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by Raiden
October 1, 2019, 10:04 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Not going to the Grand Final? Fan watch parties!
Replies: 45
Views: 6265

Re: Not actually going to the Grand Final? Fan watch parties!

Anyone watching in Canada? Lol. Greater Toronto area to be exact.

Picked the wrong year to study abroad, can't believe it!
by Raiden
July 14, 2019, 11:03 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2019 Rd 17 V Dragons: Game Day
Replies: 493
Views: 38816

Re: 2019 Rd 17 V Dragons: Game Day

Morning all! If any of you blokes are heading to the game, make sure you pop into the Steelers club across the road for a beer and/or feed.

I’ll be behind the bar looking for as many Raiders fans as possible to chat to as opposed to telling Dragons supporters they should get flogged :)
by Raiden
October 31, 2018, 7:49 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders express interest in Shaun Johnson, he signs with Sharks
Replies: 836
Views: 115187

Re: Canberra Raiders express interest in Kiwi superstar Shaun Johnson

Guys it’s the same old story, article comes out. Bigger club comes in and signs the player. We are not getting him. You can have Rapana, Tapine and McFadden but that won’t mean a thing when it all comes to money. I’m not a party pooper, I’m just over it. I would honestly like us to do something stu...
by Raiden
October 31, 2018, 7:46 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders express interest in Shaun Johnson, he signs with Sharks
Replies: 836
Views: 115187

Re: Canberra Raiders express interest in Kiwi superstar Shaun Johnson

Bay53 wrote: October 31, 2018, 7:44 pm I will say one thing if we sign Johnson we won’t run out of things to talk about. He is a classic match winner but will fit in perfectly here as the classic scapegoat if things don’t go well.
Things haven't been well in years bar that one year in 2016. He will improve our squad dramatically.
by Raiden
October 31, 2018, 7:45 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders express interest in Shaun Johnson, he signs with Sharks
Replies: 836
Views: 115187

Re: Canberra Raiders express interest in Kiwi superstar Shaun Johnson

Would be an absolute dream signing. He is literally the missing piece of the puzzle, an elite half.
by Raiden
June 15, 2018, 1:46 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Josh Papalii re-signs with Canberra Raiders on four year deal
Replies: 285
Views: 44018

Re: Josh Papalii re-signs with Canberra Raiders on four year deal

Great news. But is anyone wondering for what cost? We have a decorated history of poor cap management (how does Don still have his job) 😂 Half our problem is spending big money on non key positions. Hope a war chest is being prepared to throw at free agent marquee halves to replace Austin and Sezer ...
by Raiden
April 3, 2018, 8:09 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2018
Replies: 5294
Views: 795109

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2018

Norman? No, give me a half that can kick properly please. No need for another 'running' half. One that could generate a repeat set would be nice.
by Raiden
April 3, 2018, 8:01 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Time for a different approach to recruiting?
Replies: 143
Views: 12047

Re: Time for a different approach to recruiting?

My 2 cents, absolutely need a different approach to recruiting. We have not been active, we have never been. We have outdated management from the top. We started by paying overs to developing juniors who'd get poached by clubs when they were first grade ready. Then the fantastic recruiting in 15, 16...
by Raiden
September 8, 2017, 8:54 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders fan survey
Replies: 35
Views: 7585

Re: Canberra Raiders fan survey

This was actually extremely therapeutic to complete. Recommend.

2/10 for me also. Top 4 on paper at worst, hardly affected by injury, didn't learn from mistakes all year long, finish 10th.
by Raiden
September 3, 2017, 9:04 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: No really, we are heading backwards...
Replies: 83
Views: 10266

Re: No really, we are heading backwards...

Great thread.
by Raiden
September 2, 2017, 9:24 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: No really, we are heading backwards...
Replies: 83
Views: 10266

Re: No really, we are heading backwards...

VictorTheViking wrote:
Rads1984 wrote:Another thing I'd look at is captaincy. I love Croker but he isn't a natural leader and doesn't command respect from the officials.
Captaincy isnt our issue, arrogance and ego is

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You forgot complacency
by Raiden
September 2, 2017, 9:52 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2017
Replies: 2510
Views: 304537

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2017

Moylan for Wighton in some alternate universe
by Raiden
August 27, 2017, 9:29 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Going backwards
Replies: 111
Views: 15523

Re: Going backwards

Dave Taylor was nowhere near the Raiders best player in 2017, he only played a handful of games. There's a pretty strong risk that he wouldn't play more games next season if his contract was extended... and that's why the club isn't going to pay overs. They can't afford to anyway due to the cap... ...
by Raiden
August 27, 2017, 9:14 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Going backwards
Replies: 111
Views: 15523

Re: Going backwards

Good post OP. Look at the Roosters for example, top 4, in with a chance this year and oh, adding Tedesco next year. A lot, if not almost all clubs are tinkering, wheeling and dealing, trying to get on Storm's level. Our club reeks of complacency from the top down. Talk around it all you want but tha...
by Raiden
August 12, 2017, 9:37 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: What has to happen for the Canberra Raiders to play finals
Replies: 419
Views: 42056

Re: NRL ladder predictor: Critical results for Raiders hopes

Dragons winning well was not good. Raiders finals probability in my model fell around 1.5% from 11.2 to 9.7%. The chance of making finals with Raiders winning 3/4 took a beating. Moreso from me finding a bug in my code [emoji13], about a 6% chance of making it if the Raiders drop a game. Still sitt...
by Raiden
June 3, 2017, 10:41 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2017
Replies: 2510
Views: 304537

