Ricky Stuart will become Canberra’s long-serving coach after signing a contract extension taking him through to the end of the 2023 season.
Stuart, who started at the Raiders in 2014, will eventually take over his former mentor Tim Sheens’ record of 220 games between 1988-96.
The club will announce Stuart’s contract extension at a press conference on Monday afternoon.
Stuart has overseen 123 games for 57 games at a success rate of 46.3%.
“I’m honoured to be given this opportunity, to play for this club and now to be their head coach," Stuart said.
"I’m so honoured and even more so today, I’m excited with the development of the club.
“It’s not just about coaching first grade it’s about the whole club, my passion and enthusiasm for the club is 24 hours a day seven days a week.
“I’m like the fan who sits out there and braves the cold. I want to win on the weekend and win a competition and I can assure you that every waking moment is about delivering that promise one day.”
The Raiders meet minor premiers Melbourne in the second qualifying final on Saturday night.