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by Coastalraider
March 19, 2024, 8:01 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 374
Views: 16303

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

Dropping Hosking and Mariota....not naming Horse. So much inconsistency with the old "picking on forn" spiel. Hmmm that is a fair point. You could throw in the "winning team" that was used quite a bit last year to justify selections. This is a continual theme though. Depending o...
by Coastalraider
March 17, 2024, 3:16 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 374
Views: 16303

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews

The thing is that props regularly stand out when shifted to the edge because they are bigger bodies running at backrowers and halves.

What was impressive was his defence out there, which isn’t always the case with props out wide that lack the lateral mobility that Ata has.
by Coastalraider
March 17, 2024, 5:57 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day
Replies: 439
Views: 17894

Re: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day

Saulo still isn't bending the line, he revs up but just doesn't seem to be able to handle the initial contact like our other forwards. I would argue that his play the balls are quicker than any other forward that always provides for the next play. I have been his biggest critic but he’s actually be...
by Coastalraider
March 17, 2024, 5:45 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day
Replies: 439
Views: 17894

Re: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day

I actually think it’s pretty easy I think he’s flat out a better player right now than both. No development needed But it’s a winning team and winning well. A “tough” call will need to be made for Hors, but for me that’s not tough Would you drop Emre for Trey going into next week? We just won by 20...
by Coastalraider
March 15, 2024, 5:20 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 454
Views: 23793

Re: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

Yeah the last decade of raiders players have a habit of jumping at non existent shadows.., I remember reading this off-season that Papa was out to prove the doubters wrong.., who on earth was doubting Papa??? Where do they get this nonsense? There’s plenty of noise around a few players here, but in ...
by Coastalraider
March 14, 2024, 3:01 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 454
Views: 23793

Re: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

You've all just got a bunch of opinions on things you aren't involved in and don't comprehend the emotions. You're applying your logic and experiences against someone else. Stop bashing things where there's personal experiences that feed emotions and just focus on the footy. Unfortunately, there is...
by Coastalraider
March 12, 2024, 11:49 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 454
Views: 23793

Re: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews

I think one thing this shows is that Ricky Stuart is faultlessly a man of his word, and it is unbreakable. Only problem is, last year when he promised Hoppa he wouldn't lose his place in the team if he went to his sister's wedding it appears he's taken it all too literally. In 2038 Hoppa will be th...
by Coastalraider
March 11, 2024, 7:31 am
Forum: The Lime Lounge
Topic: Health and fitness
Replies: 3252
Views: 318100

Re: Health and fitness

So .... and I guess I'm stupid for not realising this ... @Coastalraider ... but I've registered for the 50k and I'm sure I read that registering for the 50k or 100k, runners with running stones got priority entry but after 48 hours it was opened up to the public to register? But apparently to regi...
by Coastalraider
March 8, 2024, 5:40 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 682
Views: 22755

Re: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day

It is a very pleasing win and really does give us credibility as a club. Remember many people didn’t want us playing the opening Thursday night match of the season so to go and put in such a big performance in front of a big audience is massive. You also have to say that Ricky has justified the way...
by Coastalraider
March 5, 2024, 8:58 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49235

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1

Anyway, that's a very good team named. Some well deserved selections in Strange, Savage, Cotric and Smithies. Interested to see Papa start. I genuinely thought Mariota might have been given a crack. Hoppa is a seat warmer for Kris, so I'm not too fussed about that one. Hopefully he can tackle, but ...
by Coastalraider
March 3, 2024, 5:49 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49235

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

The more I hear comments from within the club the more I think Stuart will be going with something like this: 1. Rapana 2. Hopoate 3. Strange 4. Timoko 5. Cotric 6. Weekes 7. Fogarty If so, this is essentially the team he left 2023 with, with just Weekes replacing Wighton. Remember, Strange played ...
by Coastalraider
March 2, 2024, 5:28 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49235

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

In a bubble I understand the concern about bringing Strange in quickly - but the alternative is Weekes who is really not in a much better position than strange anyway? Completely different story with Rapa/Stewart as you have a seasoned vet taking the spot. But if you have x2 young, inexperienced pla...
by Coastalraider
February 29, 2024, 11:50 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49235

