Homegrown Canberra star Nick Cotric has been dropped from the Raiders' starting lineup to make way for Sebastian Kris as the Green Machine gear up for a home clash against the Wests Tigers where 'rejects' are eyeing another winning performance.
Kris will kick-off his 2024 campaign on Saturday afternoon at Canberra Stadium after serving his five-game ban for a dangerous tackle last year, slotting into his preferred position in the centres.
Coach Ricky Stuart's decision means Cotric is 18th man, slipping down the outside-back pecking order. Cotric will now return to NSW Cup to push for a recall, but it's a blow for the 25-year-old who is...