Jarrod Croker has been here before. Big games mean big kicks in front of big finals crowds.
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But the Canberra Raiders co-captain is unfazed about what awaits in the biggest game of his career on Friday night.
The Raiders can advance to the grand final for the first time in 25 years if they beat South Sydney on Friday night.
Chances are the spotlight will be on Croker at some stage during the match. The goal-kicking sharpshooter has built a reputation as one of the best in the NRL.
His radar, however, hasn't been as on target this season compared to the previous 10 years.
The good news is Croker has learnt how to avoid getting bogged down in hits and misses, which is why he will have no hesitation stepping up when the big moment comes in front of a sell-out Canberra Stadium crowd.
"I feel like I'm hitting them really well. I don't know if my numbers say anything different, I've had a few people ask me about kicking this year so it must mean something," Croker grins.
"I struck them sweet before the game against Melbourne and then I struck them sweet in the game, even the two I missed.
"I just need them to come back into the left post. I've had a lot this year where I've hit the right post, which is really frustrating. It's a game of inches.
"The ones I hook are the ones I was dirty with. I've been working hard on it, doing a bit extra and I'm striking them well. I'm still confident."
Croker's kicking success has dipped to 73 per cent this year. It's the lowest mark in any of his 11 seasons and short of his career average of 80 per cent after 255 games and a long list of Raiders records
He's the most prolific points and try-scorer in Canberra history and has played the second-most games for the Raiders behind only Jason Croker.
The 29-year-old is on track to break several more records before he finishes his career and will be one of the club's greatest players after making his debut in 2009 and jumping straight into his first final series in 2010.
This will be his fourth finals series and it looms as his best chance to win a premiership. That's why he has had kicking practice twice at Canberra Stadium to prepare for a blockbuster match.
"It's the biggest game of my career, it's exciting. The support has been amazing already," Croker said.
"I probably got a kick up the arse against Melbourne without losing the game in terms of goal kicking.
"But I've been able to work on it and fine tune it. I won't do my head in. I've had bad days at training, walked off and forgot about them. When you're on the big stage you've got to get it right."
Raiders players have been caught up in a lime green frenzy, which has gripped Canberra in the past two weeks. The 28,000 tickets were snapped up in less than 24 hours and the Raiders are confident they can earn a spot in the grand final.
Five-eighth Jack Wighton said: " I'm pumped, it's going to be great. There's a real buzz around the place and I can't wait to see the stadium full."
Rookie Bailey Simonsson will be playing in his first finals series just days after signing an upgraded contract extension.
"It's going to be crazy, a sold-out home preliminary final. For us it's going to be huge," Simonsson said.
"We'll just focus on our job but at the same time there is no denying it is a big occasion for us, and for Canberra as a city in general. I'll just focus on doing my job and my role. The team is pretty switched on and we won't let too much distract us."
NRL PRELIMINARY FINAL
Friday: Canberra Raiders v South Sydney at Canberra Stadium, 7.50pm.
Raiders squad: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Nick Cotric, 3. Jarrod Croker (c), 4. Joey Leilua, 5. Jordan Rapana, 6. Jack Wighton, 7. Aidan Sezer, 8. Josh Papalii, 9. Josh Hodgson (c), 10. Sia Soliola, 11. John Bateman, 12. Elliott Whitehead, 13. Joe Tapine. Interchange: 14. Bailey Simonsson, 15. Emre Guler, 16. Corey Horsburgh, 17. Dunamis Lui. Reserves: 18. Sam Williams, 19. Ryan Sutton, 20. Siliva Havili, 21. Sebastian Kris.
Rabbitohs squad: 1. Adam Doueihi, 2. Alex Johnston, 3. James Roberts, 4. Dane Gagai, 5. Campbell Graham, 6. Cody Walker, 7. Adam Reynolds, 8. Thomas Burgess, 9. Damien Cook, 10. Liam Knight, 11. John Sutton, 12. Sam Burgess (c), 13. Cameron Murray. Interchange: 14. George Burgess, 15. Junior Tatola, 16. Ethan Lowe, 17. Mark Nicholls. Reserves: 18. Jaydn Su'A, 19. Corey Allan, 20. Dean Britt, 21. Mawene Hiroti.