
In Canberra sports, being a Raiders legend's son is like being a famous musician's offspring. Comparisons can be burdensome.
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.