We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
Daunting. That's how James Schiller feels about being parachuted onto the Canberra Raiders wing for their elimination final against a red-hot Newcastle.
But he also takes it as a vote of confidence from the Raiders coaching staff, led by Ricky Stuart, to have the faith to pick him for the must-win clash at Newcastle on Sunday.
Sebastian Kris's massive five-game ban opened the door for Schiller's recall on the left wing.
The Gold Coast Titans have been on a winning streak lately, securing consecutive victories in the past two weeks.
They have a chance to secure a spot in the finals if they defeat the last-placed Parramatta Eels in Round 8.
The Titans currently hold a two-point lead over the fifth-placed Canberra Raiders and are on the brink of making it to the finals for the first time since their inaugural season in 2021.
One standout performer for the Titans in their last game was prop Shannon Mato, who made an impressive 286-metre effort in the middle of the field.
The Canberra Raiders are launching an air raid on Newcastle to give themselves the best possible chance of an elimination finals ambush of the high-flying Knights.