Experts predict Raiders to fail, but surprise with win; young players bring energy and promise.
As night follows day, at the start of the season so-called pundits write off the chances of the Raiders to make an impression on the premiership.
The Raiders' 30-8 win over the Warriors in Las Vegas may have surprised the experts outside Canberra, but inside the 'Canberra bubble' expectations have been high with the emergence of a number of young players blooded in first grade over the past 12 months.
The element of youth brings with it enthusiasm, energy and pace, mixed with plenty of 50/50 plays, and this was on display in the victory over the Warriors as the Raiders built their game...