Search found 7641 matches

by BadnMean
April 17, 2024, 10:13 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 7 v Broncos: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 216
Views: 12366

Re: 2024 Round 7 v Broncos: Teams and Previews *Teams p1

Finchy wrote: April 17, 2024, 10:10 pm
BadnMean wrote: April 17, 2024, 9:56 pm...
I feel like this is a representation of BnM realising he should never argue with an idiot as he’ll drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.

Advice I should heed more often myself...
yes
by BadnMean
April 17, 2024, 9:56 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 7 v Broncos: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 216
Views: 12366

Re: 2024 Round 7 v Broncos: Teams and Previews *Teams p1

So Levi- worst hooker statistically and eye test for defense in the entire competition... tries and line breaks... Not even close or bottom 3rd, just ... bad...

That's your man Billy. zero lb assists. zero try assists.

Try scoring machine!? What's his role. How's our red zone!
by BadnMean
April 17, 2024, 9:10 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 7 v Broncos: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 216
Views: 12366

Re: 2024 Round 7 v Broncos: Teams and Previews *Teams p1

still a ways to go - stop running a panic circle before passing sometimes- red zone attack- stop being bottom 1-4 in the entire comp for both try causes and lb causes for hooker defensive play- register a single actual try assist or line break assist now that we are 25% through the comp... If he ca...
by BadnMean
April 17, 2024, 9:06 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 7 v Broncos: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 216
Views: 12366

Re: 2024 Round 7 v Broncos: Teams and Previews *Teams p1

I think I’m following you BnM…. I am enjoying him play good football on the TV every week. You are all upset about that and then there is a B…. Nah you're upset Billy. Which part of the most tries and most line breaks conceded by a hooker in 2024 is the good football? I'm having trouble following y...
by BadnMean
April 17, 2024, 8:59 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Newcastle Knights sign Canberra Raiders back James Schiller
Replies: 127
Views: 5858

Re: Newcastle Knights sign Canberra Raiders back James Schiller

If we have to lose one... it's a 3/4 who is sure he's a centre not a winger. We have a couple of pretty good centres signed years ahead already- despite Schiller' talent. And Schiller seems to want to play centre- and I agree with him from what I've seen and have posted so for some time. You can sig...
by BadnMean
April 17, 2024, 8:43 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 7 v Broncos: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 216
Views: 12366

Re: 2024 Round 7 v Broncos: Teams and Previews *Teams p1

I would also like to add my voice to the deafening chorus of folks acknowledging what a wonderful season Danny Levi is having and note that he is becoming a very good player for us. He is almost- but not yet- approaching Adam Elliot levels of actual competence. BUUUUUT still a ways to go- stop runn...
by BadnMean
April 17, 2024, 6:48 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 7 v Broncos: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 216
Views: 12366

Re: 2024 Round 7 v Broncos: Teams and Previews *Teams p1

I would also like to add my voice to the deafening chorus of folks acknowledging what a wonderful season Danny Levi is having and note that he is becoming a very good player for us. He is almost- but not yet- approaching Adam Elliot levels of actual competence. BUUUUUT still a ways to go- stop runn...
by BadnMean
April 17, 2024, 4:42 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Newcastle Knights sign Canberra Raiders back James Schiller
Replies: 127
Views: 5858

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

There is a lot of talent coming through the juniors but unlike last year if they lose a few of these emerging squad players there isn't a lot busting the door down at the moment. Next winger up after Asomua is Stuart and from what I have seen of Esera and Wataire they aren't screaming NRL player ye...
by BadnMean
April 16, 2024, 11:52 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Coaching issues
Replies: 3068
Views: 183184

Re: Coaching issues

Not to forget we had a first game fullback and a 5/8 with all of 5 games of NRL experience. Easy to blame the coach for not playing rookies and then when we run out with a backline that average 21 years old, except for Fogarty, we blame the coach because the backline looks clunky under pressure. Ho...
by BadnMean
April 15, 2024, 10:38 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Coaching issues
Replies: 3068
Views: 183184

Re: Coaching issues

People are complaining about our poor hookers. Fair I guess. But... FB is the most important attacking position in the modern game. We have an undercooked rookie there. Until he finds his feet, we'll look a bit rubbish in attack- with basically no attacking input from the FB (see '23 Kris but less ...
by BadnMean
April 15, 2024, 9:11 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 7 v Broncos: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 216
Views: 12366

Re: 2024 Round 7 v Broncos: Teams and Previews

Seiffert82 wrote: April 15, 2024, 8:49 am Pity the Broncs are coming 10th. This would normally be quite a competitive game.

Wait, what?

