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Canberra Raiders desperate for win in Elliott Whitehead’s 150th …<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s the background on Elliott Whitehead\u2019s milestone and the Raiders\u2019 situation heading into that game:<\/p>\n

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April\u00a014,\u00a02022 \u2013 Whitehead\u2019s 150th NRL match for Canberra<\/p>\n

Elliott Whitehead reached the milestone in Round 6 against the North Queensland Cowboys at Canberra Stadium, proudly wearing the captain\u2019s armband and starting in the second row alongside Ryan Sutton .<\/p>\n

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Team motivation and build-up<\/p>\n

In the lead-up, teammate Corey Harawira\u2011Naera highlighted the importance of rallying around Whitehead:<\/p>\n

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> \u201cWe want to get them back \u2026 looking ahead to the Cowboys and Elliott Whitehead\u2019s 150th game for the Raiders this Thursday.\u201d<\/p>\n

It was clear the club was keen to give the captain a special game and were \u201cdesperate\u201d to mark the occasion with a win .<\/p>\n

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Despite the hype and the team\u2019s stated desperation for a win, Canberra couldn\u2019t deliver on the night. The Cowboys ended up taking the game, leaving Whitehead\u2019s milestone game bittersweet.<\/p>\n

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Date & milestone: April 14, 2022 \u2013 Round 6, matching the 150\u2011game landmark.<\/p>\n

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Team sentiment: Ricky Stuart and the squad were fully behind the occasion, hoping to win in his honour.<\/p>\n

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Outcome: Unfortunately, the Raiders lost, leaving the milestone far from the celebratory victory they\u2019d hoped for.<\/p>\n

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Would you like the full match stats, player ratings, or perhaps how Whitehead and the club reflected afterward?<\/p>\n\n

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