Canberra Raiders rise to fifth place in NRL after thrilling win, aiming for home victory.
Spirits are once again high in the nation's capital after a thrilling 26-25 golden-point win over the Dolphins and a rejuvenating bye week lifted the Raiders into fifth place in the NRL.
But as his men prepare to welcome a hot-and-cold North Queensland outfit to GIO Stadium on Friday night, coach Ricky Stuart knows the Canberra faithful will be clamouring for a first win on home turf in more than two months.
Two heavy defeats, albeit to formidable foes in Cronulla and the Sydney Roosters, may have some fans questioning why they should bother showing up in the biting cold.
But Stuart wants them to know the players are hurting...