Despite a tough loss, the Raiders presentation night was upbeat, highlighted by Joe Tapine's speech.
Heading into the Raiders presentation night after the drama of the day before at Canberra Stadium, there was cause for some uncertainty.
Would the mood be sombre given the emotion of the golden point extra time loss to the Broncos?
To the contrary. The mood was remarkably upbeat.
Perhaps the best indication of the positive vibe of the night came in Joe Tapine's acceptance speech after winning the Meninga Medal, as voted on by his teammates and coaches.