Ricky Stuart's Raiders secured the 2025 minor premiership, viewing further success as a bonus.
Ricky Stuart's Raiders clinched the 2025 minor premiership with a win over the Tigers - but anything beyond that is simply a "great bonus" for his talented side.
Canberra were tipped by many to be competing for the wooden spoon this season, with a wealth of young and upcoming guns thrust into the action alongside some budding stars.
Ethan Strange, Kaeo Weekes, Savelio Tamale and Jed Stuart have been nothing short of excellent this year, while an experienced contingent of stars have led the way.
Speaking in the post-match press conference, Stuart made it clear that whatever happens in the upcoming finals series - their 2025 season has been a success.
"The mentality is, whatever they get out of these finals experiences is just going to be an asset for the next three, four years," he said.