Eric
Staff
RAIDERS v DRAGONS
Sunday, 2pm, GIO Stadium, CanberraRaiders: Joe Tapine suffered a rib injury in the loss to the Panthers, if cleared of a fracture he shouldn’t spend too much time out, although he’d be unlikely for this clash. Corey Horsburgh is likely to return to the team, with either he or Ryan Sutton starting at prop. Sutton himself copped a head knock and will need to pass concussion protocols, he’ll be aided by an eight day turnaround.
Nick Cotric is likely to miss one or two weeks due to a careless high tackle charge, this will see Jordan Rapana replace him on the wing, Albert Hopoate retain a spot, and Xavier Savage return at fullback.
Dragons: Cody Ramsey is due back from a knee injury at fullback in place of Moses Mbye. Mbye will likely shift to centre, with Jack Bird returning to the back-row in place of Tariq Sims who faces a four-to-five week suspension for his high shot on Connor Tracey.
This, round 22, has come about fast. It would be nice if Griffin made some bold moves with nothing really to lose but I very much doubt he will. McCullough, McGuire will play the remaining 4 games and guys like Sullivan, Muhleisen and Max Feagai will remain in the NSW Cup.