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by Travis
September 5, 2023, 7:53 am
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

So, we play well when our starting, rep-standard middles are on and then fall apart when they're off the field. Picking up again when they return? Certainly not the only problem with the team, but I'd say it's pretty influential.
by Travis
August 29, 2023, 6:11 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 27 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 519
Views: 38763

Re: 2023 Rd 27 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

Seeing how genuinely bad that bench is, I came up with a great game... Pick Stick's Bench Switch Assuming we run out as 1-17 and no major injuries during the match: 1. 23 minutes = Guler off, Mariota on 2. 52 minutes = Tapine off, Guler on 3. 57 minutes = Woolford off, Starling on 4. 63 minutes = Ho...
by Travis
July 30, 2023, 6:35 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders Pathways
Topic: 2023 Canberra Raiders NSW Cup
Replies: 1563
Views: 123699

Re: 2023 Canberra Raiders NSW Cup

Ricky Stuart watching the game, standing behind the grandstand seats, alongside John McIntyre. It’s been great weather, but now cooling as the sun drops being the trees. Bring-your-son-to-work Day. [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23] Could anyone see how closely Ricky was watching the game? He was watchi...
by Travis
July 1, 2023, 10:02 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders
Replies: 874
Views: 112567

Re: Canberra Raiders in battle to sign star young Eels half Ethan Sanders

Very interesting post, Travis. No, the players I'm talking about are playing union. Sent from my SM-G998B using Tapatalk Thanks T_R. Ah, I see! I thought you meant he played both codes. Ignore me then, I have absolutely zero experience or knowledge of representative Rugby Union and its pathways. I ...
by Travis
July 1, 2023, 12:49 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders
Replies: 874
Views: 112567

Re: Canberra Raiders in battle to sign star young Eels half Ethan Sanders

This kid with the kicking game comparable to Stuart. Does he have a name/has he played at a high level for his age group? He does indeed have a name. He's actually just been picked for QLD schoolboys, so I imagine he'll be a little more prominent now. Insane talent and absolutely does not know how ...
by Travis
June 3, 2023, 10:55 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jarrod Croker to play 300th game at home
Replies: 301
Views: 31801

Re: Jarrod Croker to play 300th game at home

Having just read the Dane Eldridge article, attempted satire or not, I can see why Stuart reacted the way he did to the final question in last night's press conference. I wonder if it was Eldridge who asked the question? If a) making the decision, and b) announcing the decision early, has attracted ...
by Travis
May 8, 2023, 6:52 pm
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

When Ricky Stuart said Kris had played a lot at fullback in juniors, my first thought was that I didn’t think so. Maybe he played fullback at club level. Anyway I don’t mind a bit of historical research… and for the Raiders, he’s very clearly been tried in the role, but was switched out of it prett...
by Travis
August 27, 2021, 10:25 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2022 New halfback?
Replies: 1282
Views: 90894

Re: 2022 New halfback?

reptar wrote: August 27, 2021, 10:13 pm
-PJ- wrote:I reckon we replace the Steeden with a medicine ball.
Shaun McRae already did that as PE teacher at Holder High School
:lol: He's a great bloke, is Shaun!
by Travis
April 18, 2021, 2:45 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2020 Rd 7 V Cowboys: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 615
Views: 33435

Re: 2020 Rd 7 V Cowboys: Teams and Previews

To me, our biggest issues are: 1. Conceding easy metres between the 20m lines. This is typically poor attitude, line speed or technical issues (ie. conceding offloads or falling off tackles). This occurs when the opposition attack is more enthusiastic than our defence. Should be easy enough to fix w...
by Travis
September 29, 2020, 2:47 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Timoko
Replies: 63
Views: 4868

Re: Timoko

I suspect that the preferred positions of the three players have been the cause of game time this season. Valemei appears to be a specialist winger, and therefore has been given the prolonged opportunity in that position. As specialist centres, I think that Stuart would rather the opportunity to giv...
by Travis
July 26, 2020, 1:45 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Bullemor loan deal called off
Replies: 152
Views: 29186

Re: Ethan Bullemor loan deal: Canberra Raiders set to land Broncos young gun

No worries RedRaider! His defence was excellent at the 15s carnival, from memory (this was in 2015). Great lateral mover. I've never heard anything but positive reviews about him on his progression through the juniors.
by Travis
July 26, 2020, 1:04 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Bullemor loan deal called off
Replies: 152
Views: 29186

Re: Ethan Bullemor loan deal: Canberra Raiders set to land Broncos young gun

He always played League, came through the Norths Devils and Broncos development systems, played QLD 16’s and 18’s. He boarded at Nudgee college in his last few years of high school which is a union school but always looked like a league player. Sent from my iPhone using The Greenhouse mobile app po...
by Travis
March 21, 2020, 9:04 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders prepare for tough times after NRL season suspension
Replies: 872
Views: 102685

