But after joining the Raiders at the start of the pre-season, the Coal Train has had to find alternative employment to supplement his measly training income.

So coach Ricky Stuart got him a job pouring beers at the Top Pub in Queanbeyan.

It gives Taylor an extra income stream and is also testing whether he will be tempted to indulge in after work festivities.

By all reports Taylor has been making all the right choices.

Canberra trainers have given him a purely running regimen and are keeping him out of the gym.

The results have seen him shed 9kg.

Should he stay on track, a full-time contract might not be far away.