2024 Round 5 Junior Representatives
Tarsha Gale Cup
Canberra Raiders v Wests Tigers
Saturday, 2 March, 11:30am
Kirkham Oval, Camden
Canberra Raiders
1. Elise Simpson 2. Mya McGlynn 3. Lara Cosgrove 4. Heidi Brownlie 23. Samantha Nealon 16. Imojean Vea 7. Lahni Hall 8. Claudia Finau 9. Molly Chidgey 10. Jaida Faleono 11. Grace Maxwell 12. Chloe Cooper 13. India Dyball
14. Lola Fletcher 15. Angelina Costa 17. Magdalena Velovski 20. Halle Constable
21. Bridie Hampshire
Wests Tigers
1. Tiana-Lee Thorne (c) 2. Molly Mamo 3. Abbie Hamilton 4. Myracle Matara 5. Chelsea Blankenstein 6. Kiani Duckett 7. Katie Stevens 8. Cheyenne Baker 9. Shelbi Szabo 10. Sofaia Vaki 11. Tayleah Pasili 12. Iemaima Etuale 13. Claudia Brown
14. Kristen Grima 15. Teleciha Filino 16. Fanaafi Fauese 18. Elarnay Pele Taula
19. Dianne Palu 20. Abigail Jay-to
AT A GLANCE: The Canberra Raiders are coming off the bye, after recording their first win of the season in Round 3. They beat the Sharks, 16-10 at Cronulla. Their opponents this week, the Wests Tigers, broke a three game losing streak in Round 4, winning 24-10 against the Bears at Leichhardt. After a tight first half, the Tigers scored four tries in the second thirty. Fullback and captain, Tiana-Lee Thorne posted a double - as did centre Abbie Hamilton.
Season record: Raiders 1 and 2 (7th, -30)
Tigers 1 and 3 (10th, -70)
Form: Raiders WLLLW
Tigers LLLLW
Last five: Tigers 4, Raiders 1
Previous meetings: 2023 Round 4 Raiders 44 defeated Tigers 4 at Raiders Belconnen
2022 Round 6 Tigers 24 defeated Raiders 12 at Kirkham Oval
2021 Round 2 Tigers 16 defeated Raiders 10 at Kirkham Oval
2020 Round 3 Tigers 22 defeated Raiders 14 at NSWRL HQ, Belconnen
2019 Round 7 Tigers 34 defeated Raiders 10 at Leichhardt Oval
Team news: The Canberra starting team is unchanged from Round 3. Lola Fletcher and Angelina Costa have been added to the bench, while Paige Jardine and Ella Kelly drop out.
Harold Matthews
Canberra Raiders v Western Suburbs Magpies
Saturday, 2 March, 1:00pm
Kirkham Oval, Camden
Canberra Raiders
1. Cooper Johnston 2. Viliami Siale 3. Trent Nagel 4. Hardy Glover 5. Kruger Roache 6. Jamie Cowling 7. Troy Codey 8. Zildjian Tafili (c) 9. Jack Leighton 10. Thomas Handsaker 11. Geordan Amaiu 12. Lochie Ellard 13. Jack Milne
14. Max Hartwig 15. Samuel Green 16. Bryon Cahill 17. Arthur Smith
Western Suburbs Magpies
1. Ali Hicham Karnib 2. Tyson Walker 3. Glassie Glassie 4. Heamasi Makasini 5. Tyler Volcov 6. Onitoni Large 7. Alex Isdale 8. Maddax Fui 9. Ashton Large 10. Christian Taupau-Moors 11. Tomasi Tavui 12. Pheonix Godinet 13. Lorima Cosgrave
14. Brooklyn Milford 15. Siotame Havea Jr 16. Leviticus Tovia 17. Mase Hillcoat
18. Teancam Epati 19. Peter French
AT A GLANCE: The Raiders suffered a heartbreaking, 19-18, loss to the Sharks in Round 3 - with Cronulla potting the winning field goal inside the final two minutes. They had the bye to put that behind them in Round 4. The Magpies opened their season with two wins - against the Storm (44-22) and Knights (18-16). And on Sunday, they produced a big, 40-12 win over the North Sydney Bears at Kenthurst. It was comprehensive, with the Magpies scoring seven tries to three. The victory has seen the Western Suburbs outfit climb to second place on the ladder. Tough assignment for the team in green.
Season record: Raiders 0 and 3 (16th, -37)
Magpies 3 and 0 (2nd, +52)
Form: Raiders WLLLL
Magpies LWWWW
Last five: Raiders 3, Magpies 2
Previous meetings: 2023 Round 4 Raiders 26 defeated Magpies 14 at Raiders Belconnen
2022 Semi-final Magpies 20 defeated Raiders 16 at Kogarah Jubilee Stadium
2021 Round 2 Magpies 32 defeated Raiders 14 at Kirkham Oval
2019 Round 7 Raiders 16 defeated Magpies 14 at Leichhardt Oval
2018 Round 7 Raiders 14 defeated Magpies 12 at Kirkham Oval
Team news: Viliame Siale replaces Jet Millard on the wing, while Samuel Green comes in for Cooper Tuilakeba on the bench.
