LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The mighty Raiders NSW Cup side suffered a tough 38-16 defeat at the hands of the Newtown Jets in the opening round of finals footy.
It was a disappointing display, with Lady Luck seemingly favouring the Jets as a fortuitous bounce led to a long-range try for their centre Chris Vea'ila.
But fear not, green machine fans, for the Canberra lads have a chance at redemption as they gear up to take on the Penrith Panthers this Sunday at Leichardt Oval.
It's a do-or-die clash, a battle for survival in the cutthroat world of rugby league.
Despite the setback, the Raiders showed some fighting spirit with late tries from Owen Pattie and Manaia Waitere.
However, it wasn't enough to overcome the Jets' dominance on the day.
Now, all eyes are on the Panthers as Canberra prepares to unleash their full potential and fight tooth and nail for a spot in the next round of finals footy.
So grab your green jerseys, rally behind the boys, and get ready for a Sunday showdown that's sure to be a blockbuster.
It's time for the Raiders to show their true grit and determination in the ultimate test of rugby league prowess.
Let's make history, let's make a statement, let's show the world what the green machine is made of!