We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
Jamal Fogarty, the talented halfback for the Gold Coast Titans, has been quietly improving his kicking game during his time in Canberra.
Despite not being considered a standout halfback, Fogarty's dedication to honing his footwork has not gone unnoticed.
Throughout the season, the Canberra Raiders have struggled to secure comfortable victories, with their winning margins remaining within eight points.
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart flagged the possibility of Sebastian Kris following in Jack Wighton's footsteps, stating the centre-turned-fullback's versatility was such he could probably play five-eighth as well.
Stuart and his recruitment staff were scouring the market for a new five-eighth with Wighton off to South Sydney next year.
With not many halves options available for next season, they're patiently waiting to see who opened up as player movement ramped up.
In all his 35 years in rugby league Ricky Stuart has never seen an NRL ladder so congested.
Just three wins separate first from 12th, with a couple of wins or losses potentially making or breaking Canberra's season.
Last year the Raiders flew home from a 2-6 start to crack the top eight before winning a final, but this time they're trying to hold off a string of contenders nipping at their heels.