Canberra Raiders fullback Josh Dugan to switch to five-eighth for match against Wests Tigers

RAIDERS stars Josh Dugan and Blake Ferguson will shift to five-eighth and centre respectively when they return to the side for the match against Wests Tigers.

Josh Dugan

CANBERRA Raiders stars Josh Dugan and Blake Ferguson will return to the Raiders line-up this Saturday for the match against the Tigers at Canberra Stadium, after serving a one week ban for breaching the club's alcohol policy.

Dugan returns to the team in a new position at five-eighth, with Reece Robinson remaining at fullback and Josh McCrone shifting back to halfback.

Ferguson comes back into the team and will play in the centres, with both Edrick Lee and Dimitri Pelo retaining their wing positions after strong performances last weekend.

Joel Thompson moves from the centres back into the second row, with Bronson Harrison shifting back to the bench.

Sam Mataora has been named at 18th man, while Sam Williams will play for Mounties in the NSW Cup.

Raiders Coach David Furner said Dugan and Ferguson have fronted the Club Player Representatives (CPR) and they’re satisfied with the punishment that was handed down last week.

“Both Josh and Blake have met with the CPR, they’ve accepted their punishment of missing last weekend and we now move on to focus on the Tigers this weekend,” Furner said.

Raiders: Reece Robinson, Dimitri Pelo, Jarrod Croker, Blake Ferguson, Edrick Lee, Josh Dugan, Josh Mccrone, David Shillington (c), Travis Waddell, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs, Josh Papalii, Joel Thompson, Shaun Fensom. Interchange: Shaun Berrigan, Joe Picker, Bronson Harrison, Dane Tilse, Sam Mataora

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