Sent from my CPH2021 using Tapatalk
:roflmao
by BadnMean
April 15, 2024, 9:10 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 7 v Broncos: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 216
Views: 12366

Re: 2024 Round 7 v Broncos: Teams and Previews

I think Schiller should hold his spot. He's got a very good try scoring ability- he can finish with speed, he's athletic in the air and tall (becoming more important in the short drop out era in a number of ways too) and he has that bit of creative unexpected spark too. Based on last season, I think...
by BadnMean
April 15, 2024, 7:22 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Game Day
Replies: 942
Views: 32210

Re: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Game Day

Fogarty really needed that field goal. His last kick in normal time and golden point before that were absolutely disgraceful. Stewart had a good debut but I’m not sure he can sustain that style of play for a season at his age. I think Rapana back in post by will be good timing. I think Stewart has ...
by BadnMean
April 14, 2024, 10:20 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Game Day
Replies: 942
Views: 32210

Re: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Game Day

Last week were were awesome spreading the ball and creating space for our outside backs. This week we continually turned it back inside and didn't get any decent ball to our wingers. We all know HSS can get lost in defense at centre. Can't remember really testing him at any stage. I actually think ...
by BadnMean
April 14, 2024, 10:16 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Game Day
Replies: 942
Views: 32210

Re: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Game Day

If we ever have a game officiated by Badger, hold down all day, have your hands all over the ball and know she will never make a call on the fly. So take the tackle before the bunker can fix her mistake. Except for, y’know, all the restarts and penalties she blew and the fact she got the majority o...
by BadnMean
April 14, 2024, 10:12 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Coaching issues
Replies: 3068
Views: 183184

Re: Coaching issues

People are complaining about our poor hookers. Fair I guess. But... FB is the most important attacking position in the modern game. We have an undercooked rookie there. Until he finds his feet, we'll look a bit rubbish in attack- with basically no attacking input from the FB (see '23 Kris but less p...
by BadnMean
April 14, 2024, 10:56 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 352
Views: 29186

Re: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

Is Stuart's coaching the best it's ever been? An NRL Immortal thinks so Could the current rebuilding of the Green Machine be Ricky Stuart's best performance of his 497-game coaching career? NRL Immortal Andrew Johns said it could be, praising the club's recruitment at the same time. "It is [a ...
by BadnMean
April 14, 2024, 10:55 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 352
Views: 29186

Re: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

thevikingclap on ig wrote: April 14, 2024, 12:28 am I’m taking that rumour as a grain of salt. If he’s out we wouldn’t wait till 1hr before to rule him out.
He was at the gym doing a light workout with another player yesterday mid morning. Didn't seem injured. Although I guess it could have been rehab.
by BadnMean
April 12, 2024, 9:29 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 352
Views: 29186

Re: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Teams and Previews

Not sure that Woolford is a suitable bench player. He is solid and good at delivering crisp ball to get the forwards rolling forward and defends well but doesn't offer much in terms of a running game and basically every time he kicks its a disaster. Starling at least brings a change in style that m...
by BadnMean
April 12, 2024, 6:33 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 352
Views: 29186

Re: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

We continue to recruit and develop players with great character I work with someone that knows Jamal through his footy at Beaudesert and he can't speak highly enough about him. So it’s just as well he’s at the Raiders then! Where seemingly the only bar set for a lifetime contract is “good bloke” I ...
by BadnMean
April 10, 2024, 6:46 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 352
Views: 29186

Re: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

We all know Hoppa will come right back in no matter how we play on sunday One of the most exciting teams we've had in a while and you still find something to cry about. Im very excited about this team. I am looking forward to the game on sunday But past Ricky shows that his favourites will always g...
by BadnMean
April 10, 2024, 6:31 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Strange re-signs with Raiders to end 2028
Replies: 158
Views: 14192

Re: Raiders look to extend Ethan Strange contract

I am genuinely interested to know why Sanders, Strange and Stewart chose the Raiders. I assume they have/had other clubs nipping at their heels. Maybe it is the perceived pathway to FG? Maybe it is Ricky Stuart, or a combination. Ethan Strange said it was because of Sticky. Let’s be real, it’s all ...
by BadnMean
April 10, 2024, 8:17 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 352
Views: 29186

Re: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

T_R wrote: April 10, 2024, 7:46 am If Rapana is out for a month, that's pretty much a perfect taste of first grade for a young player.

