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by Botman
May 14, 2024, 9:48 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart set to sign four-year contract extension
Replies: 90
Views: 2520

Re: Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart set to sign four-year contract extension

We had a better coach in Wayne Bennett, replaced them with a better coach in Tim Sheens, were a powerpoint presentation from Matt Elliott away from hiring a better one in Wayne Bennett The idea that we cant do better is demonstratably false. And if your best arguement for justifying this is "w...
by Botman
May 14, 2024, 9:43 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart set to sign four-year contract extension
Replies: 90
Views: 2520

Re: Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart set to sign four-year contract extension

Dumb question - I think it's the most relevant question when you sack someone - do you have someone better to replace them with? If the answer is no, why change? To follow suit of other cellar dwelling clubs. Its the easiest and laziest argument in the book to blame coaches. It's a simple, logical ...
by Botman
May 14, 2024, 8:59 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart set to sign four-year contract extension
Replies: 90
Views: 2520

Re: Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart set to sign four-year contract extension

nvm its not worth it... Leebola has summed it up This re-signing was inevitable, i know this is Stuart's job until he doesnt want it regardless of results. It is what it is... these young lads are incredibly talented and our best hope is that their talent overcomes the shortcomings of a man who's go...
by Botman
May 14, 2024, 8:29 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart set to sign four-year contract extension
Replies: 90
Views: 2520

Re: Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart set to sign four-year contract extension

We had a better coach in Wayne Bennett, replaced them with a better coach in Tim Sheens, were a powerpoint presentation from Matt Elliott away from hiring a better one in Craig Bellamy The idea that we cant do better is demonstratably false. And if your best arguement for justifying this is "we...
by Botman
May 14, 2024, 7:32 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 1047
Views: 85609

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

Stitili Tuponua (spelling) from the Roosters has been given permission to test the waters... I had big wraps on him about 18 months ago... Not sure what's happening with him? Injury? Form? Etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Haven’t liked much of his game the past 2 years Has been given opportu...
by Botman
May 14, 2024, 6:54 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart set to sign four-year contract extension
Replies: 90
Views: 2520

Re: Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart set to sign four-year contract extension

Any time you’ve got a chance to lock down a coach who hasn’t won a comp in 20 years you have to do it
by Botman
May 14, 2024, 5:36 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1811
Views: 174055

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

Seeing Asi get promoted back into FG ahead of him, despite sanders comfortably outplaying Asi will do nothing to dampen my (frankly irrational) hopes that Sanders will be here by mid season
by Botman
May 14, 2024, 5:13 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 11 v Bulldogs: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 178
Views: 12708

Re: 2024 Round 11 v Bulldogs: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

Unmitigated disaster at hooker continues, and it’s going to continue to hurt the team but I expected that.

Otherwise happy with the team.
by Botman
May 14, 2024, 3:21 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1811
Views: 174055

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

An article from David Polkinghorne saying they've signed him is pretty much as good as press release from the club if we're being honest. Total blind speculation (or in this case, perhaps blind optimism that will very likely get crushed) But im still holding out some hope that the clubs are waiting ...
by Botman
May 14, 2024, 10:19 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 1047
Views: 85609

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

I still think Schuster is worth a chat. We were quoted saying we're after a backrower with a point of difference. He is certainly that. For the right price ofcourse. Crichton seems like a risk as he will command a lot more money - only started playing well in a contract year, mental health concerns...
by Botman
May 14, 2024, 9:25 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 1047
Views: 85609

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

Look at Penrith, work hard on your pathways and recruit where you need to or get an opportunity to Sent from my SM-S911B using Tapatalk The Penrith catchment has had thousands of Polynesians move into the region in the last few decades. They’re a wonderfully athletic people who physically built for...
by Botman
May 14, 2024, 9:12 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 1047
Views: 85609

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

I wasn't suggesting it's that simple to just replicate penrith, moreso that we need to pipeline and prioririse our pathways and development Sent from my SM-S911B using Tapatalk 100% And i think that is an area the club is doing quite well in, we're fairly well stacked for young talent coming throug...
by Botman
May 14, 2024, 8:18 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 1047
Views: 85609

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

I still think Schuster is worth a chat. We were quoted saying we're after a backrower with a point of difference. He is certainly that. For the right price ofcourse. Crichton seems like a risk as he will command a lot more money - only started playing well in a contract year, mental health concerns...
by Botman
May 13, 2024, 9:24 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 1047
Views: 85609

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

Look at Penrith, work hard on your pathways and recruit where you need to or get an opportunity to Sent from my SM-S911B using Tapatalk The Penrith catchment has had thousands of Polynesians move into the region in the last few decades. They’re a wonderfully athletic people who physically built for...
by Botman
May 13, 2024, 9:12 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4174
Views: 600730

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

From all reports he's a great bloke, and he's definitely an excellent athlete from a height/weight/speed perspective The physical tools for a very good NRL winger are there but yeah he just does not seem to know what he's doing on a footy field yet I'd love to hear him talk me through attacking the ...
by Botman
May 12, 2024, 8:59 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 1047
Views: 85609

