NRL staffer delivers JJ Giltinan Shield to Canberra for Raiders if they defeat Wests Tigers.
An NRL staffer is driving the prestigious JJ Giltinan Shield to Canberra where it will be presented to the Raiders after full-time if they defeat Wests Tigers on Saturday.
Melbourne's shock loss to the Sydney Roosters on Friday means the Raiders can move four points clear on top of the ladder with one round remaining if they beat the Tigers. That left the NRL scrambling on Saturday morning to get the minor premiership trophy to Canberra in time.
Sources with knowledge of the situation not authorised to speak publicly confirmed the NRL had initially hoped to present the silverware to the Raiders in week one of the finals.