Tom Starling thrives as Raiders' starting hooker, aiming for their first minor premiership since 1990.
A chat with Ricky Stuart and putting the bloody scars from a run in with the NSW police behind him are the keys to Tom Starling now being on cloud nine.
He's established himself as the Canberra Raiders starting hooker this season, with his form one of the many key cogs that drove the Green Machine to the top of the NRL ladder.
The Raiders have already cemented a top-four spot and are a chance of winning their first minor premiership since 1990.