RICKY STUART Goes Off The Record: Canberra Raiders, Craig Bellamy & his near biff with Buzz

In this episode of Off The Record, Ricky Stuart opens up like never before. From his career highlights as a player to his decades as a coach, Ricky shares the highs, the lows, and the passion that’s driven him. He talks about the pressures of the job, his relationships with journalists and coaches like Craig Bellamy, and the challenges of leading a team. Ricky also gives a personal look at his life beyond the field, including his work with the Ricky Stuart Foundation, and reflects on the legacy he wants to leave behind. Whether you’re a Raiders fan or just love the inside stories of elite sport, this is Ricky Stuart unfiltered. 0:00 – Introduction & Ricky Stuart's Career Highlights 1:36 – Ricky Stuart's Paranoia & Passion for Rugby League 4:43 – Relationships with Journalists 7:50 – Craig Bellamy & Relationships with Other Coaches 10:56 – Canberra Club Politics, Challenges & Support in Coaching 15:32 – Ethan Strange & Relationships with Former Players 19:45 – 1998 Sacking from Canberra Raiders 21:23 – Leadership Style & Player Development with JT & Fittler 27:17 – Super League War Days & Current Leadership 31:40 – Coaching His Son Jed This Year 34:16 – Ricky & Buzz’s Beef Over the Years 35:28 – When Webby Came Out 37:15 – The Time Ricky and Buzz Nearly Had a Biff 40:10 – John Fordham & Ricky's Foundation 43:57 – The Bunker & Player Managers 47:36 – Gus Gould 49:33 – What Ricky Would Do If He Didn’t Coach & Final Thoughts