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by TongueFTW
March 27, 2024, 7:26 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18717

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

Some random thoughts: * Two relatively unheralded reasons for our solid defence to start the year: our completion rate, and Fog’s long kicking game. Both put us in much better territory resulting in far less defensive pressure, fatigue. * This is potentially the best backline we have had in a very l...
by TongueFTW
March 12, 2024, 6:49 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 682
Views: 22926

Re: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game D

I watch most games every weekend. Including the warriors. He is decisive, quick hands and accurate hands **** last year he even hit a few cut out balls to his winger in structure. He was and did none of these things with us. He was a handbrake. Ball died in his hands far too much. Which is why many...
by TongueFTW
March 12, 2024, 5:07 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 682
Views: 22926

Re: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day

I don’t mean to be rude, but other than finals games did you watch the Warriors last year? CNK was hardly a ball playing machine, his game was very similar to the way he played for the Raiders. He only recorded 3 additional try assists compared to 2019 and 2020 (6 vs. 3), and honestly, having Shaun ...
by TongueFTW
March 7, 2024, 8:37 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49440

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1

Botman wrote: March 7, 2024, 8:36 am
TongueFTW wrote: March 7, 2024, 8:20 am Also, just to temper expectations: Hoskings was dropped by Penrith due to his edge defence.
He starting in place of Elliott Whitehead
We are not the same as the Panthers :lol:
True, but he was replaced by Luke Gardner :roflmao
by TongueFTW
March 7, 2024, 8:20 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49440

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1

There are big issues with Levi. It isn’t “much of a muchness’. He overplays his hand constantly, but lacks the guile and finesse. The forwards struggle to generate momentum from him, he doesn’t play a simple game, he tries to engage markers but often confuses himself and his forwards. Worse, his att...
by TongueFTW
February 28, 2024, 7:09 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49440

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

Some interesting discussions on long term vs. short term (particularly regarding the side Strange should play). I don’t have information on that in particular, but I have been told that Stuart is convinced he has a squad to compete for a premiership this season, injuries/suspension permitting. His ...
by TongueFTW
February 28, 2024, 5:58 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49440

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

Some interesting discussions on long term vs. short term (particularly regarding the side Strange should play). I don’t have information on that in particular, but I have been told that Stuart is convinced he has a squad to compete for a premiership this season, injuries/suspension permitting. His a...
by TongueFTW
February 18, 2024, 8:35 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 461
Views: 30466

Re: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*

An enjoyable watch. A few points: * I don’t think there is a clear winner between Strange and Weekes, though I would keep in mind the reason Manly didn’t give Weekes opportunities in the front line was his defence, and he missed a pretty basic tackle leading to a line break in this game. I would put...
by TongueFTW
December 18, 2023, 12:36 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696662

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

Half of Canberra knew about it though No one seems to have any real idea of what the issue with Savage was/is... just wild speculation and "best" guess work Small town like this, and the way this club leaks, it's my view that if there was some significant off field issue holding him back ...
by TongueFTW
December 18, 2023, 7:55 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696662

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

The club leaks like a sieve Stuart has a very good relationship with those media guys on Fox. He spills the tea on any bit of gossip he’s got and they look after him by constantly deflecting and defending him publicly whenever he comes under any fire If there was something significant to report on,...
by TongueFTW
December 18, 2023, 6:32 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696662

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

The club leaks like a sieve Stuart has a very good relationship with those media guys on Fox. He spills the tea on any bit of gossip he’s got and they look after him by constantly deflecting and defending him publicly whenever he comes under any fire If there was something significant to report on,...
by TongueFTW
October 30, 2023, 7:05 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jarrod Croker confirms he won’t be taking off the lime green tracksuit any time soon
Replies: 21
Views: 4394

Re: Jarrod Croker confirms he won’t be taking off the lime green tracksuit any time soon

I (respectfully) disagree, in this case. I think there can be an over emphasis on corporate speak like KPIs, roles etc. Yes, there needs to be some of this (and I am very keen for it to apply to things like assistant coaches) but going too far down this road you end up with 17 cookie cutter clubs wi...
by TongueFTW
October 12, 2023, 7:00 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Justin Giteau to take over Michael Maguire's role as Raiders assistant coach
Replies: 468
Views: 92571

