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by Botman
March 29, 2024, 8:50 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 424
Views: 21761

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

At this point im feeling triggered even by Tapine! :lol:
Stranger danger for captain!
by Botman
March 29, 2024, 8:38 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1599
Views: 169930

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

I'm in the "**** I hope we get Fifita" camp well and truly. We have the money in the bank, retirees coming up, he's marquee let's get it done. He just strikes me as a Dave Taylor that hasn't completely given up on himself yet Who would you have him in the side for? Hosking or Young. Eithe...
by Botman
March 29, 2024, 8:18 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1599
Views: 169930

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

I'm in the "**** I hope we get Fifita" camp well and truly. We have the money in the bank, retirees coming up, he's marquee let's get it done. He just strikes me as a Dave Taylor that hasn't completely given up on himself yet Who would you have him in the side for? Hosking or Young. Eithe...
by Botman
March 29, 2024, 8:16 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 151
Views: 3681

Re: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day

Incredible tackle
One of the best covering tackles you’ll see
by Botman
March 29, 2024, 8:05 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1599
Views: 169930

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

I'm in the "**** I hope we get Fifita" camp well and truly. We have the money in the bank, retirees coming up, he's marquee let's get it done. He just strikes me as a Dave Taylor that hasn't completely given up on himself yet Who would you have him in the side for? Hosking or Young. Eithe...
by Botman
March 29, 2024, 7:57 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 483
Views: 49024

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

600-700k is a tiny bit too rich for my blood when Mahoney got in that range
But agree he'd be a good target... right age bracket, from a system where they really cant afford to match offers for that position and would instantly upgrade us at a key spot.
by Botman
March 29, 2024, 7:44 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 151
Views: 3681

Re: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day

The obstruction call has been all over the shop this year
Very inconsistent
by Botman
March 29, 2024, 6:19 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 151
Views: 3681

Re: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day

NoMan wrote: March 29, 2024, 5:03 pm Dogs side has decent potential if they could upgrade to even a mediocre halfback.
Settle down! Hutcho is doing a great job for the Doggies, as he is my SC team as a solid CTW/HB
Might get to 50 today on the back of 60+ last week and i dont think he did anything!

Long may he reign!
by Botman
March 29, 2024, 5:56 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1599
Views: 169930

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

I think Fifita has played dominant games against a lot of high level competition. I dont think calling him a flat track bully is accurate He's as elite as it gets as an edge weapon, capable and proven at being able to single handedly take any games and drag a team kicking and screaming to wins He do...
by Botman
March 29, 2024, 4:48 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 424
Views: 21761

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

dubby wrote: March 29, 2024, 4:27 pm So, you want to drop a QLD origin rep for a fringe first grader?
Dropped from where?
He played nsw cup last week
by Botman
March 29, 2024, 3:20 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 424
Views: 21761

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

Yes sorry, my apologies!
I misread the post and thought you said he shouldn’t be ahead of him

Still it’s going to be interesting to see what sort of numbers Guler puts up in Cup and if that impacts how Stuart has them stacked up
by Botman
March 29, 2024, 3:15 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1599
Views: 169930

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

I think he’d be dynamic for us and potentially push us up into the next tier in terms of where we are in competing for a premiership. And it would help our half on his side of the field to have a weapon like that who creates space and time for his halves due to the threat he poses. If a club like ou...
by Botman
March 29, 2024, 3:04 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 424
Views: 21761

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

Regardless of what happens with Trey we will have an outstanding forward pack. I would love to keep him but also understand if he was to depart. I also think he is our 5th best front rower right now so he should be ahead of Guler and Saulo in the pecking order. Trey has put up the following the las...
by Botman
March 29, 2024, 12:04 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 424
Views: 21761

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

Mickey_Raider wrote: March 29, 2024, 11:57 am Do I need to feel guilty for the way that I feel when I read the headline “Whitehead ruled out”
Yeah it’s tough.
I’m looking forward to EW retiring, so I can go back to having nothing but positive responses to hearing his name
by Botman
March 29, 2024, 11:58 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 424
Views: 21761

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

He’s got contacts. He doesn’t post unless he’s got it squared away so I think we can take that at face value It certainly will be interesting to see who of Mooney or Hors comes in. Hors is a SOO rep and played excellent last week, probably offers a touch more versatility but Mooney’s last two weeks ...
by Botman
March 29, 2024, 11:51 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4135
Views: 590589

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

I’ll wager for example Schneider got points for the panthers first try Probably try contribution points. His kick was bad, it was far too short and give his team little chance to create a chance A chance was created out of it because a roosters player spilled his lollies and it by happenstance hit E...
by Botman
March 29, 2024, 11:40 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 424
Views: 21761

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

LimeGreenMachine wrote: March 29, 2024, 11:35 am Whitehead ruled out

If it hasn't already been mentioned
Oh really?
by Botman
March 29, 2024, 11:30 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4135
Views: 590589

