Canberra has confirmed the signing of mature-age halfback Jamal Fogarty on a three-year deal from 2022.
Fogarty, 27, has been released by Gold Coast, where he made a late career NRL debut and played 41 games to cement himself as a genuine first-grade playmaker.
This year he led the Titans to their first finals appearance since 2016, but the emergence of young spine players like Toby Sexton, Tanah Boyd, and AJ Brimson made it sensible for the club to cut him loose.
The Raiders lost star English No.7 George Williams mid-season when he left the nation’s capital on bad terms and after falling out with club hierarchy, including coach Ricky Stuart.
They’ve been looking for an experienced halfback to fill the void ever since and Fogarty fits the bill, without breaking the bank.
He will partner five-eighth Jack Wighton in the halves next season.
“The Raiders have a great roster and coach in Ricky and they’ve had some success over the past few seasons and I’m really excited to join them and be a part of it,” Fogarty said in a statement.
“I’m looking to bring a bit of game management and direction to the team, and this is what I’ve based my career on.
“I’m also a really clear communicator and if I need to tell someone on the field what to do, I’m confident in doing that. Hopefully, I can bring what I’ve learned and I’m also really excited to work with Ricky and the other coaches to help improve my game.”
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