Canberra Raiders end 35-year drought, clinching historic NRL minor premiership despite underwhelming performance.
Wooden spoon favourites at the start of the season, Canberra have snapped a 35-year drought to seal a historic NRL minor premiership.
The Raiders weren't at their electrifying best at a sold-out GIO Stadium on Saturday afternoon but managed to overcome a revved-up Wests Tigers side that had already seen their top-eight hopes evaporate.
For Canberra coach Ricky Stuart, it was vindication for a club of over-achievers under-valued by the Sydney-centric rugby league establishment.