Canberra's hopes against Newcastle rely on Ethan Sanders' kicking, especially in wet conditions, as they aim to secure a crucial victory for NRL finals contention.
Coach Ricky Stuart says the hopes of Canberra's do-or-die clash against Newcastle will rest on Ethan Sanders' kicking game.
The Raiders (9-11) must snare a victory on Sunday at GIO Stadium if they are to have any chance of securing a winning record and staying in contention for the NRL finals.
However, the weather is set to cause chaos with torrential rain expected to impact the playing surface.
It means the 11th-placed Canberra's usual razzle dazzle, hard running and fast game will have to be tweaked, and Stuart is relying on Sanders to pick up some of the extra work.