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The Canberra Raiders hope what they believe is a world-first membership drive helps them break the 20,000 barrier next year.
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The Sharks' never-ending conga line of major sponsors was solved by a humble Google search from a man who didn't really know who they were – and he is now about to get the type of exposure marketers only dream about.
The pizza shop owner who saved Cronulla's home ground has backed calls for a government-funded upgrade, believing a growing supporter base desperately needs an bigger venue.
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The Raiders will finish the year with an almost $500,000 boost for their best NRL finals campaign in more than 20 years.
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