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by Bay53
May 1, 2024, 12:32 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 9 v Sea Eagles: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 487
Views: 19009

Re: 2024 Round 9 v Sea Eagles: Teams and Previews *Teams p1

I feel like the only valid complaint is Danny Levi’s selection. Because of the short turn around, they are likely to only have the one session so I’m assuming that played a part but my god I want him out of the team. Xavier Savage trained at fullback as recently as this off season and has been quot...
by Bay53
May 1, 2024, 11:15 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 9 v Sea Eagles: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 487
Views: 19009

Re: 2024 Round 9 v Sea Eagles: Teams and Previews *Teams p1

Looking at the incident honestly, i'd be furious if a raiders player missed a game for what DCE did in that tackle But i still wish they threw the **** book at him. Agree. But it is also rubbish that some teams appeals actually get heard whilst ours (Horse as an example) just get double downed on. ...
by Bay53
April 30, 2024, 4:21 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 9 v Sea Eagles: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 487
Views: 19009

Re: 2024 Round 9 v Sea Eagles: Teams and Previews

I just hope everyone calms down about Stewart being left out. As an 18 year old the week to week grind of NRL is very tough. I have no issues with him either being rested or playing NSW Cup. It does not mean that he is not still a massive part of our future. I don't have a problem with Stewart bein...
by Bay53
April 30, 2024, 4:14 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 9 v Sea Eagles: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 487
Views: 19009

Re: 2024 Round 9 v Sea Eagles: Teams and Previews

Watch back the presser after Sunday - it was obvious Rick was going to go like this. After a beating like that, he has gone safe. He goes back to some experience. He knows what Hopoate, Whitehead, Cotric and Guler will give him. First step may be just to stem the bleeding, then we can start worrying...
by Bay53
April 30, 2024, 4:03 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 9 v Sea Eagles: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 487
Views: 19009

Re: 2024 Round 9 v Sea Eagles: Teams and Previews

I just hope everyone calms down about Stewart being left out. As an 18 year old the week to week grind of NRL is very tough. I have no issues with him either being rested or playing NSW Cup.

It does not mean that he is not still a massive part of our future.
by Bay53
April 30, 2024, 3:38 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 9 v Sea Eagles: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 487
Views: 19009

Re: 2024 Round 9 v Sea Eagles: Teams and Previews

I think it is pretty rough on Weekes the he needs to play half back for us, but our current circumstances require it. If you look at his career: 12 first grade games for Manly - 7 off the bench, 4 at full back and one at five-eight - which they lost 44-12 and were 32-0 down at half time. NSW Cup - ...
by Bay53
April 30, 2024, 3:24 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 9 v Sea Eagles: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 487
Views: 19009

Re: 2024 Round 9 v Sea Eagles: Teams and Previews

I think it is pretty rough on Weekes the he needs to play half back for us, but our current circumstances require it. If you look at his career: 12 first grade games for Manly - 7 off the bench, 4 at full back and one at five-eight - which they lost 44-12 and were 32-0 down at half time. NSW Cup - 2...
by Bay53
April 30, 2024, 2:58 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
Replies: 1531
Views: 160624

Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025

Has the 10 day cooling period finished yet? [emoji1785]Memories of Tedesco Sent from my SM-F711B using Tapatalk I am not sure the same risk is there. For Sanders to reneg on the deal, Parra would have to be able to match the Raiders offer and they have shown up to now that they are unable to do tha...
by Bay53
April 26, 2024, 9:02 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
Replies: 1531
Views: 160624

Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025

Remember Strange and Sanders are are year older than Stewart.

A year is a lot at that age.
by Bay53
April 23, 2024, 4:56 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 8 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 274
Views: 17791

Re: 2024 Round 8 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

Papa the only player in that side over 30. (Tapine is only a week and a bit off)
by Bay53
April 23, 2024, 4:54 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 8 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 274
Views: 17791

Re: 2024 Round 8 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

That is such a young backline. It is a worry to think how the side will look experience-wise when Papalii and Tapine are off the field. Having Rapana, Fogarty, CHN and - as much as I hate to say it - Whitehead missing leaves us in a hole. I did the sums We have 204 games experience across the backs...
by Bay53
April 23, 2024, 4:54 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 8 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 274
Views: 17791

Re: 2024 Round 8 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

bonehead wrote: April 23, 2024, 4:10 pm $3.5M unavailable

Sent from my SM-S911B using Tapatalk
and 800+ games experience probably.
by Bay53
April 23, 2024, 4:45 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
Replies: 1531
Views: 160624

Re: Canberra Raiders make new offer to Eels half Ethan Sanders

If he has signed with us, why would Parra get rid of Sanders now? I expect he is on very minimal money at Parra and he becomes a back up for them who they are now using.

What is in it for Parra to release him early?
by Bay53
April 14, 2024, 8:45 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Game Day
Replies: 946
Views: 34352

Re: 2024 Round 6 v Titans: Game Day

There was space everywhere but Chevy was no where near it. He is 18 and first game but it might be a rough few weeks in attack until raps gets back. That left side 6, centre and wing are so deep in attack they were no chance. Very disjointed but a win is a win. Agree, his positioning in attack need...
by Bay53
March 19, 2024, 3:17 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2578
Views: 242829

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

So they are not going to fix the sewerage leak, just tell people to keep the door closed.

That will work.
by Bay53
March 19, 2024, 3:03 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 29362

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews

Isn’t Horsburgh suspended? He got 4 weeks for fighting the charge and losing. It would have been 3 with an early guilty plea.
by Bay53
March 16, 2024, 2:37 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day
Replies: 439
Views: 19080

Re: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day

Really good bounce back.
by Bay53
March 16, 2024, 2:31 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day
Replies: 439
Views: 19080

Re: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day

Once again inability for defence to adjust. Strange was out of the line and no slide to cover the hole.
by Bay53
March 16, 2024, 2:29 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day
Replies: 439
Views: 19080

Re: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Game Day

Smithies and Levi needed to get back, no one near Tapine.

