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Brad Fittler defended Ricky Stuart's support for Kyle Flanagan amid criticism and boos during a tough season.
Brad Fittler has defended the comments of Ricky Stuart after he launched a passionate defence of Kyle Flanagan in the wake of the Raiders win over the Dragons.
Flanagan has been a target of criticism during a tough season for St George Illawarra, with calls for him to be axed.
The 26-year-old was repeatedly booed when he lined up for goal against the Raiders.
Ricky Stuart defends Kyle Flanagan, urging empathy from fans and media amid ongoing criticism of both Flanagans.
Canberra Raiders head coach Ricky Stuart has launched a stunning defence of Kyle Flanagan, asking fans and the media to understand what it would feel like if he was a member of their family.
Flanagan had an improved performance on Saturday, but was still unable to help his St George Illawarra Dragons side mount a late comeback against the Canberra Raiders in the Capital Territory.
Asked about the criticism - most of it intense and unrelenting - that both halfback Kyle Flanagan and his father Shane Flanagan have been experiencing in recent times, Stuart said one of the great fears he holds is...
Kaeo Weekes and David Klemmer charged by NRL for separate offences during Saturday night's matches.
Canberra Raiders fullback Kaeo Weekes and St George Illawarra Dragons prop David Klemmer have been charged by the NRL's match review committee (MRC) for separate offences during the matches on Saturday night.
According to reports from zerotackle.com, Klemmer was sin-binned for a high shot on Canberra prop Joseph Tapine in the latter stages of the Dragons' loss to the Raiders.
Although Klemmer was sin-binned, he was not initially placed on report.
The MRC later rectified this oversight, issuing Klemmer a Grade 1 careless high tackle charge.