We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
Victor the Viking is a common sight for Raiders fans - but he has a history that is longer than you may realise.
Today (9 June), Queanbeyan resident Tony Wood, better known as Victor the Viking, will be on hand to mark 40 years of service as the Canberra Raiders' mascot.
In 1983, we were down in Sydney watching the team play against the Western Suburbs Magpies, said Mr Wood.
The game wasn't a great game, but then I saw the Magpies' mascot, called Mark the Magpie, and he was the ultimate mascot.
Tonight, the Canberra Raiders will take on the NZ Warriors in a highly anticipated NRL match.
The Raiders are riding high on a two-game winning streak and will be looking for their third straight victory.
The Warriors, on the other hand, are coming off a big win last week and will be looking to continue their momentum.
Canberra Raiders stars Zahara Temara and Sophie Holyman have retained their spot on the Queensland Maroons squad for game two of Women's State of Origin.
The squad was announced on Friday ahead of the finale to the two-game series at Townsville Stadium on June 22.
The Maroons made only one change to the 17 since game one with China Polata set to debut on the wing for Julia Robinson, who is serving a one-match suspension.