Canberra is the unpredictable wildcard in the NRLW finals, posing challenges for all teams.
Of all the teams in the fight for the NRLW premiership, Canberra shapes as the ultimate wildcard.
Ahead of the first finals series in club history, the Raiders are a difficult puzzle to solve; for themselves and opponents alike.
Darrin Borthwick's side enter the finals in fifth place with a 6-5 record that belies a strange tendency that developed over the season: more than any other team in the league, they play to their opponent's level.
The Raiders have a winning record against fellow top six teams, highlighted by a 28-4 win over third-placed Broncos, comfortably the Brisbane team's biggest ever NRLW loss.