Canberra Raiders News

Wed, 19th April, 2023, 5:55 AEST
Why Fittler has been at peace with Wighton’s Blues retirement for half a year
The Sydney Morning Herald
Jack Wighton’s family tried to sway him, and Latrell Mitchell sprayed him. But Brad Fittler and Wighton’s former NSW teammates have known for the best part of a year he was ready to walk away from representative football.
Wighton rubbished suggestions that being brushed for last year’s series decider had anything to do with his decision, thanking Fittler for “changing my life” when he handed him a 2019 debut and another nine NSW appearances.
Fittler empathised with the 30-year-old, who also hopes to make a call on his NRL future in the next fortnight. The Blues coach initially...
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Tue, 18th April, 2023, 21:58 AEST
‘The biggest story in town’: Wighton’s ‘obligation’ to end contract circus
Fox League
Calls have grown louder for Jack Wighton to end his contract circus and make a final decision on his future after a sub-par performance against the Dragons in Round 7.

The 31-year-old announced his shock retirement from representative football on Tuesday after a total of 17 games for NSW and Australia.

Meanwhile, Wighton has a huge call to make after he informed the Canberra club he would be hitting the open market with both the Raiders and Dolphins in the running for his signature.
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Tue, 18th April, 2023, 17:33 AEST
Wighton reveals potential contract timeline for decision
The Canberra Times
Canberra Raiders star Jack Wighton says he will make a decision on his next contract move within two weeks, revealing his decision to quit representative duties was to boost his chances of winning an NRL premiership.
Wighton has been the talk of the rugby league world for the past month after first announcing his decision to test his value on the open market and then withdrawing himself from State of Origin selection contention.
But the good news is Wighton might be nearing an end to the constant speculation as he weighs up a $4 million offer from the Raiders or a move to another club.
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