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Joel Gould

Raiders' teenager Stewart made of right stuff: Stuart

Fullback Chevy Stewart will have a long future in the NRL, according to the Raiders' coach. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has given 18-year-old fullback Chevy Stewart an inspired vote of confidence after the rookie bounced back from a difficult first half in the 34-10 loss to Brisbane.

Stewart, who has his opportunity due to a knee injury to star fullback Jordan Rapana, made his NRL debut the previous week and shone in a 21-20 win over the Gold Coast.

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