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by Belcher#1
March 24, 2021, 3:52 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2020 Rd 3 V Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 273
Views: 16872

Re: 2020 Rd 3 V Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

The Nickman wrote: March 24, 2021, 3:10 pm Hahahaha god I love it when people come through with horse **** rumours that are clearly horse ****.
settle down now. I just passed on a rumour I heard to see if anyone else had heard something similar.
by Belcher#1
March 24, 2021, 2:23 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2020 Rd 3 V Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 273
Views: 16872

Re: 2020 Rd 3 V Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

How's that going to work with Guler out of the 21? wouldn't have a clue. If it doesn't happen though at least I'll know my mate and his "club contacts" are full of you know what. If it doesn’t happen? I don’t think the competition rules even allow it to happen. Maybe an exemption due to i...
by Belcher#1
March 24, 2021, 1:37 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2020 Rd 3 V Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 273
Views: 16872

Re: 2020 Rd 3 V Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

zim wrote: March 24, 2021, 1:23 pm How's that going to work with Guler out of the 21?
wouldn't have a clue. If it doesn't happen though at least I'll know my mate and his "club contacts" are full of you know what.
by Belcher#1
March 24, 2021, 1:20 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2020 Rd 3 V Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 273
Views: 16872

Re: 2020 Rd 3 V Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

heard a rumour that Lui will be a late out for Guler
by Belcher#1
March 18, 2021, 2:58 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2021
Replies: 3121
Views: 262788

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2021

with Papenhuyzen off contract at the end of 2022 and expected to receive $1mill a season, do the raiders have a play at him? There are some big roster decisions the club will have to make that year; Williams will be looking to get paid, will Hodgson, Whitehead and Croker play on, Starling, Sutton, C...
by Belcher#1
March 18, 2021, 2:44 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders commit to Wagga Wagga game in 2022
Replies: 53
Views: 2185

Re: Canberra Raiders commit to Wagga Wagga game in 2022

why play the knights at wagga wagga and not someone like the cowboys or warriors? Newcastle always bring big travelling support so this will just hurt the clubs average attendance and income.
by Belcher#1
March 17, 2021, 2:24 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2020 Rd 2 V Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 151
Views: 13353

Re: 2020 Rd 2 V Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

Canberra Raiders duo appreciate extra pronunciation effort Canberra Raiders teammates Josh Papalii and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad explain why they wanted the correct pronunciations for their names. Video: https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/03/17/raiders-duo-appreciate-extra-pronunciation-effort/ Papalii's ...
by Belcher#1
March 15, 2021, 3:33 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2020 Rd 2 V Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 151
Views: 13353

Re: 2020 Rd 2 V Sharks: Teams and Previews

I wouldn't drop any of the forwards if they are performing.
CHN, Horsburgh and Guler can earn a spot from nsw cup
by Belcher#1
March 15, 2021, 12:35 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2020 Rd 2 V Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 151
Views: 13353

Re: 2020 Rd 2 V Sharks: Teams and Previews

Does anyone know why Lui only had 17 minutes this week? Did he go off injured? Otherwise I don't feel why you would change that team. It looked a bit underdone but they game good at the end, just need to work on our attack a bit. I thought it was punishment for the error he made. Ricky looked pisse...
by Belcher#1
March 11, 2021, 1:28 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2021
Replies: 3121
Views: 262788

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2021

think the only way canberra could sign gagai is if Croker decided to retire at the end of this season. Even then, I wouldn't want to be throwing $600k+ at gagai Gagai is 30 this year... there is no way he's scoring a $600k/year deal. A good club would get him on $300-400k for a shot at a premiershi...
by Belcher#1
March 10, 2021, 6:20 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2021
Replies: 3121
Views: 262788

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2021

think the only way canberra could sign gagai is if Croker decided to retire at the end of this season. Even then, I wouldn't want to be throwing $600k+ at gagai
by Belcher#1
February 28, 2021, 2:42 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2020 Rd 1 V Tigers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 360
Views: 32375

Re: 2020 Rd 1 V Tigers: Teams and Previews

reckon there is a good chance Ricky runs with a bench of 2 props, Havili and Starling. Speed in the ruck is going to be so important this season
by Belcher#1
February 26, 2021, 4:45 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jarrod Croker could get all clear for Round 1 after shoulder surgery
Replies: 202
Views: 17716

