Raiders head coach Ricky Stuart has clarified that his connection with the intense forward Corey Horsburgh remains intact, despite recent events.
This week, he emphasized that there are no hard feelings towards Horsburgh, who has been "rested" following his outburst against the Knights last week.
During that clash, Horsburgh was sin-binned for striking veteran Dane Gagai, an action that nullified a penalty that could have helped Canberra level the score in their pursuit of finals football.
The incident not only led to a fine from the match review committee but also drew criticism from Stuart, who has since decided to omit him from the lineup for the upcoming match against the Sharks on Saturday.
Despite this disciplinary action, Stuart's overall assessment of Horsburgh's character and capabilities remains steadfast, signaling that he values the player's contributions to the team.