The red-hot Raiders will be aiming to strengthen their grip on the J.J Giltinan Shield when they host the out-of-sorts Eels.

Canberra are two points clear of the Melbourne Storm on top of the ladder with eight rounds remaining and do have a bye in hand.

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Ricky Stuart’s men haven’t lost since May 10 and are chasing eight straight wins.

Key to their magical run has been the form of Kaeo Weekes. The fullback has been the NRL’s most improved player according to Fox League’s Matty Johns and comes off a sensational three-try, 282-metre effort against the Dragons a fortnight ago.

They take on an Eels team who have sensationally dropped star half Dylan Brown.

Brown found himself on the interchange bench for much of last weekend’s loss to Penrith, but now the outgoing playmaker is out of the 17 altogether. Brown will leave the club for Newcastle at season’s end.

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