The Raiders NRLW team struggled throughout the season, finishing second-last after a tough campaign.
It was a stuttering start for the Raiders NRLW squad, but by the end of the regular season, the Green Machine was humming, leading coach Darrin Borthwick to dream of a future with more than just 11 rounds.
Canberra's heartbreaking 17-16 defeat to the finals-bound Gold Coast Titans at Robina on Saturday afternoon summed up the turbulent year.
While there were some positive signs, this was by far the toughest campaign in the history of the Raiders' women's team, and it ended finishing second-last on the NRLW ladder.