Raiders Face Knights, Papali'i Returns

0:00The Raiders are off to a rough start this NRL season, sitting 15th on the ladder with just one win in their first four games. Last year they topped the table as minor premieres, but now their attack is sputtering at 16.8 points per game, down from 26. 0.7. That lone victory came in round one against Manley, thanks to a golden point field goal by even Sanders and a 29-28 thriller. Since then, they've dropped three straight, putting real pressure on the squad early on. Coach Ricky Stewart is keeping things calm, saying his team's attitude stays strong and there's more panic from fans outside than in. He's been through worse spots and calls them a resilient bunch, noting it's only round five with tougher stretches ahead. Now they're gearing up for the 5th place nights in Newcastle on Sunday, facing a sold-out crowd. Big boost though, Captain Josh Papali-I returns from suspension, bringing that key experience to steady the ship. With Papali-I back and Stewart steady hand, the Raiders could spark a turnaround right here, so keep an eye on that match-up down the track.

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