Raiders coach Ricky Stuart could barely believe it when Jack Wighton walked into his office and delivered the devastating news.
After 14 years at the club, Wighton was leaving to join the Rabbitohs in pursuit of an elusive premiership - the only trophy missing from his cabinet.
The 2020 Dally M Medal winner decided the one omission on his otherwise flawless resume couldn't be achieved in Canberra.