2007 Canberra Raiders season


The 2007 Canberra Raiders season was the 26th in the club's history. They competed in the NRL's 2007 Telstra Premiership, finishing the regular season 14th.

Pre-season

The Raiders' first trial match was against a highly understrength Brisbane Broncos team, with the top side in England playing their World Club Challenge match as premiers. However, the Raiders lost this game, resulting in widespread criticism and the team's entrenchment as wooden spoon favourites. Despite bouncing back against Wests Tigers in their second match, the Raiders were unable to put paid to these predictions, largely due to the side's lack of experience at both first grade and representative level.

Regular season

The Raiders' first NRL match of the season started inauspiciously, with a 32–6 loss to the Manly Sea Eagles. Their first win was in the third round, a convincing 48–18 win over the Newcastle Knights. The team registered consecutive wins for the only time in Round 11 against the Dragons, and entered the top 8 for the first time in Round 13. However, this win was followed by four straight losses, and the Raiders were unable to find any consistency before the season finished.
This season was notable for the Raiders' struggles away from home – just two of their nine wins occurred away from Canberra Stadium.

Results

ColourResult
GreenWin
RedLoss
YellowGolden point Win
BlueBye

Club Awards

AwardWinner
Player of the YearScott Logan
Coaches AwardJosh Miller
Rookie of the YearJoe Picker
Fred Daly Memorial Clubman of the Year TrophyBrett Dickson
Premier League Player of the YearRyan Hinchcliffe
Premier League Coaches AwardCy Lasscock
Jersey Flegg Player of the YearNick Skinner
Jersey Flegg Coaches AwardShaun Fensom

Squad