For supporters of women's sport, the arrival of the Raiders women's rugby league team fills an important void in Canberra's sporting calendar.
The WNBL, the A-League Women, the Brumbies Super W and the Canberra Meteors aren't in action at this time of the year, leaving clear space for the Raiders NRLW team.
The Raiders are one of four new teams in the NRLW this season, along with the Sharks, Cowboys and Wests Tigers.
On Sunday at Shark Park, the Raiders make their debut against fellow NRLW debutants, the Sharks, before returning to play the Roosters in their first home game at...