{"id":49487,"date":"2025-06-22T10:57:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T10:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=49487"},"modified":"2025-06-22T10:57:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T10:57:36","slug":"ricky-stuart-reveals-player-decisions-behind-selection-calls-in-tigers-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=49487","title":{"rendered":"Ricky Stuart reveals player decisions behind selection calls in Tigers win&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ricky Stuart reveals player decisions behind selection calls in Tigers win&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has opened up about the selection decisions that played a crucial role in their gritty win over the Wests Tigers. Stuart, known for his emotional and tactical coaching style, revealed that some of the key changes to his lineup were driven by recent form, team chemistry, and the need for defensive stability.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-49489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/images-24-7-300x201.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/images-24-7-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/images-24-7.jpeg 676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the standout decisions was the inclusion of young forward Ata Mariota, who brought renewed energy and physicality off the bench. \u201cAta\u2019s been working really hard at training. He deserved his shot, and I think he proved why tonight,\u201d Stuart said. The coach also backed Jamal Fogarty\u2019s leadership and praised his composure in guiding the team around the park during tight moments.<\/p>\n<p>Stuart admitted that a few veteran players were left out to give younger talents more responsibility and game time. \u201cSometimes you\u2019ve got to back your gut and trust what the boys are showing you during the week,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The 20-19 victory over the Tigers snapped a short losing streak and gave the Raiders a much-needed confidence boost. 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