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- April 7, 2024, 9:56 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Ethan Strange re-signs with Raiders to end 2028
- Replies: 147
- Views: 13221
Re: Raiders look to extend Ethan Strange contract
Ethan has showed tremendous signs of class for a very young half. Great work to upgrade and extend now. He should be paid very well and I think the money discussed is fine. Mentioned to death is some quality young talent coming through. I said in preseason, 2024 is the year of Strange. He’s ready, h...
- April 7, 2024, 9:38 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Ethan Strange re-signs with Raiders to end 2028
- Replies: 147
- Views: 13221
Re: Raiders look to extend Ethan Strange contract
Wighton left town for a reason, he’s not coming back cause south’s aren’t winning
- March 29, 2024, 11:39 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Round 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
- Replies: 474
- Views: 26336
Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
If big red is in on the bench that would be amazing
- March 19, 2024, 8:17 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders
- Replies: 1146
- Views: 132940
Re: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders
Disagree. Get him here as soon as possible (without selling the farm), so we are in controll of his development. In saying that, he's young and might not even turn into a first grader. But he's a talented young half and worth spending time developing. The more young talented guys we have nipping at ...
- March 7, 2024, 9:33 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
- Replies: 682
- Views: 23203
Re: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
Great defence. Really get me excited.
Apart from what has already been mentioned;
I thought Hoppa was really bad for Strange. He was in poor position for the ball outside him pretty much each time it came their way. Will be much better for Strange when Kris comes back.
Apart from what has already been mentioned;
I thought Hoppa was really bad for Strange. He was in poor position for the ball outside him pretty much each time it came their way. Will be much better for Strange when Kris comes back.
- March 6, 2024, 12:21 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
- Replies: 784
- Views: 49808
Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Can we get back to the hard hitting analysis like; We should have good attack and defence at the same time.
On second thought we actually shouldn't put that on an open forum or some of the other NRL coaches might cotton on to it.
On second thought we actually shouldn't put that on an open forum or some of the other NRL coaches might cotton on to it.
- March 5, 2024, 8:59 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
- Replies: 784
- Views: 49808
Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
-Morgan Smithies is an absolute unit. Keen to watch him go.
Excited for Strange. That was the key piece for our medium to long term development. First part of the new spine to spend time in that role. I hope he has a killer season.
Everything else is window dressing.
Excited for Strange. That was the key piece for our medium to long term development. First part of the new spine to spend time in that role. I hope he has a killer season.
Everything else is window dressing.
- March 3, 2024, 7:32 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
- Replies: 784
- Views: 49808
Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews
Just putting on record I think you guys are jumping at shadows regarding Strange. He’s a lock for the 6. Schiller will get the centre spot. Wing is a lottery, and I think Ricky has put the wind up Cotric, but he will get a spot. No idea on the other one. As an aside, I don’t think any of them are go...
- March 2, 2024, 9:15 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
- Replies: 784
- Views: 49808
Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews
Weekes was signed for an option in the halves (maybe fullback). We needed one after losing all our back ups. He’ll play NSW cup and if Strange or Fog miss a week he’ll play NRL. I don’t have much doubt Ricky will go with Strange at 6. He ticks every box Ricky likes. Schiller will play centre and he’...
- February 28, 2024, 4:15 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
- Replies: 784
- Views: 49808
Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews
I love how people are so frustrated with the tactics and the coach, that they now criticise Ricky because he thinks he can win the comp, and those aspirations are just way too high
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- February 27, 2024, 9:58 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
- Replies: 784
- Views: 49808
Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews
However, the cattle argument is fair. Coaching and structures is important, but it does come down to the players. To be fair to Ricky, there is actually some method to his madness. Last year, our whole spine was terrible, easily bottom 4. To say if we just ran better shape we move up the ladder is ...
