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by Seiffert82
May 14, 2024, 11:31 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1932
Views: 187287

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

Quite a few articles and comments in the media about how ridiculous this outcome is.

It's a terrible look for the NRL. They won't do anything about it, but it really is a joke.

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by Seiffert82
May 14, 2024, 8:44 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 1029
Views: 84681

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

Look at Penrith, work hard on your pathways and recruit where you need to or get an opportunity to Sent from my SM-S911B using Tapatalk The Penrith catchment has had thousands of Polynesians move into the region in the last few decades. They’re a wonderfully athletic people who physically built for...
by Seiffert82
May 14, 2024, 8:16 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 11 v Bulldogs: Teams and Previews
Replies: 137
Views: 10504

Re: 2024 Round 11 v Bulldogs: Teams and Previews

I tell ya who should be taking a home game to Brisbane.. The Broncos. Not once yet. It's an absolute rort. It's stuff like this which reinforce how much the NRL take the piss with a couple of clubs. They don't even attempt to hide it any more. Meanwhile, other clubs take home games away to regional...
by Seiffert82
May 13, 2024, 9:42 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4173
Views: 600560

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

He has zero football awareness. Yeah, there's definitely some raw ability there but he is pretty clueless in his decision making. Terrible, terrible hands too. I'm not sure why Payten is sticking with him. Sent from my CPH2021 using Tapatalk Such a liability. Payten is under a heap of pressure. The...
by Seiffert82
May 13, 2024, 2:14 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 11 v Bulldogs: Teams and Previews
Replies: 137
Views: 10504

Re: 2024 Round 11 v Bulldogs: Teams and Previews

Surely Cotric keeps his spot.

Would be close to our best backline this season, short of Fogs.

I'd like to see Stewart get another game or two at some stage though.

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by Seiffert82
May 13, 2024, 8:55 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4173
Views: 600560

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

President Clinton wrote:He has zero football awareness.
Yeah, there's definitely some raw ability there but he is pretty clueless in his decision making. Terrible, terrible hands too.

I'm not sure why Payten is sticking with him.

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by Seiffert82
May 12, 2024, 7:03 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 1029
Views: 84681

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

FWIW I reckon the Raiders have been one of the most astute clubs when it comes to recruiting. The only 'big name' we've ever recruited was Meninga 40 years ago, yet we've made the finals more often than not over the course of our history. People have to start getting over comparing us to the Rooster...
by Seiffert82
May 11, 2024, 11:35 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 11 v Bulldogs: Teams and Previews
Replies: 137
Views: 10504

Re: 2024 Round 11 v Bulldogs: Teams and Previews

The Nickman wrote:So now Finchy can’t even stand Rapana? Jesus
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by Seiffert82
May 11, 2024, 2:39 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2623
Views: 245043

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

Interestingly ACT population projections indicate we could reach 800,000 people in the territory (not to mention surrounding regions) by 2060. That's near the population of San Francisco. So this stadium could be servicing a region of 1 million people by the time it hits 35 years old. San Fran's NFL...
by Seiffert82
May 11, 2024, 1:40 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1801
Views: 173344

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

reptar wrote:
Finchy wrote:Whatever happened to Question or Off or whatever he was calling himself?
Lucy?
Nah, Off is Question who was Matthew.

Lucy was everyone else, except all of Billy's alts.

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by Seiffert82
May 11, 2024, 1:27 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1932
Views: 187287

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

An internal draft would cover movement of players already in the NRL top 30 players. Or you could include players on supplementary lists. It’s for established players. An external draft would cover those who are playing junior football, who have not entered the NRL squads. Ok, thanks. I can't see t...
by Seiffert82
May 11, 2024, 1:24 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1932
Views: 187287

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

An internal draft would cover movement of players already in the NRL top 30 players. Or you could include players on supplementary lists. It’s for established players. An external draft would cover those who are playing junior football, who have not entered the NRL squads. Ok, thanks. I can't see t...
by Seiffert82
May 11, 2024, 8:06 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1932
Views: 187287

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

An internal draft would cover movement of players already in the NRL top 30 players. Or you could include players on supplementary lists. It’s for established players. An external draft would cover those who are playing junior football, who have not entered the NRL squads. Ok, thanks. I can't see t...
by Seiffert82
May 10, 2024, 11:32 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1932
Views: 187287

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

Drafts are almost exclusively a North American thing. Their obsession with college sports as a pathway to the pros enables it. The minimum wage of players in those sports are akin to the maximum salaries of elite NRL players, that's why it can work. Worldwide less than 1% of pro sports have them in...
by Seiffert82
May 10, 2024, 5:53 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1801
Views: 173344

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

BadnMean wrote:
Seiffert82 wrote: May 10, 2024, 12:13 pm We've got 2 now.

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Not likely for 2025
Yeah, sorry, not really disagreeing. The ESL is a good place for us to look. You just need to meet the needs of the squad.

Hooker and second row are the big holes we have.

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by Seiffert82
May 10, 2024, 12:13 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1801
Views: 173344

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

We've got 2 now.

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by Seiffert82
May 10, 2024, 12:08 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2623
Views: 245043

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

Can someone explain what exactly a 'multi-sport dome' is? What sports would it accommodate? Is it for basketball to replace AIS Arena? It's essentially a low cost indoor training facility that uses a pressurized inflatable roof. You can use it for track or even grass field sports. Being a dome it d...
by Seiffert82
May 10, 2024, 12:04 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2623
Views: 245043

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

Can someone explain what exactly a 'multi-sport dome' is? What sports would it accommodate? Is it for basketball to replace AIS Arena? It's essentially a low cost indoor training facility that uses a pressurized inflatable roof. You can use it for track or even grass field sports. Being a dome it d...
by Seiffert82
May 10, 2024, 8:34 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2623
Views: 245043

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

Can someone explain what exactly a 'multi-sport dome' is? What sports would it accommodate? Is it for basketball to replace AIS Arena? It's essentially a low cost indoor training facility that uses a pressurized inflatable roof. You can use it for track or even grass field sports. Being a dome it d...
by Seiffert82
May 10, 2024, 6:39 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2623
Views: 245043

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

Good news for elite sports and for Canberra.

