NAtION’S CAPItAL tO tAkE thE CLUb INtO thE NEXt gENERAtION. RAIDERS MEDIA SAt DOwN wIth RICkY tO tALk tO hIM AbOUt whAt hE hAS PLANNED FOR SEASON 2014.
It’s been easy to fit back into the ACT community. It’s been a good transition from a family point of view and from day one I’ve really enjoyed being back at this great club. I see it as a great privilege to be able to coach here, especially after playing here. The club’s changed a lot since I first moved away which obviously happens with time. I see the club as being in really good hands and it has grown a lot since I was here as a player in terms of the facilities and staff off the field. One thing that I’m sure has stayed the same is the passion for the game of rugby league and for the Raiders from the members of the public, because it is most definitely here from the players and from the staff.
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What do the Raiders mean to you? In a nutshell, the Raiders mean a great deal to me. You can never take away from the culture, history and tradition that the club owns. Being a local junior and making so many friends coming through the grades in addition to the great success that we enjoyed in first grade speaks for itself. The club will always be very dear to my heart. I feel very fortunate to have been involved in those great eras as a player and it’s my aim to try and lead the club into another successful era. What have you made of the playing group during the pre-season? I’ve been impressed. Personally I’ve tried to create relationships with the players and foster a bond between themselves which is strong and promotes mateship and care. In addition to that, we want to be consistently challenging each other to be our best and that should be happening from day to day. I want the players to be striving to reach their best at each training session leading up to the weekend’s game. What’s impressed me specifically about the playing group are the genuine personalities of the players, they’re good guys. They’re a very close group and that’s very important in any team sport. We’ve been working on that close bond too over the pre-season, trying to enhance that respect and trust of each other. There have been a number of talented young prospects that have recently re-signed with the club on long term deals, how exciting is this for the club? Having those talented younger players that have come up through the grades re-sign with the club is just as important as recruiting them. Having highly regarded prospects such as Jack Wighton, Edrick Lee and Brenko Lee re-sign on long term deals is reflective of the way in which the club is moving forward. I feel as though there has been a good structure here with our junior development and it’s important that we take it to the next step. The emergence of the younger members of our squad has started to push the older guys along further which results in more competition for spots and a competitive squad. Having depth is important but having depth that challenges one another for positions is more important. We want to have people fighting for their spot at the Canberra Raiders because if you’re fighting for your spot then you’re preparing well, you’re training well and you’ve got the right attitude of wanting to be in this team.
When you play for the Raiders in first grade you’re going to feel that you’ve earned it, not that you’ve just walked into it because there’s no one else competing for your spot.
Our high performance unit of Konrad, Nigel Ashley-Jones, Leigh Woodbridge and Grant Tozer won’t leave a stone unturned in regards to making sure our players are prepared properly.
How important are the senior members of the playing group in steering this young talent in the right direction?
What do you make of the club’s new recruits, Kurt Baptiste, Kyle O’Donnell and Lagi Setu?
The younger members of the squad are really lucky here because we’ve some senior talent here that have tremendous experience and leadership qualities.
Our new recruits have fallen into the high standard structure and routine of what the boys were already doing here during the pre-season.
The senior players have been told that they have a really important responsibility towards our juniors. When I was a player at this club I was very fortunate to have a number of respectable senior players above me who mentored me through my pathways. That’s what our senior players need to deliver here. It’s important that they are seen to action the right values.
All three are talented players that will add great depth to our squad. Each individual has a great opportunity to put their best foot forward to try and play first grade here, but make no mistake, they will have to earn their stripes.
What can you tell us about the new look coaching staff, in particular new Assistant Coaches Dean Pay and Matt Parish? The main thing is that I trust them and have a lot of respect for both of them. They know exactly what they are doing and they’re both passionately concerned about the improvement of each individual in the squad. They also want to win – they hate losing. Raiders fans are very passionate and all of us in the coaching staff here want to win as much as them and we’ll be working as hard as we can to ensure that happens. Dean and Matt have been around the game for a long time and have had extensive experience at all levels. They were very excited to move down here and step into their roles at the Raiders and have since settled in well in the area. I’m excited to have both of them here as my assistant coaches along with Brett Kimmorley. Another great addition to our coaching staff is that of Konrad Schultz, our full-time physiotherapist. We’ve reviewed our high performance unit and his subsequent arrival adds enormous value and will be so important to our on-field success. He and the club’s doctor Wilson Lo have a great relationship which is needed because keeping your players healthy and fit on the paddock is so important for our success in 2014. I’ve worked with Konrad before and he’s got a great work ethic and great care for his patients. The most important person to Konrad is the person currently on his table. The players have all seen that in Konrad already and they’ve established great relationships with him as a result, so that speaks volumes for his personality and his character.
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In Round 15 the Raiders have been allocated a home Friday Night game on Channel 9 against the Bulldogs. This match will be dressed up as the 20th anniversary ‘reunion’ match of the club’s last Premiership back in 1994. What do you remember about that day? You should ask Dean about that match (laughs). That game was one of the greatest memories of my career. We started off so well with David Furner setting up that try for Noa Nadruku on the right hand edge and we never looked like losing from then on. It was a fabulous era to be involved in. Those sorts of memories give you the drive and the desire of wanting to win and to be successful and it would be lovely to be able to celebrate the 20th anniversary of that win against Canterbury in Round 15 this year. I’m sure we’ll have a reunion of some sort in the lead up to the match and it will be fantastic to see some of the old faces from both sides. The coaching staff and the players are all striving to create our own triumphant memories in the upcoming seasons. We want success and we’ll work our asses off to achieve that. What are your goals for the side in 2014? Obviously, are goals are to win and I want us to be competitive in everything we do. I want the players to be competing to be in the Raiders line-up each week and that line-up will be competing to win every week. We’re striving to be in the top eight and to be successful during the semi-finals. The Raiders have an extremely loyal and passionate Member base, what message do you have for Club Members heading into the 2014 season? Firstly, I want all of our Members to know that everyone at the Raiders greatly appreciates their contribution to the club; they’re as important to the Raiders Family as we are. The message I want to give to Members is plain and simple: we’re working hard to make you proud on and off the field.
