The Raiders and Roosters renew their rivalry in Round 12 with both looking to consolidate a spot in the top eight and make a statement against a fellow contender.
After conceding 74 points in losses to the Broncos and Sharks in Round 7-8 the Raiders have turned the corner in a big way with comeback wins over the Sea Eagles and Bulldogs to sit sixth on the ladder.
The form of youngsters Ethan Strange, Kaeo Weekes and Xavier Savage has been a breath of fresh air in the national capital and there's a real buzz around the Green Machine on the back of coach Ricky Stuart re-signing until 2029.