Raiders face 'chokers' label after surprising finals exit, despite impressive season performance.
The Raiders will have to live with the dreaded 'chokers' tag throughout the summer after becoming the first minor premiers in over a decade to exit the finals in straight sets.
But is the tag fair? Not by a long shot - remember back at the start of the season, the Raiders were tipped to be wooden spooners by the majority of media and critics.
The fact that Ricky Stuart got them to the minor premiership ranks as one of the great feats of modern coaching, and is a testament to the spirit and character within the club.