Jamal Fogarty left Canberra for Manly, nervously discussing it with coach Ricky Stuart, who was supportive. They will reconnect during the Sea Eagles' season opener.
The conversation Jamal Fogarty dreaded the most when he decided to leave Canberra for Manly was the one with Raiders coach Ricky Stuart.
"I didn't know if he was going to try and fight me in his office or if he was going to give me a cuddle," Fogarty told AAP.
"Thankfully he said he was happy for me."
Fogarty will get a chance to catch up with Stuart at fulltime on Saturday after he lines up for the Sea Eagles' season opener against the Green Machine at 4Pines Park.