LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
The Canberra Raiders secured their seventh consecutive win with a thrilling 28-24 victory over the St George-Illawarra Dragons at GIO Stadium.
The match showcased the Raiders' strong defense and exceptional play from Kaeo Weekes, enabling them to maintain their edge over the Dragons.
The Raiders started strong when halfback Jamal Fogarty executed a kick that neared the Dragons' line, trailing just short of a score by prop Corey Horsburgh.
The home team quickly took control of the match, thanks in part to a crucial one-on-one strip from hooker Tom Starling that prevented the Dragons from threatening the Raider's goal line.
After 20 minutes of intense back-and-forth play, winger Xavier Savage opened the scoring with an impressive aerial dive for the corner.
Fogarty's accurate kick followed, giving the Raiders a 6-0 lead.
However, as the first half drew to a close, a potential scoring opportunity for the Raiders evaporated due to an offside call on interchange prop Trey Mooney, allowing the Dragons to regain some momentum.
This victory further establishes the Raiders' dominance in the competition, bolstered by their crowd's fervor and a solid team performance.