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by zim
March 28, 2024, 5:15 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: The Motorsport Thread
Replies: 878
Views: 137285

Re: The Motorsport Thread

Zim, I reckon the 'let 'em race' practice is best. No question then of 'rigging' results, simply best driver and car wins. I agree as a spectator I'd rather just see them go at it. I'm not entirely across all the rules for rigged results but as far as teams picking a number 1 driver and car they're...
by zim
March 28, 2024, 4:57 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: The Motorsport Thread
Replies: 878
Views: 137285

Re: The Motorsport Thread

I was discussing that with my partner when we were walking home from race day. I think all Piastri is lacking is a bit of maturity. She was telling me I need to be more patient with F1 driver development than NRL player development 😁. He either ends up number 1 at McLaren during the next few years o...
by zim
March 28, 2024, 12:32 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: The Motorsport Thread
Replies: 878
Views: 137285

Re: The Motorsport Thread

Piastri is always giving that spot up because he's the number 2 driver in the number 2 car. Some teams like Ferrari "let em race" on occasion. McLaren don't. All their top tier work goes into giving Lando Norris the best chance this season. One of the most extreme driver 1 vs driver 2 exam...
by zim
March 27, 2024, 5:18 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1582
Views: 169235

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

Go with Robson if you want to hit runs now. Go with Brailey if you want to roll the dice but also think we've got something at the club already. To me JMK fits somewhere in between the 2.
by zim
March 23, 2024, 8:31 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2472
Views: 233626

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

Raider Azz wrote: March 23, 2024, 2:40 pm
zim wrote: March 22, 2024, 8:02 pm This is madness.
I'm glad someone picked it up :thumbsup
by zim
March 22, 2024, 8:02 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2472
Views: 233626

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

This is madness.
by zim
March 22, 2024, 7:56 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2472
Views: 233626

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

What are the ideas for the ACT in terms of budget. Is 628m something they could scrounge together?
by zim
March 22, 2024, 7:43 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 82
Views: 2765

Re: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day

BJ wrote: March 22, 2024, 7:28 pm Good call on players planting the ball too early before playing it.

Now hopefully they’ll start calling Cam Murray for it, he’s a serial offender.
I think the worst in the game is JFH. Not even Hercule Poirot could figure out what he's trying to do.
by zim
March 22, 2024, 6:16 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 82
Views: 2765

Re: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day

No charge from May Thankfully common sense has been applied. It's unfortunate but it shouldn't have even been a penalty. Accident or not, head clash or not. You shouldn’t be allowed to make forceful contact with the head. Zero attempt at a proper tackle there. Yep, just reckless. We've seen that pe...
by zim
March 22, 2024, 3:09 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders
Replies: 874
Views: 112576

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

Whatever kick training he did over the off season we need to bottle it and pass it along to everyone that comes through the system.
by zim
March 21, 2024, 11:48 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 82
Views: 2765

Re: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day

That ball playing from Cleary was something special. Thurston and Johns like.
by zim
March 21, 2024, 10:01 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27940

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

Honest question - after he has officially dropped out of the squad, how is Ata behind Guler and Saulo in our depth chart? I'm obviously just a fan but I have legitimately seen no evidence to say either are better footballers than he is. In fact I'd go as far as to say he is clearly better than both...
by zim
March 21, 2024, 9:43 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 82
Views: 2765

Re: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day

Both due back for our game 🥲
by zim
March 21, 2024, 10:08 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27940

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

Congrats on the 100 Young. Feels like he's been around forever but he's only 25.
by zim
March 21, 2024, 9:49 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27940

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

My advice would be on extremely rare occasions to use the ignore button to smooth out the peaks a little. My forum experience improved quite a bit when I ignored 2 trolls and 1 poster who twice couldn't stand having to justify their incessantly negative ideas on the team. I'd say their forum experie...
by zim
March 20, 2024, 8:11 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27940

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

NRL prop power rankings: Have your say on the best and worst in the competition Rank 2: RAIDERS Joe Tapine, Josh Papali’i, Ata Mariota, Emre Guler, Pasami Saulo The one-two punch of Tapine and Papalii is elite. They put the Raiders in a position to win every game they play. Guler from the bench add...
by zim
March 20, 2024, 7:33 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27940

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

NRL prop power rankings: Have your say on the best and worst in the competition Rank 2: RAIDERS Joe Tapine, Josh Papali’i, Ata Mariota, Emre Guler, Pasami Saulo The one-two punch of Tapine and Papalii is elite. They put the Raiders in a position to win every game they play. Guler from the bench add...
by zim
March 20, 2024, 7:28 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ricky Stuart’s 250th game as Raiders coach
Replies: 16
Views: 956

