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by Old School Green
March 5, 2024, 12:53 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49440

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

You'd have to think Saulo gets the nod. He's an old Knights boy and that will be a game within a game for him you would suspect
by Old School Green
February 26, 2024, 3:47 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49440

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

Surely Levi gets the starting nod over Woolford, with Starling on the bench? The Hosking call about centre is an interesting one; had not considered it. Would it be marking Best? Schiller had a great semi against them up there last year (albeit on the wing) and was solid in the second trial and pret...
by Old School Green
February 25, 2024, 3:59 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 581
Views: 32416

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

We looked good in first half. Provided strange isn’t suspended he has to start. Chuck in taps, raps, Kris, horse… I say we start the season in better shape than last. Levi for sure with starling off the bench at hooker. Puru looked good. Smithies and Hosking strong when on and Hola I thought looked ...
by Old School Green
February 25, 2024, 3:19 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 581
Views: 32416

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

Reserve graders really looking it in the second half. Does anyone really think Woolford is starting ahead of Levi ?!! Strange played himself into 6 with a cracker of a first half (subject to that dangerous tackle it doesn’t look great.) The Reggie’s looking very average against a first grade quality...
by Old School Green
February 21, 2024, 11:25 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on signing a second-row target Luciano Leilua
Replies: 223
Views: 12947

Re: Canberra Raiders express interest in Cowboys forward Luciano Leilua

Pleased we didn't pay that for Luciano. Good player, but not 900k when you have a look at junior's coming through. It might also mean there is some life in CHN yet? It may also mean, as noted above, that our custom designed Fifita ramp will undoubtedly be dusted off and (Toyota) forklifted out of it...
by Old School Green
February 18, 2024, 10:30 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Canberra Raiders injury/suspension update
Replies: 102
Views: 10442

Re: 2024 Canberra Raiders injury/suspension update

I say pick him and next move NRL. This process is a shambles. Should be one rule for all end of story. Pick him Stick and make the NRL explain the ridiculousness and double standard.
by Old School Green
February 17, 2024, 6:32 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 461
Views: 30467

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

Hong Kong Raider wrote: February 17, 2024, 6:27 pm Unpopular opinion: I think Strange has looked better than Sanders today
I agree. Sanders second half has been quite average thus far. Strange looking pretty comfortable
by Old School Green
February 8, 2024, 9:46 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A hint to the starting squad?
Replies: 8
Views: 709

Re: A hint to the starting squad?

I dont really see a lot of value in Rapana as an impact utility tbh He's a lunatic who i think his value is in that over a full 80 minutes he'll give you more than he'll take... off the bench, i think he's likley to try to do too much too quickly and frankly... that's when the Rapa experience can g...
by Old School Green
February 6, 2024, 12:58 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4121
Views: 589939

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

Geez is there a more disliked former than Curtis Scott? I’m leaving Brett Finch out of this intentionally and for good reason. Before the really awful behaviour, I don’t think he was as disliked as Scott. *Waits for BJ to pull out and Danny Levi to step in and fight Scott….the GH would have a real ...
by Old School Green
January 24, 2024, 11:10 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Final charge against Tom Starling dismissed
Replies: 549
Views: 58751

Re: Final charge against Tom Starling dismissed

Crazy that Raiders players are now 3 from 3.
Scott; Starling and Wighton. All incidents where Police were found to be in the wrong in their actions.

Makes me wonder whether Papa actually yeeted the Nivea or whether there was a guy with exceptionally supple skin in AFP kit on a grassy knoll hmmm
by Old School Green
January 17, 2024, 12:55 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders appoint new leadership managers
Replies: 23
Views: 3047

Re: Canberra Raiders appoint new leadership managers

Plenty of work to be done in the next 2-3 seasons with such a young group of players coming through. Personally I liked the Elliott approach, signing Jason Smith to guide Todd Carney through the perils of getting regularly **** faced at Mooseheads. I thought that system worked out quite well. Sent ...
by Old School Green
January 17, 2024, 12:50 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders reject request from Dragons to release Zac Woolford
Replies: 148
Views: 18158

