Raiders star Jack Wighton declares support for referees after $3000 fine

Chris Dutton
Updated August 9 2023 - 5:38pm, first published 5:00pm
Jack Wighton is free to play after accepting a $3000 fine. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Jack Wighton is free to play after accepting a $3000 fine. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

Canberra Raiders star Jack Wighton says the outburst that cost him $3000 was "light-hearted fun", declaring his support of referees after he became the latest player at the centre of a referee crackdown.

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Chris Dutton

Chris Dutton

Sport editor

Chris Dutton has been a sport journalist since 2008, covering rugby union, rugby league, basketball, cricket and soccer. He has covered World Cups and Olympic Games in print and online. Chris has had a stint as news director, but is back in sport to follow the ups and downs. Email: chris.dutton@canberratimes.com.au

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