Raiders' Sezer to boost NRL running game

Canberra playmaker Aidan Sezer has admitted he wants to run the ball more as the Raiders aim to make Manly their fourth-straight NRL victim.

Aidan Sezer of the Raiders

Canberra halfback Aidan Sezer is looking to add a stronger running game to his NRL arsenal. (AAP)

Canberra halfback Aidan Sezer is looking to add a stronger running game to his arsenal as he solidifies his NRL halves pairing with Blake Austin.

Only Raiders hooker Josh Hodgson has run the ball less times this season than Sezer, who has made 38 runs in the first seven games.

And while Sezer admits it's an area of the game he wants to improve on, coach Ricky Stuart said earlier in the season that his attack on the line was underrated.

"It's probably something I've got to do a bit more of and I'm making a conscious effort to do that," Sezer said.

"Hopefully I can have plenty more opportunities."

After injury stymied how much game time he could play alongside Austin last year, a full pre-season has enabled him to play every minute of the Raiders' campaign so far.

"I'm a bit more comfortable with my role within the team now," Sezer said.

"The boys always encourage me to run so I guess if they're saying they can see opportunities there I'm happy to take them.

"I do enjoy running the footy and hopefully I can do a bit more."

Sezer will get the chance to attack Manly's line when the two sides meet at GIO Stadium on Friday night.

While the Sea Eagles are coming off a four-point loss to Melbourne, Canberra are shooting for their fourth win on the trot.

Manly have been impressive if not inconsistent in the opening seven rounds, but Sezer is dismissing any characterisation of the clash as a 'danger game' for the Raiders.

"Every game is tough in this competition," Sezer said.

"If you're looking at games like danger games you're underestimating the team initially.

"We'll be preparing accordingly, focusing on our job and trying to perform well for our club and our fans."


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