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Canberra Raiders thrive on loyalty and legacy, rooted in family ties and strong leadership dating back to founder Les McIntyre.

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They say Canberra is a town built on committees and compromise, but the Raiders have always survived on the exact opposite.

You're either a 'Green Man' or you're not: it's that simple.

Like Yellowstone, once you get that brand, it's for life. This isn't a revolving door of corporate suits; it's a family business with a very long memory.

It started with the founder, the late Les McIntyre, and the bloodline continues through his son and former Chairman, John.

It's held together by the Furner name. CEO Don Furner has been at the helm since 2007 - the longest-serving CEO in the game - providing a level of stability other clubs would kill for. It's a legacy passed down from his father, Don Sr., the club's inaugural coach.

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