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Corey Horsburgh's close to agreeing to a two-year extension that will keep him with the Canberra Raiders until at least the end of 2027.
And, in a big boost ahead of their top-four-defining clash against the Melbourne Storm on Sunday, it could be finalised as soon as this weekend.
Horsburgh's manager Jeff Jurotte met with Raiders coach Ricky Stuart and recruitment boss Joel Carbone in Canberra on Monday for "fruitful discussions".
The Canberra Raiders are gearing up for their upcoming clash against the Storm, looking to secure their second consecutive victory after a resilient performance against the Tigers last week.
Currently sitting just one spot below the Storm on the ladder, this match will be crucial for both teams as they battle it out for the coveted fourth position and a spot in the finals.
The Storm, coming off a disappointing 26-6 loss to the Panthers, will face a determined Raiders side that aims to capitalize on their recent winning streak.
Canberra Raiders star Jack Wighton says the outburst that cost him $3000 was "light-hearted fun", declaring his support of referees after he became the latest player at the centre of a referee crackdown.
Wighton is free to play the Melbourne Storm this weekend after accepting a fine for his actions in the last minute of the Raiders' tense win against the Wests Tigers last weekend.
Frustrated at an 80th minute penalty that gave the Tigers one last chance to snatch a win, Wighton took aim at referee Peter Gough.