Owen Pattie, a rising star for the Canberra Raiders, has emerged as one of the NRL's most lethal players thanks to his exceptional kicking accuracy.In just 35 games, Pattie has booted five tries, placing him second behind Scott Dureau and Chris Sandow in this career span.

Despite starting only five matches and spending over 40 minutes on the field just five times, his dedication to practicing 40/20 kicks after training has paid dividends.Raiders winger Xavier Savage praised Pattie's work ethic, noting his ability to translate NSW Cup development into NRL success.The 22-year-old's performance is crucial as the Raiders aim to keep their slim finals hopes alive against South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Meanwhile, halfback Ethan Sanders, who stepped in after Jamal Fogarty's departure, has delivered a reinvigorated performance, leading the team to a 40-16 win over the Bulldogs.Sanders' resilience against social media criticism highlights the team's focus on maintaining momentum ahead of the critical match.

The Raiders' strategy under Ricky Stuart's guidance, combined with key players like Josh Papali'i and Noah Martin returning, positions them well for the finals push.