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Darren Walton

Raiders partying like it's 1990 after downing Manly

Young Canberra star Ethan Strange (c) scored three tries as the Raiders defeated Manly. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

The tantalising prospect of a retro Canberra-versus-Penrith grand final is gathering speed following the Raiders' rapid-fire return to the top of the NRL ladder.

Coach Ricky Stuart glowingly compared Ethan Strange to Raiders legend Laurie Daley after the 20-year-old's try-scoring hat-trick helped the hosts repel a Manly ambush and add to the Sea Eagles' woes with a 28-12 win in chilly Canberra on Friday night.

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