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John Bateman of the Raiders scores a try during the NRL Second Qualifying match between the Melbourne Storm and the Canberra Raiders at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Saturday, September 14, 2019. (AAP Image/Michael Dodge) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

10 moments that led to Raiders and Roosters grand final

The fortunes of a football team’s whole season can hinge on just a few key plays, a heated argument off the field or one coach’s decision to sign a player. Nick Walshaw takes a look at some of the moments that helped lead to the NRL grand final showdown between the Raiders and the Roosters.

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Cooper Cronk and Johnathan Thurston. Portraits of Queensland State of Origin players for Game 1 in Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium. Pic Peter Wallis   DO NOT USE... CONTACT THE COURIER MAIL PICTURE EDITOR FIRST.....

How Devils snubbed JT to sign Cronk

It was one of the greatest signings Norths Devils ever made – an untried rugby prodigy called Cooper Cronk. But to do it, they had to turn their backs on another future immortal.

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