Re: Raiders assistant Michael Maguire agrees to become NSW Blues coach

I was open to Maguire's hiring and thought he could do a good job. I continue to think being a failed HC's doesnt mean you cant have something to offer as an assistant and not sure the defensive issues were much to do with coaching, but results are results and he didnt get the best of our the unit ...
by TongueFTW
September 12, 2023, 7:51 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Thank you Jamal Fogarty
Replies: 113
Views: 8361

Re: Thank you Jamal Fogarty

I only watched highlights of the final, so not going to specifically comment on Fog's game, suffice to say it's pretty obvious he needs help if we are to genuinely contend. I stand by my original post in that he is the guy that has been hung out to dry a bit in this team. I thought his kicking game...
by TongueFTW
September 5, 2023, 4:50 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Finals Week 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 323
Views: 33808

Re: 2023 Finals Week 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

Azza wrote: September 5, 2023, 4:46 pm Sorry Rocky, the reverse psychology thing, "no one expects us to win" etc etc isn't going to work this week. We are going to get absolutely torn a new anoos.
He tried the same schtick against Parra last year, and "they" were right.
by TongueFTW
September 3, 2023, 8:00 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Congratulations Ricky
Replies: 81
Views: 5085

Re: Congratulations Ricky

While I think Stuart erred big time in hiring an assistant coach who is essentially exactly the same as him, I think he has to be commended for his record in the last 5 years. Making finals 4/5 years is a decent return for our club, even though I think we have been incredibly lucky this year, the re...
by TongueFTW
August 28, 2023, 11:28 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Coaching issues
Replies: 2991
Views: 178984

Re: Coaching issues

I have said it once, and I will say it again. The club erred big time hiring Madge this year. We already have enough "old school" coaches with Stuart, Frawley. We needed diversity, we needed fresh opinions. Stuart puts plenty of trust in to his assistant coaches, and we needed new, young, ...
by TongueFTW
August 2, 2023, 11:28 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 23 v Tigers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 326
Views: 21791

Re: 2023 Rd 23 v Tigers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

I still can’t get my head round Saulo over Mooney. It’s crazy stuff. Agree with some of the above sentiment that it’s the perfect opportunity to debut Strange. Afaic the only way you can do it is to move Wighton to fullback. I think that would make the team quite a bit better. It makes even less se...
by TongueFTW
July 23, 2023, 3:26 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Danny Levi extends contract with Canberra Raiders until end 2025
Replies: 94
Views: 5195

Re: Danny Levi extends contract with Canberra Raiders until end 2025

A really frustrating re-signing. A couple of Super League clubs sniff around and the club panic-extends a player who is absolutely surplus to requirements. We had him for 2024 anyway and he's out for the rest of this season... so what in the actual f*** was the rush on this?! Levi just came back to...
by TongueFTW
July 23, 2023, 8:31 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jack Wighton to join South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2024
Replies: 2847
Views: 250350

Re: Jack Wighton to join South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2024

What makes me laugh at this is some people still believe the narrative that he signed for a club, owned by a bunch of multi millionaires, for 800K. If the NRL actually cared about the integrity of the salary cap, they would look into some of the dealings involved with this, including but not limited...
by TongueFTW
July 22, 2023, 8:18 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 21 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 810
Views: 33974

Re: 2023 Rd 21 v Warriors: Game Day

What a frustrating game: * We have won a few games this year off calls going our way (Titans game, for example), so to now complain about a referee’s call as the reason we lost is lame. It’s equally lame to attribute it to Croker’s goal kicking, when we have won close games because of it. Eventually...
by TongueFTW
July 16, 2023, 6:52 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696662

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

Have been told Isaiah Papalii is desperate to leave the Tigers. Form not great but definitely worth a shot, in my opinion.
by TongueFTW
July 16, 2023, 8:47 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Run to the finals
Replies: 367
Views: 23757

Re: Run to the finals

If we make the finals, the only thing preventing us from getting blown out in week 1 or 2 is a major signing in between now and then. David Fafita and/or a fullback, otherwise we are toast. The exact same story as 2022 and 2020, where our week 2 finals games were after 15 minutes in. We made the pr...
by TongueFTW
July 8, 2023, 8:23 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Through green eyes 2023
Replies: 376
Views: 57027