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2014 NRL SQUAD PROFILES
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JACk AhEARN
MAtthEw ALLwOOD
kURt bAPtIStE
Born: 24/02/1993, Canberra ACT
Born: 16/11/1992, Scone NSW
Born: 15/03/1991, Brisbane Qld
Qualifications/Trade: Electrician
Junior Club: Aspley Devils
Junior Club: Valley Dragons
Junior Club: Farrer Agricultural High School
Position: Fullback, five-eighth
Position: Centre
Height: 168cm Weight: 84kg
Height: 187cm Weight: 86kg
Height: 185cm Weight: 93kg
Previous Clubs: Brisbane Broncos
Rep Honours: ACT Schoolboys 2010, Junior Kangaroos 2013
Rep Honours: NSW Under 17s, NSW Country Rugby League Under 18s
First grade debut: Brisbane v Manly (27/05/2011, Suncorp Stadium, Round 12)
Goal for 2014: To make my NRL debut
Goal for 2014: To make my NRL debut
Goal for 2014: To cement a spot in the top 17 for the Raiders
ShANNON bOYD
gLEN bUttRISS
tERRY CAMPESE
Born: 9/9/1992, Goulburn NSW
Born: 20/8/1985, Cootamundra NSW
Born: 4/8/1984, Queanbeyan NSW
Qualifications/Trade: Welder
Qualifications/Trade: Green Keeper
Junior Club: Queanbeyan Blues
Junior Club: Cowra Magpies
Junior Club: Cootamundra Bulldogs
Position: Five-eighth
Position: Prop
Position: Hooker
Height: 184cm Weight: 100kg Rep Honours: Prime Minister’s XIII (2008/09), Australia (2008, one test), Country Origin (2009), NSW State of Origin (2009, one game)
Height: 194cm Weight: 122kg
Height: 178cm Weight: 90kg
Rep Honours: NSW Under 18s and NSW Under 20s
First Grade Debut: Raiders v Storm (2008, Round 6, Canberra Stadium)
Goal for 2014: To make my debut in the NRL and to play to the best of my ability
Goal for 2014: To have an injury free year and to play finals footy
Position: Hooker
First Grade Debut: Raiders v Panthers (2004, Round 2, Canberra Stadium) Goal for 2014: To win the competition
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MItCh CORNISh
JARROD CROkER
MItChELL CRONIN
Born: 28/1/1993, Goulburn NSW
Born: 11/9/1990, Goulburn NSW
Born: 25/4/1992, Brisbane, QLD
Qualifications/Trade: Diploma of Business Management, Certificate III and IV in Fitness
Qualifications/Trade: Certificate III in Coaching & Fitness
Qualifications/Trade: Bachelor of Physical Education
Junior Club: Goulburn Stockmen
Junior Club: Souths Logan Magpies
Junior Club: Goulburn Stockmen
Position: Centre
Position: Hooker/Fullback
Position: Halfback
Height: 185cm Weight: 96kg
Height: 185cm Weight: 92kg
Height: 177cm Weight: 86kg
Rep Honours: Australian Schoolboys 2007, NSW Under 18s 2008, Australian Kangaroos Train On Squad 2010, NSW Train on Squad
Goal for 2014: To make my NRL debut
Rep Honours: Junior Kangaroos 2012/13, Toyota Cup Team of the Year 2012 and 2013, NSW Blues Origin Pathways Squad 2012, NSW Under 20s 2013
Goal for 2014: To play finals footy
Goal for 2014: Make my NRL debut
JOEL EDwARDS
ShAUN FENSOM
JAkE FOStER
Born: 17/7/1988, Cessnock NSW
Born: 10/10/1988, Camden NSW
Born: 5/10/1988, Blacktown NSW
Qualification/Trade: Certificate IV in Personal Training and Massage Therapy
Qualifications/Trade: Building Apprenticeship
Qualification/Trade: Certificate IV in Fitness
Junior Club: Cessnock Goannas
Junior Club: Bellingen Dorrigo Valley Magpies
Junior Club: Guildford Owls
Position: Second Row/Lock Height: 185cm Weight: 103kg
Position: Lock
Height: 189cm Weight: 105kg
Previous Club: Newcastle Knights
Height: 182cm Weight: 101kg
Rep Honours: Indigenous All Stars 2013
First Grade Debut: Knights v Eels (2010, Round 15, Hunter Stadium)
First Grade Debut: Raiders v Sharks (2009, Round 5, 2009, Toyota Stadium)
Goal for 2014: To be more consistent
Goal for 2014: To play Origin for NSW
Goal for 2014: To make the Country Origin side
Position: Second Row
Best Achievement outside footy: Mentoring for youth at Goulburn jail
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JEREMY hAwkINS
JARRAD kENNEDY
tOM LEAROYD-LAhRS
Born: 15/05/1993, Wellington NZ
Born: 27/2/1989, Tuross Head NSW
Born: 13/9/1985, Tweed Heads NSW
Qualifications/Trade: NCEA Level 1 Junior Club: Randwick Kingfishers
Qualifications/Trade: Apprentice Electrician
Position: Centre/Wing
Junior Club: Moruya-Tuross Sharks
Qualifications/Trades: Certificate III and IV in Fitness, Diploma of Business and a Diploma of Management
Height: 186cm Weight: 97kg
Position: Second Row/Lock
Junior Club: Farrer Agricultural College
Rep Honours: New Zealand 15’s (2008), New Zealand 16’s (2009), Junior Kiwis (2012/13)
Height: 186cm Weight: 98kg
Position: Front row, Second row
Goal for 2014: To remain injury free and make my NRL debut
Goal for 2014: To be more consistent and to play more games in the NRL side
First Grade Debut: Raiders v Warriors (2012, Round 6, Canberra Stadium)
Best Achievement outside footy: Making it to the state athletics carnival in primary school for discus and javelin
Height: 194cm Weight: 112kg Rep Honours: Australia (four tests, 2010), NSW (four matches, 2009/10), Prime Minister’s XIII (2009), Country Origin (2010/11), Indigenous All Stars (2010/11) Goal for 2014: To stay fit and play well Best Achievement outside footy: My family
bRENkO LEE
EDRICk LEE
JEFF LYNCh
Born: 10/10/1995, Brisbane QLD
Born: 18/09/1992, Brisbane QLD
Born: 28/10/1993, Cowra NSW
Junior Club: Logan Brothers
Junior Club: Easts Mount Gravatt
Position: Centre
Position: Centre/Wing
Qualifications/Trade: 3rd year Greenkeeper Apprentice
Height: 192cm Weight: 101kg
Height: 197cm Weight: 103kg
Junior Club: Cowra Magpies
Rep Honours: Queensland Under 16s (2010), Under 18s (2012) and Under 20s (2013)
Rep Honours: Queensland Under 20s (2012), Junior Kangaroos (2012)
Position: Front row, lock
First Grade Debut: Raiders v Rabbitohs (2012, Round 9, ANZ Stadium)
Goal for 2014: To get my shoulder 100% right and to play consistent footy with Mounties in the NSW Cup
Goal for 2014: To make my NRL debut
Goal for 2014: To play more NRL games than I did last year Best Achievement outside footy: Playing basketball with the Harlem Globetrotters
Height: 188cm Weight: 105kg
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SAM MAtAORA
JOSh MCCRONE
MAtt MCILwRICk
Born: 20/10/1990 Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Born: 12/04/1987, Temora NSW
Born: 04/06/1991 Christchurch, New Zealand
Junior Club: South Sunnybank
Qualifications/Trade: Apprentice Electrician
Position: Prop, second row
Junior Club: Temora Dragons
Qualifications/Trade: Certificate III and IV in Fitness, Diploma in Business
Height: 190cm Weight: 114kg
Position: Halfback, five-eighth, hooker
Junior Club: Halswell Hornets
Rep Honours: 2013 World Cup, Cook Islands
Height: 180cm Weight: 89kg
Position: Hooker, lock
Rep Honours: Country Origin 2012/13
Height: 182cm Weight: 95kg
First Grade Debut: Raiders v Warriors (2010, Round 8, Mt Smart Stadium)
