Ex-Raider Jack Murchie relishing chance to launch Canberra raid

But if the New Zealand Warriors second-rower is going to do it, he'll need to stop the Green Machine's rampaging second halves.

The Raiders have become the masters of the second 40 minutes this season, scoring 37 tries and 213 points while restricting their opponents to just 18 tries and 113 points after half-time.

That's in contrast to their opening stanzas when they've scored 28 tries and 168 points while conceding 29 and 162.

They're especially dangerous in the 10 minutes leading up to the hour mark, when they've crossed the stripe 14 times this season.

Murchie made a mid-season switch from the Raiders to the Warriors and has spent the past four months based in Terrigal on the Central Coast.

Originally he went on a deal until the end of the season, but has earned himself an extension until the end of 2022.

He's played 11 games for the Warriors and was named in the second row to face his old side.

The 23-year-old said he was unsure which edge he'd line up on, but he's spent the past two games playing on the right - which would see him up against England international Elliott Whitehead.

Otherwise he'll be up against England international John Bateman.

He was looking forward to the chance to get one over his former teammates and was hopeful Apollo protocols would allow him to duck into the Raiders sheds for a post-match beer - depending on the result.

"I'm excited. It's always good when you get to play your old team. I've got a lot of mates in the side so it should be good fun," Murchie said.

"It's definitely been something I've been looking forward to, had it pencilled in a little bit and always knew it was coming.

"Should be a really fun arvo. I can't wait. I'll try and slip into the sheds for a beer if I can after the game - I might have to check that, I'm not sure if we're allowed."

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While his future with the Warriors was secured, where exactly that will be is still up in the air.

There's talk the New Zealand team could be based in Terrigal again in 2021, otherwise Murchie was looking forward to the adventure of moving across the ditch to Auckland.

He said while the Warriors were out of finals contention they could see the light at the end of the tunnel and were using the chance to finally return home to their families as motivation in the final two rounds.

"I'm not sure. I've heard a lot of different things - could be going back to New Zealand, could be Terrigal, but I don't mind Terrigal too much, it's pretty nice here," he said.

"At the same time it would be good to go back to New Zealand and have a look around - we'll see what happens."

NRL ROUND 19

Sunday: Canberra Raiders v New Zealand Warriors at Canberra Stadium, 2pm.

Raiders squad: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Semi Valemei, 3. Jarrod Croker (c), 4. Jordan Rapana, 5. Nick Cotric, 6. Jack Wighton, 7. George Williams, 8. Josh Papalii, 9. Siliva Havili, 10. Dunamis Lui, 11. John Bateman, 12. Elliott Whitehead, 13. Joe Tapine. Interchange: 14. Tom Starling, 15. Ryan Sutton, 16. Hudson Young, 17. Corey Harawira-Naera. Reserves: 19. Matt Frawley, 20. Matt Timoko.

Warriors squad: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c), 2. Adam Pompey, 3. Adam Keighran, 4. Peta Hiku, 5. Hayze Perham, 6. Kodi Nikorima, 7. Chanel Harris-Tavita, 8. Lachlan Burr, 9. Karl Lawton, 10. Isaiah Papali'i, 11. Jack Murchie, 12. Tohu Harris, 13. Jazz Tevaga. Interchange: 14. Wayde Egan, 15. Adam Blair, 17. Tom Ale, 18. Josh Curran. Reserves: 20. Paul Turner, 21. Gerard Beale.