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Raiders v Warriors: Jamal a huge in; Barnett, Capewell to play

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Both the Raiders and the Warriors enjoyed a week off last round with a bye and would have used the time away to shake off the disappointment of their close losses in Round 18.

The Warriors were made to fight against the Bulldogs and would consider themselves unlucky to walk away without any points after losing 13-12 to a Matt Burton field goal in extra time.

The game also took another injury toll on the team who were reduced to a one-player bench, with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (calf), Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (head knock) and Marcelo Montoya (groin) all unable to complete the match.

The Raiders also went down in a tight game at home against Newcastle, with the return of star fullback Kalyn Ponga inspiring the visitors to a 16-12 win.

Canberra have struggled at home this season, losing their last four games at GIO Stadium and will be out to make amends against the visitors on Friday night.

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Team News

Raiders: A huge in for the Raiders with halfback Jamal Fogarty named to play his first game since suffering a biceps injury in Round 7 while Hudson Young returns from a groin problem in the back row and Zac Hosking is back from a shoulder injury. Seb Kris has been recalled in the centres for his first game since Round 16. There are no changes to the 1-17 an hour from kick off with Zac Woolford dropping from the extended squad and Adam Cook remaining as 18th player.

Warriors: Origin reps Mitch Barnett and Kurt Capewell arrived in Canberra on Thursday afternoon and will back up for the Warriors. Injuries to Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (calf) and Marcelo Montoya (groin) have forced another reshuffle with Taine Tuaupiki to start at fullback, Ali Leiataua in the centres and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck on the wing. Winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has been named to play despite suffering a head knock in Round 18. Skipper Tohu Harris has been ruled out for the season with a wrist injury. There are no changes to the named 1-17 one hour from kick off with Moala Graham-Taufa the 18th player and Tom Ale trimmed from the squad.

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes
    Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine Tuaupiki
  • Winger for Raiders is number 2 Jordan Rapana
    Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin  Watene-Zelezniak
  • Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
    Centre for Warriors is number 3 Ali Leiataua
  • Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris
    Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
  • Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage
    Winger for Warriors is number 5 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
  • Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange
    Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel  Harris-Tavita
  • Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty
    Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Te Maire Martin

Forwards

  • Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
    Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin  Fonua-Blake 
  • Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling
    Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
  • Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
    Prop for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell Barnett
  • 2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
    2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Marata Niukore
  • 2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
    2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell
  • Lock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan Smithies
    Lock for Warriors is number 13 Dylan Walker

Interchange

  • Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Danny Levi
    Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Freddy Lussick
  • Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Trey Mooney
    Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Jackson Ford
  • Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Ata Mariota
    Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Jazz Tevaga
  • Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Zac Hosking
    Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Leka Halasima

Reserves

  • Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Adam Cook
    Replacement for Warriors is number 22 Moala  Graham-Taufa

Match Officials

  • Referee: Todd Smith
  • Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
  • Touch Judge: Peter Gough
  • Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy

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Stat Attack

  • The Raiders have won only one of their past five games against the Warriors.
  • Warriors winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has scored five tries in his last seven games v Raiders.
  • Raiders fullback Kaeo Weekes has scored five tries in his past six games.
  • The Warriors have won only three from nine in Australia this season.
  • The Raiders have lost their last four games at GIO Stadium.

Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services,  

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