Best Chance For Recognition

A REFERENDUM on the constitutional recognition of local government "has a greater prospect of success than many others that might be put", a local government forum in Canberra was told last week.

Top Four The Prize For Boom Raiders

CANBERRA star Terry Campese believes the Raiders have proved their pre-season doubters wrong but are yet to achieve anything this season.

Green Is Back In Vogue

Raiders 38 Knights 18 AFTER struggling with a horrific injury toll earlier in the season, Canberra players held a meeting and vowed not to let it derail their finals campaign.

Junior Set For Special Homecoming

PART of his heart still lies in Canberra, but Junior Sau's body and soul belong to the Knights.

Defence Vital Because Smith Sees No Entertainment Value In Losing

THEY have been labelled the NRL's two most enterprising attacking teams, but Knights coach Brian Smith says Sunday's clash with the Raiders at Canberra Stadium will be won by whoever is willing to roll up their sleeves in defence.

Mcveigh A Lone Light In Gloom

Sydney 14.13 (97) W Bulldogs 17.11. (113) THE Sydney Swans' top-four hopes have been left hanging by a thread after a 16-point loss to the Western Bulldogs at Manuka Oval in Canberra yesterday.

Hall Clash May End At Tribunal

SYDNEY SWANS full-forward Barry Hall might strike tribunal trouble again after a clash with the Western Bulldogs' Lindsay Gilbee in yesterday's loss in Canberra.

Crouch Boost For Swans

AFTER nearly 11 months in the football wilderness, Jared Crouch will play his first match for Sydney this year after being named for tomorrow's crucial match against the Western Bulldogs in Canberra.

Crouch Returns To Haunt Akermanis

AFTER nearly 11 months in the football wilderness, Jared Crouch will play his first match for Sydney this year after being named for tomorrow's crucial match against the Western Bulldogs in Canberra.