LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken

Getting down and dirty: Torture test that launched Raiders' title tilt

The Canberra Raiders' quest for the 2025 premiership didn't kick off in front of enthusiastic fans or beneath the bright lights of a Las Vegas stadium.

Instead, it started in the rugged environment of a military training camp-a grueling bonding experience that would shape their journey toward clinching their first minor premiership in over three decades since 1990.

During this camp, the players endured a punishing three days and two nights of hiking and camping in the bushland surrounding Canberra.

This rigorous experience stretched the players to their physical and mental limits, providing the groundwork for transforming the Raiders from a struggling team into one that only lost five matches throughout the entire season.