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by benda
March 26, 2024, 11:26 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18717

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

EW is not going anywhere, and that is not ideal, but it is reality. I like the idea of rotating Ata and Mooney and only using Guler when absolutely necessary. I just think they would have more impact than Emre does. Saulo is not a huge-meter eater. But he has a fast PTB and is defensively good. Rot...
by benda
March 25, 2024, 2:41 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18717

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: - Loc...
by benda
March 24, 2024, 4:04 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18717

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

1. Savage 2. Rapana 3. Timoko 4. Kris 5. Schiller 6. Strange 7. Fogarty 8. Papalii 9. Woolford 10. Tapine 11. Hoskingsons 12. Hudson-Young 13. Smithies 14. Puru 15. Horsburgh 16. Mariota 17. Mooney 18. Whitehead Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk God I would kill to see that team named. And I thi...
by benda
March 24, 2024, 4:04 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18717

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

1. Savage 2. Rapana 3. Timoko 4. Kris 5. Schiller 6. Strange 7. Fogarty 8. Papalii 9. Woolford 10. Tapine 11. Hoskingsons 12. Hudson-Young 13. Smithies 14. Puru 15. Horsburgh 16. Mariota 17. Mooney 18. Whitehead Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk God I would kill to see that team named. And I thi...
by benda
March 24, 2024, 3:47 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18717

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

1. Savage 2. Rapana 3. Timoko 4. Kris 5. Schiller 6. Strange 7. Fogarty 8. Papalii 9. Woolford 10. Tapine 11. Hoskingsons 12. Hudson-Young 13. Smithies 14. Puru 15. Horsburgh 16. Mariota 17. Mooney 18. Whitehead Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk God I would kill to see that team named. And I thi...
by benda
March 23, 2024, 10:54 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21943

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. I...
by benda
March 23, 2024, 10:51 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21943

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 benda
March 23, 2024, 10:49 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21943

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Also the Tapine try: I didn't notice Tapine "knock on". Both him and RTS touched the ball simultaneously and Tapine regained it. Play on.. Given they did it one handed on opposite sides of the ball that’s instantly a knock on. Then it’s just down to which one you believe touched it first ...
by benda
March 23, 2024, 1:38 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21943

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

I watched delayed and just finished now so haven't read back, but the Tapine try looked a try on every replay to me. Not sure what the consensus is here but I feel that was the wrong decision by the Bunker. I had no issues with the Strange no try... it went up a no try, he grounded it with his fore...
by benda
March 23, 2024, 1:28 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21943

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

The decline of Cotric as a footballer is only matched by the decline of Maguire as a coach. Ok here is comes....I rate Hoppa over Cotric In general, I'm in your camp. Cotric to me is a more sound performer over a longer period of time (vs Hoppa). However Cotric has declined. Cotric needs to wake up...
by benda
March 22, 2024, 8:23 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21943

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Morgan Smithies needs to play 80. He is the competitor we need, is into everything like a dog with a bone. Absolutely love a everything about Smithies. I was very impressed with his game tonight. For his style/role it was a break out game. Did lots of dirty clean up work and locked up the middle of...
by benda
March 22, 2024, 5:12 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21943

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Botman wrote: March 22, 2024, 5:11 pm Nice set up there, one on one with hoppa AFB is going to win that most times but Hoppa barely got a hand on him
Our forwards are only setup to barge over under the post.

Nice try by warriors
by benda
March 20, 2024, 1:54 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*

100% agree. I am ok With Whitehead starting and Hosking on the bench, as long as Whitehead is there to eat up the first 20 or so minutes of the tough stuff and then a fresh Hosking is put out there to reap the rewards. Big issue I have is Red not selected and Guler and Saulo picked over Ata and Moo...
by benda
March 19, 2024, 4:32 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*

I cant understand how Hosking get dropped from starting. The guy was the best second rower in the round across the entire comp with a solid first game too. He is an absolute gun. Credit where it's due for coaching staff picking him up. Clearly a winner, I just hope he starts the game. I'm not a fan ...
by benda
March 17, 2024, 7:47 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

Will be a tough match. Good test for us.
by benda
March 17, 2024, 11:01 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day
Replies: 439
Views: 18254

Re: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day

Check this out. On the league live app: Savage 6 runs, 64 metres Kris 6 runs, 64 metres 4 tackles each 3 tackle breaks each 1 try assist each 2 line breaks by Savage 2 line break assists by Kris I’m hoping the formation of something special. Ricky said in the post match presser that they came to hi...
by benda
March 16, 2024, 4:36 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day
Replies: 439
Views: 18254

Re: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day

Raoul Duke wrote: March 16, 2024, 4:34 pm Saulo still isn't bending the line, he revs up but just doesn't seem to be able to handle the initial contact like our other forwards.
I think he needs to build more core strength.
by benda
March 16, 2024, 4:26 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day
Replies: 439
Views: 18254

Re: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day

Mooney had over 200 yards for NSW Cup today, he should be playing FG next week in Guler's spot He’ll be named at no.24 again and go run another 200m+ in cup next week because Guler will never be dropped We aren’t missing Wighton one bit Who ? The guy that used to hoof it into row 6 The same guy who...
by benda
March 16, 2024, 4:24 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day
Replies: 439
Views: 18254