First Grade Debut: Raiders v Bulldogs (2009, Round 7, Canberra Stadium)
Rep Honours: Junior Kiwis 2010
Goal for 2014: To play consistently well
Goal for 2014: To play well in every game
Goal for 2014: To cement a spot in the top 17. Best Achievement outside footy: Completing my Diploma in Business and winning the National Athletics Hurdles race in 2007
ANthONY MILFORD
MARk NIChOLLS
kYLE O’DONNELL
Born: 11/07/1994, Brisbane QLD
Born: 5/1/1990, Wagga Wagga NSW
Born: 09/10/1990, Nowra NSW
Junior Club: Souths Logan
Qualifications/Trade: Bachelor of Sports Science/Sports Management
Junior Club: Greystanes Devils
Junior Club: Leeton Raiders, Gungahlin Bulls
Height: 185cm Weight: 108kg
Position: Five-eighth, fullback Height: 178cm Weight: 88kg Rep Honours: 2013 World Cup, Samoa Goal for 2014: To help the Raiders return to the finals and to keep improving as a player
Position: Front row Height: 194cm Weight: 110kg
Position: Front row Previous clubs: Newcastle Knights, Penrith Panthers
Rep Honours: NSW Under 18s 2008, Junior Kangaroos 2010
First Grade Debut: Newcastle v South Sydney (2011, Stadium Australia, Round 18)
Goal for 2014: To play an NRL game with my best makes Jarrad Kennedy, Matt McIlwrick and Paul Vaughan
Goal for 2014: To learn as much as I can off the experienced forwards at the club and break into the NRL line-up
Best Achievement outside footy: Finishing my university degree
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MOSESE PANgAI
JOSh PAPALII
JORDAN RAPANA
Born: 18/12/1991, Newcastle NSW Junior Club: Concord Burwood Wolves
Born: 13/5/1992 Auckland, New Zealand
Born: 15/08/1989 Wellington, New Zealand
Position: Centre, wing
Junior Club: Logan Brothers
Junior Club: Tugun Sea Sharks
Height: 186cm Weight: 107kg
Position: Second row, lock
Position: Wing, fullback
Previous clubs: North Queensland Cowboys
Height: 183cm Weight: 110kg
Height: 188cm Weight: 98kg
Rep Honours: Australia (4 Tests, 2013), QLD Origin (2 matches, 2013), QLD Under 18’s, Junior Kiwis (2011)
Rep Honours: 2013 World Cup, Cook Islands
First Grade Debut: Raiders v Storm (2011, Round 10, AAMI Park)
First Grade Debut: Gold Coast v Sydney Roosters (2008, Sydney Football Stadium, Round 18)
First Grade Debut: North Queensland v Gold Coast (2012, 1300 Smiles Stadium, Round 1) Goal for 2014: To play in the NRL again
Goal for 2014: Improve on my form from 2013
Previous clubs: Gold Coast
Goal for 2014: To maintain a spot in the NRL line-up
REECE RObINSON
SAMI SAUILUMA
DAvID ShILLINgtON
Born: 13/06/1987, Sydney NSW
Born: 14/2/1991, Bankstown NSW
Born: 24/6/1983, Brisbane QLD
Junior Club: Alexandria Rovers
Junior Club: Woden Valley Rams
Position: Wing, fullback
Position: Wing
Qualifications/Trade: Diploma in Business
Height: 180cm Weight: 88kg
Height: 184cm Weight: 110kg
Junior Club: Brothers Juniors, Brisbane
Rep Honours: Lebanon 2009
Goal for 2014: To play more first grade
Position: Front row
Club Debut: Raiders v Panthers (2010, Round 1, CUA Stadium) Goal for 2014: To play consistently well
Height: 194cm Weight: 112kg Rep Honours: Australia (13 Tests, 2009–12), Queensland (8 matches, 2009/10, 2013), Prime Ministers XIII 2007, 2013 Club Debut: Raiders v Tigers (2009, Round 1, Campbelltown Stadium) Goal for 2014: To make the finals
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LAgI SEtU
DANE tILSE
bILL tUPOU
Born: 25/02/1988 Auckland, New Zealand
Born: 24/1/1985, Scone NSW
Born: 02/07/1990 Auckland, New Zealand
Junior Club: Centenary Panthers
Junior Club: Scone Thoroughbreds
Position: Second row, lock
Position: Front row
Height: 187cm Weight: 105kg
Height: 200cm Weight: 113kg
Previous Clubs: St George Illawarra Dragons 2007–08, Brisbane Broncos 2009–10, Melbourne Storm 2013
Rep Honours: NSW Under 19s, Junior Kangaroos
First Grade Debut: St George Illawarra v Newcastle (2007, Round 1, OKI Jubilee Oval) Goals for 2014: Play consistent football Best Achievement outside footy: Church Mission (Latter-day Saints)
Qualifications/Trade: Carpenter
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Junior Club: Bay Roskill Vikings, Marist Saints Position: Wing Height: 183cm Weight: 99kg Rep Honours: Junior Kiwis
Club Debut: Raiders v Warriors (2006, Round 6, Canberra Stadium)
Club Debut: Raiders v Sea Eagles (2013, Round 24, Canberra Stadium)
Goal for 2014: Win the premiership
Goal for 2014: To win the premiership
Best Achievement outside footy: Having a daughter
PAUL vAUghAN
bREtt whItE
JACk wIghtON
Born: 23/4/1991, Canberra ACT
Born: 8/4/1982, Cooma NSW
Born: 4/2/1993, Orange NSW
Qualifications/Trade: Personal Training Certificates III and IV, Security Guard Certificate
Qualifications/Trade: Plumber, Certificate III and IV in fitness
Junior Club: Orange CYMS
Junior Club: Cooma Colts
Junior Club: Gungahlin Bulls
Height: 188cm Weight: 90kg
Position: Front Row
Position: Front Row
Height: 189cm Weight: 110kg
Rep Honours: NSW Under 18s, Australian Schoolboys 2010, Junior Kangaroos 2012
Height: 189cm Weight: 108kg
Rep Honours: Australia (three tests, 2009), NSW (eight matches, 2007–10), Country (five matches, 2006–10), 2013 World Cup, Ireland
Rep Honours: NSW Residents Team 2012, 2013 World Cup, Italy First Grade Debut: Raiders v Cowboys (2013, Round 7, 1300SMILES Stadium) Goal for 2014: Play consistently well and stay injury free
Club Debut: Raiders v Sharks (2011, Round 1, Canberra Stadium) Goal for 2014: To get back to my best
Position: Centre
First Grade Debut: Raiders v Titans (2012, Round 2, Skilled Park) Goal for 2014: To have a consistently good year
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RAIDERS IN thE COMMUNItY Simon McGuinness
thE CANbERRA RAIDERS CONtINUE tO bE ONE OF thE LEADINg CLUbS IN thE NRL IN tERMS OF COMMUNItY ENgAgEMENt AND SUPPORt. In 2013 the Raiders registered an impressive 700 visits for 1000 hours and in 2014 the club is looking to keep up this stellar level of involvement. With many local juniors within the club’s playing ranks, Canberra’s players are thoroughly passionate about the region and look to enrich and support the community whenever possible. The best example of this is Captain Terry Campese who took out the 2013 Ken Stephen Medal, an NRL game-wide award, for his outstanding work in the community with the Raiders and with his own charity, the Terry Campese Foundation. The ACT region will be further enriched in 2014 with the addition of new Coach Ricky Stuart and his own Foundation. Another exciting addition to the Raiders’ community programs in 2014 will be that of club legend Alan Tongue. In his role as an NRL Ambassador, Tongue has been delivering the NRL’s eight week ‘Dream, Believe, Achieve’ program. Tongue will work directly
