Jamal Fogarty notes coach Ricky Stuart's positivity reflects the Raiders' top ranking, fueling their determination to succeed.
Jamal Fogarty reckons the only difference this year is the sight of coach Ricky Stuart skipping around the club's Braddon headquarters with a smile on his face.
Being at the top of the ladder for the first time in 20 years will have that effect, and life in the "Canberra bubble" is pretty good right now.
But don't mistake the smiles and cheeriness for complacency. Fogarty says the Raiders are primed to continue proving people wrong and they're ready for whatever gets thrown at them in the coming months.