Corey Horsburgh is joining the Perth Bears, but his recent exclusion from a game isn't related to conflicts with Coach Stuart.
Canberra Raiders forward Corey Horsburgh is set to join the Perth Bears, but both him and head coach Ricky Stuart have suggested it has nothing to do with last weekend's blow up.
Horsburgh found himself dropped from this weekend's game against the Sharks after the incidents of last weekend, with the forward then reportedly signing a deal with the Perth Bears to leave the nation's capital at the end of the season.
It was believed his axing came about given the issues between he and Stuart, but speaking on Friday, the head coach said it was simply a rest for the prop with the Raiders all but out of finals contention.
"I decided to give him a rest. I spoke to Corey about that, and he was comfortable," Stuart said of the forward not playing this weekend.