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

Siua Wong would be the best one but pretty sure he is under contract but with Fifta coming and if Crichton stays you never know he might get unsettled with lack of opportunities. He's who i'd target too If they keep Crichton and they should, he's playing incredible football right now and they have ...
by Botman
May 12, 2024, 8:22 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 442
Views: 6584

Re: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day

Gutted for the bloke
Seemed to be finally finding his feet again in FG at the Titans. His game prior to the injury was pretty solid.
Long road back now.
by Botman
May 12, 2024, 8:11 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 11 v Bulldogs: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 178
Views: 12708

Re: 2024 Round 11 v Bulldogs: Teams and Previews

Hoppa shouldnt be in the team on form
He was a disaster against Manly. One of our worst.
by Botman
May 12, 2024, 7:59 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 1047
Views: 85609

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

HKR is on to something here.
For a club that's amazing with development and amazing with recruitments with a coach we couldnt possibly upgrade, we're incredibly short on Northbourne parades
by Botman
May 12, 2024, 7:56 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 442
Views: 6584

Re: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day

Yeah i saw that
Feel for the young bloke, he's had a tough run of injuries
by Botman
May 12, 2024, 4:47 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 442
Views: 6584

Re: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day

Unbelievable touch from Semi

Just one problem buddy, you’re a rl winger not a soccer midfielder!!
by Botman
May 12, 2024, 9:07 am
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 442
Views: 6584

Re: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day

Pretty wild to sin bin him for such minimal contact but making contact with the leg of a kicker is very dangerous Steve price ended careers doing that so I don’t mind them going very hard on it Nothing even remotely like the contact Steve Price would cause on a charge down. It was minimal contact a...
by Botman
May 11, 2024, 8:41 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 442
Views: 6584

Re: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day

Pretty wild to sin bin him for such minimal contact but making contact with the leg of a kicker is very dangerous

Steve price ended careers doing that so I don’t mind them going very hard on it
by Botman
May 11, 2024, 5:16 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 442
Views: 6584

Re: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day

Naden was a double agent out there, might as well have put on a knights jersey
one of the worst performances of the season.
by Botman
May 11, 2024, 8:31 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1811
Views: 174055

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

https://www.artchive.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Freedom-of-Speech-Rockwell-Norman-1943-3.jpg I think they’re both excellent young footballers who have tremendous potential. We don’t get a monopoly on talent Other clubs and kids are allowed to have it too I hope Parra keep Talagi. Losing him and...
by Botman
May 10, 2024, 11:01 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1811
Views: 174055

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

I’m seeing Fg footballers in all three prospects To what level… we’ll see! Potential high level and also potentially not. But the first bar for me is cleared for all 3. They’re nrl level talents. And that’s enough for me for now The bar gets higher as time goes on but for now I’m happy with where th...
by Botman
May 10, 2024, 10:04 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1811
Views: 174055

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

Haha I’m cynical like Colk. It’s probably not a healthy mindset or attitude to have, but I guess the difference is thinking all the juniors are overrated and then being pleasantly surprised when a couple prove you wrong feels better than thinking all the juniors are going to be rep quality elite pl...
by Botman
May 10, 2024, 9:34 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1811
Views: 174055

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

If you just cynically bet against every young player you’ll hit at a probably 70% strike rate. Can’t lose betting the odds But I don’t follow sports to see exciting talent and be like “lol, probably won’t work out. Who cares?” I like our young lads. Im excited to watch them grow and develop. Probabl...
by Botman
May 10, 2024, 9:27 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1811
Views: 174055

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

I’m pretty thrilled with what I’ve seen our young golden trio I can see how their games fit together in a very natural way. If they all hit at being above average footballers in their positions and we get one genuine superstar amongst them, it could be special Calm down mate. Why? I’m a fan. Why sh...
by Botman
May 10, 2024, 9:24 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1811
Views: 174055

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

I’ll say this… we can put to bed the idea that Sanders is going to come here to sit in nsw cup for 2, maybe 3 years Even 1 is a stretch I feel. What do we do with Fog? Let him go next year? Lot of time left to figure it out But yeah this young lad is going to be pushing for FG in 2025 and will have...
by Botman
May 10, 2024, 9:18 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1811
Views: 174055

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

I’ll say this… we can put to bed the idea that Sanders is going to come here to sit in nsw cup for 2, maybe 3 years
by Botman
May 10, 2024, 9:13 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 442
Views: 6584

Re: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day

Sanders is really impressive imo
by Botman
May 10, 2024, 9:10 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1811
Views: 174055

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

I’m pretty thrilled with what I’ve seen our young golden trio
I can see how their games fit together in a very natural way.
If they all hit at being above average footballers in their positions and we get one genuine superstar amongst them, it could be special
by Botman
May 10, 2024, 9:05 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 1047
Views: 85609

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

He’s had an unhappy season so far but if Siua Wong is available given the Fifita signing, he’d be someone I’d be interested in 100% He looked good last season I thought. Fully fit and firing you'd have to be relatively content with: 11. Young 12. Hosking 15. Wong 16. Mariota Yeah, I’d be down for t...
by Botman
May 10, 2024, 8:56 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 1047
Views: 85609

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

He’s had an unhappy season so far but if Siua Wong is available given the Fifita signing, he’d be someone I’d be interested in