TERRY Campese is set to take to the field for just his second game in 18 months, and he is already vowing to lead the Raiders to redemption.

DEPTH is a feature the Canberra Raiders will be pleased to reclaim for 2012, although Josh McCrone concedes it could very well come at his expense.

MOVE over Paul Gallen. The big men are coming to get you.

MOVE over Paul Gallen. The big men are coming to get you.

THE image of Josh Dugan looking ripped and in full flight at training is sure to be a welcome sight for NSW coach Ricky Stuart.

CANBERRA Raiders centre Jarrod Croker says he is in the best shape of his career ahead of his most important NRL season.

CANBERRA has boosted their depth in the outside backs, with the signing of former Manly and North Queensland winger Michael Bani.

THE Raiders have fired a salvo in the battle for NSW Origin fullback Josh Dugan by questioning what Canterbury intend to do with Ben Barba.

PAUL Gallen was the most popular pick, while Wayne Bennett sprung two surprises with his coach's pick in naming the NRL All Stars side. Team

IS THERE nothing Mal Meninga can't do? Now he is looking to help restore the fortunes of his beloved Canberra Raiders in the NRL.

THE Bulldogs are gearing up for a massive play to make NSW Origin fullback Josh Dugan the first big-name recruit of new coach Des Hasler.

REIGNING premiers Manly face the possibility of being torn apart at the end of this year.

TERRY Campese's hopes of resurrecting his NSW Origin career received a huge boost yesterday when he was named in the emerging Blues squad.

IF Joel Monaghan had a dollar for every time he was asked about his lewd act with a dog, he would be a multi-millionaire.

Raiders star Terry Campese speeks with David Packwood about the season ahead and how the players intend to turn the club's fortunes around.

PHIL ROTHFIELD delivers his fearless predictions on what to expect in the 2012 NRL season.

THE battle on the field is yet to be won but Penrith are being massacred in the fight with GWS for sponsorship dollars.

THERE is hope the NRL commission could be in place before Christmas after the clubs agreed a much-reduced financial package.

AT long last, rugby league's march towards independence is almost over after the 16 NRL clubs agreed to sign club licences with the new ARL Commission.

PREMIERS Manly will kick-start their title defence with a grand final re-match against New Zealand next season.