Canberra's faint finals hopes have taken a hit with halfback Jamal Fogarty ruled out of their must-win clash with the Sydney Roosters due to a hamstring strain.
Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh met with Brisbane powerbrokers this week and is set for a catch-up with Benji Marshall as demand for the firebrand ramps up.
Canberra second-rower Hudson Young says his side needs to be mentally tougher after "embarrassing" coach Ricky Stuart in their capitulation to North Queensland.
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has lashed him team for a "precious, spoiled" 42-4 loss to North Queensland that has left their NRL season on life support.
Ricky Stuart has left the door ajar for Corey Horsburgh to return to Canberra's NRL squad, despite the fiery prop requesting a release from his contract.
Cantebury will apologise to Canberra fan Simon Tayoun after was he was tackled to the ground by a group of Dogs supporters after Sunday's win over the Raiders.
Canberra face the toughest opposition of any team vying for an NRL finals berth in the last seven rounds but are confident of a late-season resurgence.
The Canberra Raiders are thrilled at the return of club legend Mal Meninga, who they hope will be an extra drawcard for recruiting and retaining players.
It may have been ugly, but Canberra's 20-18 win over the Warriors was due reward for their fans who turned up in the biting cold after four straight losses.
Jamal Fogarty and Zac Hosking return from injury against the Warriors in a much-needed boost for a Canberra side struggling to keep their NRL season alive.
