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by Raiders_Pat
March 19, 2024, 6:16 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 342
Views: 14757

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

The team was the most likely but disappointing. I can handle Cotric over Schiller/others and I understand needing to bring the captain back in despite also thinking he’s not in our best 17 on ability. But I think a reasonable compromise would’ve been to start Elliott on the bench. This would’ve bee...
by Raiders_Pat
March 19, 2024, 5:13 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 342
Views: 14757

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

Interestingly, neither Mariota nor Horsburgh are named in the NSW cup side...
by Raiders_Pat
March 19, 2024, 4:23 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 342
Views: 14757

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

Low key I genuinely think the club thinks Horse has another week - he doesn’t need to return via cup. It’s suspension unlike the 36 year old second rower. Also because I’m still annoyed at the Guler selection… 2022: 76 run metres per game 2023: 87 run metres per game Career average of 0.83 tackle b...
by Raiders_Pat
March 19, 2024, 4:13 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 342
Views: 14757

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

I can't see the team lining up the way it's been named. Okay, how do you see them lining up? I think Hosking will start in front of EW But I expect the rest of the side to be as is Whilst I don't believe Whitehead should have walked straight into a starting spot ahead of Hosking who has been one of...
by Raiders_Pat
March 19, 2024, 4:08 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 342
Views: 14757

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

I can't see the team lining up the way it's been named. Okay, how do you see them lining up? I think Hosking will start in front of EW But I expect the rest of the side to be as is Whilst I don't believe Whitehead should have walked straight into a starting spot ahead of Hosking who has been one of...
by Raiders_Pat
March 19, 2024, 4:00 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 342
Views: 14757

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

Low key I genuinely think the club thinks Horse has another week - he doesn’t need to return via cup. It’s suspension unlike the 36 year old second rower. Also because I’m still annoyed at the Guler selection… 2022: 76 run metres per game 2023: 87 run metres per game Career average of 0.83 tackle b...
by Raiders_Pat
March 19, 2024, 3:46 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 342
Views: 14757

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

Bluesbrother wrote: March 19, 2024, 3:39 pm I can't see the team lining up the way it's been named.
Okay, how do you see them lining up?
by Raiders_Pat
March 19, 2024, 3:12 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 342
Views: 14757

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews

I can see the decision to start Whitehead based on his status as captain but what I can't understand is the insistence on playing fourth string props over genuine talent. It absolutely does my head in.
by Raiders_Pat
March 19, 2024, 1:30 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2438
Views: 231236

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

Berry was backtracking on her Raiders at fault claims when she appeared on ABC radio yesterday afternoon and she’d surreptitiously shifted her blame from the Raiders to an unnamed stadium staffer. Her interview with Ross Solly by the way, was 15 minutes of saying the delays in building the stadium ...
by Raiders_Pat
March 19, 2024, 10:14 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 342
Views: 14757

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews

Interested to know why people think Cotric should be selected this week over Schiller. Schiller is absolutely tearing it up at NSW cup level and couldn't have really done much more to put his hand up imo. He was unlucky to miss out in round 1 but didn't sook and had a proper crack in NSW cup which i...
by Raiders_Pat
March 18, 2024, 1:05 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 342
Views: 14757

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews

If Whitehead must be selected in the 17 then it has to be on the bench imo. Young has a claim on his starting position and dropping him would be unwarranted. Hosking does not own his starting position, however he's currently fourth overall on the Dally M leaderboard.
by Raiders_Pat
March 15, 2024, 5:18 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 454
Views: 23792

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

I'm happy about his quote about the squad all vying for positions, because it's true and fantastic and a great place for the club to be. But god, could we PLEASE stop with all this "Nobody believes in us, we're happy to prove everyone wrong" garbage they all seem to keep spouting? Serious...
by Raiders_Pat
March 15, 2024, 9:35 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 454
Views: 23792

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

The weight of players and the fitness has been a huge focus over the off season. The coaches were not happy with how we showed up physically last season. I think a bit had to do with a new head of performance and Jeremy Hickmans leaving the club at the 11th hour to join the Dolphins. New head of pe...
by Raiders_Pat
March 12, 2024, 7:38 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 454
Views: 23792

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

Worth noting that Hopoate also tends to get more carries because teams always kick to him
by Raiders_Pat
March 12, 2024, 1:56 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 454
Views: 23792

Re: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews

-TW- wrote: March 12, 2024, 1:50 pm I'd rather Asomua than both of them tbh

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I would prefer Asomua too however I think it will be a little while before we see him in the NRL side
by Raiders_Pat
March 12, 2024, 12:34 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 454
Views: 23792

Re: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews

Foxsports predicting Cotric will drop out , Hoppa to his wing and Kris in. Levi should be good to play. Genuinely the smart thing to do. Cotric hasn't been up to standard for a long time. People who have been around rugby league a long time speak very strongly of Hoppa's abilities. He has more upsi...
by Raiders_Pat
March 12, 2024, 10:54 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 salary cap analysis: What every club’s roster is really worth
Replies: 63
Views: 2964

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

Lol they could at least get the starting line up right Thought the same, but maybe it's based on what they expect the highest paid player in each position to be Sent from my SM-S911B using Tapatalk If that's the case then Harawira-Naera should at least be on the bench for Hosking. I think they just...
by Raiders_Pat
March 12, 2024, 9:18 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 salary cap analysis: What every club’s roster is really worth
Replies: 63
Views: 2964

