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by MrPosh
March 28, 2024, 1:34 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 475
Views: 48578

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

A bit of reading about ESL 9's right now. Seems like this bloke, Danny Walker would be the right one for us. Only 24, debuted for England last season. His highlights from 2023 look pretty well rounded. https://youtu.be/hoyX7gwxgj8?si=s7_uNNNfyTqtjYZR He's a good player - a bit reminiscent of Hodgso...
by MrPosh
March 17, 2024, 12:39 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day
Replies: 439
Views: 18196

Re: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day

This Ethan Strange kid has the goods, Hosking is excellent, Jamal looks to have the platform to make his kicking game shine - I haven't been this excited about our future in quite a while. How about Sezer still arguing with Rapa at the end of the game about whether his shot was high...hit him on th...
by MrPosh
March 6, 2024, 6:40 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49412

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

I know Rapana is a legend at this club - and rightly so - but right now he only gets into a handful of NRL sides on the wing That’s just not really true. The only team he wouldn’t walk into is Easts imo. I’m with Posh on this one. I get people find it hard to separate sentiment from logic and I app...
by MrPosh
March 6, 2024, 8:09 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49412

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

It should be Woolford over Levi, no Starling and probably Schiller over Hoppa - but these are all tinkering, really. But this is the second season in a row where the Raiders haven't had a full back. I know Rapana is a legend at this club - and rightly so - but right now he only gets into a handful o...
by MrPosh
February 21, 2024, 4:48 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders star's career remains in limbo nine months after terrifying seizure
Replies: 336
Views: 60727

Re: Raiders star Corey Harawira-Naera cleared for return months after suffering on-field seizure

Botman wrote: February 21, 2024, 4:30 pm Well that’s a shock. Based on the reporting it seemed destined to go the other way.

Absolutely thrilled for him. That last line about the Raiders having some reservations is interesting too. Curious to see how they manage him going forward.
Hopefully not, but it's there just in case.
by MrPosh
January 29, 2024, 4:21 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 475
Views: 48578

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

I like your analysis, Matt. Don't agree with it all, but you're not far off the mark with them all. However, you're tracking the wrong metric. You need to be talking about games. So many of those plodders - as well as plenty of the average - maxed out at a handful of games. So they've been through t...
by MrPosh
November 29, 2023, 4:45 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Joe Tapine and Apii Nicholls short listed for Golden Boot
Replies: 8
Views: 1449

Re: Joe Tapine and Apii Nicholls short listed for Golden Boot

Would be a well-deserved win for Tapine if he gets it. He's the best player on that list (even against two of the best players in his position) and his whole season would deserve the award. However, I don't think he was outstanding in the internationals, which I think is still the criteria? Similar...
by MrPosh
October 29, 2023, 4:45 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696657

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

Sid wrote: October 27, 2023, 7:29 pm Rugby League Daily reporting Raiders hooker Mitch Souter is going to Bradford Bulls.
I only hope he's more Lesley Vainikolo and less Marc Herbert.
by MrPosh
October 24, 2023, 5:25 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696657

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

Nice article by Mike Wood (he really does write very nicely about the game) on Jack Welsby, where he talks about the Raiders being a potential landing place. Not a link, just mentioning the clubs with a need and the cap space. Also a comment on the Raiders having been interested in Lewis Dodd from S...
by MrPosh
October 20, 2023, 10:56 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders sign Morgan Smithies on three year deal from 2024
Replies: 233
Views: 64286

Re: Raiders set to sign Morgan Smithies from 2024

There are at least a dozen better second rows that Smithies in Super League. Probably only two better loose forwards, though. Presumably that means you think he should be playing in the middle? I was reading an earlier post you wrote when Bateman first returned home. You commented that we should as...
by MrPosh
October 20, 2023, 3:50 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders sign Morgan Smithies on three year deal from 2024
Replies: 233
Views: 64286

Re: Raiders set to sign Morgan Smithies from 2024

There are at least a dozen better second rows that Smithies in Super League.

