The Raiders Jersey Flegg & NSW Cup sides are in action for week two of the finals series, headlining a double header at Leichardt Oval this Sunday afternoon.
NSW Cup
Match: Raiders v Panthers
Finals Week 2 -
home Team
Raiders
3rd Position
away Team
Panthers
5th Position
Venue: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
The Raiders NSW Cup side will look to bounce back when they face the Penrith Panthers in a sudden death semi-final.
The Raiders fell short 38-16 in week one of the finals to the Newtown Jets at Leichardt Oval last Saturday.
Canberra trailed Newtown 18-nil at halftime last weekend where they will look for a fast start this time around.
The Raiders and Panthers have met twice this season, with both sides claiming a two-point win, proving there’s not much between either team.
Manaia Waitere led the side with 175 running metres last week alongside fellow backrower Noah Martin who made 40 tackles, looking to lead their side to victory this weekend.
Canberra will look to showcase a strong performance after a disappointing fortnight of footy, coming into a must-win finals match.
Jersey Flegg Cup
Match: Raiders v Bulldogs
Finals Week 2 -
home Team
Raiders
1st Position
away Team
Bulldogs
3rd Position
Venue: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
The Raiders Jersey Flegg side are refreshed and ready to go, when they face the Canterbury Bulldogs in Sunday’s major semi-final.
The Raiders will play their first clash of the finals series, having secured the minor premiership with a chance to secure the first spot in the 2024 Grand Final.
As the Bulldogs claimed a 27-point victory in week one of the finals, the Raiders will look to test them this weekend.
Both sides have met twice this season, having both claiming one victory each, setting up an exciting match-up this weekend.
Canberra has a big opportunity this Sunday to advance straight to the grand final, with a major semi-final victory over the third-placed Bulldogs.