Re: Jarrod Croker could get all clear for Round 1 after shoulder surgery

I'd really like to see Timoko up against BJ and ramien in the first two games. Not great matchups for croker Why aren't they? two strong ball runners that want to run through you instead of around. Players will always say they are good to play but I don't think it's worth the risk in round one afte...
by Belcher#1
February 26, 2021, 2:03 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jarrod Croker could get all clear for Round 1 after shoulder surgery
Replies: 202
Views: 17716

Re: Jarrod Croker could get all clear for Round 1 after shoulder surgery

I'd really like to see Timoko up against BJ and ramien in the first two games. Not great matchups for croker
by Belcher#1
February 25, 2021, 1:03 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2021
Replies: 3121
Views: 262788

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2021

I just can’t see Cotric becoming the player he could have become at the Bulldogs. He will be a very good player there and will certainly break tackles and score tries. I just wonder how he’ll feel if Raiders win a premiership and/or he goes through a finals drought. who knows where the dogs will go...
by Belcher#1
February 25, 2021, 12:56 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2021
Replies: 3121
Views: 262788

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2021

wingers are like running backs in the nfl. Milk them to death as rookies on cheap contracts then move on to the next one when they are looking to get paid
by Belcher#1
February 20, 2021, 11:39 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2021 Indigenous V Maori All Stars: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 68
Views: 5985

Re: 2021 Indigenous V Maori All Stars: Teams and Game Day

I thought Charnze was pretty good - in fact probably the best player on the field for the whole game (I dunno who the best player sitting on the bench was...). His positioning was excellent on all the useless little kicks and I don't recall a mistake (though I may have been drinking). I'm a big CNK...
by Belcher#1
February 20, 2021, 3:27 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2020 Rd 1 V Tigers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 360
Views: 32375

Re: 2020 Rd 1 V Tigers: Teams and Previews

They'll be ok. Lacking a 9 and consistent 7 Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk I'll be surprised if they are higher than 12th. Tamou will struggle without that monster penrith pack. Twal plays like a tin man now because all his injuries and is a huge liability in defense because of his lack of mo...
by Belcher#1
February 20, 2021, 2:54 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2020 Rd 1 V Tigers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 360
Views: 32375

Re: 2020 Rd 1 V Tigers: Teams and Previews

That tigers team looks pretty ghastly on paper with an average spine even for nsw cup standards. They are really going to struggle to get that 9th place this season
by Belcher#1
February 20, 2021, 12:48 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2021 Indigenous V Maori All Stars: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 68
Views: 5985

Re: 2021 Indigenous V Maori All Stars: Teams and Game Day

Simonsson out with a leg injury
by Belcher#1
February 19, 2021, 5:43 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2021 season predictions and previews
Replies: 140
Views: 8851

Re: 2021 season predictions and previews

broncos are kidding themselves if they think they have a chance. Titans or retirement for Cam and despite what Mal says, I think he's all but signed for them.
by Belcher#1
February 18, 2021, 9:52 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2021 season predictions and previews
Replies: 140
Views: 8851

Re: 2021 season predictions and previews

I do not get all the hype for the Titans. They improved second half of last year and they can make the 8 on talent, but just do not see them threatening the big boys. Maybe I am just use to them being near the bottom. I see what you mean. Their squad on paper is better than it was- but still doesn'...
by Belcher#1
February 4, 2021, 5:26 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Harawira-Naera and Horsburgh charged with drink driving
Replies: 305
Views: 21742

Re: Harawira-Naera and Horsburgh charged with drink driving

Despite my advocacy for Young to be considered a viable second row alternative (I've already seen more than enough from him in that role to convince me that he is a mobile defender and can do some real damage running on an edge), I still think CHN at his best is a genuine weapon for us in the secon...
by Belcher#1
February 2, 2021, 2:10 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Harawira-Naera and Horsburgh charged with drink driving
Replies: 305
Views: 21742

Re: Harawira-Naera and Horsburgh charged with drink driving

I'm calling it now. CHN won't see out his current contract.
by Belcher#1
February 1, 2021, 1:13 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Family ties CNK to New Zealand but won't take him back to Warriors
Replies: 49
Views: 4957

