In 2025, Canberra Raiders gained their first minor premiership in 35 years but lost to Brisbane.
The Canberra Raiders stunned many in 2025.
Written off by most before a ball was kicked, they responded by claiming their first minor premiership in 35 years.
Their first final against the Brisbane Broncos was one of the games of the season. Leading 28-12 with roughly 17 minutes remaining, they were ambushed by a Reece Walsh led comeback after his return from the sin bin.
The Raiders thought they had the match won on three separate occasions only for tries to be disallowed. A penalty after the siren tied the match and sent it into golden point, where Brisbane prevailed.