Raiders coach Ricky Stuart was nearly in tears, overcome with emotion reflecting on what will be a milestone game against Manly on Saturday, with some fond farewells to club stalwarts and a must-win scenario to keep their finals dream alive.
Ahead of their captain's run on Friday, Stuart choked on his words when asked how it felt to be matching Tim Sheens' 219-game record as coach of the Green Machine.
"It does feel strange," Stuart said. "Tim was a great role model, mentor and a great mate."