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by pickles
March 31, 2023, 8:41 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Game Day
Replies: 535
Views: 24182

Re: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Game Day

Well, it will be good to have this one out of the way. I am sure we will play better than we did last week. Mainly because it would be almost impossible not to but Panthers are a better team across the board and have their first choice spine available. Watching the Eels and Rooster and the plays the...
by pickles
March 30, 2023, 6:52 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 165
Views: 11303

Re: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

The black dog institute seems to be a fitting partnership for the raiders and their fans this season! Jokes aside I’m glad to see the raiders supporting mental health. Given it is the biggest cause of death and disease burden for young Australian’s we definitely need more research and more support s...
by pickles
March 28, 2023, 3:16 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jack Wighton to join South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2024
Replies: 2847
Views: 249170

Re: Jack Wighton to test the open market for 2024

From a business perspective I can understand why he is doing. A one year deal is not what you need at 30. He has a chance to sign a 3 year deal worth over 3 million and I have no doubt that he will get that somewhere. That will set him up for life if he is smart or at least gets some good financial ...
by pickles
March 27, 2023, 10:12 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 165
Views: 11303

Re: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Teams and Previews

After a pea hearted effort yesterday I’m expecting the raiders to actually put some effort in on Friday and potentially get close enough to lose by a small margin so we can all go back to talking about 50/50 decisions and the bounce of the ball. Rapana is a good in for us. Looks like Wighton will be...
by pickles
March 27, 2023, 9:48 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 647
Views: 25066

Re: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Game Day

That was hard to watch. What we are getting from our spine at the moment is not NRL standard. Part of that can be attributed to missing 3/4 of our best spine for that game and the fact that without a half controlling the game next to him Wighton does exactly what he did. Overplay his hand and contr...
by pickles
March 27, 2023, 7:21 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 647
Views: 25066

Re: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Game Day

That was hard to watch. What we are getting from our spine at the moment is not NRL standard. Part of that can be attributed to missing 3/4 of our best spine for that game and the fact that without a half controlling the game next to him Wighton does exactly what he did. Overplay his hand and contri...
by pickles
March 26, 2023, 8:56 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 647
Views: 25066

Re: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Game Day

These are the kind of games we need to win. No easy matches in the NRL but we need to find a way.

I’m hoping to see improved control from our halves, it’s the missing piece of the picture in being a genuinely competitive team.
by pickles
March 25, 2023, 10:38 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Royce Hunt calls Corey Horsburgh a “weak gutted dog”
Replies: 65
Views: 6051

Re: Royce Hunt calls Corey Horsburgh a “weak gutted dog”

I think this is fantastic banter! There’s a massive difference between calling out a young player in a post match press conference and two players having a dog at each other. Hors won this round easily. Held him in the scrum, gave him a spray, pushed him over, got him riled enough to punch him and t...
by pickles
March 25, 2023, 6:43 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 196
Views: 15444

Re: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

https://twitter.com/CoachesGreat/status/1639009380988506112 Couldn't find a great coach that week? ive always said you have to look at ricky as 2 people The Hall of Fame player, deserves every accolade that he receives and The coach who's ability is questionable and the biggest things that hold him...
by pickles
March 22, 2023, 2:17 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 196
Views: 15444

Re: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

One thing I noticed is doing on an edge last week was smashing it hard up the blind side rather than working towards the middle. Presumably this is to draw defenders in and create space for the shift and it seemed to work ok a few times. It’s a tricky one. You definitely need the lead runners to be...
by pickles
March 22, 2023, 1:09 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 196
Views: 15444

Re: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

One thing I noticed is doing on an edge last week was smashing it hard up the blind side rather than working towards the middle. Presumably this is to draw defenders in and create space for the shift and it seemed to work ok a few times. It’s a tricky one. You definitely need the lead runners to be ...
by pickles
March 21, 2023, 8:51 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jack Wighton to join South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2024
Replies: 2847
Views: 249170

Re: Jack Wighton set to extend Canberra Raiders contract to end 2024

I hope Wighton plays out his career here and even more than that I hope that Fogarty improves enough that we can see the best of Jack. He can be a frustrating player to watch but I genuinely believe he could carry a team to a premiership on his shoulders and that if he had played outside of a solid ...
by pickles
March 21, 2023, 8:44 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 196
Views: 15444