Re: Raiders reject request from Dragons to release Zac Woolford

If Saints really want him they should be signing him to a proper contract for 2025 and beyond. Looks like they just want him as a stopgap backup hooker for the season themselves. I'd be interested to know if we released him, he took up a year stopgap contract at the Dragons and started training wit...
by Old School Green
January 16, 2024, 11:14 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders reject request from Dragons to release Zac Woolford
Replies: 148
Views: 18158

Re: Raiders reject request from Dragons to release Zac Woolford

So people blowing up in November because we maybe wanted to let Woolford go….Now blowing up because we want to keep him?? Can’t win…obviously Ricky’s fault…worst coach ever etc etc If Woolford is any club’s number one hooker then they are a club in need in that position. I agree with the assertion ...
by Old School Green
January 16, 2024, 5:16 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders reject request from Dragons to release Zac Woolford
Replies: 148
Views: 18158

Re: Raiders reject request from Dragons to release Zac Woolford

So people blowing up in November because we maybe wanted to let Woolford go….Now blowing up because we want to keep him?? Can’t win…obviously Ricky’s fault…worst coach ever etc etc If Woolford is any club’s number one hooker then they are a club in need in that position. I agree with the assertion h...
by Old School Green
December 19, 2023, 2:23 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders reportedly keen to target Ezra Mam
Replies: 210
Views: 50352

Re: Canberra Raiders reportedly keen to target Ezra Mam

I wouldnt bet against the guy myself. Might be that he's a newer version of Blake Austin but i think it's more likely with the defences keyed into trying to stop Walsh he'll continue to be an impact player for the Broncos. Yeh no doubt he benefits immensely from Walsh. I agree that whilst I think h...
by Old School Green
December 18, 2023, 7:51 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders reportedly interested in Junior Tupou
Replies: 36
Views: 12647

Re: Canberra Raiders reportedly interested in Junior Tupou

Completely ok not getting into a bidding war for a winger.

EDIT if he doesn’t like the offer and want to return then so be it.
by Old School Green
December 15, 2023, 10:21 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696664

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

I’d say Graham is in his ear and if he comes to OZ it will be with dragons.

I agree it’s looks like we are locked in with SSS now and can’t say I’m mad about it. If their development continues they too will be close to the cream of that crop of youngsters coming through.
by Old School Green
December 10, 2023, 9:28 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4121
Views: 589939

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

Leilua said that two years ago he had COVID, in ICU for three days and almost died. :o I thought we knew that at the time? Sent from my SM-S911B using Tapatalk Yep pretty sure I remember that Both him and Aloiai got it at the same time didn’t they (they were training partners from memory) and that’...
by Old School Green
November 29, 2023, 9:27 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Harley Smith-Shields released by Raiders
Replies: 65
Views: 18709

Re: Harley Smith-Shields released by Raiders

Good luck to him but I'm not sure the pathway to NRL is any easier for him there either. Brian Kelly, Phillip Sami, Patrick Herbert, Jojo Fifita and Pereira all ahead of him. Then you have Brimson and Campbell. I think theres another talented young bloke I'm missing too. Hard to see where he gets a...
by Old School Green
November 27, 2023, 5:59 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Justin Giteau to take over Michael Maguire's role as Raiders assistant coach
Replies: 468
Views: 92571

Re: Justin Giteau to take over Michael Maguire's role as Raiders assistant coach

Can coach and is a quality person and a quality communicator. As bluesbrother noted he has spent the last 20 years working with young men and has not been purely a product of football clubs workwise. I think it is a very handy addition, particularly given the young guys coming through and the phase ...
by Old School Green
November 25, 2023, 10:47 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders reportedly interested in Junior Tupou
Replies: 36
Views: 12647

Re: Canberra Raiders reportedly interested in Junior Tupou

Jnr’s biggest issue when he was young was that he didn’t talk. His schoolboy Union and League days where he was dominant, he was very quiet, never speaking up. Like almost mute. He is an Eddie’s boy so awash with Stuart/ Madge/ Giteau connections. I think Madge was initially involved in him going to...
by Old School Green
November 20, 2023, 8:13 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4121
Views: 589939

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

Jack carrying on like a teenager at Souffs on his first day. Gross.
by Old School Green
November 15, 2023, 5:45 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Elliott Whitehead confirms next season is his last for Green Machine
Replies: 93
Views: 12718

