Ricky Stuart supports 18-year-old Chevy Stewart after tough NRL debut, bouncing back with confidence.
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has given 18-year-old fullback Chevy Stewart an inspired vote of confidence after the rookie bounced back from a difficult first half in the 34-10 loss to Brisbane.
Stewart, who has his opportunity due to a knee injury to star fullback Jordan Rapana, made his NRL debut the previous week and shone in a 21-20 win over the Gold Coast.
He struggled against the Broncos in the first half on Saturday, dropping a bomb that led to a try to No.6 Ezra Mam after he had earlier been stepped by fullback Reece Walsh on his way to a try.
The Raiders trailed 28-0 at the break but Stewart, who made three errors in...