'I don't want to lose him that way': Stuart fears Milford-like Wighton departure

Anthony Milford and Jack Wighton in 2013 at Raiders training. Picture by Katherine Griffiths

The Canberra Times

Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart doesn't want to let Jack Wighton walk, fearing history will repeat itself.

Stuart has made his feelings known about wanting to keep Wighton, and after Canberra's 20-14 upset over the Broncos, the coach was again frank in answering questions about the Raiders five-eighth exploring his options on the open market.

"I don't want to lose Jack Wighton the way we lost [Anthony] Milford as a player to the Broncos years and years ago," Stuart said.

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