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by pickles
March 28, 2024, 12:40 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18703

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1

I may be wrong but I think Ricky will bring back Hoppa when his burns heal but will drop him for Schiller/Chevy/Asomua later in the season. And next year when Rapa’s spot frees up, it’ll be one of those other guys taking it. Ricky is slow. So very slow. But I think he’ll get there on this one. 100%...
by pickles
March 28, 2024, 12:30 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18703

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1

Anyway, back to this week's game... I quite like this team, seems to me like Sticky is slowly inching towards the best team, this is our best one so far. Intriguing to see if Hoppa will indeed come straight back in when fit, and it will also be nice to finally see the forward pack and bench get sor...
by pickles
March 26, 2024, 9:42 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18703

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

The best teams this season are definitely able to get out of their own end with quick switches of the ball and it is something that we haven't got going yet this year. It needs to be crisp and fast and that starts with a crisp wide pass from the hooker, probably to one of the halves. It was clear ag...
by pickles
March 25, 2024, 10:07 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 363
Views: 18703

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

So many options, but I’m still of the strong view that Danny Levi is the best 9 in the club and is who Ricky will pick when the team is announced tomorrow. Must have missed this so I’ll ask again! Genuine question, Billy... And ill propose it two different ways and give you dealers choices 1. There...
by pickles
March 23, 2024, 12:54 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21792

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

While there is fantastic competition in our forward pack and some definite selection headaches for Ricky to sort through it isn't our pack that is the reason we aren't a contender this year, it's not out outside backs either. It's our spine. We have 4 hookers on the books, none of who look like bein...
by pickles
March 22, 2024, 12:53 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27885

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

Thanks for this Botman. Only a small sample size but it shows that DL is not being over worked defensively. It also adds to a point Boney made in another thread about the lateral movement (or lack thereof) of the A defender, covering the area behind the ruck. If a player is not being over worked in...
by pickles
March 22, 2024, 10:30 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27885

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

I have plenty of question marks over Ricky's coaching but it is hard to remember a period of time for the Raiders when we have had as. many new faces in the team from last season who have all stepped up and made immediate impact. There have been players who have come along well like Timoko and Kris ...
by pickles
March 22, 2024, 10:25 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21792

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

I can't get a read on this. The Warriors have played pretty well in both of their losses and were definitely unlucky against the Storm but what impact does that have on a team psychologically? Could be a tough effort to back up from. The Raiders have started well and the Tigers win isn't a good one ...
by pickles
March 22, 2024, 8:17 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27885

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

I agree with most of this. It is a forum for discussion and everyone is entitled to an opinion. The important thing to understand is that everyone's opinion is based in incomplete evidence and saying that watching 80 minutes of the team once a week is all you need to see is a bit of a stretch. Ther...
by pickles
March 21, 2024, 9:43 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27885

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

Bluesbrother is no different to the people he calls out He's simply at the opposition end of the Raiders political spectrum so to speak... he's on the extreme of Pro Stuart. Where by he can't and won't accept any criticism, fair or not, about the coach and some of the decisions he makes. Which is r...
by pickles
March 20, 2024, 3:05 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27885

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

Pretty sure there was an article where Hors talked about the fact that he had difficulty motivating himself in the off season knowing that he was going to start the season suspended and hadn't trained as well as he would have liked to as a result. If this is the case it would explain the return thro...
by pickles
March 20, 2024, 1:06 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27885

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

I am still hoping that Ricky names the team like this but that Hosking starts and Whitehead plays off the bench. I can see the reasoning behind Whitehead coming straight back in when he is fit. He's the club captain and there doesn't seem to be any indication that any of the players are unhappy with...
by pickles
March 31, 2023, 8:41 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Game Day
Replies: 535
Views: 24194

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: 11312

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: 250349

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: 11312

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: 25085

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: 25085

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: 25085

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: 6055

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: 15450

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: 15450

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: 15450

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: 250349

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: 15450

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: 3641

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: 15450

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: 15450

Re: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Teams and Previews

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

Sent from my SM-A536E using Tapatalk
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: 26850

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: 26850

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: 26850

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: 26850

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: 30336

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: 26072

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: 26072

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...