Normally Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart frowns at pre-season trials as barely necessary evils.
You might get a look at his NRL stars for half of one trial, with them quickly put in cotton wool as the half-time hooter sounds.
But this year is different. This year both Raiders trial - starting against Parramatta at Kogarah Oval on Saturday - will play a massive role in shaping Stuart's round one teams.