Krystal Blackwell views her NRLW finals debut against Wests Tigers as a significant personal milestone, influenced by teammate Maddy Tooth.
If it wasn't for her Canberra teammate, five-eighth Krystal Blackwell wouldn't be playing in a historic clash for the club.
It's why the 23-year-old sees the Raiders' first NRLW finals match against Wests Tigers on Friday night as a full-circle moment.
As a starry-eyed teenager, Blackwell moved to Goulburn, about 90km north of the nation's capital.