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Canberra Raiders News => Raiders NRL News => Topic started by: GB7600 on September 02, 2013, 09:47:27 AM
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Coaching great Wayne Bennett has been sounded out to provide informal advice to the Canberra Raiders as the search for their next coach ramps up this week.
The Newcastle mentor and seven-time premiership winner holds a soft spot for the Raiders after co-coaching them to the 1987 grand final with Don Furner senior, the father of axed coach David.
Bennett's input has been limited, given the Knights are finals-bound, but his involvement highlights Canberra's determination to cast a wide net.
The Raiders sounded out South Sydney coach and Canberra junior Michael Maguire about leaving the Rabbitohs, but he will almost certainly stay at Redfern.
The Raiders have denied club great Ricky Stuart is one of the candidates but speculation continues to link the premiership-winning halfback to a return to Canberra.
Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/raiders-cast-coaching-net-wide-20130901-2sz26.html#ixzz2dioMHmeR