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Reuben Jones, the "Dinosaur Kid," will cheer for the Raiders at Canberra Stadium on Saturday.
Reuben Jones - "The Dinosaur Kid from Mudgee" - will be at Canberra Stadium on Saturday, cheering on the Green Machine against the West Tigers.
Dad Mitchell has also written a heartfelt letter of thanks to the Raiders for giving his 10-year-old son "memories for life".
Mr Jones said Reuben would be wearing his dinosaur suit to Saturday's 3pm clash and looking forward to high-fiving a few fans.
NRL's Las Vegas opener boosts teams' finals hopes; Raiders lead with two games remaining.
The NRL's Las Vegas season-opener has proved to be an ideal starting point for teams aiming for the premiership, with all four participating teams gearing up for finals football next month.
Currently, Canberra stands at the top of the ladder, followed by the Warriors in fourth place, Cronulla in sixth, and Penrith in seventh. Each of these teams has secured a place in the finals, with just two games remaining in the regular season.
This success challenges the typical belief that early-season travel can hinder a team's performance. Raiders hooker Tom Starling mentioned that his team capitalized on the trip, using it to establish a strong foundation for their championship aspirations.
Raiders players see a historical tunnel honoring past premiership teams, emphasizing legacy awareness under Ricky Stuart.
Very few fans get to see that final walk down the tunnel as the Raiders players head to the sheds at Canberra Stadium.
The tunnel wall is lined with a history lesson featuring a montage of players and moments from the glory years.
The aim is to ensure the current playing group has an understanding of the feats of the 1989, 1990, and 1994 Raiders premiership teams.
Ricky Stuart, during his reign as coach, has gone above and beyond to establish connections between the past and current players, including quizzes to ensure the playing group is aware of those who have gone before them.