Las Vegas game hype creates opportunity for players - Stuart motivates Raiders before season opener.
Las Vegas: When there's this much hype surrounding a game, it creates opportunity. The opportunity to make a name for yourself.
It was one of Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart's final messages to his players ahead of their blockbuster season opener against the New Zealand Warriors at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.
The Canberra Times listened in on Stuart's final team meeting before their walk-through the mind-blowing Allegiant and the following captain's run - out at James Regional Sports Park on Saturday.