The Canberra Raiders have begun their pre-season training as they try to advance higher than last year's semi-final placing.
Hooker Tom Starling revealed he is happy to be back training and "missed all the boys" during the off-season break.
Starling had a breakout year last season, featuring in all of the club's 26 games. In his time on the field, he made 768 tackles at an efficiency rate of 93.9%. He also made 1702 passes in the dummy-half position.