Canberra's NRL season is struggling; a home win against St George is crucial for finals hopes, while coach Ricky Stuart focuses on players' development.
Coach Ricky Stuart insists Canberra must relish in their purple patch if they are to get the most out of their flailing NRL season.
Last year's minor premiers are struggling to replicate their results, sitting 16th on the ladder and needing to win about eight of their last nine games to get themselves into the finals race.
A victory against cellar dwellers St George Illawarra on Sunday at GIO Stadium would lay the platform for a remarkable push towards the top eight.
But Stuart is looking beyond the results and towards his players' futures.