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

FWIW I got talked into playing SC this year again after a many many year hiatus and whilst it has improved and I’m enjoying it I think last nights game and looking at the scores is a pretty good example of the scoring still being pretty flawed.
by Botman
March 29, 2024, 7:01 am
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 151
Views: 3681

Re: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day

Schneider is a better defender
I’ll give him that and stylistically they are similar players in that there is little creative ball playing on offer

But I think Fog is a significantly better player right now. He’s also much older and has much more experience.
by Botman
March 28, 2024, 9:14 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 151
Views: 3681

Re: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day

Finchy wrote: March 28, 2024, 8:58 pm I feel like 5-10 more minutes and the Roosters win that. Felt like a real Raiders win that one, nearly getting run down
I think the roosters late surge was more down to the panthers putting the cue in the rack
It got in any real danger, they'd have ramped it back up and won.
by Botman
March 28, 2024, 9:08 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4135
Views: 590589

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

He did what was asked of him. His passing and processing was faster so that's a good sign, but for the most part he was what he was here... still needing an early pass. The talent around him is very good and he kicked well and defended well which is really all the panthers need and want in a back up...
by Botman
March 28, 2024, 8:50 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 151
Views: 3681

Re: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day

He's not had a lot of joy on the stat sheet but i think Luai has been very good for the panthers tonight He's an unlikable character and im not sold he's the sort of player that can drag the tigers out of their **** show but i am sold of this... dude can play and people who think he cant are too far...
by Botman
March 28, 2024, 8:37 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 151
Views: 3681

Re: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day

Yeah, I never really rated him as a NRL level half and I don’t think we’ll ever miss him, but he seems like a nice guy and I wish him well and I’m glad to see him doing a job for a red hot Panthers team as a back up to Cleary He’s just a good back up half Because he kicks well and tackles well You ...
by Botman
March 28, 2024, 8:29 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 151
Views: 3681

Re: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day

He’s definitely improved in his game speed but he’s mostly doing exactly as he did for us
Kick well, defend well and pass early.
They’ll survive with the talent they have with him at half
by Botman
March 28, 2024, 8:21 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 151
Views: 3681

Re: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day

Panthers machine rolls on man
What a team
by Botman
March 28, 2024, 8:07 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 151
Views: 3681

Re: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day

I didnt think it was as conclusive as you but ill concede im watching on picture in picture on my laptop not on some big screen TV so perhaps it was clearer on a bigger screen
by Botman
March 28, 2024, 7:53 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 151
Views: 3681

Re: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day

That was less of a try than Strange’s no try last week. Seriously **** like that is why some people think there is a massive problem with unconscious bias in this league. Key difference Strange's decision went up a no try and stayed This went up a Try and stayed I think in both cases what was calle...
by Botman
March 28, 2024, 7:34 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 151
Views: 3681

Re: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day

Disagree
It’s JWH’s responsibility not to impede a defender. Edwards doesn’t change his line at all, he’s running to the contest and must not be impeded

I’m perfectly fine with those being penalties
by Botman
March 28, 2024, 5:26 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 151
Views: 3681

Re: 2024 NRL Round 4: Teams and Game Day

The Nickman wrote: March 28, 2024, 1:04 pmHaha.
:lol: perfectly executed
by Botman
March 28, 2024, 2:31 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 424
Views: 21761

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

Depends on who you are and what your standing in the team is. Do you want Joe Tapine thinking he'll get demoted to NSW Cup with a few so-so performances in favour of a **** hot few weeks of Mooney? No. But Saulo and Guler should absolutely be fighting for their spots week to week to hold off the guy...
by Botman
March 28, 2024, 7:07 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 424
Views: 21761

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

I may be wrong but I think Ricky will bring back Hoppa when his burns heal but will drop him for Schiller/Chevy/Asomua later in the season. And next year when Rapa’s spot frees up, it’ll be one of those other guys taking it. Ricky is slow. So very slow. But I think he’ll get there on this one. 100%...
by Botman
March 27, 2024, 8:15 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1599
Views: 169930

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

On the Fifita thing itself, i dont think a club like ours can actually turn down recruiting a blue chip player like him if it's actually possible. With EW surely departing at seasons end we have a need at edge, albeit not as significant need given how well Hosking is going I am mindful that Hosking ...
by Botman
March 27, 2024, 8:03 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 424
Views: 21761

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

There is absolutely no question that when fit Hoppa is coming back in when he's fit.
And we'll be weakening our team to do it.
by Botman
March 27, 2024, 7:56 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 424
Views: 21761

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

Im not seeing anything in Savage that i dont think he could have provided last year. No one will know what he could or could not have done at NRL level last year because he was not given the opportunities. What 2022 showed and what 2024 is now showing once more is that he was a talent worthy of bein...
by Botman
March 27, 2024, 7:48 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1599
Views: 169930

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita... for a second time

I doubt there's that much cash to splash, Strange, Timoko and Savage need deals by November. Need to sign Sanders too. Plus I’ll wager Raps has a contract next year I wouldnt bet against you on that because the Raiders will keep paying him if he's playing OK. But i really do think we need to move o...