Re: All NRL games from Round 2 to be played without fans due to coronavirus

I suspect that school closures will be the last choice of the government. They have placed too much stock to date that children will not contract or pass on the disease (whether this is entirely accurate or not is being debated by various experts), and that they need to be babysat to allow their wor...
by Travis
October 7, 2019, 11:36 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders selected for national duties
Replies: 51
Views: 7899

Re: Cotric, Wighton and Papalii selected for the Kangaroos

It looks to me like the team will be: 1. James Tedesco 2. Nick Cotric 3. Jack Wighton 4. Latrell Mitchell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Luke Keary 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Josh Papalii 9. Damien Cook 10. David Klemmer 11. Boyd Cordner 12. Wade Graham 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Ben Hunt 15. Tyson Frizell 16. Payne...
by Travis
October 3, 2019, 6:42 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Clive Churchill Medal
Replies: 53
Views: 6294

Re: Clive Churchill Medal

robtheraider wrote: October 3, 2019, 2:57 pm Does anyone know who the judges are ?

Might help to make an educated guess on the winner based on the competency level of the judges
I'm fairly sure the judges of the award are the selectors of the Australian side.
by Travis
October 3, 2019, 11:17 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Clive Churchill Medal
Replies: 53
Views: 6294

Clive Churchill Medal

With a number of predictions of the Clive Churchill Medalist doing the rounds, I thought it would be interesting to look at the history of the award by position and see if this determines the thinking around who will receive it in 2019. First awarded in 1986, the following positions have received th...
by Travis
October 3, 2019, 10:48 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2019 Dally M Awards
Replies: 161
Views: 17230

Re: 2019 Dally M Awards

Each Club's Top 5: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/dally-m-club-by-club-standings-the-top-five-votewinners-from-every-nrl-team/news-story/54b0d21d85eb620d699fc391f2b714f2 Each game's points: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/dally-m/dally-m-awards-round-by-round...
by Travis
September 27, 2019, 8:43 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Preliminary Final tickets
Replies: 456
Views: 49564

Re: Preliminary Final tickets

Regs Revolution wrote: September 27, 2019, 7:20 am Hey Gang

Need one ticket for a mate. Any type. Any where. Please let us know if you have any available even if you have more than 1. Thank you gentlemen.
Hi Reg, I just sent you a PM.
by Travis
September 26, 2019, 10:36 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders express interest in NWRL entry
Replies: 13
Views: 2091

Re: Raiders express interest in NWRL entry

I think the NRL is getting this pretty right; you have to start somewhere and build from that. What people need to bear in mind is that most women playing in the NRLW have only really played Rugby League in their adult / late teen lives. Junior girls competitions are still in their relative infancy....
by Travis
September 26, 2019, 10:16 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Matt's Match-ups 2019
Replies: 490
Views: 62765

Re: Matt's Match-ups 2019

BJ played in a grandfinal with the chooks back in the day. Very true. I wasn't looking that far back, but I'm sure the memory of 2010 should help Leilua over Gagai. That being said, Souths are 4 v 3 in the starting 13. Furthermore, by swapping Papalii and Soliola (ie. Soliola v Burgess and Papalii ...
by Travis
September 26, 2019, 8:49 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Matt's Match-ups 2019
Replies: 490
Views: 62765

Re: Matt's Match-ups 2019

I'll have a look at Grand Final and Preliminary Final experience (highest or most recent experience mentioned): 1. Doueihi = nil // Nicholl-Klokstad = nil 2. Johnston = GF (2014) // Cotric = nil 3. Roberts = nil // Croker = 2016 Prelim 4. Gagai = 2018 Prelim // Leilua = 2016 Prelim 5. Graham = 2018 ...
by Travis
September 24, 2019, 12:03 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Preliminary Final tickets resale
Replies: 9
Views: 1827

Re: Preliminary Final tickets resale

I have three single seats available (obviously at cost price) for anybody who missed out:

1 x Bay 2 (Cat 4)
1 x Bay 63 (Cat 3)
1 x Bay 79 (Cat 3) - Sold

Please PM if you're interested.
by Travis
September 23, 2019, 6:43 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Preliminary Final tickets
Replies: 456
Views: 49564

Re: Preliminary Final tickets

Hi All,
I have three spare tickets (all separate) available if anyone is still looking for an extra seat or two. There is one each in the following bays: 2, 63 and 79. Please PM, if interested.
by Travis
September 23, 2019, 5:58 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Preliminary Final tickets
Replies: 456
Views: 49564

Re: Preliminary Final tickets

The Rickman wrote: September 23, 2019, 5:54 pm Hi Travis
Hi Rickman, how are you going?
by Travis
September 23, 2019, 5:52 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Preliminary Final tickets
Replies: 456
Views: 49564

Re: Preliminary Final tickets

Dusty wrote: September 23, 2019, 4:46 pm I just went on through Ticketek and got Cat 1 tix (Bay 12)... I now have 3 spares for Bay 76 that I’ll be looking to move on.


