Ricky Stuart aims to improve the Raiders' performance after last year's finals exit, focusing on young halfback Ethan Sanders for a successful 2026 campaign.
Normally you'd want to forget a straight-sets finals exit. But not Ricky Stuart.
It's at the forefront of the Canberra Raiders coach's mind, with his focus on building on last year's minor premiership instead.
A big part of that could come down to how young halfback Ethan Sanders adapts to life in the NRL, with Stuart backing the playmaker's courage to lead to a long and successful career.
The Green Machine begins its 2026 campaign against Manly, who have Sanders' predecessor Jamal Fogarty at the helm, at Brookvale on Saturday night.