- February 27, 2024, 8:03 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
- Replies: 784
- Views: 49808
Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews
It’s a real tough argument to win to say we play a style that works in big games, when we didn’t win any big games… We play conservative and tough. It’s percentage football, and we have a quality pack, so it does play to our strengths. It keeps us in games but it has its limits for sure. Namely big ...
- February 27, 2024, 12:16 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
- Replies: 784
- Views: 49808
Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews
They had Mick Crawley on big sports breakfast this morning and he was asked about team selections without giving too much away. He said the team was basically picked a month ago. So in regards to that comment I think that Weekes will be starting. Which is a shame because I think Strange deserves th...
- February 27, 2024, 9:23 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Canberra Raiders team for 2024
- Replies: 659
- Views: 260437
Re: Canberra Raiders team for 2024
Yeah I think Savage is the most likely change to the team most want. I think Strange will get the nod. He's exactly the type of player Ricky gets a hard on for. Schiller to centre is a lock for me, he's been great, particularily one on one defence has been brilliant. Starling and Hosking should make...
- February 26, 2024, 9:03 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
- Replies: 784
- Views: 49808
Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews
No talk so far of Weekes playing at left center or fullback but it is an option. He has mostly played fullback in his senior career. Now that Strange has only received a fine for his lifting tackle I would definitely have him playing 5/8. The fullback spot is wide open with talk of Rapa to play his...
- February 26, 2024, 6:06 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
- Replies: 784
- Views: 49808
Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews
I had kind of ruled out Rapana in my mind for fullback since he had said he was too old for it last year. But fit, lighter and happy Rapa is probably the absolute best person for the job. Love him as a player and will be very solid. He will also enjoy a week or two back on the ding during the year t...
- February 26, 2024, 5:39 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Canberra Raiders team for 2024
- Replies: 659
- Views: 260437
Re: Canberra Raiders team for 2024
The amount of posts Puru gets on this site for being a good reserve grader is insane.
Should be an auto filter change to PURU
Should be an auto filter change to PURU
- February 25, 2024, 6:30 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
- Replies: 581
- Views: 32747
Re: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
I said in pre-season Strange should be the 5/8, in part due to his defence. His trial last week showed he just had that bit of class about him. Today he made it all very obvious. Strong contact, great technique under pressure. Just didn’t miss an assignment. Took the right options a number of times,...
- February 25, 2024, 6:04 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
- Replies: 581
- Views: 32747
Re: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
I thought Hoppa was solid. His grubber in the first few minutes was very surprising (and good)
But his lie down catches kill me
Imagine playing Cronk, Slater and Smith with with Hoppa at FB. They’d set up the isolating bomb about 50 times a game and score hundreds
But his lie down catches kill me
Imagine playing Cronk, Slater and Smith with with Hoppa at FB. They’d set up the isolating bomb about 50 times a game and score hundreds
- February 22, 2024, 7:23 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders
- Replies: 1146
- Views: 132940
Re: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders
I agree the trial showed he needs more time playing that level since he hasn’t played NSW Cup yet.
But if he’s a potential starting half in 2025, you want him here asap.
Very important position, you want him in system when you can.
But if he’s a potential starting half in 2025, you want him here asap.
Very important position, you want him in system when you can.
- February 21, 2024, 7:31 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Corey Harawira Naera’s career remains in limbo
- Replies: 380
- Views: 99138
Re: Raiders star's career remains in limbo nine months after terrifying seizure
This is the first time I'd heard he actually has a defib in his arm. Gives some context to Rickys comments from before xmas saying he's not going to play again. Ricky is probably being realistic. Harsh to hear as they may have been. Unfortunate for CHN, and it seems he hasn't yet accepted his fate -...
- February 21, 2024, 6:27 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
- Replies: 581
- Views: 32747
Re: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Weekes should be spending some of the trial at fullback.
- February 21, 2024, 6:16 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Corey Harawira Naera’s career remains in limbo
- Replies: 380
- Views: 99138
Re: Raiders star Corey Harawira-Naera cleared for return months after suffering on-field seizure
Playing NRL with a defib in your arm ??
