2010 Canberra Raiders season
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The 2010 Canberra Raiders
season was the 29th in the club's history. They competed in the NRL's 2010 Telstra Premiership
and finished the regular season 7th (out of 16). They then proceeded as far as the second week of the finals when they were knocked out by the Wests Tigers
.
in the opening round however against early-season expectations that the Raiders would again struggle the club posted early season wins over Brisbane in round two, Parramatta in round five and the New Zealand Warriors
in round eight in New Zealand in what was the club's first win in New Zealand since the early 2000s. However, losses to Todd Carney's new club the Roosters
in round six and a narrow loss at home to the South Sydney Rabbitohs
in round seven saw the club sitting second from last after round seven (last had the Melbourne Storm
not been stripped of competition points due to salary cap breaches) of the 2010 season. Wins over the ladder-leading Dragons and the Gold Coast Titans
followed until a four-game losing streak ensued; with the club sitting third from last after a round 17 home loss to the Roosters in what was Todd Carney
's return to the nation's capital. The Raiders then began a run similar to that of Parramatta
last year; winning eight of their next nine regular season matches to sneak into the top eight by season's end. The regular season's highest home attendance came when 20,445 fans filled Canberra Stadium to see the Raiders defeat the ladder-leading Dragons 32-16 for the second time in the season.
The Raiders advanced to the finals on the back of eight wins from their past nine and were drawn a tough away final against the second-placed Penrith Panthers
whom the Raiders had beaten just five weeks earlier. The Raiders led from the start and despite lapses at times during the match the Raiders managed to sniff out a narrow 24-22 win, thus achieving its first final win in a decade, which ironically was also against the Panthers. This saw the Raiders draw a home final against the Wests Tigers
in round two of the finals. Having lost to the Tigers twice during the regular season, it was hoped that a record crowd of 26,746 would inspire the Raiders to continue their fairytale run deep into the finals, however a missed penalty attempt by Jarrod Croker
in the final minutes of the match saw Canberra lose by 26-24 and therefore draw a curtain on the Raiders' 2010 season.
* Finished round in 15th but promoted to 14th after Melbourne were stripped of competition points
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Canberra Raiders
The Canberra Raiders are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the national capital city of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. They have competed in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership since 1982...
season was the 29th in the club's history. They competed in the NRL's 2010 Telstra Premiership
2010 NRL season
The 2010 NRL season was the 103rd season of professional rugby league football club competition in Australia, and the thirteenth run by the National Rugby League. The season commenced on 12 March and ended with the Grand Final, played on 3 October at ANZ Stadium...
and finished the regular season 7th (out of 16). They then proceeded as far as the second week of the finals when they were knocked out by the Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers
The Wests Tigers are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in Sydney's mid-western suburbs. They have competed in the National Rugby League since they were formed at the end of the 1999 season as a joint-venture club between the Balmain Tigers and the Western Suburbs...
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Season summary
The 2010 season began poorly for the Raiders with a loss to PenrithPenrith Panthers
The Penrith Panthers are an Australian professional rugby league football team based in the western Sydney suburb of Penrith. They compete in the National Rugby League premiership, the top rugby league football competition in Australasia. For the 2012 NRL season they will be coached by Ivan...
in the opening round however against early-season expectations that the Raiders would again struggle the club posted early season wins over Brisbane in round two, Parramatta in round five and the New Zealand Warriors
New Zealand Warriors
The New Zealand Warriors are a professional rugby league football club based in Auckland, New Zealand. They compete in the National Rugby League premiership and are the League's only team from outside Australia...
in round eight in New Zealand in what was the club's first win in New Zealand since the early 2000s. However, losses to Todd Carney's new club the Roosters
Sydney Roosters
The Sydney Roosters are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. The club competes in the National Rugby League and is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Australian rugby league history, having won twelve New South Wales Rugby League...
in round six and a narrow loss at home to the South Sydney Rabbitohs
South Sydney Rabbitohs
The South Sydney Rabbitohs are an Australian professional rugby league football team based in Redfern, a suburb of South-central Sydney, New South Wales. They participate in the National Rugby League premiership and are one of nine existing teams from the state capital...
in round seven saw the club sitting second from last after round seven (last had the Melbourne Storm
Melbourne Storm
The Melbourne Storm are an Australian professional rugby league club based in the city of Melbourne. They are the first fully professional rugby league team based in the Australian rules football-dominated state of Victoria....
not been stripped of competition points due to salary cap breaches) of the 2010 season. Wins over the ladder-leading Dragons and the Gold Coast Titans
Gold Coast Titans
Gold Coast Titans are an Australian professional rugby league football club, based in the Gold Coast, Queensland. The club competes in Australasia's elite rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership. It is the newest of the sixteen clubs in the league, having commenced its...
followed until a four-game losing streak ensued; with the club sitting third from last after a round 17 home loss to the Roosters in what was Todd Carney
Todd Carney
Todd Carney is an Australian professional rugby league football player. Carney has represented Australia, Country New South Wales and, in the National Rugby League, the Canberra Raiders between 2003 and 2008, and the Sydney Roosters between 2010 and 2011...
