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by Lui_Bon
November 26, 2011, 9:45 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: New major sponsor
Replies: 339
Views: 27919

Re: New major sponsor

My understanding of this may be skewed, but Barcelona have UNICEF on their shirts because they don't need sponsorship, being owned by members. Regardless of their situation, I don't think you can go wrong advertising a charity, either for the good it does or in PR terms. Children's charities are a w...
by Lui_Bon
November 25, 2011, 5:29 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders junior signs with Melbourne Storm
Replies: 26
Views: 2780

Re: Raiders junior signs with Melbourne Storm

I can't wait for the day a player joins a new club, probably Canberra, and says "Yeah mate, it's good. So far preseason's been piss easy and things are so slack I should waltz into a first grade spot. The other blokes seem like a bunch of dorks anyway so I'm just happy I came here for the cash....
by Lui_Bon
November 16, 2011, 9:35 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Accountability and culture change
Replies: 34
Views: 2074

Re: Accountability and culture change

It's going to be a long offseason - frankly I think you are are all pretty much agreeing with each other... Rog hasn't said anything that I reckon could be disproven - get the posters right please... On the other hand neither has Dubby (unless RK is Rodman...) For mine (thanks Craig Foster), a fulle...
by Lui_Bon
November 15, 2011, 8:21 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Croker keen to step up to leadership role at Raiders
Replies: 42
Views: 2973

Re: Croker keen to step up to leadership role at Raiders

I'm interested in what Toots jnr can do this year with Campo back on the paddock. I think this is going to be a career defining season for him Yet decent space for the centre to draw and pass begins at dummy half. Not having Tongue waste at least a second from there should help everyone wider out. ...
by Lui_Bon
November 13, 2011, 10:37 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Croker keen to step up to leadership role at Raiders
Replies: 42
Views: 2973

Re: Croker keen to step up to leadership role at Raiders

I like him but I wonder if he's big enough for a position in the centres. If he was more massive (or even a bit massive) he might have been able to hold off his tackler and put his winger away. 6"1 and 93kg.........he's not tiny. Well allright - the fact that he isn't so small explains why he ...
by Lui_Bon
November 13, 2011, 9:16 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Croker keen to step up to leadership role at Raiders
Replies: 42
Views: 2973

Re: Croker keen to step up to leadership role at Raiders

I like him but I wonder if he's big enough for a position in the centres. If he was more massive (or even a bit massive) he might have been able to hold off his tackler and put his winger away. Probably with the service he got, even Mal might have found it difficult. But I don't get the impression ...
by Lui_Bon
November 13, 2011, 8:57 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Croker keen to step up to leadership role at Raiders
Replies: 42
Views: 2973

Re: Croker keen to step up to leadership role at Raiders

I like him but I wonder if he's big enough for a position in the centres. If he was more massive (or even a bit massive) he might have been able to hold off his tackler and put his winger away. Probably with the service he got, even Mal might have found it difficult. But I don't get the impression h...
by Lui_Bon
November 9, 2011, 9:11 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Josh Dugan signing No. 1 priority: Furner
Replies: 86
Views: 8274

Re: Fit Dugan hoping to stay with the Raiders

Rothfield says the dogs want him...
by Lui_Bon
November 9, 2011, 9:01 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 100-4-100
Replies: 130
Views: 10257

Re: 100-4-100

Ezy wrote:They can come over and mow my lawn any time they want after this rain!

On a serious note though - good initiative. I like it.
Will you like it if they cut your grass?
by Lui_Bon
November 7, 2011, 9:00 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Mal Meninga to take official role with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 91
Views: 6013

Re: Mal Meninga joins Raiders preseason training

Begbie wrote:45 + and still has the body of Idris.
hahahahahahaha!
by Lui_Bon
November 6, 2011, 7:53 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders 2012 draw
Replies: 125
Views: 7051

Re: Raiders 2012 draw

By the way, I see Prodigiousman's site pointing out that the Raiders V Titans is our match for... wait for it... RIVALRY WEEK! The NRL gets funnier and funnier on this front! No... it doesn't... there are apparently two rivalry weeks... and our second is Raiders V ... wait for it... Sharks! :lol: W...
by Lui_Bon
November 6, 2011, 7:45 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders 2012 draw
Replies: 125
Views: 7051

Re: Raiders 2012 draw

I'd guarantee that every supporter of every other club has looked at the draw and, whether it's at home or away, gone "Raiders? Yup, we'll win that." There's no reason why we should believe them - all the talk will be about Souths (cos it always is) and then about how every oher club is al...
by Lui_Bon
November 2, 2011, 8:26 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Has Matt Orford officially been released?
Replies: 38
Views: 3545

Re: Has Matt Orford officially been released?

Do you really think he'd be a hope of playing next year? Plus the improvement Sammy will have with a years experience and Campo beside him, way I see it we either hypothetically pay him $300k not to play or $200k not to play, no brainer IMO, then again I was one of the few saying he wasn't ready th...
by Lui_Bon
November 2, 2011, 8:16 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders 2012 draw
Replies: 125
Views: 7051

Re: Raiders 2012 Draw?

