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by gerg
March 28, 2024, 9:29 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 39
Views: 1096

Re: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day

Yeah, I never really rated him as a NRL level half and I don’t think we’ll ever miss him, but he seems like a nice guy and I wish him well and I’m glad to see him doing a job for a red hot Panthers team as a back up to Cleary He’s just a good back up half Because he kicks well and tackles well You ...
by gerg
March 28, 2024, 7:52 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 39
Views: 1096

Re: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day

There’s still a long way to go in this game, but very impressed with Penrith so far with no Cleary and no JFH. They’re such a juggernaut Their defence is just incredible. Schneider playing his part. Straightening the attack, defending well and a few nice pinpoint kicks. Sent from my SM-G975F using ...
by gerg
March 28, 2024, 5:44 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 446
Views: 22237

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

22 times in 50 years? Doesn't even sound that uncommon. How many of them have been in recent years? That's three in less than 12 months that I can think of Means absolutely nothing. We’re in a capitalist age with a perpetual debt cycle that will go on and on and only ever increase as time goes on. ...
by gerg
March 27, 2024, 10:23 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1582
Views: 169261

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita... for a second time

Bluesbrother wrote:If we sign him, Hosking is on the bench. I'd rather we target a 9.
Agree. Particularly with the money being offered. We'd be a genuine chance at a quality hooker for a cool million.

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by gerg
March 27, 2024, 10:20 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18796

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1

Rapana is the biggest fan favourite, cult hero in the team, and is playing his 200th game away. Why are we not resting him so he can get the reception he deserves at home for his 200th? I thought this sort of thing was important to the club and its fans? There is a massive difference between 200 an...
by gerg
March 27, 2024, 1:00 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18796

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1

I just had a quick McDougall and found this old chestnut: https://www.thegh.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10550 Tim blowing up deluxe! Funny how back in the day there were threads dedicated to calling out individual players. 16 years of bagging out the players giving their best for this club. I gues...
by gerg
March 25, 2024, 10:57 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 446
Views: 22237

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

For some strange reason people in the US, and apparently all over the world - as evidenced by this thread - feel a connection to Trump and what he stands for. They think he represents or speaks for them. But make no mistake, and I don't say this lightly because all politicians have narcissistic ten...
by gerg
March 24, 2024, 2:29 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18796

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

1. Savage
2. Rapana
3. Timoko
4. Kris
5. Schiller
6. Strange
7. Fogarty
8. Papalii
9. Woolford
10. Tapine
11. Hoskingsons
12. Hudson-Young
13. Smithies
14. Puru
15. Horsburgh
16. Mariota
17. Mooney
18. Whitehead

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by gerg
March 24, 2024, 2:26 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 82
Views: 2766

Re: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day

Big loss for the Titans. They have looked very ordinary this year. SOS David Fifita

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by gerg
March 23, 2024, 7:47 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18796

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

Well this is just what we need right before we play the Sharks. Tigers currently embarrassing them. They'll be fired up next week looking for a bounce-back win if the Tigers go on with it. Royce Hunt injured warming up on the sideline and Finucane split open with a few head clashes so that will tak...
by gerg
March 23, 2024, 7:41 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18796

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

Levi was just trying too hard out there.

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by gerg
March 23, 2024, 7:38 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 82
Views: 2766

Re: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day

bonehead wrote:I turned the radio off at 18-4 dragons

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The ten minutes I watched the Dragons bombed two tries and Cowboys scored off the back of both errors.

Api Korisau putting on a master-class in this first half.

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by gerg
March 23, 2024, 6:29 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 82
Views: 2766

Re: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day

We must be tabling a good offer to young Finefuieaki. Despite Hoskingsons good form, having a red hot go at the young fella is a no brainer.

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by gerg
March 23, 2024, 12:16 pm
Forum: The Lime Lounge
Topic: Health and fitness
Replies: 3254
Views: 318895

Re: Health and fitness

Good luck Sid. You've been at this for a few years now. I really hope you can crack it.

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by gerg
March 23, 2024, 12:13 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Through green eyes 2024
Replies: 95
Views: 11746

Re: Through green eyes 2024

I went to the NSWRL website and it looks like Raiders v Warriors NSW Cup match will be shown today on live stream at 2pm. Pretty much agree with your ratings GE although the two Xav try savers would have had him up to 7 for me. I am finding it tough that Guler is getting longer minutes than Papa. O...
by gerg
March 23, 2024, 11:42 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21947

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Also the Tapine try: I didn't notice Tapine "knock on". Both him and RTS touched the ball simultaneously and Tapine regained it. Play on.. Given they did it one handed on opposite sides of the ball that’s instantly a knock on. Then it’s just down to which one you believe touched it first ...
by gerg
March 23, 2024, 12:20 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Through green eyes 2024
Replies: 95
Views: 11746

Re: Through green eyes 2024

I agree with all of that write-up GE. In the NFL teams work on two minute drills. Their 'go-to' plays to win a game at the death. We tried our equivalent tonight and it just looked like utter chaos. There didn't appear to be any cohesion or plan, but this is our DNA. Individual brilliance or crash b...
by gerg
March 22, 2024, 10:30 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21947

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

In one sense it's not a great time to be playing the Warriors. They've lost two games they really could or should have won, but CNK, Walker and Egan missing (if Egan is indeed missing) is a great time to play them. Shut-down Johnson and limit AFB's impact and we're a real chance. As much as it is a ...
by gerg
March 22, 2024, 1:08 am
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 82
Views: 2766

Re: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day

That ball playing from Cleary was something special. Thurston and Johns like. He always had that lack of big game winning mentality hanging over his head - ie winning big games single-handedly. Last year's grand final seems to have been the game to really take him to the next level. He's an elite p...
by gerg
March 21, 2024, 11:33 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 82
Views: 2766

Re: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day

Dr Zaius wrote:Broncos getting towelled up. You hate to see it.
Fantastic way to ease into the weekend. Hope to see more of it too.