's return to the nation's capital. The Raiders then began a run similar to that of Parramatta
Parramatta Eels
The Parramatta Eels are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Sydney suburb of Parramatta. The Parramatta District Rugby League Football Club was formed in 1947, with their First Grade side playing their first season in the New South Wales Rugby Football League...
last year; winning eight of their next nine regular season matches to sneak into the top eight by season's end. The regular season's highest home attendance came when 20,445 fans filled Canberra Stadium to see the Raiders defeat the ladder-leading Dragons 32-16 for the second time in the season.
The Raiders advanced to the finals on the back of eight wins from their past nine and were drawn a tough away final against the second-placed Penrith Panthers
Penrith Panthers
The Penrith Panthers are an Australian professional rugby league football team based in the western Sydney suburb of Penrith. They compete in the National Rugby League premiership, the top rugby league football competition in Australasia. For the 2012 NRL season they will be coached by Ivan...
whom the Raiders had beaten just five weeks earlier. The Raiders led from the start and despite lapses at times during the match the Raiders managed to sniff out a narrow 24-22 win, thus achieving its first final win in a decade, which ironically was also against the Panthers. This saw the Raiders draw a home final against the Wests Tigers
Wests Tigers
The Wests Tigers are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in Sydney's mid-western suburbs. They have competed in the National Rugby League since they were formed at the end of the 1999 season as a joint-venture club between the Balmain Tigers and the Western Suburbs...
in round two of the finals. Having lost to the Tigers twice during the regular season, it was hoped that a record crowd of 26,746 would inspire the Raiders to continue their fairytale run deep into the finals, however a missed penalty attempt by Jarrod Croker
Jarrod Croker
Jarrod Croker is an Australian rugby league player. He plays for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League in the centres or as a winger....
in the final minutes of the match saw Canberra lose by 26-24 and therefore draw a curtain on the Raiders' 2010 season.
Telstra Premiership
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Club Awards
| Award | Winner |
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| Mal Meninga Medal Mal Meninga Medal The Mal Meninga Medal is the name of the award that goes to the Canberra Raiders' Player of the Year. The award was named after former Raiders captain and coach, Mal Meninga and was first awarded in 2008. Before this there was no name for the award but was still awarded... |
David Shillington David Shillington David Shillington is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Canberra Raiders of the National Rugby League... |
| Coaches Award | Daniel Vidot |
| Rookie of the Year | Sam Mataora Sam Mataora Sam Mataora , is a New Zealand rugby league player who currently plays for the Canberra Raiders in the NRL competition. He plays as a second-row or as a centre... |
| Fred Daly Memorial Clubman of the Year Trophy | Dane Tilse Dane Tilse Dane Tilse is an Australian professional rugby league player for the Canberra Raiders club, in the National Rugby League . His position of choice is at prop... |
| National Youth Competition Player of the Year | Mark Nicholls |
| National Youth Competition Coaches Award | Sam Williams Sam Williams (rugby league) Sam Williams is a professional Australian rugby league footballer for the Canberra Raiders of the NRL who plays the position of halfback.-National Youth Competition:... |
| Gordon McLucas Memorial Award (Junior representative player of the year) | Jack Wighton |
| Geoff Caldwell Memorial Award (Vocational Encouragement) | Mark Appleton |
2010 Squad
Preseason transfers
IN- Danny GaleaDanny GaleaDanny Galea is an Australian professional rugby league player for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League competition.-Biography:...
(from Wests Tigers) - Reece RobinsonReece RobinsonReece Robinson is an Australian professional rugby league player. He primarily plays on the wing. Robinson plays for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League , and is a current Lebanon national rugby league team member....
(from Brisbane Broncos)
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- Phil GrahamPhil GrahamPhilip Leslie Graham was an American publisher and businessman. He was the publisher and co-owner of The Washington Post...
(to Sydney Roosters) - Nigel PlumNigel PlumNigel Plum is a Rugby League player who plays for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League competition. He is known for his tackling technique...
(to Penrith Panthers) - Adrian PurtellAdrian PurtellAdrian Purtell is an Australian rugby league footballer for the Penrith Panthers of the NRL. He previously played with the Canberra Raiders. His usual position is .-Career:...
(to Penrith Panthers) - Stuart FlanaganStuart FlanaganStuart Flanagan is a professional rugby league footballer for the Cronulla Sharks in the Australian National Rugby League competition...
(to Cronulla Sharks) - Glen TurnerGlen TurnerGlen Turner is a former professional rugby league player who played for the Melbourne Storm and Canberra Raiders. He played as a second row or lock.-Playing career:...
(Retired)