Our Raiders membership stretches back five seasons now. We were originally given a free membership, but we've continued renewing it so I'd now classify us as true supporters. Initially I think it was the kids who dragged me along but over time all three of us have grown to love the Green Machine.
The club has a fairly decent history of success, but hasn't appeared in a final for 25 years. In the five years we've been going they've got close to a final once but typically we've endured heartache and a couple of false dawns.
Despite variable results on the pitch what impresses me with the club is their attitude to their fans. The club does a lot of sessions where you can meet the players and when you do get to chat to the players they are always courteous and kind and have a lot of time for the kids. Because of the team's commitment to the community it's easy to forgive them their fluctuating form.
Rugby League is a simple sport (rules-wise you essentially have to be able to count up to six) but it's equally exciting to watch and Canberra has a good groundswell of support. Our family #bleedsgreen
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