Jordan Rapana captured all the headlines in Canberra's upset win over the Eels on Thursday night, but the Raiders had plenty of unsung heroes. The 'odd couple' halfback combination of Sam Williams and Matt Frawley, who few people would have believed would be in the six and seven at the start of the season, came up with some big plays. The 26-year-old Frawley proved a handy back-up for the injured Jack Wighton and the win continued an amazing run from the no-frills pivot. Frawley hasn't lost an NRL game since he was at the Bulldogs in 2018, albeit though he has played little top grade footy. He wasn't sighted in the top grade in 2019, won his only game last season and both games he has played this year. With the Raiders' wretched run with injury, the bearded 26-year-old may just prove their lucky charm.
We all know that Jack is carrying a chest injury. So it's only smart that he play at 100% fitness, coming into the back end of the season. The combination of Frawley and Williams have been great when playing together. Frawley has a great kicking game, it was all to see in the game against Manly. Sammy is Mr cool and calm on the field, yet you can see him barking instructions on the field. I don't know weather Jack and Frawley would playing together as they both play on the same side of the field. About Rapana, he has been the only player this season who has played his heart out every game. He plays at a 100 miles per hr yes, he does make silly mistakes. But he sure makes up for them. I believe, as do many others. That he as earned at least another season with us. He wants to stay, he has proved his worth on the team.
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