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  • Ricky Stuart's advice for Craig Bellamy after devastating diagnosis

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    Ricky Stuart advises Craig Bellamy to prioritize himself after Bellamy's neurological disorder diagnosis, while coaching continues unaffected for now.

    Zero Tackle

    Canberra Raiders head coach Ricky Stuart has advised Craig Bellamy to put himself first after it was revealed this week that the Melbourne coach had been diagnosed with a neurological degenerative disorder.

    The Storm provided no further information in their statement, other than to confirm Bellamy's capacity to coach was not going to be impacted for the time being, and requesting privacy during the situation.

    The NRL world was taken by shock over the diagnosis, with Bellamy into his 24th season with the Storm, where he has found unprecedented success.

    One of his close coaching mates, Ricky Stuart, who played alongside Bellamy in Melbourne, has said it's time for Bellamy to make sure he is putting himself first.

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  • NRL peers backing Bellamy following diagnosis

    Fellow coaches have expressed support and admiration for Craig Bellamy after news of his diagnosis. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS

    Ricky Stuart supports Craig Bellamy, diagnosed with a neurological condition, while Bellamy continues as Melbourne Storm coach. Stuart praises him as the best modern-era coach.

    The Canberra Times

    Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has thrown his support behind good friend Craig Bellamy after the Melbourne mentor was diagnosed with an unspecified neurological degenerative condition. 

    Bellamy will remain as the Storm coach for the foreseeable future after the NRL club revealed on Thursday night that the 66-year-old had been diagnosed with the disorder following recent testing.

    Stuart and Bellamy are two of the NRL's closest coaches, having played for the Raiders in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including the 1990 NSWRL grand final win over Penrith. 

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  • 'Paid us back': injuries force Raiders reshuffle

    Kaeo Weekes will switch to five-eighth against the Titans as the Raiders' confront injury woes.  Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS

    Canberra coach Ricky Stuart adjusts the team for the Titans match, with Kaeo Weekes moving to five-eighth due to multiple injuries, including Ethan Strange's.

    The Canberra Times

    Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says he's had to throw a team together for the encounter against Gold Coast, with fullback Kaeo Weekes set to suit up at five-eighth. 

    The Raiders face the Titans on Saturday afternoon and are hoping to ignite their NRL season, having won just three of their opening eight games. 

    But Stuart's opportunity to pick up two much-needed points suffered a blow when five-eighth Ethan Strange didn't get through training on Thursday because of an ankle injury. 

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