The Raiders are closing in on the top eight after getting past a hapless Titans side on Saturday afternoon.
The Gold Coast were their worst enemy at home and gifted Canberra several tries in the 36-24 defeat.
The victory places the Green Machine in ninth place on the ladder, just behind the Roosters in the points differential.
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The Titans endured a shock start with two errors in the opening five minutes allowing Canberra to score the easiest try.
Jack Wighton set up Mat Timoko to burst through an open hole in the fifth minute to give the Green Machine the lead.
But they hit back in the 14th minute when Tanah Boyd made a good move for Brian Kelly to score.
Canberra star Adam Elliott made a break down the middle in the 22nd minute before Hudson Young flicked a quick pass for Nick Cotric to score in the corner.
Cotric had an early brace after capitalizing on a soft save from close range in the 26th minute.
Aaron Booth legally took out the legs of Raiders star Joe Tapine but reacted angrily and was disallowed for punching David Fifita in the 33rd minute.
Matthew Timoko of the Raiders Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images
Titans playmaker Tanah Boyd threw a good dummy to pierce the Raiders and score on the stroke of half-time.
Raiders center Sebastian Kris and Titans wing Jayden Campbell swapped tries to open the second half before Tapine went over to extend the lead in the 66th minute.
Kris crossed for another soft try before Campbell also scored a brace in the final minute.
MINUTE 66
Joe Tapine proves simply too strong for the Gold Coast defense and plants the ball over the line despite having three defenders on him.
58TH MINUTE
Titans second rower Beau Fermor made a break down the middle before finding Jayden Campbell inside who finished under the posts.
52ND MINUTE
Canberra five-eighth Jack Wighton put Hudson Young in a hole who then flicked a fantastic pass for Sebastian Kris to score in the corner.
“The flick pass is outstanding, great awareness of where his full-back is,” Shane Flanagan said.
“Having a backrower with the speed and ability to throw a pass like that … he just knows where to be.”
47TH MINUTE
Titans halfback Toby Sexton was unable to throw a direct lick and Hudson Young went through to score.
MINUTE 39
Titans playmaker Tanah Boyd threw a good dummy to pierce the Raiders and score on the stroke of half-time.
“Canberra’s defensive line fired up and the Titans finally got their second,” Matt Russell told Fox League.
MINUTE 33
Aaron Booth legally took out the legs of Raiders star Joe Tapine, but he reacted angrily and started a brawl.
“It’s been reviewed and cleared. You threw a punch, 10 in the bin,” referee Ben Cummins said.
MINUTE 27
Nick Cotric scored the simplest of tries after diving from dummy half and bouncing off a lazy tackle and skip.
“To play that No. 9 role and walk around,” Matt Russell said.
“You would classify two of the three attempts scored as mild and worrisome signs.”
MINUTE 22
Nick Cotric took a quick pass behind him and flicked it over to finish well in the corner before Jamal Fogarty came over to convert on the wing.
“Big hands from Cotric and he had work to do to score,” Shane Flanagan told Fox League.
The Canberra Raiders score the first try. Source: FOX SPORTS
13th MINUTE
The Titans have crossed after Brian Kelly picked up a smart tackle to score by the posts.
“The short kicking game is one of their strengths, they scored four tries from the boot last week,” Shan Flanagan told Fox League.
5th MINUTE
Canberra star Jack Wighton took the line and drew two defenders before putting Mat Timoko through a hole to score.
“What a start, Jack Wighton playing on the other side of the field where he usually plays and showing his versatility,” Matt Russell said.
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PREDICTION OF THE MATCH
The Titans are desperate to snap an eight-game losing streak as they host the Raiders at the Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday.
Although the Titans have shown signs of improvement in recent weeks, they still sit in second place and are in a battle to stay away from the wooden spoon.
With the pressure mounting, manager Justin Holbrook has made a key change to his 17 with skipper Tino Fa’asuamaleaui switching to prop to allow Erin Clark to start at lock after impressing there in round 18.
Still no sign of Jayden Campbell in the No.1 jersey, though Holbrook opted to ease the electric fullback off the bench again.
As for the Raiders, coach Ricky Stuart has stuck with the same team that defeated the Warriors last week.
A win for the Green Machine would see them leapfrog Manly into ninth place and give them the boost they need to face the defending champions Panthers next week.
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