Re: Ricky Stuart’s 250th game as Raiders coach

The man bleeds green. Congratulations on the 250. Hope the 300 next year is in Canberra.
by zim
March 20, 2024, 9:21 am
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 82
Views: 2765

Re: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day

More than being dropped I'd be filthy at Gamble being kept. He's good for 3-4 effort games a year. Not leading a side around a park.
by zim
March 19, 2024, 6:01 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 82
Views: 2765

Re: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day

How nice is it to see the Knights imploding early doors. Apparently Hasting went home after being dropped rather than training with NSW Cup. Honestly, they lose Ponga and they are spooners. Might be some off field stuff going on for Hastings. Or the coach thinks he's senior enough to decide for him...
by zim
March 19, 2024, 5:59 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27940

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

Knew the Whitehead thing was happening but I’m disappointed that Mariota drops out. He’s our best young prop imo. And what he did at second row as cover on the weekend speaks volumes about his adaptability as a player. That’s what I’m annoyed at. He needs to be treated better, as does Mooney. Yeah ...
by zim
March 19, 2024, 5:55 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27940

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

dubby wrote: March 19, 2024, 4:02 pm
kiwi raider wrote: March 19, 2024, 3:24 pm Assume horsburgh will play nsw cup to get minutes under his belt?
That would be my understanding
Imagine being the poor bugger in NSW cup that looks up and sees Horsburgh lining up against him.
by zim
March 19, 2024, 3:07 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27940

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews

simo wrote: March 19, 2024, 3:03 pm Ricky come on man
Seconded.
by zim
March 19, 2024, 11:34 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders
Replies: 874
Views: 112576

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

As far as I know we have Fog until end 2026, right? Strange has blown the gates open in the halves. He's bolted. It's made Weekes immediately second fiddle - and he didn't come here to play Reggies. The Fog has been (and is) excellent. The absolute joy i'm getting in the reality marrying my percept...
by zim
March 19, 2024, 10:40 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders
Replies: 874
Views: 112576

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

They got a bit of a workover this week by a good Penrith cup side. We won't have to be worried about any misconceptions Sanders might have about how much hard work is required to make the next step up.
We have them in round 5 at home.
by zim
March 18, 2024, 9:06 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27940

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews

This might be a good game for Hudson Young to stand up and show a little something. I think his back end of last year was disappointing and so far this year, albeit a small sample size he's not having the impact we'd expect from a bloke who's played SOO footy and is paid at his level. Would love to...
by zim
March 18, 2024, 8:41 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27940

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews

Assuming Chris is out 1. Jordan Ropana 2. Nick Cotrich 3. Albert Hopoat 4. Matthew Timooko 5. Xavier Sauvage 6. Ethan Strangways 7. Jamal Fogartee 8. Joash Papalii 9. Danny Leviticus 10. Joseph Tapinay 11. Hudson Yung 12. Zac Hosking 13. Morgan Smithys 14. Trey Moonie 15. Corey Horseborough 16. Ata...
by zim
March 18, 2024, 11:51 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27940

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews

Assuming everyone will be available: 1. Jordan Rapana 2. Xavier Savage 3. Sebastian Kris 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Albert Hopoate 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali'i 9. Danny Levi 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Zac Hawkings 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Tom Starling 15. Elliot Whitehead ...
by zim
March 17, 2024, 10:02 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 salary cap analysis: What every club’s roster is really worth
Replies: 63
Views: 3139

Re: 2024 salary cap analysis: What every club’s roster is really worth

I prefer that to him turning up on peanuts late in the season for the broncos.
by zim
March 17, 2024, 9:57 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27940

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews

Rick wrote: March 17, 2024, 9:54 am
zim wrote:I saw it was a home game and just assumed Mt Smart. I'll take any advantage we can get [emoji28]
I’m not sure a sold out stadium in Christchurch is going to be any easier.
We've never lost a game there 😉
https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/team ... enues.html
by zim
March 17, 2024, 9:49 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27940

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews

I saw it was a home game and just assumed Mt Smart. I'll take any advantage we can get 😅
by zim
March 17, 2024, 9:26 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27940

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews

We need to be firing on all cylinders to upset the warriors at home. Kris out is a big blow.
by zim
March 16, 2024, 11:24 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Fans' Choice Player of the Year
Replies: 55
Views: 2778

Re: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Fans' Choice Player of the Year

3 Fogarty
2 Hosking
1 Strange

I think if Kris stays on the field he is right up there and he drags Savage along with him. Those 2 were fantastic in the first half.
by zim
March 16, 2024, 11:04 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day
Replies: 439
Views: 18254

Re: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day

Hats off to Hopoate. Whatever he did between the trials and now he's catching well. Let's hope it continues. Yeah, he was good under the high ball this game. Credit to him I was not paying attention but didn't he drop the kickoff to the game?* *was distracted by the magical panoply of a Raiders hom...