Re: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

Solid side given the players we have out. Our full strength backline with Timoko and Kris in the centres, savage at fullback and spoilt for choice in wingers is looking very promising. Who will face up to Best on Sunday? He normally gives us a few problem ls so would like to see him shut down. Unle...
by pickles
March 21, 2023, 8:38 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Backline replacements
Replies: 47
Views: 3638

Re: Backline replacements

Our backline depth is looking good at the moment. Schiller will always have a place in my heart for scoring the winning try against the Storm last season and he had a good chance against the sharks where he didn’t get the bounce. Has upside potential and can cover the wing well. Hopoate has been imp...
by pickles
March 21, 2023, 8:09 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 196
Views: 15444

Re: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

Solid side given the players we have out. Our full strength backline with Timoko and Kris in the centres, savage at fullback and spoilt for choice in wingers is looking very promising. Who will face up to Best on Sunday? He normally gives us a few problem ls so would like to see him shut down. Unles...
by pickles
March 20, 2023, 9:07 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 196
Views: 15444

Re: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Teams and Previews

Question wrote:Great advertisement for rugby league on free to air this one.

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I reckon it will be at least as good as the dogs v tigers last Sunday…
by pickles
March 20, 2023, 2:52 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 3 v Sharks: Game Day
Replies: 642
Views: 26836

Re: 2023 Rd 3 v Sharks: Game Day

Nickman, will be interesting to see what happens with the hooker rotation now. It’s pretty clear that Ricky sees Starling as having more impact off the bench so whether or not Woolford has redeemed himself is the big question. I was quite happy with what Starling did, considering he had to play 77 ...
by pickles
March 20, 2023, 2:27 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 3 v Sharks: Game Day
Replies: 642
Views: 26836

Re: 2023 Rd 3 v Sharks: Game Day

Our defence seems to have improved a lot over the off season. When defending our line we seem cam and organised and we are making good contact. It’s a solid foundation to build from and will keep us competitive in a lot of games. With the ball we need some things to come together. We probably need ...
by pickles
March 20, 2023, 9:32 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 3 v Sharks: Game Day
Replies: 642
Views: 26836

Re: 2023 Rd 3 v Sharks: Game Day

One thing I did forget to mention was Fogarty’s goal kicking. He slotted a couple from out wide that meant we ended up 4 ahead. He has been very consistent in that department and it does make a difference
by pickles
March 20, 2023, 6:03 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 3 v Sharks: Game Day
Replies: 642
Views: 26836

Re: 2023 Rd 3 v Sharks: Game Day

Our defence seems to have improved a lot over the off season. When defending our line we seem cam and organised and we are making good contact. It’s a solid foundation to build from and will keep us competitive in a lot of games. With the ball we need some things to come together. We probably need a...
by pickles
March 11, 2023, 8:02 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 2 v Dolphins: Game Day
Replies: 811
Views: 30322

Re: 2023 Rd 2 v Dolphins: Game Day

I do love a game day! Definitely no reason not to be up for this game! Should be a great atmosphere too. We definitely need to start better than we did last week to give ourselves a chance here. Early points can help take the crowd out of the game.

I think the raiders can jag a win here!
by pickles
March 5, 2023, 2:16 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day
Replies: 633
Views: 26057

Re: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day

if I'm Rapana I'm fighting it, unless there's other evidence it can only be the 2nd contact because the initial shot wasn't high Sent from my SM-G991B using Tapatalk He was charged with a shoulder charge so my understanding is that it doesn’t need to be high to be illegal. There was no attempt to w...
by pickles
March 5, 2023, 1:04 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day
Replies: 633
Views: 26057

Re: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day

if I'm Rapana I'm fighting it, unless there's other evidence it can only be the 2nd contact because the initial shot wasn't high Sent from my SM-G991B using Tapatalk He was charged with a shoulder charge so my understanding is that it doesn’t need to be high to be illegal. There was no attempt to w...
by pickles
March 5, 2023, 12:30 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day
Replies: 633
Views: 26057

Re: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day

Am I seeing this right? Did Kyle Feldt get charged by the MRC for a high tackle the bunker cleared? He’s definitely been charged with a grade one charge that means he can accept a fine and play next week. Not sure if it was the same shot the bunker cleared though. If so it’s a bad look. I’m all for...
by pickles
March 5, 2023, 9:25 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day
Replies: 633
Views: 26057

Re: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day

anything else in the presser? Stick taking a shot at the RLPA. I get Stuart wants to gag on Valandys but I don’t disagree with his comment. The Kris HIA was stupid; no head shot and had a cork :shock: On another note I don’t think Raps gets suspended. He wasn’t penalised or placed on report? Penalt...
by pickles
March 5, 2023, 8:15 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day
Replies: 633
Views: 26057

Re: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day

Question wrote:That attack last night was complete and utter garbage, lucky the cows clocked off.