Re: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day

Horsburgh for Guler is a no brainer. Whitehead to bench for Saulo is probably the other move we see too - but who knows with Stuart? I dont think whitehead deserves to come back if I'm being honest. But it will happen and I agree with what you're saying here. Hors in for Saulo if it was up to me.
by benda
March 8, 2024, 9:59 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 682
Views: 22926

Re: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day

People still here having a sook about Levi because their typical raider rants are now falling on deaf ears. Dude did good. Just back up and let the dude play. Only on the Greenhouse can we have a good win in round 1 and people still fish for negatives. Xavier just needs to get his "sir did you...
by benda
March 8, 2024, 9:55 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49440

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 benda
March 8, 2024, 9:22 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 682
Views: 22926

Re: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day

People still here having a sook about Levi because their typical raider rants are now falling on deaf ears. Dude did good. Just back up and let the dude play. Only on the Greenhouse can we have a good win in round 1 and people still fish for negatives. Xavier just needs to get his "sir did you...
by benda
March 7, 2024, 8:01 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 682
Views: 22926

Re: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day

:nooo

We simply got no idea how to break a line.
by benda
February 18, 2024, 10:10 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 461
Views: 30466

Re: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*

Damn Xavier not as quick as we thought - very good run nonetheless I thought it was interesting he was run down. He was faster than this wasn't he? I wonder if it was just faster start from Sanders due to angles needed to be run by Xavier. I was hoping we would see more from him overall. He did wel...
by benda
October 1, 2023, 11:54 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2023 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 415
Views: 22582

Re: 2023 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day

Cleary is on a trajectory that puts on par with any player who has laced a boot I honestly can not beleive that performance... down 16 with 20 to go and what he did... was actually special Wow. He will be an immortal ! Kind of makes you wonder why a bloke who won 1 and a half premierships and maybe...
by benda
October 1, 2023, 10:58 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2023 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 415
Views: 22582

Re: 2023 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day

Incredible game that, played a break neck speed. Panthers were put through that test just to show the type of side they are. Generational. You dream of your halfback standing up and giving you that type of performance when you're down and gone. To go out there and actually do it in a Grand Final......
by benda
October 1, 2023, 10:29 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2023 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 415
Views: 22582

Re: 2023 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day

Well done to panthers. I dont like them because of their arrogance, but as a league fan have enormous respect for them. All the key positions are from within. 4 grand finals in a row and a 3peat. They did this while losing some decent talent. But I think the players exiting might be too much for the...
by benda
September 23, 2023, 3:57 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2023 NRL Finals Week 3: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 211
Views: 14005

Re: 2023 NRL Finals Week 3: Teams and Game Day

Panthers are a great side. Congrats on them getting to a 4th consecutive GF. If only they weren't so arrogant. However in terms of footy, near faultless. They’ve definitely earned the right to be that arrogant. Greatest side of the modern era and when does it end? I jokingly said after their first ...
by benda
September 22, 2023, 10:46 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2023 NRL Finals Week 3: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 211
Views: 14005

Re: 2023 NRL Finals Week 3: Teams and Game Day

Panthers are a great side. Congrats on them getting to a 4th consecutive GF.

If only they weren't so arrogant. However in terms of footy, near faultless.
by benda
September 11, 2023, 11:00 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Is Ricky Stuart the person to lead us to another premiership?
Replies: 374
Views: 23415

Re: Is Ricky Stuart the person to lead us to another premiership?

I agree with the sentiments. Great at building a solid squad. Can't coach attack. Passionate in a good way. Passionate and ego driven decisions in a bad way. As a fan, I'm most frustrated with our naive attack. We are absolutely terrible. Surely Stuart sees this as an area that must be fixed. I hope...
by benda
September 11, 2023, 10:50 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Finals Week 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 944
Views: 46117

Re: 2023 Finals Week 1 v Knights: Game Day

The other issue that has not gotten a lot of attention is that when Tapine got hit high by Elliott late in the game he stayed down to make sure that it was looked at and a penalty rightly given to us. He was then made to leave the field for a mandatory HIA - when it was clear that he was not in a b...
by benda
September 11, 2023, 9:00 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Finals Week 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 944
Views: 46117

Re: 2023 Finals Week 1 v Knights: Game Day

We were in this game from kick off. It really was the bounce of the ball and a couple of very bad calls by the ref which should have gone our way. If Wighton hadn't dropped that ball; if Fogarty had just kicked that goal... This game will do my head in. Anyhow, moving on. I am pleased to see what o...
by benda
September 11, 2023, 8:27 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Finals Week 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 944
Views: 46117

Re: 2023 Finals Week 1 v Knights: Game Day

To be fair I dont think I've ever seen a team get so thoroughly discarded from finals discussions leading up to a game. There were only 4 games and there was literally not a word about only 1 team. It was pretty egregious. Going into this game, we were 80-1 or thereabouts to win the comp. We starte...
by benda
September 10, 2023, 7:05 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Finals Week 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 944
Views: 46117

Re: 2023 Finals Week 1 v Knights: Game Day

Realistic result.

Maybe we over achieved given we have no attacking structure, which again hurt us. We should have run away with this game..
by benda
August 29, 2023, 7:25 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 27 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 519
Views: 38764

Re: 2023 Rd 27 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

He was pretty emotional about it. Good to see he cares.