Teen speedster Chevy Stewart has been backed to break into the NRL this year as the electric fullback draws on his junior years as a sprinter to spark the Green Machine.
Once one of the fastest nine year olds in NSW, Stewart has emerged as a genuine starting option for the Raiders this year after a standout NSW Cup season and strong pre-season campaign.
His rise gives Raiders coach Ricky Stuart plenty of options as the start of the season gets closer, with Sebastian Kris, Xavier Savage and Stewart all contenders for the No. 1 jersey.