Canberra Raiders coach for nine years, Ricky Stuart has spent much of his time in charge fighting for the recognition his team deserves.
So often overlooked away from the Sydney spotlight, the coach is no stranger to feeling his side has drawn the short straw while the glamour clubs enjoy favourable treatment.
So when the schedule for week one of the finals was released, Stuart was not shocked to see his side forced into a six-day turnaround.