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NRL 2023: Jack Wighton breaks down in tears after Canberra Raiders …<\/p>\n

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In Round 9 of the 2023 NRL season, Canberra Raiders veteran Jack Wighton had a highly emotional moment following his team\u2019s dramatic 31\u201330 golden point victory over the Dolphins in Wagga Wagga.<\/p>\n

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Wighton had just announced he’d be leaving the Raiders after the season to join South Sydney, and had retired from representative rugby only a week earlier\u2014adding to the emotional weight of the moment.<\/p>\n

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During his on-field post-match interview, he struggled to hold back tears, saying:<\/p>\n

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> \u201cIt\u2019s been a very tough week with a couple of massive decisions\u2026 they\u2019re good boys. I love them all\u2026 finish here strongly, make memories and enjoy it.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Raiders coach Ricky Stuart also became emotional while reflecting on Wighton\u2019s departure, emphasizing how much the player meant to the club.<\/p>\n

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\u2018It\u2019s been a very tough week\u2019\u202f| Emotional Jack Wighton bounces back in Canberra Raiders win<\/p>\n

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This clip captures Wighton fighting back tears while reflecting on the pressures he\u2019d faced and the support from his teammates<\/p>\n

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What: Emotional on-field breakdown following a hard-earned win, amid major career decisions<\/p>\n

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Why: Announced move to South Sydney Rabbitohs and representative retirement earlier that week, combined with the emotional release after a tough contest and deep connection to his teammates<\/p>\n

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Let me know if you want more on his career, that season, or the game itself!<\/p>\n\n

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