Probably only two better loose forwards, though.
by MrPosh
October 19, 2023, 6:32 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders sign Morgan Smithies on three year deal from 2024
Replies: 233
Views: 64286

Re: Raiders set to sign Morgan Smithies from 2024

Seems like another Bateman style player with what he could bring with his work rate and aggressive nature. We need a mongrel in our team who doesn't take rubbish. I love an English forward. Smithies doesn't seem to be the exact positional player but he does sound like a winner. I do wonder what thi...
by MrPosh
October 9, 2023, 12:46 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696657

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

Harry Smith from Wigan sounds like someone we should be after. There was a Zero Tackle article about him saying a few NRL clubs are interested. Hopefully we are one of them. Anyone seen him play? Tell me more Smith is interesting. He broke through as a young player, leading England to a schoolbys w...
by MrPosh
September 25, 2023, 6:33 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696657

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

https://www.instagram.com/p/CxlXZWbIoNF/ Super League Dream Team 2023 (including heritage number) Jack Welsby (195) Josh Charnley (122) Jake Wardle (211) Shaun Kenny-Dowall (201) Tom Johnstone (171) Bevan French (186) Lachlan Lam (209) Paul Vaughan (210) Edwin Ipape (208) Tom Amone (206) Kallum Wat...
by MrPosh
September 12, 2023, 4:49 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696657

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

zim wrote: September 12, 2023, 1:52 pm Print out a haiku. Throw some paint at it. Frame it. Sign Ponga.
Raiders strengthening
Optimism for the fall
Dealers contribute
by MrPosh
September 11, 2023, 6:12 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ata Mariota
Replies: 54
Views: 3456

Re: Ata Mariota

I'd say now is the time to be inviting offers for Papalii and using the money to strengthen the spine and second row.

I don't mean it's time to phase him out - but get another club to chew up their cap and for the Raiders to spend where it's needed.
by MrPosh
August 11, 2023, 11:35 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders snubbed by NRL for Las Vegas double header
Replies: 140
Views: 10907

Re: Canberra Raiders snubbed by NRL for Las Vegas double header

This decision shows the NRL does not understand the US market they are trying to break into. The strongest connection they had was bringing the Australian Raiders to the home of the US Raiders. Americans have no connection or interest beyond the NFL and the NRL powers that be just threw that connec...
by MrPosh
July 19, 2023, 4:31 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Peter Hola shuts down interest in Super League move
Replies: 52
Views: 4898

Re: Peter Hola being offered to Super League clubs?

Peter Hola being offered to Super League clubs? CANBERRA RAIDERS star Peter Hola could be the next NRL man to make the move to Super League. There has been increasing talk of a number of NRL players making the move to the northern hemisphere for 2024 and now Hola is the next one being linked, Leagu...
by MrPosh
July 11, 2023, 3:51 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4116
Views: 589655

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

Bachelor? Player
Joke about Bateman's tackle
He's industrious
by MrPosh
July 9, 2023, 1:23 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696657

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

With your hooker comparison botman I’d argue that’s based more on career. I think it’s debatable that we’re not getting more from Woolford than a number of those above him. If he played at this level for a year or two more it’ll be a real interesting conversation. Genuinely curious as to who you'd ...
by MrPosh
July 8, 2023, 4:55 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696657

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

Lam may we'll have had offers to stay in the NRL, but this would we'll be his last chance to play for his Dad. Ipape would be a great signing for the Raiders - an upgrade on all three hookers. A very good player in his own right, but seems to lift those around him, which has been lacking since Batem...
by MrPosh
July 6, 2023, 6:29 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders release Brad Schneider
Replies: 219
Views: 20646

Re: Canberra Raiders release Brad Schneider

This is a really sensible move by the club, especially for Schneider's development. Sets a good precedent with Hull KR too. Did we get Hodgson from HKR? Yes Sent from my Pixel 7 using Tapatalk Good point. The Raiders obviously paid them a substantial transfer fee to secure Hodgson. Nice to see our ...
by MrPosh
July 6, 2023, 6:26 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders release Brad Schneider
Replies: 219
Views: 20646

Re: Canberra Raiders release Brad Schneider

I do think Brad Schneider will do well in England. He's a good organiser, has a decent short kick, very good goal kicker, seems to be a good young bloke off the field too. I keep hearing Frawley being linked elsewhere, but I'd be surprised if he doesn't pick up a new one year contract at the Raider...
by MrPosh
June 13, 2023, 12:46 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696657

