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- March 23, 2024, 12:18 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
- Replies: 659
- Views: 21764
Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
I wasn't too disheartened by that, if I'm honest. Loved the commitment in defense, a few of the try savers were outstanding - led by Savage's, of course, but I thought Strange's grass cutter on Rocco Berry was a ripper as well, particularly in the context of a pretty tough night for the kid. He's pl...
- March 8, 2024, 8:55 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
- Replies: 682
- Views: 22884
Re: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
I found that press conference to be quite disappointing. After a great win Ricky was unnecessarily petulant. The open question was a jurno heaping praise only to get Ricky snarl something like “it’s up to you to describe the performance not me”. Then the media try to heap praise on Fogs kicking gam...
- February 18, 2024, 4:15 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
- Replies: 461
- Views: 30462
Re: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Great to have footy back! Pleased that we've got through the weekend with no significant injuries (unless I missed something?) Stewart looks to have done enough. That we didn't see any of Weekes at fullback itself is telling, and the kid handled what was thrown at him. Loved seeing him constantly pu...
- September 11, 2023, 2:04 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2023 Finals Week 1 v Knights: Game Day
- Replies: 944
- Views: 46116
Re: 2023 Finals Week 1 v Knights: Game Day
Easily the most enjoyable game of the year. Seeing Ata and Mooney stand up in that kind of environment is a huge plus to finish the season. I expect us to win less games next season, but I do think we will finally see a genuine rebuild that should have started 18-24 months ago. I'm looking forward t...
- September 4, 2023, 5:45 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Congratulations Ricky
- Replies: 81
- Views: 5083
Re: Congratulations Ricky
Here's our record against the other top 8 sides (based on final ladder position, not where they were placed when we played them). 1) 11 games played. 3 wins, 8 losses. 2) Latest win was June 25th against the Roosters. We lost the last 5 games against finals-bound opposition. 3) Points scored = 156, ...
- August 27, 2023, 2:09 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2023 Rd 26 v Broncos: Game Day
- Replies: 830
- Views: 34584
Re: 2023 Rd 26 v Broncos: Game Day
Rapana's ridiculous trip attempt and subsequent sin bin was far more significant to the outcome of the game than anything the ref did. This is the same guy who got fined for similar last week, and has been guilty of these kind of reckless plays every time he plays fullback because his tackling techn...
- August 4, 2023, 7:21 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Canberra Raiders snubbed by NRL for Las Vegas double header
- Replies: 140
- Views: 10907
Re: Canberra Raiders in the running for Las Vegas double header
With the way our boys have started the last couple of seasons, a Vegas trip in round 1 sounds like an absolute disaster
- July 8, 2023, 2:16 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2023 Rd 19 v Dragons: Game Day
- Replies: 707
- Views: 71079
Re: 2023 Rd 19 v Dragons: Game Day
We dont win this game if Stuart doesnt switch the wingers. Stuart won this game on tactics. And ill give all credit to him for it. I was coming on to say this same thing. I was screaming for Frawley to be hooked for Jack too but Ricky was already on it. Much better bench rotation too. To be fair, i...
- June 28, 2023, 1:33 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Jarrod Croker reveals it's possible he might not play on in 2024
- Replies: 112
- Views: 11755
Re: Jarrod Croker reveals it's possible he might not play on in 2024
Put me in the "time to move on" camp, as well. It's been a great story that he's been able to get back into the team this year, and by the sounds of it he's worked incredibly hard to do so, which is a fitting end to a great career. But I'm of the view we need to bet on upside - particularl...
- June 13, 2023, 9:14 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2023 Rd 15 v Warriors: Game Day
- Replies: 633
- Views: 31293
Re: 2023 Rd 15 v Warriors: Game Day
Lot of chat about Nic Cotric and his sideways running, implying it's a recent flaw in his game. He ALWAYS had a tendency to run across field, the difference was in his first couple of years he actually had some juice, and when he spotted a gap he was explosive enough to put a foot in the ground, str...
- June 10, 2023, 1:41 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2023 Rd 15 v Warriors: Game Day
- Replies: 633
- Views: 31293
Re: 2023 Rd 15 v Warriors: Game Day
Very ordinary performance under any circumstances, let alone given the occasion. Aside from Taps and Papa in their first stint all our players had their colours lowered. I believe the first half is fundamentally more problematic that the second. You can't squander runs of possession like that in the...
- May 28, 2023, 1:15 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2023 Rd 13 v Rabbitohs: Game Day
- Replies: 636
- Views: 27906
Re: 2023 Rd 13 v Rabbitohs: Game Day
Great victory! Really brave performance given all the adversity. Even though they chose to retire, I can't help but wonder if seeing all the news from Origin camp sparked Papa and Jack to show they can still play at an elite level. Either way, both were immense - along with Red, Taps, and others. I ...
