LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
The Raiders NSW Cup side showed their dominance with a convincing 42-12 win over the Newtown Jets at GIO Stadium Canberra on Sunday arvo.
In a true display of rugby league grit, the Raiders turned on the afterburners in the second half, scoring a whopping 30 points to secure their victory.
The game kicked off with a slow and steady pace, as both teams tested each other with tough sets and solid defense.
But it was halfback Mitch Henderson who lit the spark for the Raiders with a clever grubber kick that he chased down himself to score a try just 10 meters from the line.
With Adam Cook slotting the conversion, the Raiders took an early 6-0 lead.
The battle continued to be a seesaw affair, with both teams struggling to break through each other's defensive lines.
It wasn't until Nick Cotric crashed over the try line just before halftime, with Cook again adding the extras, that the Raiders went into the break with a 12-point advantage.
But it was in the second half where the Raiders really flexed their muscles, showing their hunger and determination to come out on top.
They ran hard, tackled even harder, and put on a spectacle for the loyal fans in the stands.
In the end, it was a well-deserved victory for the Raiders, who now look forward to their next challenge with confidence and momentum on their side.