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

I still think the answer at dummy-half is Woolford starting and Puru spelling him for 20 min or so in the middle from 14, but that plan also involves Puru getting some serious Number 9 development under his belt in NSW Cup. Good shout. Keen to see how our NSW cup coach goes in that development role...
by Coastalraider
February 29, 2024, 9:52 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders team for 2024
Replies: 659
Views: 208932

Re: Canberra Raiders team for 2024

I’ll have a go for the editor: * overly compressed defensive line allowing wingers to go around untouched. * throwing excessive crash balls in good position * not knowing the rules of the game and putting a foot over the dead ball line after catching it. So a few errors were made when our B grade s...
by Coastalraider
February 29, 2024, 7:52 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders team for 2024
Replies: 659
Views: 208932

Re: Canberra Raiders team for 2024

I dont know that Cotric did that because he didnt know the rule... more a lack of awareness, didnt seem to know where he was relative to the dead ball line until late and then mistimed his adjustment i must say that sort of stuff drives me crazy, to me it makes much more sense for designated deep k...
by Coastalraider
February 27, 2024, 9:12 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49235

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

The interesting thing that people don't seem to acknowledge is that finals football is different from NRL. We play a style that works in big games. Every player we bring to the club seems to be fitting that mould. I.e. players who play tough, do the little things well and want to win. Last year was...
by Coastalraider
February 27, 2024, 2:58 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49235

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

The issue is that consistently ‘playing to your strengths’ also consistently consolidates your weaknesses. Watching the Parra game, our halves didn’t touch the ball until the 5th. We don’t distribute through them, therefore removing the ability to create through them. Our locks pass more than our ha...
by Coastalraider
February 25, 2024, 10:35 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: POLL: Strongest 2024 line up: Savage re-vote
Replies: 185
Views: 8507

Re: POLL: Strongest 2024 line up: Savage re-vote

I just don’t get all the negativity, we haven’t even had a trial yet and the coach is getting hammered.Just have some optimism lads. Since Ricky has been in charge I think overall he has done a very good job. It's because we should have rebuilt far earlier and now that we are rebuilding, a lot of p...
by Coastalraider
February 21, 2024, 11:13 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 581
Views: 32304

Re: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*

When you have Stewart, savage, Weekes and Rapa on your books, Hoppa shouldn’t ever be a consideration at fullback.
by Coastalraider
February 19, 2024, 5:39 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 461
Views: 30381

Re: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*

We (infuriatingly) play a very different game to most with our spine. There was a moment in the first half where we were in the attacking half for 2 sets and the only time a half or fullback touched the ball was a last tackle kick. Off the back of that the eels made it into our end, and the halves h...
by Coastalraider
February 17, 2024, 4:26 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders re-sign Pasami Saulo to end of 2026
Replies: 93
Views: 4715

Re: Raiders re-sign Pasami Saulo to end of 2026

So games he's racking up 150, 160, 170, 180+ metres consistently isn't setting the world on fire? Just say you don't watch the games Not saying he is a bad player. I'm saying the discussion that he is streets ahead of Saulo isn't correct. I've just told you, I have watched the games. This thread ha...
by Coastalraider
February 17, 2024, 12:13 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on signing a second-row target Luciano Leilua
Replies: 223
Views: 12906

Re: Canberra Raiders express interest in Cowboys forward Luciano Leilua

Getting Fafita now would be the equivalent of actually marrying the person you did a deal with that said ‘if we get to 40 and we are still single’….

After this many rounds of trying he clearly doesn’t want to be here.
by Coastalraider
February 17, 2024, 3:43 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on signing a second-row target Luciano Leilua
Replies: 223
Views: 12906

Re: Canberra Raiders express interest in Cowboys forward Luciano Leilua

Just 12 months ago Stick moved Toots to cup so we could have HSS in the lineup - and toots holds a MUCH higher status around the raiders than Smelly does.
by Coastalraider
February 16, 2024, 12:48 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on signing a second-row target Luciano Leilua
Replies: 223
Views: 12906

Re: Canberra Raiders express interest in Cowboys forward Luciano Leilua

If this happens then objectively the only way Smelly makes the 17 is through the sympathy vote as there are more players in all options that are better suited it better performing than he is. Stick started Toots in cup last year in a mentor role so that’s not out of the question either.
by Coastalraider
February 13, 2024, 1:29 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on signing a second-row target Luciano Leilua
Replies: 223
Views: 12906

