Jack Wighton struggled to hold back the tears as the Canberra star lifted the lid on what he described as a 'very tough week' following his side's golden point win over the Dolphins.<br /><br />Wighton has been in the spotlight all week after making a controversial switch to South Sydney Rabbitohs, which has led to the NRL opening an investigation into the Bunnies after he accepted a $1million pay cut to move to NSW.<br /><br />The 30-year-old was on the receiving end of vile abuse on social media, while he's also copped criticism for ditching the Raiders after 14 years with the club.<br /><br />And speaking to Fox League after his side's 31-30 victory over the Dolphins, Wighton wore his heart on his sleeve. <br /><br />'It was huge,' he said. 'It's been a very tough week. A couple of messy decisions and that, so to come and win this with my brothers, it's big.'<br /><br />When asked by Lara Pitt whether he's been supported by his Canberra teammates, Wighton said: 'Yeah, they're good boys. I love them all.'<br /><br />He added that he wants to go out on a high for Ricky Stuart's side. <br /><br />'Yeah, that's what it's all about. Fourteen years, finish here strong, make memories, and enjoy it. '<br /><br />As he walked away from the Fox Sports crew, Wighton was seen wiping away tears and was consoled by Raiders staff.<br /><br />Before the game, Stuart admitted that the move initially 'p***ed me off' but after speaking with Wighton, he understands his decision.<br /><br />'Jack and I have been communicating and the five or six different excuses I keep hearing out there is complete crap,' Stuart said on Fox League.<br /><br />'Jack wanted a change and I get that, the timing of it is wrong and I said earlier in the week, the system is flawed.<br /><br />'Jack shouldn't be put under this pressure in regards to having to make a decision now, there should be a window where everybody has the opportunity to decide to leave or stay at his club.<br /><br />'It's unfair on the fans, and I am all for the fans too because they are one of our biggest stakeholders.<br /><br />'But Jack and I have had regular communication and I felt for Jack having to make the decision, I understand the decision, and I'm comfortable for Jack making that decision to leave it was just unfortunate with the timing.'
