What's in a name? Plenty if you are the son of a Raiders legend who's also the current head coach

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Being the son of a Raiders legend brings high expectations, Jed Stuart seeks to carve his own legacy.

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In Canberra sport, being the son of one of the Raiders' greatest is akin to being the offspring of a Beatle. Maybe that's an exaggeration, but you know what I'm getting at.

The comparisons to a well-known parent and the standards by which an offspring is graded are, in many respects, a reason to avoid embarking on the same career. And if the same career is pursued, comparisons can be a considerable burden.

In the case of Jed Stuart, the son of Raiders legend and current coach Ricky, there has been a determination to forge his own path.

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