We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
In the grand scheme of things, Raiders women's coach Darrin Borthwick has done a remarkable job building a team for the 2023 NRLW season.
As one of four expansion teams in the NRLW this year, the Raiders team has been established from scratch.
In March, the Raiders had yet to sign a single player for the upcoming season before the recruitment of Parramatta skipper and international Simaima Taufa.
Since then, another 27 players have been signed, four of whom are on development contracts.
The Canberra Raiders pack took their soft middle personally and has vowed to set things right against the Sydney Roosters.
It will be a refreshed Green Machine that looks to do it when they run out onto the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday, with Raiders prop Emre Guler stating they needed the bye after the massive build-up and subsequent disappointment of losing Jarrod Croker's 300th NRL game.
The Raiders leaked three tries through the middle of their defensive line in their last outing as the New Zealand Warriors tore them to shreds in the second half.
The Sydney Roosters will be returning to their home ground, Allianz Stadium, for their upcoming match against the Canberra Raiders.
This Sunday night fixture will be the only one of its kind for the Roosters in the 2023 NRL season.
This will be the 70th encounter between these two teams since the 1982 season.