The Canberra Raiders are set to host a home final in front of their biggest crowd since the season restarted and it comes against the Cronulla Sharks - just like it did four years ago, and just like it did four years before that.

The Green Machine will be spurred on by Meninga Medal winners Josh Papalii and Jack Wighton - but perhaps just as crucial to the Raiders' chances are unsung heroes like Semi Valemei, who is so humble he kept the birth of his daughter a secret from the club.

While the Raiders set their sights on the final, ACT Brumbies star Noah Lolesio is eyeing a Wallabies debut across the ditch and he has James O'Connor to lean on before the biggest test of his young career.

The Canberra Capitals are beginning to filter into the ACT for a WNBL title defence - but what their season looks like is anyone's guess at the moment.

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