The Canberra Raiders have moved to third place on the NRL ladder ahead of premiers North Queensland in fourth.

The Raiders have found some irresistible form going into the back end of the season and the 54 – 4 drubbing they handed to Souths on Sunday has seen them surge into premiership contention.

Raiders legend and current Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga (pictured) says with the sides current form, everything points to the Raiders giving the finals a real shake.