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with the Raiders to deliver the program to a variety of community institutions in 2014 in the ACT region. The programs and initiatives that the Raiders provide to the ACT region are relied on by resources provided by the club and appearances from the Raiders players. The programs are spread across a large number of areas including; healthy eating and physical activity, education, indigenous health, disability and junior rugby league. The Raiders are heavily involved in supporting the Canberra Region Rugby League, both Senior and Junior Competitions, as recently demonstrated on Saturday 1 February 2014 at the highly successful Junior League Rego and Fun Day. Furthermore, the Raiders will not only be involved with our major charity the ACT Eden-Monaro Cancer Support Group in 2014 but an extensive number of diverse charitable organisations by supporting and organising fundraising opportunities, making appearances and facilitating charity collections at home matches. For information on the club’s appearances and donations policies please head to the following links: raiders.com.au/raiders-appearances raiders.com.au/raiders-donations Blue Ink CR Season Guide ad.pdf 1 12/8/2011 3:33:21 PM
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thE CANbERRA RAIDERS NYC SIDE ENJOYED A SUPERb SEASON IN 2013, FINIShINg ONE gAME ShY OF thE gRAND FINAL AND COLLECtINg A hOSt OF INDIvIDUAL AND tEAM ACCOLADES ALONg thE wAY INCLUDINg thE MINOR PREMIERShIP. Since the competition’s inception back in 2008, the Raiders have been one of the National Youth Competition’s (NYC) most successful clubs with many of the clubs current first grade roster composed of NYC graduates. Coach Mick Mantelli, who was the Assistant Coach of the Raiders’ Under 20s side when they won the inaugural premiership in 2008, believes that whilst on-field success is crucial in his role, the main focus is on the development of the individuals within the roster. “It was an extremely rewarding season last year and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience,” Mantelli said. “We obviously missed out on the big one but it was great to pick up a number of accolades along the way. “Obviously the end result could have been better but I was definitely happy with the season and the efforts of the boys. To finish with the Minor Premiership after being the most consistent team all year was very rewarding but more importantly it’s about developing our juniors moving forward. In that regard I think that it was a pretty successful season.” Mantelli moves into his second year as Head Coach after taking over the reins last year. He went on to take out the NYC Coach of the Year Award in his initial year and departed with the Italian side as Assistant Coach for the World Cup at seasons end. He believes the year as a whole has thoroughly enhanced his already distinguished coaching credentials. “It was a wonderful experience to go away with the Italian side and I feel that it has made me a better coach as a result,”
Mantelli enthused. “Surrounding yourself with NRL standard players from different areas of the world enables you to pick up different bits and pieces. You’re continuously learning as a coach and I definitely did learn a lot of valuable things throughout the World Cup which I can take back with me to Canberra.” Whilst the side has lost several of their experienced stars upon their progression through to the NRL squad, Mantelli is adamant that the next crop of highly promising youngsters should have Raiders fans excited about the upcoming season. “I’m excited about the year ahead,” Mantelli said. “We’ve always had a strong NYC team at the Raiders since the competition’s inception. We’ve always set our targets to reach the semi-finals and I can’t see this year being any different. “In regards to our roster, we’re green in terms of experience but we’re also in a similar situation to what we were in with last year’s squad. It’s about us (the coaching staff) getting these blokes fit, strong and getting up to speed with the necessary skills and structures. “We’re going to be a disciplined and aggressive side because we’re not an overtly big team, which is similar to last year. We’ll also be a side that will use the football to give our talented outside backs the opportunity to showcase their skills.” To lead the side forward this year, Mantelli will be looking for the sextet of – Luke Bateman, Andrew Heffernan, Brenko Lee, Patrick Mago, Kilu Pangai and Tevita Pangai Junior – to step up and employ the experience they garnered from spending the pre-season with the NRL squad. “The experience that those boys gained by training with the NRL squad is not only beneficial to their development but to that of their NYC team mates also,” Mantelli said. “I’m expecting them to come back as an improved calibre of player and for that improved attitude, punctuality and professionalism to rub off onto their team mates, particularly the younger members of the squad.
“I’m looking for them to really step up and lead the way forward for us this year and have a positive and profound impact. Those sorts of guys will need to step up and fill the void left by last year’s players.” A new addition to help guide the squad’s talented youngsters, particularly the budding stars in the backline, is Raiders legend Ken Nagas. “The boys have responded very well to Kenny as Assistant Coach,” Mantelli said. “He can relate to them at their level whilst also providing them with a great role model. He’s played for Australia and NSW and won a premiership with the Raiders so he’s an easy figure for them to look up to and he’s got a wealth of experience to add to the players as well as Dean Souter and I.” Of course the development of the players is not just restricted to the field, with Mantelli stressing that off-field development is just as crucial. Mantelli is well equipped to mentor these young men off the field just as he has done with Shaun Fensom whom is undertaking a building apprenticeship under Mantelli. “Off-field development is just as important as on-field development and we’re very big on that. We strongly abide by a ‘no work or study equals no play’ policy and a few of our players found that out the hard way last year. That’s the policy we go by no matter how good a player you are. We want these kids to be better people along with being better players for being a part of the Raiders. “That’s our job here. Myself, along with Dean and Ken work really hard with these kids and seeing them progress forward with their careers and with their lives is what’s rewarding for us. “The true fruits of our labour will come in a couple of years when these kids that are coming through at the moment progress through to first grade at the Raiders. That’s the true reward and the goal for us.”