- May 14, 2023, 9:24 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2023 Rd 11 v Eels: Game Day
- Replies: 445
- Views: 21248
Re: 2023 Rd 11 v Eels: Game Day
I loved the physicality of our defense last night. Taps and Papa have quietly found form, complementing the ascension of Hors and Young. I think the latter played himself into an origin jersey. Jack has been terrific since he got the contract saga out of the way. Came up with some huge defensive pla...
- May 10, 2023, 12:40 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2023 Rd 11 v Eels: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
- Replies: 374
- Views: 28080
Re: 2023 Rd 11 v Eels: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
I'm OK with the Hoppa decision - I can see how it could strengthen unity in the squad to know that all players are able to put family first when they need to, not just Taps and that calibre of player. Having said that, I'm finding a spot somewhere in the 17 for Savage, that's beyond doubt. He just b...
- May 6, 2023, 8:15 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2023 Rd 10 v Bulldogs: Game Day
- Replies: 817
- Views: 33787
Re: 2023 Rd 10 v Bulldogs: Game Day
I actually agree with Ricky, we played better than the final margin indicates. With Papa and Tapine hitting their straps and Hors improving weekly our starting middle forwards are really dominating. Add to that a little extra control from Fogarty and a bit more quality ball to the outside backs - Ti...
- May 6, 2023, 8:08 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2023 Rd 10 v Bulldogs: Fans' Choice Player of the Year
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2524
Re: 2023 Rd 10 v Bulldogs: Fans' Choice Player of the Year
3. Hors
2. Timoko
1. Young
The final point could have gone to a number of blokes, frankly. I thought Wighton in particular was very good, and robbed a couple of tries that he'd set up.
2. Timoko
1. Young
The final point could have gone to a number of blokes, frankly. I thought Wighton in particular was very good, and robbed a couple of tries that he'd set up.
- April 30, 2023, 2:06 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2023 Rd 9 v Dolphins: Game Day
- Replies: 614
- Views: 28115
Re: 2023 Rd 9 v Dolphins: Game Day
This, ladies and gentlemen, was the full Ricky Stuart experience. On the one hand, he got the team up and won a game after a week of huge distractions - including a blistering start with some of the best footy we're capable of. There is no doubt that he has the ability to galvanize a squad, and that...
- April 27, 2023, 3:19 am
- 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
I understand people's frustration with the salary cap, but by publicly whining about it (either directly or via mates in the media) all we're doing is highlighting that we offered one of our own guys stupid money and he still wanted out. It might feel good to blow off some steam, but it can't be hel...
- April 24, 2023, 11:27 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2023 Rd 9 v Dolphins: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
- Replies: 290
- Views: 25376
Re: 2023 Rd 9 v Dolphins: Teams and Previews
I reckon Sticky is going to play Kris as a bench utility that can cover both the backs and the backrow, thus allowing Savage at fullback and Croker at centre. Perhaps not this week, but I think that's the direction he'll go. I don't mind it in a vacuum - I think Kris could be handy in that role - bu...
- April 21, 2023, 8:35 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Jack Wighton to join South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2024
- Replies: 2847
- Views: 250347
Re: Raiders offer Jack Wighton a four year $4.4 million deal
Assuming he's leaving as reported, it feels like we've probably dodged a bullet here. Offering four years is crazy. In hindsight it likely reflects that we knew we were a long shot from the start. That said, the reality here is that this torpedoes (at least) this season and next for our club. We sim...
- April 17, 2023, 2:29 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2023 Rd 7 v Dragons: Game Day
- Replies: 640
- Views: 25098
Re: 2023 Rd 7 v Dragons: Game Day
Hudson Young has become peak-Rapana like in his ability to make game changing plays in a way that defies the number on his back. There must have been 4-5 times in the last year alone that he's made genuine clutch plays that have delivered wins. And just like peak-Rapa, and other individually brillia...
- April 6, 2023, 7:41 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Jack Wighton to join South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2024
- Replies: 2847
- Views: 250347
Re: Raiders offer Jack Wighton a four year $4.4 million deal
People ask who I'd target in his place. How about throwing this money at joey manu after his contract expires at the roosters in 24. He is reported to be on about half that amount. Surely he has a price where he considers the move and surely 1.1m and a chance at a spine position gets you into a con...
- April 1, 2023, 11:04 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Game Day
- Replies: 535
- Views: 24194
Re: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Game Day
We were diabolical against Newcastle, but our first half vs Penrith was not bad I'm not even sure this is true, to be honest. We had SO much ball in the first half and still went in well behind, our only points coming through a scrappy try against 12 men. It reminded me of our game against them at ...
- March 29, 2023, 2:02 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Jack Wighton to join South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2024
- Replies: 2847
- Views: 250347
Re: Jack Wighton targeted by Redcliffe, to test the open market for 2024
The goal is a premiership. Jack has shown us that his skill set as a half isn't good enough especially against the top sides. We need to ask now are we more Of a chance to win a premiership with Jack or a new marquee. I'd say the latter. I think his skill set is great for a 5/8. What is lacking is ...
