Canterbury's coach Cameron Ciraldo has joined growing calls for Canberra's GIO Stadium to undergo a facelift after revealing he will need stitches after glass shattered on him in the ageing arena.
Hudson Young has made a last-minute case for a State of Origin recall, helping Canberra survive two sin-bins to defeat Canterbury 24-20 in a chaotic start to Magic Round.
Canberra will have to try and shore up their NRL finals hopes without star man Jack Wighton, with the five-eighth set to miss the vital clash with Canterbury.
Beloved Canberra Raiders skipper Jarrod Croker will play his first NRL game this season after being recalled to the side for their home match against the Bulldogs on Friday night.