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    Who was the co-coach, with Mal Meninga, of the Raiders in the 2001 season?Canberra Raiders

      Matthew Elliott .

    Who was the Queensland and international fullback who played for the Raiders: Gary ______ ?Canberra Raiders

      Belcher.

    Which team did the Raiders defeat 68-0 in 1993, a club record which still stood at the end of the 2000 season?Canberra Raiders

      Parramatta. But it was a costly win for them, Ricky Stuart was injured for the rest of the season.

    During which Grand Final did the TV commentator shout, 'Oh the Raiders, they're too hot, they're too strong!'?Canberra Raiders

      1990. They went on to defeat Penrith 18-14.

    As of the end of the 2000 season: who had played the most first grade games for the Raiders?Canberra Raiders

      Laurie Daley. He had played 244, Steve Walters played 228, Ricky Stuart 203 and Big Mal only 166.

    Who held the record at the end of the 2000 season, for the most tries for the Raiders in a season?Canberra Raiders

      All of these players (Noa Nadruku, Jason Croker, Brett Mullins). They all have scored 22 in a season, Nadruku in 1993, and Croker and Mullins both got 22 each in 1994!

    Where was the Raiders first home ground?Canberra Raiders

      Seiffert Oval. Funnily enough, they played at Seiffert oval in Queanbeyan (which is in the State of New South Wales), from 1982-1989 until their move into Canberra itself in 1990, at the Bruce Stadium.

    In what year did the Raiders first play in the semi-finals?Canberra Raiders

      1987. In fact, they made it all the way through to the Grand Final, only to lose to Manly 18-8.

    In which year did the Raiders enter the competition?Canberra Raiders

      1982. They came dead last out of 14 teams in their first year. Canberra were the first non-NSW team to enter the NSWRL premiership. They beat out the Central Coast and Campbelltown to be entered into the 1982 NSWRL premiership.

    Who was the coach of Canberra in 2001?Canberra Raiders

      Mal Meninga . Mal Meninga finished coaching Canberra in 2001, with Matthew Elliott taking over in 2002.

    Which player won the Clive Churchill Medal (man of the match in the grand final) for a second time in 1991?Canberra Raiders

      Brad Clyde . Brad Clyde became the first person to win the Clive Churchill Medal twice (1989 and 1991). He was regarded as one of the best players to lace a football boot.

    The record home ground attendance for Canberra during the 1990s was 25,253. Which team was this against?Canberra Raiders

      Western Suburbs. The record was set August 21st, 1994.

    When they won the 1994 grand final, it was Canberra's ____ premiership?Canberra Raiders

      3rd. Canberra won the premiership in 1989, 1990, and 1994.

    In what position did Canberra finish the 2001 regular season?Canberra Raiders

      11th. Canberra struggled in 2001 as they had to play without the likes of Laurie Daley, David Furner, and Brett Mullins as they departed the club at the end of the 2000 season.

    Who scored the most tries for Canberra in season 2001?Canberra Raiders

      Brett Finch . Brett Finch scored 12 tries for Canberra in 2001 with Clinton Schifcofske scoring 10.

    Who were the major sponsors of Canberra in 2001?Canberra Raiders

      Ozemail.

    In 1982 Canberra had their worst defeat of the 1980s when they lost 54-3. What team was this against?Canberra Raiders

      Parramatta. The next biggest defeat of the 80s was 45-0 against Illawarra in 1982.

    In 1993, Canberra had their biggest win of the 1990s when they won 68-0. Which team was this against? Canberra Raiders

      Parramatta. This was their biggest win, with a 66-4 win against Eastern Suburbs in 1990 their next biggest of the 90s.

    What year did Canberra enter the NSWRL competition?Canberra Raiders

      1982. Canberra played the first match on February 27, 1982 against South Sydney at Redfern Oval losing 37-7.

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