Ricky Stuart's assistant Mick Crawley is leaving the Raiders for the Roosters after three years.
Ricky Stuart faces another setback as he reportedly prepares to lose one of his key aides, with the club's recruitment guru transitioning to the Roosters. The Daily Telegraph is reporting that assistant coach Mick Crawley will depart the Raiders at the end of the current season after a three-year tenure.
Regarded as "one of the masterminds" behind Canberra's successful ascent up the league standings, Crawley has chosen to "explore his opportunities elsewhere." He has a formidable background, having collaborated with esteemed coaches such as Stuart and Wayne Bennett, and winning coach of the year while managing the Newcastle Knights' Under-20s.
This development is part of a broader reshuffle in assistant coaching across the NRL, with clubs like the Sharks, Raiders, Sea Eagles, Dragons, Titans, and Cowboys actively searching for new talent. The Titans and Cowboys have notably decided against renewing multiple assistant contracts, while Michael Ennis has informed Manly officials that he will not be returning next year.