Jordan Uta beams as he joins the Raiders, celebrating personal milestones and a pivotal moment in his rugby league journey.
The grin from ear to ear said it all.
Jordan Uta walked out of the Canberra Stadium sheds for his first Raiders captain's run and not even the bright sunshine could hide his radiance.
It capped not only the 20-year-old's journey, but that of his family, who moved to Australia about 10 years ago chasing the rugby league dream.
Not to mention capping a big year - marrying his now wife Shirley and welcoming his four-month-old daughter Ailani into the world.