Ricky Stuart shares the frustration of Raiders fans. Credit:Getty Images

"It's crucial we're patient and make the right decisions," Stuart told ABC Radio. "There is a big picture for me that five to 10 years down the track, this club is a huge force again. We have to take a bit of short-term pain at the moment. It's probably what the fans don't want to hear, but believe me, I'm as impatient as every mad, passionate Raiders fan out there.

"How we handle recruitment over the next two years, our development and pathways for our younger players, is crucial to where this club will be in the big picture over the long term. Unfortunately we've got to bide some time, make decisions and grow, or we're just going to keep getting the same old result we're continually getting.''

The Raiders have been the NRL's most active player on the open market, but have failed to net any big names. Stuart earlier said he would continue an aggressive recruitment campaign.

"We are targeting some other players, [but] we're saying no to a lot of other players, too, that never gets reported," he said. "We're not out willy nilly trying to sign everybody and anybody. The hardest part for my job is to stay focused and patient, I've got to picture where I want to see this club over the next five to 10 years.