We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
It's taken a bit of time, but Zac Woolford finally believes that he belongs in the Raiders' top team.
Things looked grim for the 26-year-old when he started the season as their third choice hooker behind the more experienced Danny Levi and Tom Starling.
But instead of kicking stones, Woolford knuckled down and gradually established himself as the club's top No.9 for the run in to the finals.
The Canberra Raiders have landed a big boost ahead of their crucial clash against the Newcastle Knights with Tom Starling set to re-sign until the end of 2025.
Starling had an option for 2024, which he's taken up, and the Green Machine were just finalising the details to add another year to his contract on top of that.
It comes less than a week after the Raiders re-signed fellow hooker Danny Levi - also until the end of 2025 - and just days before their crunch game against the Knights at Canberra Stadium.
The nib Newcastle Knights will embark on a journey to the nation's capital this Saturday as they prepare to face the formidable Canberra Raiders.
With a string of three consecutive victories under their belt, the red and blue are determined to continue their winning streak and solidify their position in the highly sought-after top eight.
The clash promises to be an electrifying battle, taking place at the formidable GIO Stadium, the Raiders' home ground.