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MItChELL bARNEtt
LUkE bAtEMAN
Born: 25/03/1994, Queanbeyan NSW
Born: 15/04/1994, Taree NSW
Born: 23/01/1995, Toowomba QLD
Junior Club: Queanbeyan Kangaroos and Bungendore Tigers
Junior Club: Wingham Tigers
Junior Club: Miles Devils
Position: Second Row/Lock
Position: Lock
Position: Second Row/Centre
Height: 186cm Weight: 100kg
Height: 182cm Weight: 98kg
Height: 182cm Weight: 92kg
Rep Honours: Newcastle Knights SG Ball, NSW Country
Rep Honours: QLD Under 18s (2013), QLD Under 20s (2013)
Previous Clubs: Newcastle Knights Occupation/Studying: Storeman
Occupation/Studying: Bachelor of Business at the University of Canberra
CAMERON bOOth
JACk CREIth
SCOtt DOYLE
Born: 02/02/1995, Brisbane QLD
Born: 12/04/1994, Parkes NSW
Born: 18/01/1994, Brisbane QLD
Junior Club: Souths Logan
Junior Club: Parkes Spacemen
Junior Club: Souths Logan
Position: Centre
Position: Fullback/Centre
Position: Second Row
Height: 175cm Weight: 92kg
Height: 193cm Weight: 88kg
Height: 183cm Weight: 90kg
Occupation/Studying: Courier and Bartender
Rep Honours: Western Rams Under 18s
Rep Honours: Queensland Under 16s and 18s
Rep Honours: Harold Matthews, SG Ball and ACT Schoolboys Previous Clubs: Nil Occupation/Studying: Personal Trainer
Occupation/Studying: Teacher’s Aid
Occupation/Studying: Raiders Cadet
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RICkY gARARD
ANDREw hEFFERNAN
Born: 24/12/1994, Canberra, ACT
Born: 16/05/1994, Mittagong NSW
Born: 24/01/1995, Wagga Wagga NSW
Junior Club: Belconnen United Sharks
Junior Club: Mittagong Lions
Junior Club: Junee Diesels
Position: Hooker/Halfback
Position: Fullback/Halfback/Hooker
Position: Five-eighth/Centre/Fullback
Height: 181cm Weight: 89kg
Height: 180cm Weight: 82kg
Height: 183cm Weight: 87kg
Rep Honours: ACT Schoolboys
Rep Honours: Redbacks Under 18s
Occupation/Studying: Student at the University of Canberra
Occupation/Studying: Fulltime student at the University of Canberra
Rep Honours: Captain of the Under 18s AIS side, Under 16s Country and Under 15s NSWCCC Occupation/Studying: Studying a Bachelor of Sports Coaching and Exercise Science/Sports Management at the University of Canberra
JONAthON kENt
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DYLAN MCgRAth
Born: 16/09/1994, Brisbane QLD
Born: 23/02/1995, Miles QLD
Junior Club: Wests Bardon
Born: 04/12/1994 Otara, New Zealand
Position: Fullback
Junior Club: Souths Logan Magpies
Position: Hooker
Height: 183cm Weight: 93kg
Position: Second Row
Height: 174cm Weight: 85kg
Rep Honours: Under 18s Queensland (2012)
Height: 191cm Weight: 104kg
Rep Honours: Queensland Under 15s Schoolboys
Occupation/Studying: Apprentice Electrician
Rep Honours: Queensland Under 18s (2012), Junior Kangaroos (2013) Occupation/Studying: Diploma of Business and Diploma of Pacific Studies
Junior Club: Miles Devils
Occupation/Studying: Electrical Apprenticeship
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JAMAL NChOUkI
kILU PANgAI
Born: 27/01/1995 Christchurch, New Zealand
Born: 12/01/1995, Canberra ACT
Born: 28/10/1994, Ashfield NSW
Junior Club: Tuggeranong Buffaloes
Junior Club: South Newcastle Lions
Junior Club: Halswell Hornets
Position: Lock
Position: Prop
Position: Centre/Second Row
Height: 176cm Weight: 96kg
Height: 184cm Weight: 115kg
Height: 182cm Weight: 88kg
Occupation/Studying: Apprentice Carpenter
Previous Clubs: Newcastle Knights
tEvItA PANgAI JUNIOR
tRENt SChUbACh
MItChELL ShAw
Born: 04/02/1996, Ashfield NSW
Born: 04/01/1994, Wagga Wagga NSW
Born: 02/08/1994, Sydney NSW
Junior Club: South Newcastle Lions
Junior Club: Junee Diesels
Junior Club: Belconnen United Sharks
Position: Second Row/Utility
Position: Hooker
Position: Prop
Height: 190cm Weight: 110kg
Height: 175cm Weight: 87kg
Height: 179cm Weight: 100kg
Rep Honours: NSW Under 16s and Under 18s, Australian Merit Team Under 16s
Rep Honours: NSW CCC
Rep Honours: ACT Schoolboys
Occupation/Studying: Trainee
Occupation/Studying: Apprentice electrician
Occupation/Studying: Certificate III in Fitness
Previous Clubs: Newcastle Knights Occupation/Studying: Raiders Cadet, Certificate III in Business, Diploma of Pacific Studies
Occupation/Studying: Childcare worker
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JULES wEbLEY
MICk MANtELLI (COACh)
Born: 24/03/1995, Queanbeyan NSW
Born: 03/05/1966
Junior Club: Queanbeyan Kangaroos
Born: 06/10/1995 Arrowtown, New Zealand
Position: Front Row
Junior Club: Halswell Hornets
Height: 183cm Weight: 97kg
Position: Prop
Rep Honours: NSW Under 16s
Height: 180cm Weight: 93kg
Occupation/Studying: Apprentice Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Rep Honours: New Zealand Under 16s, Under 17s
Previous Appointments: Raiders NYC Assistant Coach (2008–12), Queanbeyan Blues first grade coach, Queanbeyan Kangaroos and Goulburn Workers Bulldogs
Occupation/Studying: Sheep and cattle station hand
Appointed Position: 2013
Other Coaching Achievements: Premierships with Queanbeyan Blues (2001–02), Goulburn (2007), Group 6 Coach of the Year (2006), Group 8 (2003), Assistant Coach Italy (2013)
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READY FOR ACTION. Ready. It’s a powerful word, and describes how Canberra feels right now. We are ready. Ready for our second century. Ready for the next stage in our growth as a city. Ready to abandon old stereotypes and march proudly into the future. We’ve nurtured the careers of some of Australia’s great athletes and the tenacious support of our local teams is always on show. With the youngest and most active community in Australia, we’re entering our second century with a bold and confident outlook on the future.
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SINCE thE CANbERRA RAIDERS AFFILIAtION wIth MOUNtIES IN thE NSw CUP bEgAN IN 2012 bOth PARtIES hAvE bEEN EXCEPtIONALLY PLEASED wIth thE POSItIvE OUtCOMES DERIvED FROM thE RELAtIONShIP. The partnership with Mounties entails that the players in the Raiders NRL squad that aren’t selected for the 18 man squad for the upcoming NRL fixture play for Mounties on the weekend. This enables the Raiders talented yet inexperienced NYC graduates to have the opportunity to refine their game at a senior level to better prepare them for the rigours of the NRL. Players such as Paul Vaughan, Jarrad Kennedy and Matt McIlwrick have been able to gain some much needed experience by playing against grown men in the NSW Cup and have been
able to force their way into the NRL side as a result of their form and the necessary improvements they have made in facets of their games. Vaughan in particular has been an outstanding example of the benefits derived from the relationship. Having graduated from the NYC at the end of 2011, the highly promising forward was viewed as being too raw for the NRL and needed to adapt to the week-in-week-out toughness of playing against adults. He finished his first season with Mounties in 2012 with the Player of the Year Award as well as selection in the NSW Cup representative side. The following year he made his NRL debut in Round 7 and kept his place for the rest of the season, finishing with the 2013 Rookie of the Year at the Meninga Medal. The relationship with Mounties also provides another pathway through to the NRL for players that are too old for
the NYC. Mounties stars Clay Priest and Reece Goldsmith are testament to this having spent the pre-season with the Raiders NRL squad following their outstanding form in 2013. Mounties have finished just outside the top eight since their first season in the NSW Cup in 2012 and as such Coach Steve Antonelli and the side will be striving for a top eight birth in 2014. “From a club point of view we’ve been extremely happy with our affiliation with the Raiders,” Antonelli said. “We’ve had a solid first couple of years but this is our third year in the NSW Cup now and we want to capitalise on that foundation and progress forward as a club. It’s our goal to make the top eight and it will be a big thing for us to achieve that aim.” Given the tremendous facilities afforded to the players by the Mounties Group, coupled with the fantastic depth of the Raiders roster, Antonelli’s aim for 2014 is definitely achievable in what shapes to be another promising campaign on the field for Mounties in the NSW Cup.