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

Dr Zaius wrote: June 12, 2023, 8:18 pm We should sign Salmon. Wouldn't that be an unexpected twist.
It would be quite a leap.
by MrPosh
June 10, 2023, 5:29 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696657

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

We need to be recruiting better quality than Lachlan Lam, who couldn't even displace Drew Hutchison on the Roosters' bench. Lam at best is a back up half. He won't move the needle. If he is to replace Jack then it would be the worst spine in the comp. Replace Jack with Jack. Just talk to St Helen's...
by MrPosh
June 6, 2023, 7:18 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696657

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

Thoughts on bringing Blake Austin back for an NRL swangsong for a year or 2 until we can find a quality long term replacement for Jack? Off contract at Warrington and still playing decent footy from reports. Jack Welsby and Jonah Pezet should be long term targets. I watched St Helens' game in the M...
by MrPosh
May 30, 2023, 5:40 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders star's career remains in limbo nine months after terrifying seizure
Replies: 336
Views: 60727

Re: Corey Harawira-Naera discharged from hospital, thanks public for support

As I mentioned on Twitter my 16yo daughter had a seizure about 8 months ago out of nowhere. She was diagnosed with epilepsy and we thought ok let's deal with that then but subsequent diagnosis has resulted in her officially having MS as well. The seizure is considered the first indicator. On a posi...
by MrPosh
May 1, 2023, 5:21 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders retention targets
Replies: 65
Views: 6881

Re: Raiders retention targets

Luai is the kind of player who turns a very good side into a great one and has little impact on a good or average team.
by MrPosh
April 29, 2023, 6:31 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 9 v Dolphins: Game Day
Replies: 614
Views: 28115

Re: 2023 Rd 9 v Dolphins: Game Day

The second half was poor for many reasons. But I want to mention a particular one with Starling. Was 28.15 left in the half (or very close). We are on the front foot and he beats the marker with a quick pick up, he then draws the first defender perfectly and creates a hole. Fogarty does exactly wha...
by MrPosh
April 26, 2023, 10:03 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jack Wighton to join South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2024
Replies: 2847
Views: 250347

Re: Jack Wighton to join South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2024

He doesn't have to take the highest offer. It's HIS decision on what deal he takes and if HE wants to take one for less money then that's HIS decision. HE doesn't want to be at the club so why does he have to take the $1.1m a season to stay?????? I just don't understand this anger about HIS decisio...
by MrPosh
April 19, 2023, 2:02 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4116
Views: 589655

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

George Williams named England captain George Williams is today named as the new England Men Rugby League captain and will lead the side against France on home turf in Warrington on Saturday 29 April. Williams, succeeds former Wigan Warriors teammate Sam Tomkins who has confirmed his retirement from...
by MrPosh
April 18, 2023, 5:32 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696657

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

I really do think GWilly and Bateman will have poisoned the chalice that was the ESL. I assume any potential halves considering going to Canberra will speak to GWilly in particular, and I doubt he'll provide a glowing reference, despite the fact I don't believe we did anything wrong when he was her...
by MrPosh
April 17, 2023, 4:41 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696657

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

I really rate Dodd - he's got all the skills, control, support, decent pace and a great kicking game. If you're looking for a style, I'd say Cronk, but he's obviously got to take all those elements up a few notches to reach that level. Looks like he has a good mentality, though, so I wouldn't bet ag...
by MrPosh
April 3, 2023, 6:50 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696657

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

Fuifui Bradbrad wrote: April 2, 2023, 12:57 pm
Green Machine wrote:Titans signed Kruise Leeming. Can we sign anyone exciting?
I like Leeming. Natural leader. The type of player people would follow off a cliff.
This post deserves more.
by MrPosh
March 21, 2023, 2:20 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696657

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

Ex-Super League star suffers horror injury opening door for Leeming exit: https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/ex-super-league-star-suffers-horror-injury-opening-door-for-leeming-exit-70893/ I'm not sure how legit this website is, but it is linking Kruise Leeming with us. It's literally second-hand news ...