We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
Success is defined by achievements like winning championships and overcoming challenges, like Queanbeyan Blues.
How do you define success?
At Seiffert Oval in Queanbeyan's east, is it lifting the Canberra Raiders Cup? Sweeping the first grade awards at Les McIntyre Medal night?
Or is it simply the way the Queanbeyan Blues have clawed their way from "rock bottom" to a grand final derby against the Queanbeyan Kangaroos on Sunday?
Mick Dodson retired in 2007 but returned to play with son in grand final.
Mick Dodson was talking about retirement in 2007.
Mick Dodson was talking about retirement in 2007.
So why is he picking up the phone to talk about a Canberra Raiders Cup grand final 17 years later? Because at 48 years old, he came out of retirement - again - to play with his 23-year-old son Ryan.
Queanbeyan Kangaroos and Blues play in Grand Final to decide 2024 premiership winners, divided oval.
Seiffert Oval will be divided in Maroon and Blue this Sunday as Queanbeyan rivals, the Kangaroos and Blues, battle it out for Canberra Raiders Cup premiership glory.
The Canberra Raiders Cup Grand Final day will reach its thrilling climax when the Queanbeyan Kangaroos and Queanbeyan Blues take the field at 3:30pm to decide who will be crowned the 2024 premiers.
The Queanbeyan derby has been the matchup of the year, starting with the opening round where Roos captain-coach Sam Williams converted from the sideline after the fulltime siren to level the scores at 32-all.
Their later...