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RAIDERS FAMILY tRAItS SUPPORt, PRIDE & bELONgINg FANAtICAL FOLLOwINg AND PLEDgED CLUb MEMbERShIP SUPPORt IS thE OFF-FIELD bAROMEtER OF thE gREEN MAChINE’S hEALth. AS ShOwN whEN CANbERRA StADIUM wAS PACkED tO thE RAFtERS FOR thE 2010 SEMI-FINAL AgAINSt thE tIgERS AND twO SEASONS LAtER IN thE FINALS MAtCh AgAINSt thE ShARkS.
The Raiders truly do inspire and excite the local community when they get on a roll. Captain Terry Campese regularly talks about the positive vibe he and his teammates feel playing at home, hence why they are touched by some of the below comments received recently from our highly valued Members: “There is nothing quite so special as going to the footy with my son and grandsons, wearing our Raiders gear and supporting our Canberra team.” “I believe one should support their local team in ‘thick and thin’. They have given me and family numerous ‘good times’ and are worthy of my time.”
“My wife and I enjoy watching the Raiders play from good seats without queuing up to pay for seats, the stadium is close to home and we listen to the commentary on radio during the match.” “I’m a Raiders member because I love Rugby League and I am a Canberran. Belonging is very important and I have been a member for over 20 years.” “The 3 game membership was perfect for me as I work some weekends and was just my way of showing my support for the team.”
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“I enjoy the tradition of going to the game with my mates.” “They are our local team and need all Canberran’s support.” “I am a proud and loyal fan who wants to support their team in every way possible. The Raiders inspire a sense of community and pride and by being a Member I can repay the team for the great work they do.” “I like too feel as though I’m part of the club I love.” “It is a family outing that everyone enjoys and when you break it down it is a very cost effective family experience.” “The club has a family feel. Players and club support the local community.”
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Back Row (L–R): Bill Tupou, Sam Mataora, Paul Vaughan, Jordan Rapana, Lagi Setu, Sami Sauiluma, Josh Papali Tom Learoyd-Lahrs, Kyle O’Donnell, Mosese Pangai. Second Row (L–R): Jeremy Hawkins, Brenko Lee, Shaun Fenso Front Row (L–R): Jeff Lynch, Matt Allwood, Jarrad Kennedy, Joel Edwards, Ricky Stuart (Coach), Terry Camp
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gAME DAY At gIO StADIUM CANbERRA IN 2014 gAME DAY At gIO StADIUM CANbERRA wILL bE FUN-FILLED FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS wIth LOADS OF EXCItINg ACtION bOth ON AND OFF thE FIELD! RAIDERS GAME DAY ACTIVITIES • Minimum of two games of rugby league • Stadium forecourt activities • Dedicated ‘Kidzone’ • Skills clinics conducted pre-game by trained Development Officers • Merchandise available from Jerseys Megastore • Huawei ‘Best Seat in the House’ promotion • McDonalds ‘Signed Footballs into the Crowd’ promotion • McDonalds ‘Kicking Tee Redemption’ promotion 2014 THEMED MATCH DAYS Round 3: Sunday 23 March MEMBERS RECOGNITION ROUND Round 6: Saturday 12 April LOCAL LEAGUE RECOGNITION ROUND Round 7: Sunday 20 April EASTER FAMILY DAY Round 10: Sunday 18 May WOMEN IN LEAGUE ROUND Round 15: Friday 20 June 1994 GRAND FINAL ‘20th ANNIVERSARY’ GAME Round 23: 14–18 August (Match day TBC) INDIGENOUS CLOSE THE GAP ROUND
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SOUthS LOgAN MAgPIES Simon McGuinness
whILSt thERE hAS LONg bEEN AN AFFILIAtION wIth thE SOUthS LOgAN AREA, thE CANbERRA RAIDERS wILL FORMERLY RE-COMMENCE thEIR PARtNERShIP wIth thE SOUthS LOgAN MAgPIES IN 2014 IN thE INtRUSt SUPER CUP. There is a lot of history and esteemed tradition surrounding the Raiders’ ties with the Souths Logan area. Former club greats such as Mal Meninga and Gary Belcher have forged the path for a multitude of Souths Logan juniors to live out their rugby league dreams with the Raiders and it is fantastic that that pathway is being trod out currently with stars such as Edrick Lee, Sam Mataora and Josh Papalii. The Raiders invest significant resources and time into the area and the club is subsequently well supported. For the first time in three years, the Raiders have been granted permission to send their players who have migrated from Queensland to play with the Souths Logan Magpies in 2014. This would entail that NRL squad members such as Mitch Cronin, Edrick Lee and Sam Mataora would play for the Magpies if they are not selected for the Raiders whilst up and coming NYC stars such as Brenko Lee and Patrick Mago may be blooded in the competition to further their development. This notion would also give the Raiders’ Queensland juniors an opportunity to visit their families more frequently and allow the next crop of Souths Logan juniors to press their claim for a spot at the Raiders.
“The Raiders have supported us for a long time,” Souths Logan Magpies CEO Jim McClelland said. “It’s a relationship that both parties have worked hard on and it’s blatantly obvious that it’s a long term partnership and a very positive and successful one at that. “It’s a huge benefit for us to get the Raiders’ Queensland juniors sent up to us again. It was a massive drain on the club when were we unable to have access to the Raiders NRL players but the inclusion of those players will certainly make a massive difference to us going forward. “There is now a visual affiliation and a more direct pathway for our kids as well as the opportunity to play for their local team until they are NRL worthy.” The side will be coached by former State of Origin player Josh Hannay in 2014 and the structures he has implemented at the club has already impressed Raiders High Performance Manager David Hamilton. “After visiting the club in the off-season I can safely say that Josh Hannay knows what he is doing up there,” Hamilton said. “I was very impressed with the structures he has put in place. Our players will be very well looked after up there and their development will be continued due to playing for the Magpies in the Queensland Cup.” Hannay will be looking to guide the Magpies into the top eight after the side missed out on the semi-finals in 2013 after finishing ninth on the ladder. An exciting incentive in 2014 is that Canberra Raiders Members will get the opportunity to enter all Souths Logan Magpies games for free.
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The 2013 season saw the competition dominated by the two Queanbeyan based sides, the Kangaroos and the Blues. The Blues, under the coaching of former Raiders Captain Simon Woolford and led around the park by the playmaking skills of former Raiders halfback Marc Herbert, dominated the competition in 2013 however were trumped at the final hurdle by their cross-town rivals the Kangaroos. With the Blues keen to make up for last year’s heartache and the Kangaroos determined to retain the title, both sides will again be considered strong favourites for the competition in 2014. A club that is predicted by many to be a big improver in 2014 is the Goulburn Workers Bulldogs with former Raiders playmaker Mick Picker returning to his local area to take over the reigns as Captain-Coach.
After a year they would rather forget, West Belconnen Warriors will attempt to climb off the bottom of the ladder and are firmly placed to do so with the addition of Justin Giteau as Head Coach and the acquisition of 2013 Raiders NRL squad member Scott Jones. The Raiders NYC members that are not selected in the weekend’s line-up will continue to be dispersed between the local clubs this year which will not only enhance the standard of the competition but play a pivotal role in their development as players. Additionally, the junior players from the club’s Harold Matthews and SG Ball sides will re-join their local clubs once their seasons are completed. If you are interested in playing senior Rugby League in Canberra in 2013 then head to canberra.leaguenet.com.au to find your nearest club. There is a competition to suit every age and skill level so join a club today and enjoy the great game of Rugby League!