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by gerg
March 21, 2024, 1:20 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27943

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

A load of carp you say…. Certainly sounds fishy! Always bemused by some folks reaction to an opinion that doesn’t align with their own. Lui your post is essentially berating Blues for having the audacity to support the club and coach on a fan forum. You are demanding that he fall into line and adop...
by gerg
March 20, 2024, 9:35 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27943

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

I don't see AFB ripping in like he did last year. He's mentally moved on. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Huh? He ran for 155m last week, had a couple of offloads and made 21 tackles at 100%. The week before he ran for 220m, scored a try, had two line-breaks, had another couple of offloads and...
by gerg
March 20, 2024, 9:28 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 446
Views: 22237

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

I don't think anyone should be obligated to respect every opinion As an example if you tell me vaccines cause autism or the earth is flat or that 9/11 was an inside job and jet fuel doesn't melt steel beams, I'm not going to give that opinion a single ounce of respect and I am going to think and pr...
by gerg
March 20, 2024, 9:25 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 446
Views: 22237

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

To me that’s all well and good. But there’s a line beyond which it’s wasted. Given I’m not going to convince them, I’m going to let them know I think they’re a ****. Yeah they’ll probably push back and that won’t help either. But I think it’s probably still significantly better than the kid gloves ...
by gerg
March 19, 2024, 10:45 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 82
Views: 2766

Re: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day

How nice is it to see the Knights imploding early doors. Apparently Hasting went home after being dropped rather than training with NSW Cup. Honestly, they lose Ponga and they are spooners. Might be some off field stuff going on for Hastings. Or the coach thinks he's senior enough to decide for him...
by gerg
March 19, 2024, 10:02 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27943

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

Yeah I don't like a few of the selections but winning form is good form, just as for the Warriors it's tough to get out of that rut. Particularly without Charnz and I don't see AFB ripping in like he did last year. He's mentally moved on. They started well against the Sharks and then it looked like ...
by gerg
March 18, 2024, 8:47 pm
Forum: Entertainment
Topic: The Television Thread
Replies: 4488
Views: 352980

Re: The Television Thread

What platform is Shogun on? Loved the book and from memory the movie was decent (was a long time ago). Blue eyed samurai not too bad. French made apparently. GE Guy Ritchie's stuff has always been pretty slick - his first couple being his best I thought. Lock stock and Snatch. Sent from my SM-G975F...
by gerg
March 18, 2024, 7:30 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2472
Views: 233648

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

Remember when they used to turn off the hot water in the 'away' dressing room. We just need to get the sewerage airflow pumping into the 'away' dressing room for retro round.

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by gerg
March 18, 2024, 7:23 pm
Forum: Entertainment
Topic: The Television Thread
Replies: 4488
Views: 352980

Re: The Television Thread

What platform is Shogun on? Loved the book and from memory the movie was decent (was a long time ago). Blue eyed samurai not too bad. French made apparently. GE Guy Ritchie's stuff has always been pretty slick - his first couple being his best I thought. Lock stock and Snatch. Sent from my SM-G975F ...
by gerg
March 17, 2024, 6:23 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 2: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 76
Views: 2433

Re: 2024 NRL Round 2: Teams and Game Day

Looked to me like the Hammer stripped that, instead of Flanagan knocking it on?

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by gerg
March 17, 2024, 6:12 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 2: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 76
Views: 2433

Re: 2024 NRL Round 2: Teams and Game Day

Marshall King got the ball smashed into his head. I know getting hit in the head isn't funny but how it stunned him looked funny. Hope he is okay Didn't miss. Two HIAs for the Phins but not convinced that Liddle shouldn't have also come off for the Dragons as well. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapat...
by gerg
March 17, 2024, 5:08 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 2: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 76
Views: 2433

Re: 2024 NRL Round 2: Teams and Game Day

Decent game at Brookvale. Manly could be a challenger this year, depending on that hamstring. Brooks playing well without the pressure he had before. Roosters getting away with slowing the ruck too much, when in the red zone.

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by gerg
March 17, 2024, 4:09 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Fans' Choice Player of the Year
Replies: 55
Views: 2779

Re: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Fans' Choice Player of the Year

Rick wrote:What’s better than a Hosking? Hoskings!


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I'm running with Hoskingsons for the year.

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by gerg
March 17, 2024, 1:44 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 salary cap analysis: What every club’s roster is really worth
Replies: 63
Views: 3141

Re: 2024 salary cap analysis: What every club’s roster is really worth

The Dolphins are "a couple of million dollars" under the salary cap this year, coach Wayne Bennett has revealed, with enough cash to afford blockbusting forward Tevita Pangai Jr. Read more : https://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/8557544/bennetts-millions-of-reasons-to-make-pangai-a-dolphin...
by gerg
March 17, 2024, 1:31 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27943

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews

-PJ- wrote:One thing going our way is that this isn’t at Mt Smart.
What's the over/unders on pitch invaders? I think 6.5 is about right.

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