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2017

If we are not at least making inquiries into a young NSW/Australian level forward who might be motivated by winning and winning now, we are kidding ourselves at the highest heights of ignorance.
by Raiden
May 6, 2017, 9:17 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Todd Greenberg meeting with Raiders members
Replies: 68
Views: 8738

Re: Todd Greenberg meeting with Raiders members

Yes, and there'll be some discussion of it on tonight's episode of The Greenhouse Live. I asked about TPAs and why they aren't capped or at least made transparent for each club. W e were told that the salary cap works as no one wins the Grand Final two years in a row , they will equalise what footb...
by Raiden
September 13, 2016, 12:47 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2016
Replies: 3535
Views: 345764

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2016

Please remember, everyone, that we need a link to a story from a reputable news organisation. 'Speculation' noun 1. the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence. Doesn't that defeat the purpose of this thread? :roll: Don't see why some actual 'speculation' can't be shared in a public...
by Raiden
September 6, 2016, 8:08 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Wighton not guilty
Replies: 1726
Views: 108444

Re: Wighton NON GUILTY

NOT GUILTY UP UP GHABAR
by Raiden
May 31, 2016, 10:33 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2016 Rd 13 V Sea Eagles: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 344
Views: 40816

Re: 2016 Rd 13 V Sea Eagles: Teams and Previews

Eddie has been huge for us in the last 3 games. Really learnt his lesson from the Penrith game.
by Raiden
May 22, 2016, 2:48 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2016 Rd 11 V Warriors: Fans' Choice Player of the Year
Replies: 55
Views: 3387

Re: 2016 Rd 11 V Warriors: Fans' Choice Player of the Year

simo wrote:3 paps - damn he is so good
2 whitehead - absolute quality in defence and pitched in where needed in attack.
1 hodgson - in absolutely everything when he came on
Special mention to everyone else in the team who managed to survive without fenno out there
Thrive*
by Raiden
May 22, 2016, 1:45 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2016 Rd 11 V Warriors: Fans' Choice Player of the Year
Replies: 55
Views: 3387

Re: 2016 Rd 11 V Warriors: Fans' Choice Player of the Year

1. Papalli
1. Bateman
1. Austin
1. Wighton
1. Baptiste
1. Lee

All solid.
by Raiden
May 17, 2016, 8:53 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2016 Rd 11 V Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 428
Views: 46886

Re: 2016 Rd 11 V Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

Fensom injury will be a blessing in disguise. Such a momentum killer.
by Raiden
April 19, 2016, 10:39 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Does having a long term contract make players complacent?
Replies: 96
Views: 5133

Re: Does having a long term contract make players complacent

you can all EDIT. this site is a little private club and does not represent all supporters. sick of all your schoolboy banter. I think whilst the site is trying to attract all the people who read the site but don't post very often, this sort of response has to be heard. Creevy did not just have an ...
by Raiden
April 18, 2016, 9:25 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2016
Replies: 3535
Views: 345764

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2016

Raider Bell wrote:
Brew wrote:Would you swap him for FPN? Tough one, which one sinks more?


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What a depressing discussion to have. May as well decide between Josh McCrone and Jeff Robson while we're at it.
Jeff Robson. Without a doubt.
by Raiden
October 28, 2015, 2:31 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders return for 2016 pre season training
Replies: 432
Views: 34107

Re: Gallery: Raiders Pre-Season testing

CJ42 wrote:Sezer in green!
God he looks good.
by Raiden
October 17, 2015, 8:55 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2015
Replies: 8206
Views: 649294

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2015

Roy Rover wrote:
Kermit wrote:Not sure if this has been covered?? Rabbits prepared to pay part freight on Tim Grant

http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/grant-may ... 2bYCp7g.97
Prepared to pay part of his salary?!?!

What poor negotiators!
:lol: :clap:
by Raiden
October 17, 2015, 8:52 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders circle Taupau and Paulo
Replies: 137
Views: 12948

Re: Canberra Raiders circle Taupau and Paulo

Manchild wrote:
simo wrote:Where?
Image
Wow. This post here for whatever reason hasn't got the attention it deserves. That's Blake's brother.

Not saying anything, except as a platform for hope
by Raiden
October 15, 2015, 9:04 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2015
Replies: 8206
Views: 649294

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2015

How's it poor negotiating? Instead of paying the full contract we pay a portion for a guy in NSW Cup that will not be used, if the price is right it's a fair deal. Poor negotiating from the Dragons you mean to make a depth signing for a guy in their back up plans (whereas he's completely on the oute...
by Raiden
October 15, 2015, 9:12 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2015
Replies: 8206
Views: 649294

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2015

"Poor negotiating from the Raiders" Uh hello, Dragons are also negotiating. He's on 350k a year and Dragons aren't going to take him for all that to play NSW cup. Additionally, the Raiders don't want him in NSW cup on 350k. So Raiders pay a portion of his salary for the Dragons to get him ...
by Raiden
October 11, 2015, 12:15 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2015
Replies: 8206
Views: 649294

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2015

Surely we'll have a stab at Tapau?
by Raiden
October 10, 2015, 2:10 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jeff Lima agrees to join Canberra Raiders
Replies: 355
Views: 23481

Re: Jeff Lima to Raiders?

Me too

Ricky hasn't put a foot wrong recruitment wise externally as of yet so I don't understand the panic here.
by Raiden
October 10, 2015, 2:07 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2015
Replies: 8206
Views: 649294

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2015

Hahahahahahhaha quality banter mate
by Raiden
October 10, 2015, 12:30 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2015
Replies: 8206
Views: 649294

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2015

greeneyed wrote:The whole thing is a gee up.

We do need a player precisely of his ilk, however.
Yes. Would love this to happen but someone has way too much time on their hands.