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thE CANbERRA REgION RUgbY LEAgUE CONtINUES tO PRODUCE OUtStANDINg tALENt whICh IS SUbSEQUENtLY DEvELOPED bY thE RAIDERS thROUgh tO thE NRL LEvEL.
In 2014 there will again be an impressive number of home grown juniors who have proudly played for a CJRL club in all grades at the Raiders. Household names such as Terry Campese, Jarrod Croker and Brett White all learnt the game playing in this competition and they strongly urge you to do the same. “I fell in love with the game of rugby league after playing in the Canberra Region Junior Rugby League competition as a youngster and I have so many fond memories of learning the game with my friends and having great fun in doing so,” said Croker. “Get out and join your local club today, you wont regret it.”
Another fantastic incentive to sign up for a CRJRL club is that fact that all junior participants in the ACT receive a free 12 game pass to see the Raiders home games at GIO Stadium Canberra in 2014. There is a club in Canberra for every junior player based on age, gender and location so contact your nearest club now for more information. Junior club contact details can be found at canberra.leaguenet.com.au
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Following the Round 6 clash v Knights at home on Saturday 12 April 2014, Raiders players are returning to this Club to meet Members and Fans.
PRESENt thIS COUPON whEN PURChASINg A DRINk At RAIDERS wEStON ON thIS EvENINg AND RECEIvE A SECOND DRINk OF EQUAL OR LESSER vALUE FOR FREE
Following the Round 7 Easter Sunday clash v Storm at home on 20 April 2014, Raiders players are returning to this Club to meet Members and Fans.
PRESENt thIS COUPON whEN PURChASINg A DRINk At RAIDERS bELCONNEN ON thIS EvENINg AND RECEIvE A SECOND DRINk OF EQUAL OR LESSOR vALUE FOR FREE
PRESENt thIS COUPON At JERSEYS MEgAStORE tO RECEIvE $5 OFF YOUR PURChASE
Following the Round 11 clash v Cowboys at home on Sunday 25 May 2014, Raiders players are returning to this Club to meet Members and Fans.
PRESENt thIS COUPON whEN PURChASINg A DRINk At thE MAwSON CLUb ON thIS EvENINg AND RECEIvE A SECOND DRINk OF EQUAL OR LESSOR vALUE FOR FREE
PRESENt thIS COUPON whEN PURChASINg A JUg OF SOFt DRINk DURINg thE 2014 RUgbY LEAgUE SEASON AND RECEIvE A SECOND JUg FREE
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RAIDERS MEMbERS RECEIvE 10% OFF ALL PURChASES items) (Excluding sale
2014 OFFICIAL gEAR JERSEYS MEgAStORE OFFICIAL MERChANDISER OF thE CANbERRA RAIDERS Shop 5/17 Iron Knob Street Fyshwick ACT P 02 6262 7194 E shop@jerseys.com.au W jerseys.com.au
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A | PADDED JACKET | VEST Adults | $79 | XS to 3XL B | SOFT SHELL JACKET Adults | $119 | XS to 3XL Ladies | $109 | 8–18 C | TECH HOODY Adults | $99 | XS to 3XL Kingsize | $109 | 4XL & 5XL Ladies | $89 | 8–18 Kids | $69 | 6–14 D | WET WEATHER JACKET Adults | $99 | XS to 3XL Kingsize | $109 | 4XL & 5XL Ladies | $89 | 8–18
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HOME JERSEY | GREEN Adults | $159 | XS to 3XL Kingsize | $189 | 4XL, 5XL, 7XL Ladies | $129 | 8–18 Kids | $129 | 6–14 Toddlers | $79 | 0, 1, 2, 4 AWAY JERSEY | WHITE Adults | $159 | XS to 3XL Kingsize | $189 | 4XL & 5XL Kids | $129 | 6–14 PLAYING SHORTS Adults | $65
INDIgENOUS JERSEY COMINg SOON
BEANIE $25
MEDIA CAP $30
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PLAYERS’ POLO SHIRT Adults | $79 | XS to 3XL Kingsize | $85 | 4XL & 5XL Ladies | $65 | 8–18
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2014 NRL JERSEY SPONSORS ALLbIDS
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With lots of Health Clubs around Canberra, it couldn’t be easier. We have casual memberships you can organise online, right through to annual memberships that are fantastic value for money.
Canberra Toyota will always look after you with the best deals in the new and used motor vehicles and after sales service. Thinking cars? Think Canberra Toyota. Belconnen, Phillip, Fyshwick. The New Canberra Toyota, home of many Green Machines like the Hybrid Camry and Toyota Prius.
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Belconnen: 25 Oatley Court Bruce: 100 Eastern Valley Way Canberra City: 121 Marcus Clarke Street Crace: Shop 9 Level 1 56 Abena Avenue Nicholls: 50 Curran Drive Gungahlin: Level 1 Hibberson Street Kaleen: 16 Georgina Crescent Kingston: 23 Kennedy Street Mawson: Level 1 Southlands Shopping Centre Mitchell: Ground Floor 101 Flemington Road Greenway: 25 Bartlet Place Woden: Lower Level Bonner House Westfield Plaza Shopping Centre
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Audi Centre Canberra is the only Canberra car dealership t o win the coveted national Dealer of the Year title for 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011. If you are looking for a great prestige car and award winning service, then the choice is obvious – Audi Centre Canberra!
CountryLink’s fleet of XPT and XPLORER trains carry millions of passengers in style and comfort to over 360 destinations in New South Wales, Victoria, the ACT and Queensland.
Jerseys Megastore Canberra Raiders Official merchandiser, has been trading for over 15 years. Vicki Young and her team pride themselves on offering the latest merchandise for the NRL. Look out for us at the Raiders home games for all your game day merchandise or pop into the shop at 17 Iron Knob Street Fyshwick.
132 Melrose Drive Phillip ACT P: (02) 6281 1000 F: (02) 6281 1500 E: sales@audicc.com.au W: audicentrecanberra.com.au
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CountryLink – where the service just comes naturally.
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JIM MURPhY AIRPORt & MARkEt CELLARS Jim Murphy Airport & Market Cellars have a large range of quality wines, spirits and beers. Our friendly staff are trained to help you select the right wine for your budget, or for that special occasion. We would like to thank our customers for their patronage and support over the years. Fyshwick: 19 Mildura Street P: (02) 6295 0060 F: (02) 6295 3813 Email: jcellars@bigpond.net.au Canberra Airport: 15 Mustang Avenue P: (02) 6247 7921 F: (02) 6257 1377 E: aiportcellars@bigpond.com W: jimmurphy.com.au
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thIS IS OUR MOSt hIghLY SOUght AFtER CORPORAtE PACkAgE AS It PROvIDES SPONSOR EXPOSURE, gAME DAY tICkEtINg AND DIRECt ACCESS tO RAIDERS NRL REPRESENtAtIvES.
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TTM Corporation Group is an established, reliable and accredited security protection firm. Founded in 2003, we have developed into a full-services security company, with locations In Canberra, Gold Coast, Sydney, and Melbourne.
Proudly supporting the Canberra Raiders and their IT requirements since 2005.
