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Canberra players ask for patience as 18-year-old Chevy Stewart makes NRL debut this weekend

Canberra Weekly

Canberra players are urging their fans to be patient when the side unleashes 18-year-old rising star Chevy Stewart for his NRL debut this weekend.

With veteran back Jordan Rapana (knee surgery) out for around two months, Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has turned to the much-hyped teenager to fill in at fullback, starting with Sunday's home game against the Gold Coast.

But despite electric NSW Cup form, his more-seasoned teammates are warning some growing pains could well be experienced on Stewart's path to becoming a first-grade regular.

"He's fresh, he's 18 and he's got a lot to learn still, you can't expect him to...

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18-year-old Chevy Stewart debuts as fullback for Raiders after injuries to Rapana and Horsburgh.

Canberra Weekly

18-year-old Chevy Stewart will make his NRL debut after being named at fullback for the Raiders clash with the Titans in Canberra on Sunday evening.

The exciting teenager has impressed at NSW Cup level and will replace Jordan Rapana who is set to miss 6-8 weeks and will undergo minor surgery to repair a meniscus tear he sustained in last week's 41-8 victory over Parramatta.

Rapana left the field early in contest and could hardly put any weight on his knee. He miraculously returned to the field in the second half and managed to play out the game despite looking sore.

Corey Horsburgh will also miss 6-8 weeks after picking up...

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Canberra Raiders debut teen Chevy Stewart as Jordan Rapana faces injury, sideline stint for surgery.

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders are set to give an NRL debut to teenage fullback Chevy Stewart for Sunday's clash against the Gold Coast Titans, while Jordan Rapana and Corey Horsburgh are facing long sideline stints.

Stewart is only 18 years old but had a spectacular rise through the grades in Canberra last season to put him on the cusp of NRL selection in 2024. In the trials Stewart continued to impress and certainly didn't look out of place in his first taste of senior footy too.

After scans to Rapana's right knee revealed a meniscus tear that will require surgery and a recovery time between six and eight weeks, Stewart has now been greenlit to...

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