Raiders host Dragons; Smithies starts, six players promoted. Dragons aim to reverse road trip struggles.
The road trip to the national capital has long been one of the Dragons' most dreaded but Shane Flanagan's men must find a way to reverse the trend on Saturday if they're to keep the finals flame flickering.
The Red V found some of their best form of the season in the first half against the Eels and then defied a heavy injury toll to grip on in a tense second half at WIN Stadium.
Ladder leaders Canberra took their record to 13-3 with a gritty win over the Knights and with two byes still remaining they are well placed to claim their first minor premiership since 1990.