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Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says his side would have made the top four if it weren’t for injuries that shaped the club’s season after a semi …<\/p>\n

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Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has claimed his team would have finished in the NRL\u2019s top four if not for the injury crisis that derailed their 2025 campaign. Speaking after the club\u2019s semi-final exit, Stuart was emotional yet proud of how his players fought through adversity, saying the team\u2019s resilience was nothing short of remarkable. \u201cWe were battered, bruised, and short on troops for most of the year, but the effort and heart never disappeared,\u201d Stuart said. \u201cIf we\u2019d had a healthy roster, I\u2019ve got no doubt we\u2019d be sitting in the top four.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Raiders battled injuries to key stars including Jamal Fogarty, Joseph Tapine, and Xavier Savage throughout the season, forcing Stuart to rely heavily on young talent and inexperienced combinations. Despite those challenges, Canberra still managed to qualify for the finals and pull off an impressive elimination win before bowing out in the semis.<\/p>\n

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Stuart also praised his leadership group for keeping the squad motivated through tough stretches. \u201cIt\u2019s easy to give up when things go wrong, but our leaders kept the group tight,\u201d he said. \u201cWe didn\u2019t complain; we just kept fighting.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Looking ahead, Stuart believes the experience gained this year will make the Raiders stronger in 2026. \u201cWe\u2019ve built character. We\u2019ve got young blokes who\u2019ve learned what it takes to compete at this level,\u201d he added. \u201cIf we can stay fit next season, I truly believe we\u2019ll be challenging for a top-four spot \u2014 and maybe even more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

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