{"id":49531,"date":"2025-06-22T11:56:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T11:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=49531"},"modified":"2025-06-22T11:56:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T11:56:28","slug":"rugby-league-legend-makes-stunning-origin-call-on-sharp-raiders-rookie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=49531","title":{"rendered":"Rugby league legend makes stunning Origin call on &#8216;sharp&#8217; Raiders rookie&#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>Rugby league legend makes stunning Origin call on &#8216;sharp&#8217; Raiders rookie&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rugby League Legend Makes Stunning Origin Call on &#8216;Sharp&#8217; Raiders Rookie<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rugby league icon Laurie Daley has sparked massive debate after backing Canberra Raiders rookie Jed Stuart for a shock State of Origin debut, calling the young playmaker \u201csharp, fearless, and ready.\u201d The former New South Wales captain made the bold claim on SEN Radio, praising Stuart\u2019s poise and impact since making his NRL debut earlier this month.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-49532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/images-38-5-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/images-38-5-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/images-38-5.jpeg 737w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s got the temperament. He\u2019s not overawed, and he\u2019s already playing like a seasoned pro,\u201d Daley said. \u201cIf there\u2019s an injury or we need spark off the bench, don\u2019t be surprised if Stuart\u2019s name is thrown up.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Stuart, just 19, has turned heads with his electric pace, defensive grit, and smart game management. He was instrumental in the Raiders\u2019 recent win over the Tigers, earning praise from coach Ricky Stuart \u2014 no relation \u2014 for his maturity under pressure.<\/p>\n<p>While some believe Origin may be too soon, others think his rapid rise mirrors that of legends like Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns, who debuted young and thrived.<\/p>\n<p>With Game III selections looming and NSW facing a dead rubber, Stuart\u2019s name could very well be in the mix as a wildcard option. 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