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by Hong Kong Raider
March 28, 2024, 9:06 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4122
Views: 589942

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

Schneider was fine. Calm, made his kicks and tackles and got the right side going with a few tries. Nothing special but he didn't need to be as Edwards, Yeo and Luai were outstanding. Penrith were excellent and the scoreline looked close but Roosters were well beaten. It was a good game. I like watc...
by Hong Kong Raider
March 28, 2024, 6:31 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Why Corey Parker is off Ricky Stuart’s Christmas card list
Replies: 29
Views: 1504

Re: Why Corey Parker is off Ricky Stuart’s Christmas card list

I said in another post that he's one of my least favourite commentators. He loves putting the boot into us. The guy has been perennially criticising the club, particularly during a period of last year when he said we wouldn't make the 8 as we would lose all our final 5 games, including against Cante...
by Hong Kong Raider
March 28, 2024, 3:08 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1582
Views: 169269

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

Guler and Saulo would walk straight into starting prop for a lot of teams. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Agree with this. Either starting in teams like Manly, Souths or on the bench for Penrith, Newcastle, Cronulla, Parra, or Warriors. I deliberately chose teams in contention for the top 8 or ...
by Hong Kong Raider
March 27, 2024, 1:31 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1582
Views: 169269

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

If we sign him, Hosking is on the bench. I'd rather we target a 9. Slim pickings for that position. The only starting hooker I can see coming off contract is Mitch Kenny. Next in line is Karl Lawton who's currently backup to Croker at Manly. ESL? Might be the only viable option. Worked last time. I...
by Hong Kong Raider
March 27, 2024, 1:17 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18831

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

I didn’t see last weeks game. Was whitehead awesome and zac hosking garbage? Zac hosking was one of (if not our) best over the first two weeks and whitehead was well of the pace last year in liability territory… Or is this just another Ricky favourite suck it up thing.. Zac Hosking was one of the b...
by Hong Kong Raider
March 27, 2024, 11:57 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 476
Views: 48721

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

The club chasing him may be the GC to replace Tino who is out for the season. Des has worked with Klemmer before at the Dogs but Welch cannot even make the 17 so it’s likely to be him
by Hong Kong Raider
March 27, 2024, 11:28 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1582
Views: 169269

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

Next year we will have Whitehead (estimated $600,000), Cotric ($600,000), Rapana ($500,000) coming off contract and do t look like being resigned. Coupled with the potential medical retirement of CHN. I would have thought there’s enough to sign both Fifita and a decent hooker. Given we may potential...
by Hong Kong Raider
March 27, 2024, 10:54 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 476
Views: 48721

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

You may be right. Welch has really regressed. Melbourne were rumoured to be after Stefano from Wests but Bellamy would love one of our middles. Even Souths whose middles are weak. Sean Keppie was let go by Manly but was signed by Demetriou but even our middles in NSW Cup are better.
by Hong Kong Raider
March 27, 2024, 10:16 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18831

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

Hoppa has been good IMO. What's he done wrong? I don't think he is a centre but he does a job. Agree with you that Hoppa has had two good games. But the situation is similar to Saulo; he has been good, but in my view there are better players that are not in the team that would make us an even bette...
by Hong Kong Raider
March 27, 2024, 8:06 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18831

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

‘Lucky it only burnt his arm’: The cooking explosion that injured Hopoate https://twitter.com/mrchrisnico/status/1772738733281841532 Canberra outside back Albert Hopoate suffered severe burns to his right arm when an oil can behind a barbecue exploded. Albert’s father John said his son was at teamm...
by Hong Kong Raider
March 27, 2024, 7:08 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 476
Views: 48721

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

I think it’s highly unlikely to be Papa. He’s playing well and close to 300 games and can even break Jason Croker’s record next year. Tapine wanted to play with him and have him in the starting side even though Ricky was going to start him on the bench. I would be willing to give him an extra year a...
by Hong Kong Raider
March 26, 2024, 3:37 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18831

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

What I like about the team is we really have some pace out wide for a change after several years of Hoppa, Semi, HSS, Croker and Cotric. Even going back to CNK. I'm genuinely excited now about our backline. This will make a difference to not only our attack but also defence. This is needed against W...
by Hong Kong Raider
March 26, 2024, 3:16 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 4 v Sharks: Pick the score
Replies: 24
Views: 650

Re: 2024 Round 4 v Sharks: Pick the score

Canberra 26
Cronulla 18

FTS - Timoko
by Hong Kong Raider
March 26, 2024, 3:09 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18831

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

We should really beat the Sharks. They are light in the forwards and their bench isn't good. But then again we should have beaten the Warriors after 4 FG players were out
by Hong Kong Raider
March 26, 2024, 3:07 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18831

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

It's about time that Hoppa and Guler were not selected. Schiller and Ata have more upside.

