Rugby league legend Ryan Girdler believes Jack Wighton would be a “fantastic” fit for the Parramatta Eels as the race for the star’s signature heats up.
Wighton sent shockwaves through the NRL when it was revealed he planned to test his value on the open market, with reports claiming over half of the teams in the competition expressed their interest to the 30-year-old’s agent.
The Canberra Raiders star secured the Dally M Medal in 2020, but his individual brilliance hasn’t quite been reflected in his side’s fortunes on the field.
‘There’s a bit of talk’: Wighton rumours heat up as ‘fantastic’ option emerges
Raiders and Brumbies facing years playing in a construction site
Canberra's biggest sporting teams could be forced to play at a construction site flanked by cranes and bulldozers for four years if the ACT government targets a stadium rebuild in Bruce.
The ACT government is favouring a staged rebuild of Canberra Stadium over proposals for a new venue in the city, but there are major concerns about the domino effect it could have on the landscape for teams and fans in the capital.
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr hopes to finalise a stadium and arena deal with the Australian Sports Commission within a month to lay the foundations for a long-term...
‘Mentally weak, embarrassing’ Raiders desperately search for answers
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‘Mentally weak, embarrassing’ Raiders desperately search for answers
