Fortress No More?

The Raiders' strength in recent years is proving their weakness as they move into the danger zone of missing the finals. GIO Stadium, the Viking Clap and the bitter cold have made the Raiders' home ground a fortress under Ricky Stuart. But something has gone wrong in recent games - the Green Machine have conceded 118 points in their last three games at home. Add to that four losses from their last seven matches and the Raiders have clearly lost their way. They were booed from the field by their loyal fans at halftime against the Cowboys on Friday night, down 22-0. They had a bit more of a go in the second half to make the final scoreline 34-16 - but that may have been a case of the Cowboys taking their foot off the pedal. With three byes still to come and a favourable draw, the men from far North Queensland are suddenly looking a real chance of finals footy.