'I slept for two days': Raiders star reveals he doubted he'd even last his first NRL game - let alone 200

'I slept for two days': Raiders star reveals he doubted he'd even last his first NRL game - let alone 200

Elliott Whitehead doubted his NRL career, unsure if he'd last due to debut nerves.

The Canberra Times

He'd already played 165 English Super League games, but Elliott Whitehead was unsure if he'd ever make it in the NRL.

He wasn't even sure if he was going to last the full 80 minutes in his debut - in "40 degree" heat against Penrith at Canberra Stadium.

The Canberra Raiders captain felt he might only last the two years of his initial contract before returning home to continue playing in the Super League.

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