- March 29, 2023, 1:58 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Jack Wighton to join South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2024
- Replies: 2847
- Views: 250347
Re: Jack Wighton targeted by Redcliffe, to test the open market for 2024
The other reality here is Wighton is at an age where he's very unlikely to be around for the next era of successful raiders footy By the time we could rebuild this squad into something that might contend, he's done, career over... so whilst we'd be significantly worse as a football team without him...
- March 20, 2023, 4:12 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2023 Rd 3 v Sharks: Game Day
- Replies: 642
- Views: 26850
Re: 2023 Rd 3 v Sharks: Game Day
Interesting that no one has mentioned the pitch invader at the end of the game. I'm not sure if they were a Sharks fan or not - they wore no club colours. But in the final minute, he ran to the northern end, while the game was still in progress - and "scored" at the northern end, which wa...
- March 12, 2023, 12:44 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2023 Rd 2 v Dolphins: Game Day
- Replies: 811
- Views: 30336
Re: 2023 Rd 2 v Dolphins: Game Day
We didn’t even need to be good in attack. All we needed was the bloke whose job it is to manage the game to look for forced drop outs and put the ball on the ground with his boot in wet conditions. He tried it once. Once. For the rest of the match he was absent on the fifth tackle in those conditio...
- March 5, 2023, 12:09 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day
- Replies: 633
- Views: 26071
Re: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day
Hard to know how to feel after that one. Proud of the boys for hanging in there in tough conditions, but on the other hand our deficiencies appear eerily similar to years past. Anyhow, it's round 1 so let's focus on the positives. I thought Timoko looked absolutely electric, it's criminal how little...
- February 13, 2023, 8:01 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2023 Preseason Challenge Rd 1 v Bulldogs
- Replies: 320
- Views: 23764
Re: 2023 Preseason Challenge Rd 1 v Bulldogs
So we played like 2 first graders and still managed to walk away with a serious injury? Good to be back for another year. Was surprised to see Savage even play given our lack of fullback depth, even more surprised that they brought him back on after the HIA. Also I thought it might have been worth g...
- October 5, 2022, 2:22 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Former Canberra Raiders player Mark McLinden revealed as Grand Final pitch invader
- Replies: 96
- Views: 8162
Re: Former Canberra Raiders player Mark McLinden revealed as Grand Final pitch invader
:lol: Rugby league really is the gift that never stops giving. Imagine if they'd led with simply "Former Raider arrested" and asked you to predict the rest of the story - how many guesses would you have had to burn through before you arrived at Marty Mclinden waging a climate protest at th...
- September 16, 2022, 9:50 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2022 Finals Week 2 V Eels: Game Day
- Replies: 823
- Views: 37185
Re: 2022 Finals Week 2 V Eels: Game Day
Completely outplayed 1 through 17. Parra were great, but a disappointing performance nonetheless. Let the record show that we fought hard this year, and have made some strides as a team from where the season started. But we were never a serious threat to the top teams in the comp and have a long way...
- September 9, 2022, 2:42 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Josh Allen signs train and trial deal for 2023
- Replies: 38
- Views: 3454
Re: Josh Allen signs train and trial deal for 2023
Josh Allen would an incredible edge forward. :lol: I've often thought about this when watching him play. With his combination of skill, size and athleticism he could have been the greatest rugby league player of all time. Not sure if the (Canberra) Raiders can find a spare $US 40 million in the sal...
- August 7, 2022, 2:38 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2022 Rd 21 V Panthers: Game Day
- Replies: 922
- Views: 41104
Re: 2022 Rd 21 V Panthers: Game Day
I said on here through the week that the talk of Raiders favouritism was insane given recent meetings between the two teams. They're on a complete other level to us and have been for 3 seasons now, and some elite play from Tarps and Papa masks the fact that the difference in quality is even bigger t...
- August 2, 2022, 1:21 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2022 Rd 21 V Panthers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
- Replies: 226
- Views: 19421
Re: 2022 Rd 21 V Panthers: Teams and Previews
Man there is a lot of good press around the Raiders this week. Obviously Cleary and Luai being out is enormous, but let's not forget the way the Panthers absolutely bullied us earlier in the season. Even though the score didn't blow out to embarrassing levels, it was still as big a mismatch as you w...
- July 31, 2022, 1:58 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2022 Rd 20 V Titans: Game Day
- Replies: 558
- Views: 24974
Re: 2022 Rd 20 V Titans: Game Day
Agree 100% on Leilua. He was excellent for us for several seasons, when you consider his career before and after the Raiders we got incredible value from that signing. To the game, I thought our kicking game was as good as I've seen it in quite a while. Admittedly this might have a bit to do with ki...