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Ricky Stuart attributes his emotions to genetics, as shown when his dad got emotional at Jed's jersey presentation.
Ricky Stuart swears the emotions he regularly wears on his sleeves are genetic.
It's why he got his dad Les to present his son Jed with his Canberra Raiders jersey ahead of his debut.
Stuart hoped his dad would be overcome with emotion - but it turned out to be one of only two occasions Les had been able to keep himself in check, with Stuart's wedding day the other.
Wests Tigers host Raiders in Round 16; Tigers regain key players while Raiders face injuries.
In the upcoming NRL Round 16, Wests Tigers face off against the Canberra Raiders at Campbelltown on Friday night, a match dubbed the "Battle of the Hume." The Raiders are performing strongly in the 2025 season, currently holding the second position on the competition ladder.
Wests Tigers are set to bolster their lineup with the return of key players Fonua Pole (knee) and Alex Twal (concussion), who have recently recovered from their injuries.
Additionally, Tallyn Da Silva rejoins the team following a stint with the NSW Cup's Magpies.
Conversely, the Raiders have been impacted by injuries, as Savelio Tamale will not play due to a knee issue.
Raiders face Tigers Friday at Campbelltown, seeking fifth straight win after last year's loss.
The NRL Round 16 clash between the Canberra Raiders and the Wests Tigers is set for this Friday at Campbelltown, following a well-deserved week off for the Raiders.
Currently sitting second on the ladder, the Raiders aim to secure their fifth consecutive win.
The last encounter between the two teams saw the Tigers triumph with a score of 48-24 at the same venue in the previous season.
In this matchup, key playmaking skills will shine, particularly those of the tactical halfbacks.