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

Lol they could at least get the starting line up right
by Raiders_Pat
March 11, 2024, 11:35 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 434
Views: 43116

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

Botman wrote: March 11, 2024, 4:58 pm

We should be all up in those negotiations
2025 bringing in Kuli and Sanders
That’d have me very excited
I'd be disappointed if we didn't have a crack. He'd be a weapon for us.
by Raiders_Pat
March 8, 2024, 1:31 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 682
Views: 22755

Re: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day

There is no room in this current ( including Horse ) for Smell, only injury in the rotation will se him back Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I agree. But I’ll bet my life savings Ricky “veteran deference over merit” Stuart doesn’t. Always room for a sledge from you. Keep bagging, you've already go...
by Raiders_Pat
March 8, 2024, 10:18 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 454
Views: 23792

Re: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews

Worth noting as far as metres per run... Rapana: 7.15 Cotric: 7.3 Timoko: 12.78 (Jesus!) Hoppa: 7.2 Savage: 8.13 So whilst Hoppa had a lot of yards, that's a volume thing more than being particularly good. And there is certainly value in having someone who consistently shows up to take those early ...
by Raiders_Pat
March 8, 2024, 10:09 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 454
Views: 23792

Re: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews

Hopoate had 23 runs of the ball i.e. took on a lot of the grunt work which Ricky loves from his back 5 so I'm not hugely confident he will be the one that will make room for Kris. Hoppa is great at those hit ups from our own end. Unfortunately that's all he really offers. Kris can take up some of t...
by Raiders_Pat
March 8, 2024, 9:57 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 454
Views: 23792

Re: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews

Hopoate had 23 runs of the ball i.e. took on a lot of the grunt work which Ricky loves from his back 5 so I'm not hugely confident he will be the one that will make room for Kris.
by Raiders_Pat
March 8, 2024, 9:49 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 454
Views: 23792

Re: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews

It should be Kris in for Hopoate. However, I'm not confident that will be the outcome. It's tough for whoever drops out though as I thought they all played well. The bench will likely stay the same imo but I note Saulo only played 22 minutes and Guler 26 minutes... they will probably be rotated to N...
by Raiders_Pat
March 7, 2024, 9:45 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 682
Views: 22755

Re: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day

Fogarty's kicking tonight was superb. Excellent win to start the season.
by Raiders_Pat
March 7, 2024, 2:51 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49233

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

The Knights are an interesting one. When you consider they won what 11 or 12 in a row last year before being beat in NZ, they really haven't been talked about at all before this season. Yes they have lost Dom Young and I also rated Fitzgibbon but they are pretty much the same team as last year. Has...
by Raiders_Pat
March 7, 2024, 1:22 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49233

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

It won’t all pay off but that is where I’d like to see us become a little more ruthless in turning players over. Some positions we need to be patient and give players time to develop but I worry we sometimes hold on to some guys far too long only to see them reach modest heights. The likes of Valem...
by Raiders_Pat
March 6, 2024, 8:24 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 434
Views: 43116

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

Schuster isn't high on my list but if he could get back to his best it would be a good buy. High risk though, but our options are also running out. Chan Kum Tong would be a great pick up.
by Raiders_Pat
March 6, 2024, 4:18 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49233

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

Lol this Hopoate project has gone on way too long. But that as the token Ricky surprise for this year, I can live with that. Schiller can feel disappointed Great to see Savage back. Still not convinced if he can really light things up on the wing, but let's see. If he can link up with Rapana in the...
by Raiders_Pat
March 6, 2024, 3:21 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49233

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

Strange at 6 is a good brave move, getting Hoskings and Smithies in there is great and good to see Savage back. I wouldn’t say he has been totally conservative. Yes he could have gone for Stewart and Asomua, but it’s a long season and maybe best to ease players in till they find their feet rather t...
by Raiders_Pat
March 6, 2024, 3:07 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49233

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

I don't have a huge issue with the team selections overall. I think the thing that gets me more concerned is the coach has no innovation in him so before a ball is kicked you can see that he'll always revert back to plugging holes in the most conservative fashion hoping to grind out a result. I get...
by Raiders_Pat
March 6, 2024, 3:00 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49233

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

Levi has only featured in 4 NRL games for us. I am not sure how he has been written off so emphatically. Early in his career, I remember him impressing. To the point where he made the kiwi side. Whilst I don't think he is the long term solution I do think his ceiling is clearly higher than Zac Wool...
by Raiders_Pat
March 6, 2024, 2:24 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49233

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

I don't have a huge issue with the team selections overall. I think the thing that gets me more concerned is the coach has no innovation in him so before a ball is kicked you can see that he'll always revert back to plugging holes in the most conservative fashion hoping to grind out a result. I get...
by Raiders_Pat
March 5, 2024, 4:59 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49233

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

Raoul Duke wrote: March 5, 2024, 4:51 pm I don't mind Hoppa at centre, Schiller offers some flare in attack but I'm not sold on his defensive prowess. All in all it's a good team Tuesday.
If you ignore all the times Hopoate jammed in last season then he's probably the better defender