LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In what promises to be an action-packed weekend of rugby league, the 2024 junior representative competitions are set to kick off with a bang.
The Canberra Raiders, standing tall and ready for battle, will face off against the formidable Newcastle Knights at the legendary Raiders Belconnen.
As the anticipation builds, the Raiders' hopes are high as they prepare to take on last year's runners up, the Knights.
The young guns of the Raiders, fresh from a stellar season in 2023, have their sights set on victory as they aim to start their Harold Matthews Cup campaign with a bang.
Despite their valiant efforts last year, which saw them finish fifth and secure a spot in the finals, they were narrowly defeated by the reigning champions, the Canterbury Bulldogs, in a nail-biting 25-18 thriller.
Determined to make amends, the Raiders are hungry for success under the guidance of their trusted coach, Rourke O'Sullivan.
The team will be led onto the field by the talented Queanbeyan Blues junior, Troy Codey, who proved his worth in the 2023 SLE Andrew Johns Cup, where he played an integral role in Monaro's memorable finals run.
This clash of titans promises to deliver excitement, suspense, and a showcase of future rugby league stars.