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The attack in every game I have watched this weekend has been rubbish and every team has looked clunky. Hopefully we have a better chance to make it click next weekend.
by pickles
March 4, 2023, 9:27 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day
Replies: 633
Views: 26057

Re: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day

If someone had told me before the game that we would be within a point after having 30% of the ball in the first half I would have been pretty happy. From memory 2 of their first half tries came from kicks and we scored with our first chance. We can definitely play a lot better but our defensive eff...
by pickles
March 4, 2023, 9:27 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day
Replies: 633
Views: 26057

Re: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day

If someone had told me before the game that we would be within a point after having 30% of the ball in the first half I would have been pretty happy. From memory 2 of their first half tries came from kicks and we scored with our first chance. We can definitely play a lot better but our defensive eff...
by pickles
March 4, 2023, 10:37 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 424
Views: 35075

Re: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

The Nickman wrote:I feel like "Pickman's Nickman" was the pick of the bunch... who could ever forget Nancy Nickman?
I hear that Nancy Nickman is a massive fan of Kris to fullback, she followed him through the lower grades and thinks that’s actually his best position.
by pickles
September 17, 2022, 6:08 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2022 Finals Week 2 V Eels: Game Day
Replies: 823
Views: 37083

Re: 2022 Finals Week 2 V Eels: Game Day

Disappointing way to finish the season really. We were all Hopi g that it would at least be close but there was a period in the first half that started with a simple Rapana dropped ball and the Eels just blew us off the park. We never recovered from that and the chances we had like Rapana reaching o...
by pickles
September 16, 2022, 10:58 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2022 Finals Week 2 V Eels: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 348
Views: 30679

Re: 2022 Finals Week 2 V Eels: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

One thing I noticed the Raiders working very hard on against the storm was shutting down offloads, we regularly had a player coming in behind the tackle to make sure this didn’t happen. The Eels rely heavily on offloads to build momentum and create the opportunities for their attack rather than brea...
by pickles
September 16, 2022, 10:35 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2022 Finals Week 2 V Eels: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 348
Views: 30679

Re: 2022 Finals Week 2 V Eels: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

Mickey_Raider wrote:This is a really odd debate to be obsessing over in the lead up to our biggest game in a couple years.
[emoji817] agree. Let’s talk about the actual game!
by pickles
September 16, 2022, 10:34 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2022 Finals Week 2 V Eels: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 348
Views: 30679

Re: 2022 Finals Week 2 V Eels: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

Probability of Raiders winning all 4 games PLUS Brisbane Broncos losing all 3 of their last 3 games = 0.0625 x 0.125 = 0.0078 That’s 0.78% chance !! With this kind of maths you could also say that in a 16 team competition no team has ever missed the top 8 with 30 competition points so once the raid...
by pickles
September 16, 2022, 9:52 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2022 Finals Week 2 V Eels: Game Day
Replies: 823
Views: 37083

Re: 2022 Finals Week 2 V Eels: Game Day

It’s going to be a hard workday to get through today! It’s exciting to have put ourselves in this position by ultimately these opportunities are difficult to come by and we really want to make the most of it. These are 2 good football teams and all I hope is that we get to see them play footy and th...
by pickles
September 16, 2022, 9:45 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2022 Finals Week 2 V Eels: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 348
Views: 30679

Re: 2022 Finals Week 2 V Eels: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

Probability of Raiders winning all 4 games PLUS Brisbane Broncos losing all 3 of their last 3 games = 0.0625 x 0.125 = 0.0078 That’s 0.78% chance !! With this kind of maths you could also say that in a 16 team competition no team has ever missed the top 8 with 30 competition points so once the raid...