We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
In a crucial Sunday showdown, the Sharks will host the Raiders at PointsBet Stadium in front of a full house.
The result of this match will determine the positions of both teams in the top eight.
The Sharks will also bid farewell to their captain, Wade Graham, adding an emotional element to the game.
Despite the significance of the occasion, Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon is solely focused on the Raiders and the upcoming clash.
Ricky Stuart is encouraging Canberra to embrace the nerves and pressure of a crunch clash with Cronulla that could decide whether the Raiders sneak into the NRL finals.
If North Queensland defeat Penrith on Saturday night, the Raiders must upset the Sharks in their final regular-season game to overcome their inferior points differential and clinch a top-eight berth.
If the Panthers beat the Cowboys, the Raiders will qualify for the finals regardless of their own result on Sunday.
Either way, the Raiders will earn hosting rights for a home elimination final next weekend if they can beat the Sharks.
The boom-or-bust scenario feels an apt...
In a strategic move, the Green Machine have made the tough decision to trim down their NRL squad to just 19 players before their highly anticipated clash against the Sharks at PointsBet Stadium.
The team's official website, raiders.com.au, has been quick to report the NRL Squad Update, titled "Raiders v Sharks".
Unfortunately, due to a suspension, the talented Corey Horsburgh will not be able to contribute on the field, resulting in Pasami Saulo taking his place as the starting lock in the 17-player lineup.
In the meantime, Albert Hopoate and Trey Mooney have managed to secure their spots in the extended squad, showcasing their resilience and determination to make a lasting impression.