Raiders chasing unique advantage in quest for drought-breaking title

The Raiders are focused on transforming GIO Stadium into a stronghold as they aim to leverage home support toward reaching the NRL Grand Final.

After achieving a top-two finish last week with a thrilling 'Miracle in Mudgee' victory over the Panthers, they have shifted their attention to their next objective.

A win against the Wests Tigers on Saturday will bring them closer to their first minor premiership since 1990.

This match is their final home game of the regular season, and securing a win would position them favorably for a strong run toward the finals.

With only one home defeat this year-a 32-20 loss to the Bulldogs in Round 10-Canberra is keen to exploit their home-field advantage throughout the playoff series.

Hooker Tom Starling, who watched from the stands in 2019 when the Raiders triumphed over South Sydney to reach the Grand Final, expressed the team's aspiration to replicate that success this season.