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

Please…. Please please please…
by Coastalraider
February 12, 2024, 3:40 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders push for salary cap changes
Replies: 34
Views: 1985

Re: Raiders push for salary cap changes

Given the last few rounds of our recruitment plan has included poaching from Newcastle’s pathways, and highlighted by Strange, Stewart and Sanders from Roosters, Cronulla and Parra respectively, I’d say we are doing a pretty good job of utilising other clubs juniors ourselves. I’d struggle to think ...
by Coastalraider
February 10, 2024, 5:42 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Toughest preseason ever 2024
Replies: 389
Views: 102120

Re: Toughest preseason ever 2024

Someone from the leadership group needs to step in here. Agreed Zim. Sounds like a job for Alan Tongue mentoring about correct diet and how it benefits footballers. In a couple of years Weekes will be putting out a book called 'Cooking with Kaeo'. As for not knowing how to use a washing machine, he...
by Coastalraider
February 8, 2024, 5:17 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A hint to the starting squad?
Replies: 8
Views: 700

Re: A Hint to the starting squad ?

I honestly don’t think there is much to take away there But I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t excited to see Chevy standing alone with the 1 jersey Agree, but it’s clear Jordan Rapana couldn’t attend so they needed to share the players around the jerseys. A bit strange Strange was standing with the N...
by Coastalraider
February 6, 2024, 5:45 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jarrod Croker joins Canberra Raiders coaching staff
Replies: 9
Views: 1268

Re: Jarrod Croker joins Canberra Raiders coaching staff

Fuifui Bradbrad wrote: February 6, 2024, 5:21 pm Outside cacks?
I presume it’s a typo and they meant hacks?
by Coastalraider
February 2, 2024, 7:34 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jamal Fogarty named Raiders vice captain for 2024
Replies: 45
Views: 3008

Re: Jamal Fogarty named Raiders vice captain for 2024

Fog has spent his career here in the backseat, I haven’t seen half the on field leadership I wanted from him, let alone enough to captain the team. Dare I say his time would be better spent concentrating on leading a team around on the field without worrying about leading it off the field? Taps is a...
by Coastalraider
January 30, 2024, 8:19 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: POLL: Strongest 2024 line up: Savage re-vote
Replies: 185
Views: 8507

Re: POLL: Strongest 2024 line up: Savage re-vote

A real test of this CNK comparison is what happens with Jack this year. He was Sticks prodigy for a decade and I have the feeling he’s going to be a revelation with an actual structure at south’s. He always was at rep level and they only had camps to work in styles.
by Coastalraider
January 30, 2024, 5:14 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: POLL: Strongest 2024 line up: Savage re-vote
Replies: 185
Views: 8507

Re: POLL: Strongest 2024 line up: Savage re-vote

There seems to be a really old school expectation that players will either figure it out because they are ‘men’ or they won’t. The whole ‘learning their trade’ thing grinds me - in modern sports it’s not up to a player to go to cup and learnt it themselves, it’s up to coaching staff to teach it. I ...
by Coastalraider
January 30, 2024, 2:50 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: POLL: Strongest 2024 line up: Savage re-vote
Replies: 185
Views: 8507

Re: POLL: Strongest 2024 line up: Savage re-vote

There seems to be a really old school expectation that players will either figure it out because they are ‘men’ or they won’t. The whole ‘learning their trade’ thing grinds me - in modern sports it’s not up to a player to go to cup and learnt it themselves, it’s up to coaching staff to teach it. I f...
by Coastalraider
January 29, 2024, 6:56 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: POLL: Strongest 2024 line up: Savage re-vote
Replies: 185
Views: 8507

Re: POLL: Strongest 2024 line up: Savage re-vote

Simple question- how many games in 2023 did you watch and think ‘this team is playing to the full potential of its parts’. Mmaaayybeeee the knights final. When we finally had some kids in and the ball started moving a bit. I know we finished in the 8, and I know we didn’t have a premiership winning...
by Coastalraider
January 29, 2024, 4:11 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: POLL: Strongest 2024 line up: Savage re-vote
Replies: 185
Views: 8507

Re: POLL: Strongest 2024 line up: Savage re-vote

Simple question- how many games in 2023 did you watch and think ‘this team is playing to the full potential of its parts’. Mmaaayybeeee the knights final. When we finally had some kids in and the ball started moving a bit. I know we finished in the 8, and I know we didn’t have a premiership winning ...