Sent from my iPhone using The Greenhouse
Hi Dusty, I just sent you a PM.
by Travis
September 23, 2019, 1:59 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Preliminary Final tickets
Replies: 456
Views: 49564

Re: Preliminary Final tickets

Tickets purchased at approximately 1:15 had PAX number 21 344.
by Travis
June 9, 2019, 10:28 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders fight off rivals to pinch electric sprint champ Xavier Savage from the Roosters
Replies: 64
Views: 13037

Re: Raiders fight off rivals to pinch electric sprint champ Xavier Savage from the Roosters

I mentioned in the signing thread, but his selection in the 18 Years QLD Schoolboys team will see him travel to Canberra for the National Championship. The draw for that carnival can be see at http://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=0-2130-0-0-0&sID=414326 . While games are live streamed, ...
by Travis
June 8, 2019, 10:50 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2019
Replies: 2491
Views: 361643

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2019

We’re apparently about to sign a 17 year old speed demon from the Chooks. Xavier Savage. That’s a footy player name right there. Hope he develops well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/nrl/raiders-fight-off-rivals-to-pinch-electric-sprint-champ-xavier-savage-f...
by Travis
April 7, 2019, 8:52 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders sign Wigan Warriors half George Williams on three year deal
Replies: 1021
Views: 151989

Re: Canberra Raiders say George Williams deal not done

T_R wrote: April 6, 2019, 4:19 pm Surname starts with a V?
No, M. Seemingly two different people. Ennis appeared to almost confirm with Johns on the post-show last night, when Johns was mentioning the rumour. Kind of back-pedaled and then the topic was changed really quickly. That was my take anyway.
by Travis
April 6, 2019, 4:17 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders sign Wigan Warriors half George Williams on three year deal
Replies: 1021
Views: 151989

Re: Canberra Raiders say George Williams deal not done

A mate of mine, with plenty of Head Coach experience in the UK, thinks that George Williams is a pretty good organisational half who could partner Wighton well. Obviously no one will know until he gets a chance. Pretty much like any promising half. I had the same conversation with a former Superlea...
by Travis
April 5, 2019, 7:25 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders sign Wigan Warriors half George Williams on three year deal
Replies: 1021
Views: 151989

Re: Canberra Raiders say George Williams deal not done

A mate of mine, with plenty of Head Coach experience in the UK, thinks that George Williams is a pretty good organisational half who could partner Wighton well. Obviously no one will know until he gets a chance. Pretty much like any promising half.
by Travis
May 31, 2018, 4:50 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2018 State of Origin I: New South Wales V Queensland
Replies: 311
Views: 34055

Re: 2018 State of Origin I: New South Wales V Queensland

I reckon Jarrett Subloo would have been close for QLD. Perhaps being injured for the first part of the season went against him. He's made QLD schoolboys each year of his progression (ie. 12 Years, 15 Years and 18 Years), and is a very good player.
by Travis
April 28, 2018, 10:38 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Junior Paulo to depart Raiders at end of 2018
Replies: 608
Views: 70748

Re: Paulo to Parramatta Eels in 2019

Leaving all of the Stuart-judgement aside, managing a squad around the salary cap is incredibly difficult. Apart from assumptions, the majority of my understanding comes from my friendship with a colleague who is a former NRL head coach and friend of Stuart's. As a few have already mentioned, you ca...
by Travis
April 21, 2018, 12:00 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2018 NRL Round 7: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 99
Views: 8291

Re: 2018 NRL Round 7: Teams and Game Day

I also vaguely remember in the same game Josh McCrone had an opportunity to score a try on the right side where he had a three on two, went to pass to his centre, but the Newcastle defender knocked the ball in attempting to make a tackle (a few years before that was an automatic tackle recount for t...
by Travis
April 4, 2018, 11:15 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Time for a different approach to recruiting?
Replies: 143
Views: 12047

Re: Time for a different approach to recruiting?

Best two coaches in the game at the moment are Bellamy and Green. Both have incredibly high standards and expectations of player approach to training. Their complete unwillingness to accept anything but excellence has created a culture of excellence from the training paddock to the field. I was told...