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Canberra Raiders 1982-
3 Canberra Raiders quizzes and 30 Canberra Raiders trivia questions.
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  Canberra Raiders Quiz for Experts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another league club quiz ... this one on the Canberra Raiders.
Tough, 10 Qns, timence, Feb 25 06
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  Canberra Raiders    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is general quiz on Canberra raiders up to end of season 2001.
Tough, 10 Qns, twinkles76, Mar 09 06
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  The Green Machine    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the Rugby League team the Canberra Raiders who are involved in the National Rugby League competition of Australia.
Tough, 10 Qns, v_raider1, Aug 24 03
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Canberra Raiders Trivia Questions
1. What was the score in Canberra's premiership win in 1989?

From Quiz The Green Machine

Answer: 19-14

They beat the Balmain Tigers 19-14 in extra-time. This grand final in considered by many to be the greatest ever played.

2. What year did Canberra enter the NSWRL competition?

From Quiz Canberra Raiders

Answer: 1982

Canberra played the first match on February 27, 1982 against South Sydney at Redfern Oval losing 37-7.

3. In which year did the Raiders enter the competition?

From Quiz Canberra Raiders

Answer: 1982

They came dead last out of 14 teams in their first year. Canberra were the first non-NSW team to enter the NSWRL premiership. They beat out the Central Coast and Campbelltown to be entered into the 1982 NSWRL premiership.

4. In the 1989 grand final who scored Canberra's winning try?

From Quiz The Green Machine

Answer: Steve Jackson

One of the most memorable moments from the grand final. As Steve Jackson scored carrying numerous Balmain defenders with him.

5. In 1993, Canberra had their biggest win of the 1990s when they won 68-0. Which team was this against?

From Quiz Canberra Raiders

Answer: Parramatta

This was their biggest win, with a 66-4 win against Eastern Suburbs in 1990 their next biggest of the 90s.

6. In what year did the Raiders first play in the semi-finals?

From Quiz Canberra Raiders

Answer: 1987

In fact, they made it all the way through to the Grand Final, only to lose to Manly 18-8.

7. Which player replaced Mal Meninga in the 1987 Grand Final against Manly?

From Quiz The Green Machine

Answer: Kevin Walters

Meninga was short on match fitness after breaking his arm earlier in the season against Penrith.

8. In 1982 Canberra had their worst defeat of the 1980s when they lost 54-3. What team was this against?

From Quiz Canberra Raiders

Answer: Parramatta

The next biggest defeat of the 80s was 45-0 against Illawarra in 1982.

9. Where was the Raiders first home ground?

From Quiz Canberra Raiders

Answer: Seiffert Oval

Funnily enough, they played at Seiffert oval in Queanbeyan (which is in the State of New South Wales), from 1982-1989 until their move into Canberra itself in 1990, at the Bruce Stadium.

10. Who were the major sponsors of Canberra in 2001?

From Quiz Canberra Raiders

Answer: Ozemail

11. Who scored the most tries for Canberra in season 2001?

From Quiz Canberra Raiders

Answer: Brett Finch & Finch

Brett Finch scored 12 tries for Canberra in 2001 with Clinton Schifcofske scoring 10.

12. What was the score in the 1994 Grand Final?

From Quiz The Green Machine

Answer: 36-12

The Raiders blew the Bulldogs of the field in Mal Meninga's last match for Canberra.

13. In what position did Canberra finish the 2001 regular season?

From Quiz Canberra Raiders

Answer: 11th

Canberra struggled in 2001 as they had to play without the likes of Laurie Daley, David Furner, and Brett Mullins as they departed the club at the end of the 2000 season.

14. As of the end of the 2000 season: who had played the most first grade games for the Raiders?

From Quiz Canberra Raiders

Answer: Laurie Daley

He had played 244, Steve Walters played 228, Ricky Stuart 203 and Big Mal only 166.

15. Which Canberra legend has a statue outside of Canberra Stadium?

From Quiz The Green Machine

Answer: Laurie Daley

Laurie Daley's statue greets vistors to Canberra Stadium. Mal Meninga has a stand named after him.

16. When they won the 1994 grand final, it was Canberra's ____ premiership?

From Quiz Canberra Raiders

Answer: 3rd

Canberra won the premiership in 1989, 1990, and 1994.

17. During which Grand Final did the TV commentator shout, 'Oh the Raiders, they're too hot, they're too strong!'?

From Quiz Canberra Raiders

Answer: 1990

They went on to defeat Penrith 18-14.

18. Who won the Clive Churchill medal in 1994?

From Quiz The Green Machine

Answer: David Furner

David Furner won the 1994 Clive Churchill medal.

19. The record home ground attendance for Canberra during the 1990s was 25,253. Which team was this against?

From Quiz Canberra Raiders

Answer: Western Suburbs

The record was set August 21st, 1994.

20. Which team did the Raiders defeat 68-0 in 1993, a club record which still stood at the end of the 2000 season?

From Quiz Canberra Raiders

Answer: Parramatta

But it was a costly win for them, Ricky Stuart was injured for the rest of the season.

21. Who is Canberra's sponsor for the 2003 season?

From Quiz The Green Machine

Answer: Fone Zone

The rest are previous major sponsors of the club.

22. Which player won the Clive Churchill Medal (man of the match in the grand final) for a second time in 1991?

From Quiz Canberra Raiders

Answer: Brad Clyde & Clyde & Bradley Clyde

Brad Clyde became the first person to win the Clive Churchill Medal twice (1989 and 1991). He was regarded as one of the best players to lace a football boot.

23. Who was the Queensland and international fullback who played for the Raiders: Gary ______ ?

From Quiz Canberra Raiders

Answer: Belcher

24. When is Jason Croker's Birthday?

From Quiz The Green Machine

Answer: March 10, 1973

The others belong to Davico, Wiki and Tyran Smith

25. Who was the coach of Canberra in 2001?

From Quiz Canberra Raiders

Answer: Mal Meninga & Meninga

Mal Meninga finished coaching Canberra in 2001, with Matthew Elliott taking over in 2002.

26. Who was the co-coach, with Mal Meninga, of the Raiders in the 2001 season?

From Quiz Canberra Raiders

Answer: Matthew Elliott & Matthew Elliot & Elliott & Elliot

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