It's not enough and it's long overdue, but it's a start.


by Seiffert82
May 10, 2024, 6:35 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1932
Views: 187287

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

Drafts are almost exclusively a North American thing. Their obsession with college sports as a pathway to the pros enables it. The minimum wage of players in those sports are akin to the maximum salaries of elite NRL players, that's why it can work. Worldwide less than 1% of pro sports have them in ...
by Seiffert82
May 9, 2024, 10:21 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders back NRL call to eliminate disrespect towards match officials
Replies: 77
Views: 1870

Re: Canberra Raiders back NRL call to eliminate disrespect towards match officials

The Badger situation is interesting. She had a poor game in our game vs Titans. She gets dropped and Annessley basically says Des was right in that she should have blown some penalties against us even though she missed another 30 odd against the Titans. She gets another lowly game in Tigers v Bulld...
by Seiffert82
May 9, 2024, 9:46 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 442
Views: 6549

Re: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day

LimeGreenMachine wrote:
reptar wrote: May 9, 2024, 9:34 pm Weird stuff from the bunker. Why did it matter if the ball was regathered before going into touch? Was knocked on in the field of play
Exactly what I was saying.
Clueless
Yep. Unbelievable. What is going on there?

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by Seiffert82
May 9, 2024, 9:45 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 442
Views: 6549

Re: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day

For some reason, most of the time the Dolphins bring out a very poor performance from the opposition. I can't recall them beating a good team near their peak. Sent from my CPH2021 using Tapatalk 100%. I’m certain it’s the coaching. Their roster overall isn’t fantastic, but they punch above their we...
by Seiffert82
May 9, 2024, 8:47 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 442
Views: 6549

Re: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day

This Trai Fuller bloke is dynamite. Wasn’t even in the Dolphins top 30, they had to get permission to use him. He’s carved up every game. Incredible skill for a ‘back up’. Imagine having him and the Hammer as your options for fullback. He’s a moneyball signing if ever I saw one. Yeah looks like an ...
by Seiffert82
May 9, 2024, 8:45 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 442
Views: 6549

Re: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day

For some reason, most of the time the Dolphins bring out a very poor performance from the opposition. I can't recall them beating a good team near their peak.

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by Seiffert82
May 9, 2024, 8:31 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 442
Views: 6549

Re: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day

How **** is weather in Brisbane this year.

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by Seiffert82
May 9, 2024, 7:31 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1932
Views: 187287

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

Really interested to see how he goes at a club like that and a coach like Robinson I’m sure he will go ok once they stack the team with 4 more star players. Robinson will win another comp and continue to be the human asterisk of coaches. Any high priced recruit that keeps them a step away from buil...
by Seiffert82
May 9, 2024, 5:02 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1932
Views: 187287

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

Reports are out that he has signed with the Roosters That actually makes much more sense to me, and if true, confirms why we were never in the hunt. Shame for the Titans. Oh well, sucks being them. Angus C will go to the Panthers Yeah, that also makes sense. He'll love it in that environment. Sent ...
by Seiffert82
May 9, 2024, 5:00 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Coaching issues
Replies: 3264
Views: 194771

Re: Coaching issues

Phil Gould lecturing anyone on petulance. It's like Andrew Johns doing a TED talk on the social benefits of acting like a grown up.

**** me.

Anyway, good times. As you were.

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by Seiffert82
May 9, 2024, 4:49 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1801
Views: 173344

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

He effectively saved us the game with the Foran charge down. He also backed up Strange's break in extra time. He's an effort player. As I said before, I'd like to see Chevy play when our pack is dominating and we're winning the ruck. In the meantime, give him time to develop in reserve grade and ap...
by Seiffert82
May 9, 2024, 4:40 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1932
Views: 187287

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

LimeGreenMachine wrote:Reports are out that he has signed with the Roosters
That actually makes much more sense to me, and if true, confirms why we were never in the hunt.

Shame for the Titans. Oh well, sucks being them.



by Seiffert82
May 9, 2024, 7:18 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders back NRL call to eliminate disrespect towards match officials
Replies: 77
Views: 1870

Re: Canberra Raiders back NRL call to eliminate disrespect towards match officials

The performance of referees are not immune from criticism, but they should most certainly be protected from dissent on the field. The big issue I have is consistency. When do players get binned? What warrants a send off? When do teams get awarded leniency in the ruck (which happens)? What's the luck...
by Seiffert82
May 9, 2024, 7:10 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1932
Views: 187287

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

Fifita to the Panthers in his prime is a significantly worse look for the NRL than Wighton to the Rabbitohs. It will certainly raise more than a few eyebrows. I am interested to see how the chemistry factor plays out here. These Penrith guys have now seen the likes of Korosau, Kikau, Burton, Crichto...
by Seiffert82
May 9, 2024, 6:53 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 1029
Views: 84681

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

Eels rookie Blaize Talagi a free agent for 2025 Parramatta have a fight on their hands to keep rising star Blaize Talagi with the teenager opting to take himself to the open market. In a major development related to the strength of the Eels future roster, the 19-year-old has failed to trigger an op...