Canberra Raiders desperate for win in Elliott Whitehead’s 150th …
Here’s the background on Elliott Whitehead’s milestone and the Raiders’ situation heading into that game:
April 14, 2022 – Whitehead’s 150th NRL match for Canberra
Elliott Whitehead reached the milestone in Round 6 against the North Queensland Cowboys at Canberra Stadium, proudly wearing the captain’s armband and starting in the second row alongside Ryan Sutton .
Team motivation and build-up
In the lead-up, teammate Corey Harawira‑Naera highlighted the importance of rallying around Whitehead:
> “We want to get them back … looking ahead to the Cowboys and Elliott Whitehead’s 150th game for the Raiders this Thursday.”
It was clear the club was keen to give the captain a special game and were “desperate” to mark the occasion with a win .
Despite the hype and the team’s stated desperation for a win, Canberra couldn’t deliver on the night. The Cowboys ended up taking the game, leaving Whitehead’s milestone game bittersweet.
Date & milestone: April 14, 2022 – Round 6, matching the 150‑game landmark.
Team sentiment: Ricky Stuart and the squad were fully behind the occasion, hoping to win in his honour.
Outcome: Unfortunately, the Raiders lost, leaving the milestone far from the celebratory victory they’d hoped for.
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