Stuart 'hurting' for young Raiders after Sharks mauling

Stuart ‘hurting’ for young Raiders after Sharks mauling

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart had a disappointing 500th game as Raiders suffered a big loss.

Canberra Weekly

It wasn't the milestone game Canberra coach Ricky Stuart was hoping for.

In his 500th match as a coach on Sunday, the Raiders legend saw his side slump to its largest loss to Cronulla.

The 40-0 drubbing was also the first time the Green Machine had been held scoreless before their home fans since 2013.

It was a humbling night for Stuart and his young charges.

"I felt embarrassed with that performance," he told reporters after the match.

Injuries to key players, including halfback Jamal Fogarty (ruptured biceps), forced Stuart's hand in fielding a far more inexperienced side than he would have liked against the...

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