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'If he's not it's a joke': Whitehead's big Kangaroos call on 'freak' Raiders teammate.

But take nothing away from Canberra, who had to overcome a significant moment in their season that had the potential to blow up their top eight hopes. I don’t think if I were 24 I’d dare put a kick through for myself against Newcastle (in Round 23) and get the (match-levelling) try for us... This year he’s found that form and confidence, he’s got that belief in himself and what he’s doing,” Whitehead said. He now has 71 games under his belt and is indeed on Mal Meninga’s radar for the World Cup after a breakout season. That’s what I mean by the confidence of the kid. “He works so hard on and off the field. “We put that to one side and focused on our job as a squad and what we needed to do to get into the finals.” But not just a reserve, or on the bench. “We work hard to get success and at the moment it’s working for us.” “He’s grown up and he’s had a few seasons where he’s played a few games in and out. “He’s been playing outstanding, I think he’s probably the form back-rower in the competition at the moment. “I believe if he’s not in the Australian squad it’s a joke...