Raiders chairman John McIntyre admits his admiration for Ricky Stuart is ''no secret'', but McIntyre has again denied any backdoor approach to Stuart and insists he will not interfere in the search for Canberra's next coach.
Speculation is intensifying Stuart will officially enter the race for the Raiders' coaching job once the regular NRL season is complete this weekend.
Rumours linking Stuart with the Raiders have persisted since 2010, when then-coach David Furner was first under pressure to retain his position.
But things seem be aligning more than ever for Stuart and the Raiders.
Despite public denials, Fairfax Media understands the Raiders have informally sounded out Stuart since Furner's sacking two weeks ago.
The instability at Parramatta could provide Stuart with an exit clause in his contract to leave the Eels at season's end.
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Topic: Raiders coaching job still up in the air
