Ricky Stuart on his first day at the Raiders. Source: DailyTelegraph
RICKY Stuart is back home - and he means business.
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Stuart's Raiders will return to the training field on Thursday — less than four weeks since the NRL grand final.
Canberra will be the second team back, following the New Zealand Warriors' return to training on Monday.
The remaining 14 clubs will resume training throughout next month. All clubs will give their World Cup stars an extended break.
It seems bizarre to be talking about footy training just 23 days after the Sydney Roosters' grand final triumph.
But the NRL demands results — and every team will be back training over the next four weeks before enjoying a short break over Christmas.
Stuart has moved from Sydney to Canberra in preparation for the next challenge in his long coaching and playing career.
Former Canberra teammate Laurie Daley wasn't surprised the Raiders will be back training on Thursday.
"Because Canberra missed the finals this year, they have had some time off," said Daley, who played 244 first grade matches and won three premierships with the Raiders.
"Ricky is the new coach at Canberra and will want to get his teeth into the job.
"The players will be excited and I know Ricky will be looking forward to a new challenge.
"Canberra are among the first clubs back — so I reckon the players will return keen and motivated."
Raiders chief executive Don Furner is expecting success from the whole club this season under Stuart.
"Ricky will roll up his sleeves and expect the same work ethic from the entire playing squad and staff," Furner said.
"The club missed the semi-finals, so everyone has had a fairly long break.
"It will be good to get back and have a fresh start."
Premiers the Roosters have struggled to nominate a return date to training because 16 of their players are involved in the World Cup in England.
Their stars will make staggered returns depending on how far their nations progress in the tournament. Roosters coach Trent Robinson is currently enjoying a well-earned holiday.
After a traumatic season, Wests Tigers return to training on November 11.
"It will be intense and hard," Wests Tigers coach Mick Potter said.
"The experience some of our younger guys got last year will drive them to improve themselves.
"That is what happens in the pre-season.
"It's exciting for the club. We have lost some good players but also acquired some good players.
"That's rugby league — it changes all the time."
Melbourne will hit the training fields on November 7.
A Storm spokesman said: "Due to the World Cup and a number of other factors, it is impossible to identify an actual return date for Melbourne Storm. Instead, players will be rolling into training and be around the club from November 7 on a sliding scale into the New Year."
Brisbane expect recruit Ben Barba to be at the club's first training run on November 6. The Parramatta Eels should also welcome a new recruit when Will Hopoate steps out for his first training session on November 7.
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