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Can't see him ever actually taking the field
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Can't see him ever actually taking the field
- February 20, 2024, 8:17 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on signing a second-row target Luciano Leilua
- Replies: 223
- Views: 13255
Re: Canberra Raiders express interest in Cowboys forward Luciano Leilua
I get that it's a red flag he's leaving the club early again.. But from his perspective a couple of clubs are deciding how close to $900k they can pay him for 4 years. If he stays at the Cows, he's got Nanai on one edge and two very talented dudes trying to win the other one. If in 12mths time he's ...
- February 19, 2024, 10:46 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
- Replies: 461
- Views: 30851
Re: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Oh but i also want to say, i think Sanders didnt have his best game over all but his kicking game was really impressive. I didnt watch that game and think or feel any less excited for Sanders coming here. He was poor. So many errors. Kicked it out on full once. Within a whisker another time. Too lo...
- February 19, 2024, 9:29 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on signing a second-row target Luciano Leilua
- Replies: 223
- Views: 13255
- February 17, 2024, 9:57 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
- Replies: 461
- Views: 30851
Re: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Oh but i also want to say, i think Sanders didnt have his best game over all but his kicking game was really impressive. I didnt watch that game and think or feel any less excited for Sanders coming here. He was poor. So many errors. Kicked it out on full once. Within a whisker another time. Too lo...
- February 17, 2024, 9:37 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
- Replies: 461
- Views: 30851
Re: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Mariota was great. Has to be in the 17. Footwork is brilliant. Saulo and Guler both good and strong. With Mooney, there a few decent players fighting it out for 18th man at our strongest. Good position to be in. Chevy was busy, was there for chances a few times but ball didn’t find him. Defensively ...
- February 17, 2024, 5:54 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
- Replies: 461
- Views: 30851
Re: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Weird I was surprised at Stange’s kicking game, in a good way. He had a very long kick that got us out of trouble. All his other kicks have landed in the right spot even if they weren’t contested. Even dribbled one in for a repeat set. Weekes had one mid field bomb that was a bit of a mis kick but h...
- February 17, 2024, 5:50 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
- Replies: 461
- Views: 30851
Re: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Loving what our prospects are looking like here, hopefully Ricky can see though the green mist to select so of this talent. That big run from Savage alone is why he needs to be in first grade. I feel like Ricky is trying to teach him that he needs to grind before he can succeed...we need to be tryi...
- February 17, 2024, 5:47 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
- Replies: 461
- Views: 30851
Re: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Loghan Lewis has fantastic tackle technique
- February 15, 2024, 6:12 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Raiders re-sign Pasami Saulo to end of 2026
- Replies: 93
- Views: 4886
Re: Raiders re-sign Pasami Saulo to end of 2026
Also Saulo is ok pending contract value
- February 15, 2024, 6:11 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Raiders re-sign Pasami Saulo to end of 2026
- Replies: 93
- Views: 4886
Re: Raiders re-sign Pasami Saulo to end of 2026
So Ricky and his team has watched Mooney at our club since 2021. He seems like he has a heap of ability to me, but they’ve had every opportunity to give him game time off the bench in NRL and develop him for the long term in Canberra, but he’s been rarely sighted. Hard to understand, but they certai...
- February 3, 2024, 7:07 am
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: POLL: Strongest 2024 line up: Savage re-vote
- Replies: 185
- Views: 8881
Re: POLL: Strongest 2024 line up: Savage re-vote
the idea that you have to have experience at the highest level of a sport to have to know what you're talking about is just silly. I love the NFL, it's a very technical game and one i did not grow up playing or watching so nothing about learning that game was or is natural. But the people i've lear...
- February 2, 2024, 9:17 pm
- Forum: Canberra Raiders
- Topic: Jamal Fogarty named Raiders vice captain for 2024
- Replies: 46
- Views: 3258