A self-titled 'big sister' amongst the playing group, Madison Bartlett is not surprised to see the Raiders pushing for a place in the finals, despite it being their first season together in the NRLW.
One of the four expansion clubs entered into the competition this year, Canberra stunned early, winning four of their opening five games to set them up with a chance to play on past Round 9, with this week's game against the Titans shaping as a must-win encounter for both teams.
Bartlett credited the bond formed in the pre-season with creating a close-knit group who had been able to find their combinations early.