It's not often a coach describes his team as ''jaded'' after winning a semi-final by 20 points.
But in a warning to preliminary final rivals Penrith, Canberra under-20s coach Mick Mantelli insists they can find another gear despite a 36-16 thrashing of Wests Tigers.
The Raiders dominated the opening hour of the cut-throat contest against their fierce rivals at Allianz Stadium, leading 36-0 before easing off late.
It didn't atone for last year's 46-6 grand final humiliation against the Tigers, but it was a big step toward closure.
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