In 2017, when all three Smith-Shields brothers played first grade together at the Gungahlin Bulls, it was evident for all to see on that day that this brotherly bond was special.
Six years later, the strength of that bond was exposed to a far greater audience.
With just nine first-grade games for the Raiders, Harley lay on the turf after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in February last year during the pre-season. It was a potentially career-threatening injury.