Elliott Whitehead's exit creates opportunity for Noah Martin at Canberra Raiders, praised by coach Shepperd.
Elliott Whitehead's departure has opened a second-row door at the Canberra Raiders and NSW Cup coach Brock Shepperd expects Noah Martin to be in the mix to step through it next season.
It's high praise for the 19-year-old forward, who sports the same flowing mullet as his older brother Jordan.
Shepperd's Cup team are playing against the Newtown Jets at Leichhardt on Saturday for a spot in the grand final.