We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
Josh Papali'i reckons sometimes the Canberra Raiders are unlucky with a call or just the bounce of the ball.
But then there are times the players have to put their hand up and own their mistakes - no matter how much they want to sink into a lime green chair and hide in the club's in-house theatre.
Because the bounce of the ball and the odd referee blunder aren't the only reasons the Raiders gave up 53 points against rampant reigning premiers Penrith at home last week.
Jarrod Croker will earn an NRL recall and reclaim the Canberra Raiders' captaincy as he revives his top grade career.
Croker has played just one NRL game since 2021 but returns to Canberra's starting side against the ladder-leading Brisbane Broncos on Saturday night.
The 32-year-old has spent the opening five rounds in Canberra's NSW Cup side amid external fear he would be left stranded on 292 NRL games.
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has swung the axe and named veteran Jarrod Croker to start, while the Wests Tigers have changed their spine again.
The Sea Eagles have received a timely boost for their clash against the reigning premiers, while the Eels welcome back one of their best.
The Bulldogs are in the midst of a worrying injury crisis while the Dolphins have replaced Anthony Milford as their halves woes continue.