Jamal Fogarty is starting early to help the Green Machine start fast.
The Canberra Raiders halfback will begin pre-season a week early than required - he might as well run with mates than run around an oval on his own.
But Fogarty still had time to pop down to Ronald McDonald House, for which he's an ambassador, and he encouraged everyone to support the upcoming McHappy Day on November 19.
The 28-year-old missed the opening 11 rounds, during which time the Green Machine stuttered to a five-six, win-loss record - and were as low as second last after seven rounds.