It's taken a bit of time, but Zac Woolford finally believes that he belongs in the Raiders' top team.
Things looked grim for the 26-year-old when he started the season as their third choice hooker behind the more experienced Danny Levi and Tom Starling.
But instead of kicking stones, Woolford knuckled down and gradually established himself as the club's top No.9 for the run in to the finals.