Overview

• A victory would move Canberra four points clear with one round remaining, securing their first finish atop the ladder since 1990.
• An NRL staffer is transporting the JJ Giltinan Shield to GIO Stadium for a possible post-match presentation if the Raiders win.
• Canberra confirmed a late change with Seb Kris out of the 17 and Simi Sasagi shifting to the centres.
• Wests named an unchanged side, with centre Taylan May drawing focus after returning to form following a no-fault stand-down and withdrawn police charges earlier this year.
• Manly seek a strong result against the Dragons later to keep faint finals hopes alive.