There was undeniable feeling in the air at the Canberra Raiders' Mal Meninga Medal dinner last night.
Excitement.
The Raiders are preparing themselves for a serious charge to the NRL premiership, beginning with their qualifying final against the Penrith Panthers at CUA Stadium on Saturday night.
Coach David Furner has been rewarded for his team's late season form by being named as the Australian assistant coach.
Kangaroos head coach Tim Sheens asked for Furner to assist during the end of year Four Nations tournament, having been impressed as Furner's team surged into the finals.
But prop David Shillington was the centre of attention at last night's dinner. Just 24 hours after being crowned the best prop in the NRL, he was rewarded for his outstanding Raiders season when he collected the Meninga Medal.
Countrylink is running services to and from CUA Stadium at a cost of $55 per person. Call 6208 9703. Bookings close at 3pm today. About 16,000 tickets had been sold for the game mid-yesterday afternoon, with about 6500 still available. Tickets available through Ticketek online at ticketek.com.au, or by telephoning 13 28 49.
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