Canberra Raiders are frustrated after Sydney Roosters attempted to poach recruitment man Joel Carbone.
Canberra Raiders officials and coach Ricky Stuart have reportedly been left 'fuming' after a poaching raid by NRL rivals the Sydney Roosters. The Sydney Morning Herald reported over the weekend that Trent Robinson's Roosters have moved to sign Canberra recruitment man Joel Carbone, and it hasn't gone down well with the club.
The Raiders have been one of the biggest success stories of the season and currently sit second on the ladder, just two points off competition frontrunners Canterbury. That's despite Canberra being afforded one less bye than the Dogs and the third-placed Warriors, and two less than fellow top-four rivals Melbourne, who have already had three byes.
Carbone has been integral to Stuart's rebuild at Canberra and the club's astute recruitment has been a key part of their recent success. The SMH report says it's "well known there is already tension between the clubs at coaching level" and the Roosters' move to poach one of Stuart's trusted staffers at Canberra will only add to the situation.