Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has branded Des Hasler a \u201cscapegoat\u201d amid a turbulent period on the Gold Coast, calling for Titans players to \u201clook at themselves\u201d.<\/p>\n
Canberra came away with a 44-18 win over the Knights<\/a>, surging away in the second half after the scores were locked 18-18 at the break.<\/p>\n Speaking in the post-match press conference, Stuart was quizzed on why the Raiders consistently steal momentum from their opponents, scoring four second-half tries on Sunday.<\/p>\n FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer ><\/a><\/p>\n WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n \u201cHindy asked me a question in the pre-game about how we faded in the first half last week. Every team has patches of six, seven minutes. Some teams longer,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n \u201cWhere they might drop out of the game a little bit, but momentum is a hard thing to catch in this game, momentum is a hard thing to get back.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd it\u2019s a fair question, but don\u2019t not recognise the ability of other teams. I mean Parramatta beat the Broncos on Friday night. You know, we had them last week.<\/p>\n \u201cSo (much) of the noise out there is, because of where you are and where they are, you will beat them and what not.<\/p>\n \u201cMaybe we should, but we don\u2019t see it like that and that\u2019s probably why we are winning the games, the way that the boys are preparing.<\/p>\n \u201cWe don\u2019t see any other team any less. We treat every opposition as thought it\u2019s a game of football and they can beat us.\u201d<\/p>\n With the Knights testing the Raiders in the first 40 minutes, Stuart was then asked if the fact no first grade side can be taken lightly is an indication of a strong competition.<\/p>\n Raiders run riot to sink Knights at home | 02:19<\/p>\n From there, he took aim at the Titans, who pulled off a monumental upset to beat the Warriors 24-16 on their home turf, snapping a four-game losing streak.<\/a><\/p>\n The Gold Coast outfit were buoyed by a huge occasion for Hasler, who coached celebrated his 500th game as a first grade coach with a win.<\/p>\n That is despite reports the veteran mentor is on the chopping block, with Hasler reportedly being given a chance to coach in his milestone game before a decision is made on his future.<\/p>\n Stuart was of the belief that the Titans\u2019 issues don\u2019t stem from the coach, who has been unfairly portrayed as the reason behind the club\u2019s issues in 2025.<\/p>\n \u201cLook at the Titans yesterday, if they have that attitude a bit more they have got the players. If they have that attitude a bit more they\u2019d win more games for Des,\u201d Stuart said.<\/p>\n \u201cInstead of Des being the scapegoat. But players have got to take responsibility and that\u2019s what my players are doing.<\/p>\n \u201c(There\u2019s) players at other clubs where the poor old coach is copping it, they have got to look at themselves as well.\u201d<\/p>\n Des marks milestone game with win | 04:58<\/p>\n MORE NRL NEWS<\/p>\n \u2018WORRIED ABOUT HIS LOOKS\u2019: Ciraldo cheeky Xerri dig amid praise for Dogs spine<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018WANTED TO TAKE THAT RISK\u2019: Seibold admission as Manly star re-injures shoulder<\/a><\/p>\n