The Canberra Raiders suffered a heart-wrenching defeat in the 2022 finals, as they were crushed 40-4 by the Eels.
However, their latest finals defeat against the Knights left their fans with a sense of pride, despite the narrow 30-28 loss.
The emotions surrounding these two defeats couldn't have been more different.
Despite both outcomes leading to the Raiders' elimination from the title race, the contrast in emotions was stark.