Re: CNK

Aekins will never be more than a nsw cup fullback. He can fill in for injury if required for a game or two but wouldn't want to see more than that. I think that's exactly why he was signed as well; a minimum wage backup that won't be completely terrible if called upon.
by Belcher#1
January 20, 2021, 12:13 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jarrod Croker could get all clear for Round 1 after shoulder surgery
Replies: 202
Views: 17716

Re: Jarrod Croker to miss start of 2021 season after shoulder surgery

Also re: CNK.... the club and he need to really REALLY consider how he manages his body and fluid during the course of a game. The club and he have jointly struggled to manage him in very HIGH intensity games... i dont fault him for it, but the fact he had to go off the park in the GF because of cr...
by Belcher#1
January 19, 2021, 7:20 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jarrod Croker could get all clear for Round 1 after shoulder surgery
Replies: 202
Views: 17716

Re: Jarrod Croker to miss start of 2021 season after shoulder surgery

Lot of talk about Aekins here and he may well be first cab off the rank, but I would have thought that Hopoate also has the potential to come through and seriously challenge for the fullback spot if there is a change in the wind. did people not watch Aekins play for the panthers last year? He kille...
by Belcher#1
January 5, 2021, 3:41 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jack Wighton’s link to Supercars star
Replies: 8
Views: 4515

Re: Jack Wighton’s link to Supercars star

-PJ- wrote: January 4, 2021, 11:22 am Phew..

I thought it read”Jack Wightons link to Superleague”
I first thought Jack had got together with that female driver that turned to the porn industry
by Belcher#1
December 17, 2020, 3:11 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Papalii defeats Ben Hannant in Rugby League Rivals boxing clash
Replies: 178
Views: 20701

Re: Papalii to fight Nelson Asofa-Solomona

can you imagine any other professional sports code that would allow it's star player to engage in a boxing event during the off-season? a lot of contracts prohibit players from riding motorcycles, going rock climbing, sky diving etc. I just think it's very unprofessional of the club to allow him to...
by Belcher#1
December 16, 2020, 1:32 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Papalii defeats Ben Hannant in Rugby League Rivals boxing clash
Replies: 178
Views: 20701

Re: Papalii to fight Nelson Asofa-Solomona

can you imagine any other professional sports code that would allow it's star player to engage in a boxing event during the off-season? a lot of contracts prohibit players from riding motorcycles, going rock climbing, sky diving etc. I just think it's very unprofessional of the club to allow him to ...
by Belcher#1
December 15, 2020, 3:28 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Papalii defeats Ben Hannant in Rugby League Rivals boxing clash
Replies: 178
Views: 20701

Papalii defeats Ben Hannant in Rugby League Rivals boxing clash

Canberra Raiders prop Josh Papalii set to fight Nelson Asofa-Solomona on NRL fight night https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201216/896b5afcaa07bac328ff597e14f2ada0.jpg Ask Josh Papalii how he feels about stepping in a boxing ring with Nelson Asofa-Solomona Papalii in Townsville on February 12. “He’...
by Belcher#1
December 13, 2020, 3:10 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Josh Papalii mural makes a mark
Replies: 2
Views: 972

Re: Josh Papalii mural makes a mark

looks like papalii in 10 years time
by Belcher#1
December 9, 2020, 6:20 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Toughest preseason ever 2021
Replies: 309
Views: 34794

Re: Toughest preseason ever 2021

only training but it's a positive Ryan James doesn't have his knees wrapped up
by Belcher#1
December 6, 2020, 7:08 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2020
Replies: 2485
Views: 400860

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2020

The Dogs would be dirty that they rushed into buying Flanagan and now a far superior player that they really need is available imo. could still pair Flanagan with Widdop, then whenever Burton arrives play him at fullback Surely youd play widdop at full back before burton. Hasnt he played most of hi...
by Belcher#1
December 6, 2020, 6:31 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders sign Albert Hopoate on one year deal
Replies: 57
Views: 7113

Re: Canberra Raiders sign Albert Hopoate on one year deal

not a fan of the signing even at minimum salary but will be happy to be proven wrong.

looked ordinary for Manly and his injury history will always be a concern.
Not getting a start over superstars like tafua, garrick and elliot is the biggest worry for me.