Canberra Raiders
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The Raiders are all but resigned to the fact that star forward Corey Harawira-Naera will have to retire.
The Kiwi Test forward hasn't played since suffering a seizure on the field in Round 13 against South Sydney.
It was expected that the club would assess Harawira-Naera's future in the new year, but coach Ricky Stuart has told Wide World of Sports that officials are not optimistic.
"It is really sad for the kid… it's a tragedy actually," Stuart said.
"The medical reports we are getting is that he is very unlikely to play again.
"At 28, that's tough and he has been good for us.
"But we are supporting him and looking for a pathway for him after football.
"We would like to keep him in the game and in the club."
The Raiders are investigating the possibility of salary cap relief given the uncertainty of Harawira-Naera's future.
While some clubs have been denied cap relief for retiring players, the Raiders are likely to be successful given Harawira-Naera's dramatic collapse on the field and long absence since then.
NRL league star Corey Harawira-Naera keeps door open
The Kiwis and Canberra Raider forward updates fans after his coach signalled his seizure.www.nzherald.co.nz
Sounds like it’s not a full conclusion that CHN career is over, are raiders trying to get a medical retirement?
Can understand his apprehension, must be a shit way to finish your career.I mean, the bloke had a seizure on field right? I'm guessing if it was a pre-existing condition that information would have come out pretty early. Sounds like their blaming it on a previous concussion potentially.
So with that I mind surely a medical retirement is on the cards?