Re: Through green eyes

Great write up as always, GE. It doesn’t take a genius to work out the Hoppa/Croker combination on the left lacks speed, we’ve all been saying it since the Broncos game. Putting them together with Frawley was an absolute howler of a decision, but good to see Ricky rectify it. Speed in defence forgiv...
by TongueFTW
June 30, 2023, 8:44 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 18 v Titans: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 200
Views: 17849

Re: 2023 Rd 18 v Titans: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

Fog is really firming as one of my favourite players. Really like his attitude and he strikes me as Captain material. Never really understood the intermittent criticism of him since he joined us. For mine he had never been anything other than a very competent FG halfback. Competence from a number 7...
by TongueFTW
June 1, 2023, 1:24 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2023 State of Origin I - Maroons v Blues
Replies: 611
Views: 29225

Re: 2023 State of Origin I - Maroons v Blues

Dunno if Queensland was smarter but they were definitely tougher. I was critical of their kicking game most of the match, and thought it was a big part of why we were stuck defending our line most of the game. That, and boneheaded errors that just weren’t needed, such as just after DCE’s excellent ...
by TongueFTW
June 1, 2023, 12:53 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2023 State of Origin I - Maroons v Blues
Replies: 611
Views: 29225

Re: 2023 State of Origin I - Maroons v Blues

Congrats to Queensland. Played tougher/smarter/better, in spite of some horrible calls, and won the game. Fittler made so many mistakes: * After Game 3 last year, a lot was made in the media of over reliance on Panthers set play/football, and how it doesn't work in Origin. The reason is Origin is su...
by TongueFTW
May 29, 2023, 8:49 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Our defence
Replies: 32
Views: 1800

Re: Our defence

There aren’t simple fixes, but some points. The downside of having props who consistently average over 100m, or in Tapine’s case 150m, is they have much less energy in defence. It starts with poor lateral movement of our middles, but there are issues with our second rowers too. Whitehead and Young a...
by TongueFTW
May 27, 2023, 4:42 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders Pathways
Topic: 2023 Canberra Raiders Jersey Flegg
Replies: 328
Views: 45983

Re: 2023 Canberra Raiders Jersey Flegg

Awesome updates. Thanks to you and GE.
by TongueFTW
May 21, 2023, 5:30 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 12 v Sea Eagles: Game Day
Replies: 761
Views: 28115

Re: 2023 Rd 12 v Sea Eagles: Game Day

We said for weeks Croker and Hoppa would be exposed for speed. There it is.
by TongueFTW
May 15, 2023, 4:18 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Coaching issues
Replies: 2991
Views: 178984

Re: Coaching issues

Thought this was a great article regarding some set plays against Gutherson:

https://rugbyleaguewriters.com/nrl-2023 ... st-kotoni/

Has Crawley written all over it.
by TongueFTW
May 10, 2023, 8:16 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 11 v Eels: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 374
Views: 28080

Re: 2023 Rd 11 v Eels: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

I realise some of this has been covered elsewhere, but just because I feel like ranting: * Stuart playing Kris at fullback makes zero sense. Not only is he stifling Savage’s development, he is also hurting Chevy Stewart who needs as much time playing against grown men at NSW Cup level as possible. I...
by TongueFTW
May 6, 2023, 8:47 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Coaching issues
Replies: 2991
Views: 178984

Re: Coaching issues

I still believe the appointment of Maguire as assistant is a mistake. Diversity of thought and approach is key. We need a young assistant coach, preferably recently retired, who can bring a different tactical approach and preparation. Crawley has shown he can coach attack in the modern game, but eve...
by TongueFTW
April 26, 2023, 8:09 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jack Wighton to join South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2024
Replies: 2847
Views: 250350

Re: Jack Wighton to join South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2024

I’m happy for Jack and wish him all the best. He has done a lot for this club. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching him through the grades. I remember being told about him before his 20s debut. The hype was actually similar to Chevy Stewart now. It’s been a pleasure watching him win a Clive Churchill, D...
by TongueFTW
April 23, 2023, 8:59 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4116
Views: 589756

Re: Ex Raiders... where are they now?

Hodgson having a ‘blinder’ for the Eels tonight, or maybe my spelling isn’t so good.. We are often (correctly) critical of the club getting some retention decisions wrong, such as Croker and Whitehead, but it has to be said we got this one bang on. His defence the other night was diabolical. He has...