Sent from my SM-G998B using Tapatalk
And even if Rapa is out the full 6-8, at least there is the bye right in the middle of that period to catch his breath and reset a bit.
by BadnMean
April 9, 2024, 8:35 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 352
Views: 29186

Re: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

Sam Verrills and I got to the same barber (literally) and he would 100% fit with the culture of the club - is a top bloke. I think we will and should sign Rapana for next year. Asomua is looking promising but still raw and he will 100% play first grade next year but I can’t see Rapana not being one...
by BadnMean
April 8, 2024, 6:44 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 5 v Eels: Game Day
Replies: 581
Views: 23093

Re: 2024 Round 5 v Eels: Game Day

People worrying too much about defence/handling errors again. A couple of comments on Facebook that Schiller "not first grade quality" as a result. Come on. Are we really that risk averse?? I don't relate to these types. Let's have some fun, let's watch someone who can light up the field ...
by BadnMean
April 8, 2024, 1:50 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 5 v Eels: Game Day
Replies: 581
Views: 23093

Re: 2024 Round 5 v Eels: Game Day

Schiller just isn't a good winger... He looked much better in the centres in the trials, I think I would prefer Hoppa out there... Jesus Christ Defence is still a bit wobbly but on reflection today- gee it was a breath of fresh air to have speed on both flanks and I've been banging on about that fo...
by BadnMean
April 7, 2024, 9:20 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 5 v Eels: Game Day
Replies: 581
Views: 23093

Re: 2024 Round 5 v Eels: Game Day

NoMan wrote: April 7, 2024, 8:03 pm How’s anyone critical of anything or anyone coming out of this performance?
If you're an opposition coach, what would you focus in on?
by BadnMean
April 6, 2024, 7:24 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 5 v Eels: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 293
Views: 17216

Re: 2024 Round 5 v Eels: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

I dunno, doesn’t really strike me as a confidence thing. It’s not like he’s showing nerves in dropped balls or shying away from anything. Just not having the impact on game result he once did. Partly because of the changing shape of the game which he has no control over. He dropped an absolute sitt...
by BadnMean
April 6, 2024, 7:16 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders
Replies: 1146
Views: 133217

Re: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders

Schif had good acceleration which could put him through the line. Top speed over distance nothing special. Didn't matter because he was pretty good when he made a break and usually managed to stand up the FB or find a good pass anyway. I remember the footy show did a sprint for raiders players. Phi...
by BadnMean
April 6, 2024, 5:39 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders
Replies: 1146
Views: 133217

Re: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders

Schif had good acceleration which could put him through the line. Top speed over distance nothing special. Didn't matter because he was pretty good when he made a break and usually managed to stand up the FB or find a good pass anyway.
by BadnMean
April 6, 2024, 5:37 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 'We definitely 1 million per cent want to keep Trey': Raiders keen for Mooney to stay
Replies: 206
Views: 12497

Re: 'We definitely 1 million per cent want to keep Trey': Raiders keen for Mooney to stay

Sid wrote: April 6, 2024, 4:00 pm A good player and I hope Raiders can keep him, but offering him 1,000,000% of the salary cap seems like overs.

Sent from my SM-S911B using Tapatalk
It won't look so bad in 2026 with cap inflation.
by BadnMean
April 6, 2024, 11:31 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 5 v Eels: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 293
Views: 17216

Re: 2024 Round 5 v Eels: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

I dunno, doesn’t really strike me as a confidence thing. It’s not like he’s showing nerves in dropped balls or shying away from anything. Just not having the impact on game result he once did. Partly because of the changing shape of the game which he has no control over. He dropped an absolute sitt...
by BadnMean
April 6, 2024, 9:26 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 5 v Eels: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 293
Views: 17216

Re: 2024 Round 5 v Eels: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

That’s how we like it in Canberra. I must say that could be part of the reason why we’ve seen Cotric’s downfall being due to the fact that he was highly spoken about and regarded coming into grade. Cotric is totally devoid of confidence. He has the talent, but it means nothing when you're full of s...
by BadnMean
April 5, 2024, 6:27 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 5 v Eels: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 293
Views: 17216

Re: 2024 Round 5 v Eels: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

I think Galvin’s situation is much murkier They’ve paid top dollar for a LH in Laui, they’ve over paid a young bloke in Fainu who is a right half and Galvin doesn’t look like a primary kicker to me so far but it’s way too early there too. We know Luai isn’t a good primary kicker though I said it a ...
by BadnMean
April 4, 2024, 8:16 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 'We definitely 1 million per cent want to keep Trey': Raiders keen for Mooney to stay
Replies: 206
Views: 12497

Re: 'We definitely 1 million per cent want to keep Trey': Raiders keen for Mooney to stay

reptar wrote: April 4, 2024, 8:14 pm
Raider47 wrote:Having Pasami Saulo and Emre Guler the reason why we lose Trey Mooney is gonna go down as one our greatest ****.
Nah. There was that American that Tim Sheens recruited….
Wasn't he a sprinter from Sierra Leone who then tested positive for PEDs?