Canberra players ask for patience as 18-year-old Chevy Stewart makes NRL debut this weekend
Canberra players are urging their fans to be patient when the side unleashes 18-year-old rising star Chevy Stewart for his NRL debut this weekend.
With veteran back Jordan Rapana (knee surgery) out for around two months, Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has turned to the much-hyped teenager to fill in at fullback, starting with Sunday's home game against the Gold Coast.
But despite electric NSW Cup form, his more-seasoned teammates are warning some growing pains could well be experienced on Stewart's path to becoming a first-grade regular.
"He's fresh, he's 18 and he's got a lot to learn still, you can't expect him to...