The Lighthouse is located on the foreshore of Lake Ginninderra and boasts one of Canberra’s most famous Beer Gardens. Only minutes from Canberra Stadium, the University of Canberra and Belconnen Town Centre, The Lighty is aways action packed. Open for lunch and dinner seven days and with our newly refurbished Skyy Bar for private functions. The Lighthouse is the perfect venue to celebrate your next special event.
Proudly providing Canberra with Security, Cleaning, Bus Charters, IT Solutions, Freight & Couriers, and Auto Detailing. Suite 11 151–155 Gladstone Street Fyshwick P: 1300 000 886 E: act@ttmsecurity.com.au W: ttm-security.com.au
“OPC IT’s support keeps us ahead of our opponents. The reliability of our IT system at Raiders HQ enables us to successfully run programs which are valuable tools in the players preparation for upcoming games.” – Don Furner, Raiders CEO. 31–37 Townshend Street Phillip P: (02) 6162 8300 F: (02) 6285 4114 W: opc.com.au
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150 Melrose Drive Phillip P: (02) 6282 2022 F: (02) 6282 2688 E: george_miklas@lennock.com.au W: lennock.com.au
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THE CANBERRA RAIDERS SINCERELY THANK ALL OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS, ESPECIALLY OUR MAJOR SPONSORS, WHO HAVE MADE A COMMITMENT TO BE PART OF THE RAIDERS FAMILY IN SEASON 2014. Our Corporate Partners receive: • Game Day Hospitality – Various options that offer great value • Branding & Signage • Interactive Opportunities • Corporate Event Access • Networking Opportunities
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Junior supporter members and junior members within a family membership will receive a junior member pack. All other members, excluding 3-Game members who opt not to receive a member pack, will receive an a
2014 MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES ENJOY THE ACTION FROM YOUR OWN SEAT WITH ONE OF OUR NEW LOOK MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES.
PLATINUM
VIKING PLUS YOUR OWN PREMIUM GRANDSTAND SEAT FOR ALL 12 GAMES & PRE-PAID PARKING.
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3 GAME GENERAL ADMISSION OR RESERVED SEAT FOR 3 GAMES.
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YOUR OWN PREMIUM GRANDSTAND SEAT FOR ALL 12 GAMES.
Exclusive benefits include: • Raiders Legacy Jersey signed by 2014 Raiders coach and captain • Invitation for 2 to attend the 2014 Raiders Season Launch • Invitation to attend one private Raiders Training Session • Invitation to attend one private event with NRL squad plus more.
$660
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YOUR OWN GOLD GRANDSTAND UNDERCOVER SEAT, OR UP-CLOSE GOLD INNER BOWL SEAT FOR ALL 12 GAMES. Benefits include: • 2014 Members card and pack • 10% discount at Jerseys Megastore plus more. Gold Grandstand ADULT / CONC JUNIOR
$270
$210
FAMILY
$750
$25.31 / MONTH $19.68 / MONTH $70.29 / MONTH COMPARED TO TICKET PRICE AT THE GATE $40 / $35 $25 $90 Gold Inner Bowl ADULT / CONC JUNIOR
$240
$180
$22.49 / MONTH $16.87 / MONTH $61.85 / MONTH COMPARED TO TICKET PRICE AT THE GATE $35 / $30 $20 $80
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REGIONAL
YOUR OWN SILVER INNER BOWL SEAT FOR ALL 12 GAMES.
GENERAL ADMISSION ACCESS FOR ANY 5 GAMES FOR SUPPORTERS LIVING OUTSIDE THE ACT.
Benefits include: • 10% discount at Jerseys Megastore plus more.
ADULT
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$210
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$19.68 / MONTH $16.87 / MONTH $14.06 / MONTH $53.42 / MONTH COMPARED TO TICKET PRICE AT THE GATE $30
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SUPPORTER BE A PART OF THE RAIDERS FAMILY WITH AN ADULT OR JUNIOR SUPPORTER PACKAGE. Benefits include:
A DIFFERENT GENERAL ADMISSION SEAT BEHIND THE GOALS FOR ALL 12 GAMES.
• 2014 Members card and pack
Benefits include:
• 10% discount at Jerseys Megastore
• 2014 Members card and pack
• 2014 Season Guide
• 10% discount at Jerseys Megastore plus more.
• Juniors invited to our school holiday training clinic.
FAMILY
$660
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Silver Inner Bowl
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without pack
• 2014 Members card and pack $61.85 / MONTH
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SOLD OUT
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CONCESSION
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FAMILY
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mber pack. This includes a 2014 Member cap, lunchbox, lanyard, sticker and sticker sheet. Subject to availability. eceive an adult member pack. This includes a 2014 Member cap, lap blanket, lanyard and bumper sticker.
ALL SUPPORTER MEMBERS
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2014 SEASON DRAW ROUND 1
Cowboys v Raiders
Saturday 8 March | 8pm (Qld Time) | 1300Smiles Stadium
FOX
ROUND 2
Knights v Raiders
Sunday 16 March | 6.30pm | Hunter Stadium
FOX
ROUND 3
Raiders v Titans
Sunday 23 March | 6.30pm | GIO Stadium Canberra
FOX
ROUND 4
Rabbitohs v Raiders
Sunday 30 March | 2pm | ANZ Stadium
FOX
ROUND 5
Panthers v Raiders
Saturday 5 April | 5.30pm | Sportingbet Stadium
FOX
ROUND 6
Raiders v Knights
Saturday 12 April | 3pm | GIO Stadium Canberra
FOX
ROUND 7
Raiders v Storm
Sunday 20 April | 3pm | GIO Stadium Canberra
NINE
ROUND 8
Sea Eagles v Raiders
Sunday 27 April | 2pm | Brookvale Oval
FOX
ROUND 9
Warriors v Raiders
Saturday 10 May | 5pm (NZ Time) | Eden Park
FOX
ROUND 10
Raiders v Panthers
Sunday 18 May | 2pm | GIO Stadium Canberra
FOX
ROUND 11
Raiders v Cowboys
Sunday 25 May | 3pm | GIO Stadium Canberra
NINE
ROUND 12
Roosters v Raiders
Saturday 31 May | 5.30pm | Allianz Stadium
FOX
ROUND 13
Raiders v Broncos
Monday 9 June | 7pm | GIO Stadium Canberra
FOX
ROUND 14
BYE
ROUND 15
Raiders v Bulldogs
Friday 20 June | 7.45pm | GIO Stadium Canberra
ROUND 16
Tigers v Raiders
Saturday 28 June | 5.30pm | Campbelltown Sports Stadium
FOX
ROUND 17
BYE
ROUND 18
Titans v Raiders
Sunday 13 July | 2pm | Robina Stadium
FOX
ROUND 19
Storm v Raiders
Saturday 19 July | 5.30pm | AAMI Park
FOX
ROUND 20
Raiders v Rabbitohs
Monday 28 July | 7pm | GIO Stadium Canberra
FOX
ROUND 21
Raiders v Warriors
GIO Stadium Canberra | Time TBC
ROUND 22
Eels v Raiders
TIO Stadium | Time TBC
ROUND 23
Raiders v Dragons
GIO Stadium Canberra | Time TBC
ROUND 24
Sharks v Raiders
Remondis Stadium | Time TBC
ROUND 25
Raiders v Tigers
GIO Stadium Canberra | Time TBC
ROUND 26
Raiders v Eels
GIO Stadium Canberra | Time TBC
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