Topic: Canberra Reach the Top With Comeback Win

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Canberra Reach the Top With Comeback Win
« on: August 13, 2012, 10:33:33 AM »
The Canberra Raiders under-20s leapt to the top of the Toyota Cup table with a thrilling 28-22 comeback win over Penrith at Centrebet Stadium yesterday.

After the Warriors' shock slip-up against North Queensland on Saturday, the Raiders needed two late tries to replace them in the competition lead.

Livewire five-eighth Anthony Milford, who has recently begun contract extension talks with the Raiders, was again outstanding.

Wingers Jeremy Hawkins and Jonathon Reuben both scored braces to help guide Canberra to a third straight win, against the fourth-placed Panthers. Hawkins in particular was brilliant, racking up five line breaks, nine tackle breaks and 170 metres in a virtuoso performance.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/raiders-go-top-with-comeback-win-20120812-242yg.html#ixzz23NjTI92b