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by Beejay
March 19, 2024, 8:17 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders
Replies: 874
Views: 112545

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 ...
by Beejay
March 7, 2024, 9:33 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 682
Views: 22883

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.
by Beejay
March 6, 2024, 12:21 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49408

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.
by Beejay
March 5, 2024, 8:59 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49408

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.
by Beejay
March 3, 2024, 7:32 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49408

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...
by Beejay
March 2, 2024, 9:15 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49408

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’...
by Beejay
February 28, 2024, 4:15 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49408

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
:lol:
Peak
by Beejay
February 27, 2024, 9:58 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49408

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 ...
by Beejay
February 27, 2024, 8:03 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49408

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 ...
by Beejay
February 27, 2024, 12:16 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49408

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...
by Beejay
February 27, 2024, 9:23 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders team for 2024
Replies: 659
Views: 259831

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...
by Beejay
February 26, 2024, 9:03 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49408

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...
by Beejay
February 26, 2024, 6:06 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49408

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...
by Beejay
February 26, 2024, 5:39 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders team for 2024
Replies: 659
Views: 259831

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
by Beejay
February 25, 2024, 6:30 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 581
Views: 32410

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,...
by Beejay
February 25, 2024, 6:04 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 581
Views: 32410

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 :lol:

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 :lol:
by Beejay
February 22, 2024, 7:23 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders
Replies: 874
Views: 112545

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.
by Beejay
February 21, 2024, 7:31 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders star's career remains in limbo nine months after terrifying seizure
Replies: 336
Views: 60726

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 -...
by Beejay
February 21, 2024, 6:27 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 581
Views: 32410

Re: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*

Weekes should be spending some of the trial at fullback.
by Beejay
February 21, 2024, 6:16 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders star's career remains in limbo nine months after terrifying seizure
Replies: 336
Views: 60726

Re: Raiders star Corey Harawira-Naera cleared for return months after suffering on-field seizure

Playing NRL with a defib in your arm ??

...


Can't see him ever actually taking the field
by Beejay
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: 12945

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 ...
by Beejay
February 19, 2024, 10:46 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 461
Views: 30461

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...
by Beejay
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: 12945

Re: Canberra Raiders express interest in Cowboys forward Luciano Leilua

julian87 wrote: February 19, 2024, 8:21 am People taking too much out of a trial imo. The squad definitely needs another second rower.
Very True.

In '25 we are likely going to have 3 players in the spine under the age of 20.
Strong and experienced forward pack is a must.
by Beejay
February 17, 2024, 9:57 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 461
Views: 30461

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...
by Beejay
February 17, 2024, 9:37 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 461
Views: 30461

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 ...
by Beejay
February 17, 2024, 5:54 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 461
Views: 30461

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...
by Beejay
February 17, 2024, 5:50 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 461
Views: 30461

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...
by Beejay
February 17, 2024, 5:47 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 461
Views: 30461

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

Loghan Lewis has fantastic tackle technique
by Beejay
February 15, 2024, 6:12 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders re-sign Pasami Saulo to end of 2026
Replies: 93
Views: 4737

Re: Raiders re-sign Pasami Saulo to end of 2026

Also Saulo is ok pending contract value 👍
by Beejay
February 15, 2024, 6:11 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders re-sign Pasami Saulo to end of 2026
Replies: 93
Views: 4737

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...
by Beejay
February 3, 2024, 7:07 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: POLL: Strongest 2024 line up: Savage re-vote
Replies: 185
Views: 8537

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...
by Beejay
February 2, 2024, 9:17 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jamal Fogarty named Raiders vice captain for 2024
Replies: 46
Views: 3156

Re: Jamal Fogarty named Raiders vice captain for 2024

Matt wrote: February 2, 2024, 7:29 pm
Fuifui Bradbrad wrote: February 2, 2024, 4:40 pm Time for Taps to get his wife on the socials!
:roflmao :clap:
:lol:
by Beejay
February 2, 2024, 9:15 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: POLL: Strongest 2024 line up: Savage re-vote
Replies: 185
Views: 8537

Re: POLL: Strongest 2024 line up: Savage re-vote

To be fair to the good people of this forum though, I think many have higher than average footy intelligence compared to the average fan. Read Facebook group comments or other fan forums. There’s a difference I'll 2nd it. Esp as someone who helped moderate our FB page for a while Agreed. Should adv...
by Beejay
February 2, 2024, 9:05 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: POLL: Strongest 2024 line up: Savage re-vote
Replies: 185
Views: 8537

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...
by Beejay
February 2, 2024, 6:39 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jamal Fogarty named Raiders vice captain for 2024
Replies: 46
Views: 3156

Re: Jamal Fogarty named Raiders vice captain for 2024

Ricky Stuart is not afraid of upsetting people. At all.

This will sting Tapine.

Most blokes in this forum would have given him a go.

But will this improve onfield results in him in 2024?
Quite possibly