It's not just about showing what he's capable of on the State of Origin stage.
It's about showing the people that have stuck by him, including NSW coach Brad Fittler.
It's also about showing himself.
'That's what got me here': Raider's plan to erase his Origin Blues
Sticky spray: Why Fogarty wants Stuart to be 'more critical'
Most people in rugby league circles would tell you being on the wrong end of a Ricky Stuart spray is just about the last place they want to be.
But Canberra Raiders halfback Jamal Fogarty is wired a little bit differently.
The Raiders playmaker has challenged his coach - and one of the greatest playmakers the game has seen - to be "more critical of my game" in the hope it can push Canberra up the NRL ladder.
Jamal Fogarty open to criticism after blowout losses
Canberra's Jamal Fogarty is willing to shoulder the blame for the Raiders' poor record of spiraling out of games and has even encouraged coach Ricky Stuart to be more critical of his performances in the halves.
The Raiders have won seven of the last 10 games but their three losses have come by a combined 91 points, with the seven victories just a combined 33.
They've responded to each of the three home-game shellackings with victories, but it's left Raiders fans pondering why their team keeps capitulating in Canberra.
Fogarty says look no further than him, admitting his game management as a halfback remains a...