Re: Elliott Whitehead confirms next season is his last for Green Machine

I would argue sometimes it’s easy to pick which players could be a good coach and who couldn’t. Most of the time for most of players it’s impossible to know. Jack Wighton has a monkey clapping cymbals together in his head. He’s no future tactical coaching genius. Cam Smith could have been an accoun...
by Old School Green
November 8, 2023, 8:48 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Justin Giteau to take over Michael Maguire's role as Raiders assistant coach
Replies: 468
Views: 92571

Re: Raiders assistant Michael Maguire agrees to become NSW Blues coach

What ever happened to Andrew Dunneman after that whole episode? That's a name I'd completely forgotten. He and his wife were absolutely pissed when Stuart was named coach [emoji23] Yeah he didn’t really go on to greater heights. Apparently has been doing coaching consulting work and now owns a hors...
by Old School Green
November 5, 2023, 6:34 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders not recruiting halves
Replies: 36
Views: 4800

Re: Canberra Raiders not recruiting halves

greeneyed wrote: November 5, 2023, 6:08 pm Well, Sebby is a footy player.
GE with the BURN!
by Old School Green
November 5, 2023, 3:18 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Elliott Whitehead confirms next season is his last for Green Machine
Replies: 93
Views: 12718

Re: Elliott Whitehead confirms next season is his last for Green Machine

Can’t underestimate role of toots and Smell (and Raps) as ‘culture’ guys.
Happy for them to be around the club in some type of capacity. The club is much bigger than just the first grade team and having their commitment working across that spectrum is a good thing imo.
by Old School Green
October 25, 2023, 7:29 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696664

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

I can’t see a team with that spine finishes above 14th at absolute best. If we finished top 8 with this years spine next year should be no different. Arguably better next year. Jack was trash this year and Frawley was back-up at best. Add in a fullback who hadn’t played fullback before and we still...
by Old School Green
October 11, 2023, 5:24 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders target Keaon Koloamatangi extends with Rabbitohs
Replies: 145
Views: 14843

Re: Raiders reportedly interested in signing Keaon Koloamatangi

Interested to know the state of the dust on our fabled ramp. Did it get a deep clean for KK? Was it more like a gentle wipe? Or is it still thickly coated and locked away at the QBN leagues club?
by Old School Green
October 10, 2023, 10:02 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4121
Views: 589939

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

Shiv wrote: October 10, 2023, 9:54 pm When did TPJ play for us - I am struggling to remember him playing in green?
Toyota Cup. Don’t think he ever debuted firsts for us but I may be wrong?
by Old School Green
October 4, 2023, 3:08 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders are not targeting Lachlan Lam
Replies: 32
Views: 3454

Re: Canberra Raiders interested in Lachlan Lam?

Imagine if Michael Chee Kam returned and we also got Mam and Lam.

We would be Mam, Lam and Chee Kam !
by Old School Green
October 2, 2023, 11:02 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Justin Giteau to take over Michael Maguire's role as Raiders assistant coach
Replies: 468
Views: 92571

Re: Ricky Stuart linked with NSW Blues as Brad Fittler quits

Not sure about Bellamy, but I like what Kevin Walters did with Walsh this season. Turned him into a champion fullback. Brilliant tactics. I'm not sure he "turned him into" is the correct phase. Walsh left a struggling warriors side and started playing with a premiership winning halfback a...
by Old School Green
October 1, 2023, 8:55 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2023 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 415
Views: 22583

Re: 2023 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day

President Clinton wrote: October 1, 2023, 8:43 pm Adam Gee was very good.
Agree. Just let them play. Understood his assignment and delivered. His to lose forthwith !
by Old School Green
October 1, 2023, 8:35 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2023 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 415
Views: 22583

Re: 2023 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day

Unbelievable game.
Broncos had it and were flying. Then clearly just put them all on his shoulders and did something incredible.
Whether you like them or not you have to pay homage to what this team has done in the last five years. Incredible feat. Well done Panfers.
by Old School Green
September 29, 2023, 9:35 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Justin Giteau to take over Michael Maguire's role as Raiders assistant coach
Replies: 468
Views: 92571

Re: Ricky Stuart linked with NSW Blues as Brad Fittler quits

Stuart and Bellamy would be an interesting approach. NSW need to do something different and this certainly is that. I don’t know if people really outcoach others as such at this level. There usually is very little difference between the teams quality wise. Interchange and player selection are biggie...