Canberra Raiders half-back suffers injury blow

Canberra Raiders half-back Jamal Fogarty will miss the start of the 2022 NRL season due to injury.

Scans revealed a blow to his knee following last week’s trial against the Sea Eagles.

Canberra Raiders confirmed that the half-back is likely to need surgery and could be sidelined for up to four months.

Fogarty made the move to the capital during the off-season from Gold Coast Titans. The 28-year-old signed a three-year deal under head coach Ricky Stuart.

He was recruited to partner Jack Wighton in the halves, replacing George Williams.

Williams left Canberra Raiders mid-2021 to return to the UK with Warrington Wolves.

Winger Jordan Rapana has also been ruled out until round three due to suspension. He was charged for a shoulder charge in the NRL All Stars clash earlier this year.

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Donaghy said: “Extending Kevin out to the end of 2023 now provides the stability we need to continue the improvement shown in the back-half of the 2021 season.

“It’s been well documented that we initiated a reset during last season; and made a range of changes which resulted in better performances. As head coach, Kevin has played a key role in that change process.

“We have added some experienced players to our roster who they will play an important role alongside our emerging talent as we aim to move into a growth phase.”

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