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Horsburgh admits he wanted to leave Raiders \u201ca few times\u201d….<\/p>\n

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Corey Horsburgh has admitted that he \u201cwanted to leave\u201d the Canberra Raiders \u201ca few times\u201d before ultimately staying put\u2014something he credits to his daughter, dogs, and patching things up with coach Ricky Stuart .<\/p>\n

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> \u201cWell, I was gone a few times \u2026 But my daughter and my dogs [kept me here as] I didn\u2019t want to move them around too much.\u201d<\/p>\n

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He revealed that tensions had flared during a period when both he and Stuart weren\u2019t seeing eye-to-eye\u2014but after a constructive chat, they cleared the air:<\/p>\n

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> \u201cAfter me and Ricky had a chat, we both agreed to some things and we worked it out, and we\u2019re happy.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ahead of his milestone 100th game this weekend, Horsburgh reflects on how that conversation\u2014and his home life\u2014kept him at the Raiders through thick and thin<\/p>\n

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On-field performance Since resolving differences in 2024, Horsburgh has returned to top form\u2014famously dominating the Raiders\u2019 forward pack early in 2025 .<\/p>\n

Team environment His reconciliation with Stuart highlights good culture under pressure\u2014and the tangible impact of honest communication in elite sport.<\/p>\n

Personal stakes Horsburgh\u2019s decision shows how family and personal connections can influence career decisions\u2014even in high-stakes professions.<\/p>\n

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Corey\u2019s journey is a reminder that even top-level athletes face doubts\u2014and that open dialogue and strong support systems can reignite both love for the game and commitment to the team.<\/p>\n

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Would you like updates on how Horsburgh performs in his 100th game, or want a deeper look into the relationship between players and coaches in the NRL?<\/p>\n\n

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