Jack Wighton signs long-term deal with Canberra Raiders
Canberra Raiders half-back Jack Wighton has signed a new deal that will see him stay at the club until the end of 2024.
The 27-year-old has scored 46 tries in 156 games for the Raiders since making his NRL debut back in 2012. He has earned two caps for Australia and has played three matches for New South Wales.
Wighton said: “I want to win a competition with the Raiders.
“I know we have the squad to do it and if we can stay together and continue what we’ve built we’ll be able to achieve our goal.
“I love the club. They’ve always been there for me and I want to repay them by staying and playing the best footy I can to be successful.”
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