This is what we did last year - dominate early but just let them in a little.
by Bay53
March 13, 2024, 4:57 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders Pathways
Topic: 2024 Canberra Raiders NSW Cup
Replies: 550
Views: 38021

Re: 2024 Canberra Raiders NSW Cup

No he's a young second rower. Oh wow! He used to be a five-eighth, from memory. No the Lachlan Lewis you are thinking of, is the nephew of Wally Lewis played for us as a five-eighth/half under Brett White in the Under 20s, then went to the Bulldogs. He played a bit of NRL and then was sacked becaus...
by Bay53
March 10, 2024, 9:58 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2578
Views: 242829

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

Are we saying we expect the club to fold if someone doesn’t build us a stadium? If the stadium isn't fit for purpose then the NRL can revoke the licence, yes Sent from my Pixel 7 using Tapatalk I think there is a lot of space between being a poor ground and not fit for purpose. It is not as if noth...
by Bay53
March 10, 2024, 9:56 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2578
Views: 242829

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

Are we saying we expect the club to fold if someone doesn’t build us a stadium? I think it will make it harder to be successful, whether we will fold is another question. We already have some considerable disadvantages being a small market, with less hospitable weather. If we end up with the worst ...
by Bay53
March 8, 2024, 4:22 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 454
Views: 25076

Re: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews

Chance Guler misses a few weeks? I think if Young was not already in the bin he would have found himself off the ground. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I doubt Guler will be suspended but agree he might have been binned if Young wasn’t already in the bin. It shouldn’t make any difference of cou...
by Bay53
March 8, 2024, 4:20 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 682
Views: 24271

Re: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day

It is a very pleasing win and really does give us credibility as a club. Remember many people didn’t want us playing the opening Thursday night match of the season so to go and put in such a big performance in front of a big audience is massive. You also have to say that Ricky has justified the way ...
by Bay53
March 7, 2024, 4:24 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders Pathways
Topic: 2024 Canberra Raiders NSW Cup
Replies: 550
Views: 38021

Re: 2024 Canberra Raiders NSW Cup

Interesting both sides running their 18th and 19th men in reserve grade so expect no changes in the starting sides.
by Bay53
March 7, 2024, 2:35 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: New sleeve sponsor
Replies: 11
Views: 1370

Re: New sleeve sponsor

Bluesbrother wrote: March 6, 2024, 3:46 pm Good to have Canberra's next billionaire on board.
Boorer is also Chair of Cricket ACT and is currently pushing very hard for an ACT Big Bash team.
by Bay53
March 7, 2024, 2:32 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 51086

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. Hast...
by Bay53
March 7, 2024, 2:27 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Las Vegas Raiders: Canberra puts hand up for blockbuster trip in 2025
Replies: 78
Views: 8200

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

you do wonder if the only way we got a gig in Magic Round this year was to be a home team.
by Bay53
March 7, 2024, 2:26 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders Pathways
Topic: 2024 Canberra Raiders NSW Cup
Replies: 550
Views: 38021

Re: 2024 Canberra Raiders NSW Cup

Remind me again how teams can go and name half a team for NSW cup and below? The NSWRL do require clubs to submit teams for release on Tuesday at 5:00pm. However, the NSWRL appears to do absolutely nothing to enforce the arrangement. I understand that clubs might find it difficult to do it, as inju...
by Bay53
March 7, 2024, 2:23 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders Pathways
Topic: 2024 Canberra Raiders NSW Cup
Replies: 550
Views: 38021

Re: 2024 Canberra Raiders NSW Cup

So for anyone who was on the fence about spending the $50 bucks on it, NSWRL TV have scheduled the first 10 weeks of games and they will have 3 games a week and it seems they will not double up on the Kayo game. Raiders have games shown in round 2 (kayo) 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 in the first 10 weeks, with ro...
by Bay53
March 5, 2024, 3:27 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 51086

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

Seven changes from our last match:

In: Hopoate, Savage, Strange, Papalii, Levi, Hosking, Smithies.

Out: Schiller, Wighton, Frawley, Woolford, Whitehead, Puru, Mooney.
by Bay53
February 22, 2024, 10:20 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on signing a second-row target Luciano Leilua
Replies: 223
Views: 13681

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on signing a second-row target Luciano Leilua

Fox Sports article on Leilua says Dragons offered Kulikefu Finefeuiaki $600K a year for 2025. Surely we can trump that and even go higher to make it too hard for the Cowboys to keep him? I understand the risk involved in going that hard for such a young player but he's the type who fits our timelin...
by Bay53
February 19, 2024, 3:38 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 581
Views: 33484

Re: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day

Where will the Cowboys be at for this game. Wasn’t the idea as to why we were playing them because they were doing a camp in the region.

If they are working them hard on the camp they might be pretty cooked for Sunday.
by Bay53
February 10, 2024, 8:00 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders Pathways
Topic: 2024 Canberra Raiders Junior Representatives
Replies: 402
Views: 36990

Re: 2024 Canberra Raiders Junior Representatives

So it looks like we get a grand total of 1 SG Ball and 1 Harold Matts games a week on NSWRL TV and the Raiders will get shown once this year (next week). I really have to wonder how they can show all the regional comps games but not the NRL affiliated ones. It’s crazy. I think $50 for a subscriptio...
by Bay53
February 10, 2024, 7:57 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2578
Views: 242829

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

As usual, the debate goes to the location meaning nothing happens.

Not addressing the core problem.