'More to come': Raiders star Corey Harawira-Naera speaks out on retirement report
Canberra Raiders star Corey Harawira-Naera has refused to call time on his NRL career despite his coach saying he is "very unlikely to play again".
Harawira-Naera's 2023 season was cut short after a mid-game seizure, and Raiders coach Ricky Stuart indicated the 28-year-old was likely to be forced into retirement due to his health issues.
"It is really sad for the kid… it's a tragedy actually," Stuart told Wide World of Sports.
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"The medical reports we are getting is that he is very unlikely to play again.
Corey Harawira-Naera is refusing to call time on his NRL career Getty
"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."
However, Harawira-Naera took to social media to address concerns.
"Nothing confirmed yet whanau (family), more to come from my end," he posted on his Instagram story.
Corey Harawira-Naera pictured in action during the 2023 NRL season Getty
"Merry early Xmas to all, big love to those who have reached out."
Harawira-Naera suffered the seizure against the Rabbitohs in round 13 this season with the Raiders winning 33-26.
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The game was brought to a halt in the 66th minute when the forward was seen convulsing on the ground after a hit-up.
He was stretchered off the field and then discharged from Westmead Hospital at 3:30am.
