Coby Black joins Raiders; Ricky Stuart calls him a promising future NRL playmaker after State of Origin.
Coby Black called Ricky Stuart earlier this month to say, "I'm a Raider," a move that is set to shake the landscape of the NRL for years to come.
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has labelled new recruit Coby Black "the real deal", backing the teenage halfback to develop into a long-term NRL playmaker in the nation's capital.
The move follows the Broncos' signing of Jonah Pezet, which Stuart admitted created a "career-blocking" logjam for the Queensland under-19s star.
Stuart said he was convinced of Black's potential after a composed showing in this year's Under-19s State of Origin, where the young Maroon landed a crucial field goal and try in Queensland's 23-22 win.