SG Ball
Canberra Raiders v Western Suburbs Magpies
Saturday, 2 March, 2:30pm
Kirkham Oval
Canberra Raiders
1. Braydan Darmody 2. Izayah Petricevich 3. Keisaia Su'a 4. Bailey Nash 5. Lekani Mpaso 6. Ethan Alaia 7. Keahn Skipps 8. Elvis Nauer-Wood 9. Xavier Cacciotti 10. Samuel Hyne 11. Atini Tuialii 12. Mahonri Tiotala 13. Owen Hromow
14. Taylor Withington 15. Thomas Lunney 16. Jayden Wolfe 18. Mitchell Brophy 22. Brock Apolevski
Western Suburbs Magpies
1. Heath Mason 2. Navren Willett 3. William Craig 4. Luke Laulilii 5. Daniel Waqa 6. Heith Pritchard 7. Luke Keppie 8. Jordan Miller 9. Tallyn Da Silva 10. Michael Coady 11. Mitchell Taotua 12. Roy Quiroz-Mapusua 13. Kit Laulilii
14. Ryan Polsen 15. Denzel Schaafhausen-Mino 16. Tevita Tukuafu 17. Jeremiah Leatigaga
19. James Folaumoetui
AT A GLANCE: The Canberra Raiders produced a 30-20 victory over the Canterbury Bulldogs at Seiffert Oval on Sunday. The scores were closer than they should have been, after the Raiders took a 30-4 lead with just under 25 minutes left on the clock. The Bulldogs scored the final three tries of the game, two to winger Hamish Wilson and one to benchie Bailey Myers. The game was played in hot conditions, but the Raiders will not be able to afford that late fade too often.
The Raiders were the better team for much of the first half, but the Dogs were the first to score, through winger Chelden Hayward, after a kick ahead on the last. Canberra scored two tries in the space of five minutes, late in the first half. Second rower Mahonri Tiotala crossed in the 28th minute, while a scoot from dummy half produced a trademark try for hooker Xavier Cacciotti. Canberra took a 12-4 lead to the break.
Canberra was quick out of the blocks in the second half, with No. 14 Taylor Withington scoring near the posts in the 37th minute. Soon after, a great kick from half Keahn Skipps set up five eighth Ethan Alaia for a four pointer, while Mark Tuialii barged over in the 47th minute. Canberra had built an unassailable lead by that point.
The Raiders' opponents this week the Magpies, posted a 48-6 win over the North Sydney Bears at Kenthurst in Round 4. That meant the Bears are still winless in 2024, at the bottom of the ladder.
There is not a lot between these teams in terms of form, but the Magpies will be favoured. Canberra must win to stay in the race. They can do it. They just need to stay on their current path - and concentrate for the entire match.
Season record: Raiders 2 and 2 (10th, -44)
Magpies 2 and 1, 1 drawn (6th, +56)
Form: Raiders LLLWW
Magpies LWDLW
Last five: Raiders 4, Magpies 1
Previous meetings: 2023 Round 4 Raiders 40 defeated Magpies 12 at Raiders Belconnen
2021 Round 2 Raiders 16 defeated Magpies 10 at Kirkham Oval
2019 Round 7 Raiders 38 defeated Magpies 6 at Leichhardt Oval
2018 Round 7 Raiders 70 defeated Magpies 4 at Kirkham Oval
2016 Round 4 Magpies 52 defeated Raiders 30 at Raiders Belconnen
Team news: The Canberra Raiders squad is unchanged.
Andrew Johns Cup
Riverina Bulls v Monaro Colts
Sunday, 3 March, 10:00am
Equex Centre, Wagga Wagga
Live stream: NSWRL TV
Riverina Bulls
1. Dane Mott 5. Max Beavan 3. Viliame Siale 19. Andrew Pearse 21. Nate Broekman 6. Harry Boxsell 7. Matthew Adams 8. Vula Wate 9. Jarryd Foster 10. Jude Cattle 11. Joshua Harris 12. Tyler Jordan 13. Kayne Crowe
14. Ethan McDonald 15. Kai Stanmore 17. Riley Ivanku 18. Jye Parker-Little
16. Ajay Chilby
Monaro Colts
1. Tyler Stonham 2. Sebastian Jones 3. Latrell Dyer 4. Darcy Baldwin 5. Nioka Aldridge 6. Rhys Chapman 7. Lachlan Smith 8. Billy Jai Pumpa (c) 9. Max Buser 10. Kodi Roberts 11. Tyla Hope 12. Ben Gasnier 13. Johnny Constable
14. Joaz Ayamiseba 15. Brodie Irvin 16. Hunter McDonald 17. Sonny Willett
18. Darnell Thomas
Laurie Daley Cup
Riverina Bulls v Monaro Colts
Sunday, 3 March, 11:20am
Equex Centre, Wagga Wagga
Live stream: NSWRL TV
Riverina Bulls
1. Preston Schultz 2. Ata Junior Misi 3. Jesse Watson 4. Tali Talioesila 5. Lachlan Breed 6. Callum Rossiter 7. Nicholas Cannellis 8. Dylan Bendall 9. Axel Knowles 10. Mason Payne 11. Nicholas Bett 12. Jackson Clarke 13. Isaiah Nauer
14. Brayden Fejsa-Sexton 15. Brock Baker 16. Tye Neason 17. Eric Tui
Monaro Colts
1. Ash Flint 2. Brady Smith 3. Luke Tuialii 4. Harry Hudson 5. Lachlan Cunanan 6. Clinton Latham 7. Jonah Anderson 8. Alex Hardy 9. Sam Chapman 10. Jesse Milin 11. Joseph Elton 12. Samuel Griffin 13. Dylan Watkins
14. Yuri Hromow 15. Ryan Blowes 16. Sam Lever 17. Josiah Leuila-Briggs
It’s the final regular season round in the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cups. The Colts are out of contention in the Andrew Johns Cup, but a win in Laurie Daley Cup this week, will assure them of a spot in the finals.