Still don't understand why Horse, a current SOO Qld rep, cannot make the team. If Hosking is in the starting 13, Horse can replace Whitehead or Saulo on the bench.
by Hong Kong Raider
March 25, 2024, 9:28 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18831

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

I was watching Manly and Parra yesterday. Whilst I think we can grind well, it's clear to be compete against the better sides, we need go have consistency in our squad and develop combinations in attack. We dont have the game to score most of the tries both teams scored. What I would consider: - Lo...
by Hong Kong Raider
March 25, 2024, 1:59 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Las Vegas Raiders: Canberra puts hand up for blockbuster trip in 2025
Replies: 71
Views: 7322

Re: Las Vegas Raiders: Canberra puts hand up for blockbuster trip in 2025

If we get to go, I hope we don't have to play Penrith. We've lost our last 5 games 173-46, for an average of 35-9. That's no good for the game. That's no good for anybody! Actually I don't mind playing them so early and they will be the home team in Vegas (so we would be the away team and not have ...
by Hong Kong Raider
March 25, 2024, 1:39 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 476
Views: 48721

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

It’s way overdue we let Fifita go. We offered him a truck load of cash and he turned it down. It’s done, move on. Reminds me of Jim Carrey to the pretty girl he was chasing Lauren Holly in Dumb and Dumber: "So You're Telling Me There's A Chance?" Try an indirect way of trying to sign his ...
by Hong Kong Raider
March 24, 2024, 9:14 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18831

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

As Nickman kind of said, I reckon aside from trolls and people with obvious personal conflicts of interest, it seems like there is a consensus people want to see more of: Mooney Mariota Hosking Schiller Woolford Puru And less of: Guler Saulo Whitehead Hoppa/Cotric Starling Levi Agreed. A bench of M...
by Hong Kong Raider
March 23, 2024, 11:06 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21947

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Hosking can poke his nose through the line, better in the air (we at least have an aerial threat), better defender and now better player. He contributes. Hosking is currently proving to provide more in attack than Young. Im pleased we signed him and hopefully we dont muck him around with the bench....
by Hong Kong Raider
March 23, 2024, 10:51 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21947

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

I was big on Nic Cotric and had him pencilled in a wing spot for 2024 but he needs to go. He is too slow to be a winger. I am not marking him down for the dropped ball but his lack of pace, athleticism and involvement means he's no longer a walk up start to FG. We saw the decline in Josh Mansour. It...
by Hong Kong Raider
March 23, 2024, 10:34 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21947

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Papa didn't play to his usual standards but he's still a FG. By comparison, I think he's much better than the Bromwich brothers, Christian Welch and JWH. He would get into top 4 sides like Melbourne Storm, even Broncos. And on the bench for Warriors and Penrith. From what I've seen last year and thi...
by Hong Kong Raider
March 22, 2024, 9:00 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21947

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

denissnowy wrote: March 22, 2024, 8:48 pm Good to see him lock down a position.
Savage is our no 1 winger now

Cotric has really regressed
by Hong Kong Raider
March 22, 2024, 8:58 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18831

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

That was a good performance against the Warriors. But they were without Egan, CNK, Dylan Walker and Niukore, all first graders. Their FB also failed his HIA. We should have beaten them. I think we would have if we had Kris, Horse, Schiller and Ata.

I’m only expecting Kris and Horse to come in
by Hong Kong Raider
March 22, 2024, 8:06 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21947

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

I'm thinking the same about Rapana. Been a great player for us and love his efforts but I think the game is too fast for him as a FB and he's not fast enough as a winger.

We need players that can capitalise on the half breaks
by Hong Kong Raider
March 22, 2024, 7:12 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21947

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Levi was garbage with the ball - in his passing and run selection and defence

But the loss is not on him. We just got outplayed by a better team and didn't capitalise when we were in their 20
by Hong Kong Raider
March 22, 2024, 7:04 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21947

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

At least the game was relatively close. But I'm sick of seeing the same plodders play and offer nothing. Due to our lack of speed, we cannot capitalise on the half breaks made by the likes of Timoko. Kris is a welcome addition, but I don't think neither Hoppa nor Cotric are the answer at wing. Hope ...
by Hong Kong Raider
March 22, 2024, 6:49 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21947

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

We haven't played well since Guler and Strange gave that penalty away on DWZ
by Hong Kong Raider
March 22, 2024, 6:46 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21947

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Cotric is useless - he's very slow now as well

We must not offer him another contract
by Hong Kong Raider
March 22, 2024, 6:30 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21947

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

That's very disappointing by Cotric and then the defence by Young and Hoppa
by Hong Kong Raider
March 22, 2024, 6:27 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21947

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Hosking found out in defence there
by Hong Kong Raider
March 22, 2024, 6:16 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21947

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

That was lovely with Timoko and Cotric.
by Hong Kong Raider
March 22, 2024, 6:11 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21947

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

That's what you need from Cotric - stay out on his man. Great defence all round making them go round us
by Hong Kong Raider
March 22, 2024, 6:10 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21947

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

That was Levi. Awful defence all night