We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
Kaeo Weekes scored a spectacular 98-meter try, crucial for the Canberra Raiders as they faced a tight match against South Sydney, leading 24-22.
This wasn't something out of nothing. This was something out of less than nothing.
And geez did the Canberra Raiders need it.
And geez did Kaeo Weekes produce.
Elliott Whitehead's presence, family rivalries, and Michael Rademaker's comeback highlighted the thrilling start to the John I Dent Cup season.
Maybe you were looking through the team sheets to see if former Canberra Raiders captain Elliott Whitehead was actually playing for West Belconnen.
Because the start of a new season is always reason for a glance through the line-ups. Maybe you were looking for the family rivalry, which you found when Jasmine Kelley's Gungahlin Eagles beat cousin Chelsee Kelly's Canberra Royals.
Maybe you were looking for the inspirational story, which you found in Queanbeyan Whites fullback Michael Rademaker.
Ricky Stuart praised for his coaching after winger Savelio Tamale hesitated before scoring, leading to a tackle by Cody Walker.
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has been praised for "great coaching" after delivering a spray to winger Savelio Tamale who bizarrely stopped short before scoring for his side.
11 minutes to go in the first half with the Raiders leading 6-4, the Rabbitohs allowed a loose ball to fall to the ground on the halfway line before Tamale picked it up and ran towards the tryline.
Tamale had too much pace but decided to stop just before the line and was tackled by Cody Walker. The winger managed to get the ball down but copped words from Walker who punched the ball in frustration.
"He's definitely got a rocket there, that's for sure ... it was great feedback by the coach," Jared Waerea-Hargreaves said at half-tikme.