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Ricky Stuart will choose between young halfbacks Sanders and Black to replace Fogarty for the Raiders.

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Ricky Stuart is set to put his faith in an emerging halfback as the Raiders look to back up last year's unexpected charge to the minor premiership. 

The only question is which youngster Stuart will turn to replace Jamal Fogarty.

The coach has two options, 21-year-old Ethan Sanders and 19-year-old Coby Black, who arrived from Brisbane in December. 

Both players are at the start of their careers and will take some time before they fully find their feet in the top flight.

Sanders is likely to get first crack at the No.7 jumper as Black recovers from a neck injury suffered early in the pre-season.

Five-eighth Ethan Strange will partner Sanders in the halves and will take on additional playmaking responsibility after an impressive 2025 season that ended with a place in the...

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