‘We need actions, not words’: Records tumble in heartbreaking Raiders defeat….Read more 👇
The Canberra Raiders suffered a gut-wrenching defeat that left fans and players devastated, as they fell short despite breaking several records in a high-octane NRL clash. Leading for most of the game, the Raiders looked poised for a statement win, but a late surge from their opponents flipped the script in the dying minutes. The final whistle confirmed a heartbreaking loss that underscored long-standing concerns about the team’s ability to close out games under pressure.
Coach Ricky Stuart didn’t mince words post-match. “We need actions, not words,” he said, visibly frustrated. “Talk means nothing if we don’t deliver when it counts.” Despite tallying impressive stats – including career-best meters from key players and a season-high completion rate – it wasn’t enough to overcome defensive lapses and poor discipline late in the match.
Fans are growing restless as similar collapses have plagued the Raiders throughout the season. While individual brilliance and flashes of dominance continue to shine, the team’s inability to stay composed in crunch moments has cost them dearly.
As the finals race heats up, Canberra must turn those hard lessons into grit and execution – or risk another season of promise slipping through their fingers.
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