NRL 2022, Sebastian Kris, Canberra Raiders centre reflects on …
Here’s a look back at Sebastian Kris’ breakout 2022 season with the Canberra Raiders:
In 2020, Kris stepped away from rugby league to focus on his mental health, working as a courier in Canberra. He told NRL.com,
> “I think I was losing myself … I left the game and began working as a courier driver.”
That break, he said, “delivered” his second chance—after disciplined, routine‑based work, he returned stronger and more focused .
2022 Performance Highlights
Played 20 NRL games and scored 14 tries, a career best
Memorable rounds: two-try haul in Round 23 (28–22 win over the Knights)
Earned selection for the 2022 Rugby League World Cup, debuting for New Zealand in a warm-up against Jamaica and crossing for a hat-trick .
Raiders messageboard users celebrated his season as a “breakout” after overcoming personal challenges. One fan noted:
> “He is developing nicely and looks fit, fast, strong, and confident… Many of his tries come from ‘effort’ plays.”
Sebastian Kris’ 2022 campaign was a powerful comeback story: overcoming mental-health struggles, coming back stronger, delivering on the field with 14 tries in 20 games, and earning international honours. It was a transformational year that showcased both his talent and resilience.
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