LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In a heartwarming display of emotion, Raiders skipper Elliott Whitehead bid farewell to his beloved Canberra fans in his final home game, bowing out as a triumphant victor.
The 34-year-old announced earlier in the season that this would be his last hurrah with the club, and his teammates made sure to send him off in style.
Down 18-10 against the three-time defending champs, the Panthers, things were looking grim for the Raiders.
But a stunning 65m try from Albert Hopoate and a brilliant 90m intercept from Xavier Savage turned the tide and secured a remarkable come-from-behind victory for Canberra.
While this win keeps the Raiders in the hunt for the final spot in the top eight, the result was a stark improvement from their embarrassing loss to the Cowboys last week.
Coach Ricky Stuart was not mincing words when he described that performance as a "boys' performance," highlighting the team's determination to bounce back.
With only two away games left in the regular season, the Raiders have played their last home game of the year, marking the end of an era for Whitehead in his NRL career.
The emotional scenes and overwhelming support from the fans served as a fitting tribute to a true legend of the game.