Sunday afternoon matches are all about gaining a maximum crowd. This means more dollars for the Raiders. I am all for it. I was in Canberra for the match where Tell ya papa did his dog act on Tonguey. It was a freezing cold night and pouring rain. Bugger all people turned up and who could blame the...
by Lui_Bon
October 28, 2011, 11:48 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders' confusing stance on Furner
Replies: 44
Views: 2743

Re: Raiders' confusing stance on Furner

I guess we're going to find out what sort of a learner David Furner is - personally I can't believe that could continue trying to impose his little things grind, when his players respond so evidently better to a more expansive game plan. However, all the dropsies they were coming up with stoped him ...
by Lui_Bon
October 26, 2011, 6:14 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders review results announced
Replies: 143
Views: 7878

Re: Canberra Raiders season review - Mentor role for Meninga

ABC radio reported a little while ago that Mal has signed somethin like a four or five year extension to his Qld contract. Agree with the remark above about Vidot.... btw TR, when you say "baltheringly", do you mean "blatheringly" or the more amusing "balltearingly"? I ...
by Lui_Bon
October 19, 2011, 9:32 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders sign Shaun Berrigan and Justin Morgan
Replies: 129
Views: 9706

Re: Raiders sign Shaun Berrigan and Justin Morgan

Berrigan will add some much needed structure to our defensive line. He's a work horse, not quite a Fensom but he has a high work rate in defense and attack. Id like to see him at hooker due to all current hookers have no creativity. Berrigan has played a lot in both halves positions and can kick. H...
by Lui_Bon
October 15, 2011, 12:10 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Thoughts of a bored, disillusioned fan
Replies: 30
Views: 1539

Re: Thoughts of a bored, disillusioned fan

I have to agree with Dubby's point about Souths' pemierships... winning a grand final when the other team doesn't show up is something to be so proud of... the early 20th Century version of a salary cap rorting premiership perhaps? Pride of the league indeed... That's not important though... I want ...
by Lui_Bon
October 14, 2011, 11:40 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra's next generation ready to step up
Replies: 15
Views: 925

Re: Canberra's next generation ready to step up

I'm probably wrong but I thought Papalii had been playing on the left mostly when he came on in first grade - I dunno what either his preference or his lower grade positioning has been. I wonder if his dramatically reduced impact may have been due to a change of sides - perhaps someone smart has a c...
by Lui_Bon
October 14, 2011, 11:36 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders junior signs on with Manly
Replies: 62
Views: 4588

Re: Raiders junior signs on with Manly

He might be good for Manly, he might not be. As fans we are relying on our "experts" to be good judges of talent. Myself, I thought Papalii and Mataora were both a bit disappointing after strong starts, but they've got years to go. This bloke is already 23, so either the staff here are jus...
by Lui_Bon
October 14, 2011, 11:27 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: Frustrated clubs threaten mutiny from the NRL
Replies: 91
Views: 4898

Re: Frustrated clubs threaten mutiny from the NRL

-GD- wrote:
marky mark wrote:The broncos and what other club makes profit?
Please do tell.
Bulldogs i think
It's Melbourne. They make a book profit after their owners have flooded them with funds.
by Lui_Bon
October 13, 2011, 10:04 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: Frustrated clubs threaten mutiny from the NRL
Replies: 91
Views: 4898

Re: Frustrated clubs threaten mutiny from the NRL

My apologies in regard to David Trodden, he is Chairman of the West Tigers, not their CEO. Puts Don's position into perspective: he ain't the only one! Manly: can't decide who owns them... or who gets to be in charge regardless of who actually stumped up the cash; Gold Coast: not as flushed as they...
by Lui_Bon
October 13, 2011, 9:45 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders in RLW Top 100 players
Replies: 33
Views: 2007

Re: Raiders in RLW Top 100 players

where can i see the full list ? Buy the mag. i think i'll pass, just want to see the list. So you want someone to type up 100 names because you dont want to buy the mag?? :doubt: no i dont want someone to type 100 names. its 2011, i was expecting these 100 names to be on my pc somewhere. i dont nee...
by Lui_Bon
October 13, 2011, 9:43 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Where do you think the Raiders will finish in 2012?
Replies: 67
Views: 2591

Re: Where do you think the Raiders will finish in 2012?

which is widely regarded as one of the best in the comp :P Nothing personal, but where on earth do you get this idea from? I've seen us have three, yes, three players counted in the best 100 in the world... No one on tv thinks we are likely to big improvers... I haven't actually checked League Unli...
by Lui_Bon
October 11, 2011, 9:36 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Where do you think the Raiders will finish in 2012?
Replies: 67
Views: 2591

Re: Where do you think the Raiders will finish in 2012?

I've said it before. 5th. So we can be the first team ever to finish so high and be knocked out of the finals in the first week.
by Lui_Bon
October 3, 2011, 5:45 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Results of Canberra Raiders review announced
Replies: 710
Views: 37367

Re: Initial results of Canberra Raiders review announced

Maybe, on the other hand, the feedback and opinions of the head coach and players were actually taken into account when the review was conducted and as a result it was concluded that Furner was doing the best job he could under the circumstances and the resources he was given, that Pongia was not d...
by Lui_Bon
October 2, 2011, 7:50 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Dugan puts hand up for Kangaroos jersey
Replies: 25
Views: 1643

Re: Dugan puts hand up for Kangaroos jersey

I have found him objectionable in every single way, petulant and disgraceful. He shook hands with Gallop, he didn't express anything with his body language, I dunno what he said but Gallp (lipreading here) offered a pretty terse reply, that was it. Move along folks. I think you are overreacting. As...
by Lui_Bon
October 2, 2011, 7:45 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Results of Canberra Raiders review announced
Replies: 710
Views: 37367

Re: Initial results of Canberra Raiders review announced

Seiffert, interesting points here, so I just wanted to highlight a thing here that you've done: Maybe, on the other hand, the feedback and opinions of the head coach and players were actually taken into account when the review was conducted and as a result it was concluded that Furner was doing the ...
by Lui_Bon
October 2, 2011, 7:24 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Dugan puts hand up for Kangaroos jersey
Replies: 25
Views: 1643

Re: Dugan puts hand up for Kangaroos jersey

greeneyed wrote:Stewart should never be selected to play for Australia from here on IMO.
Sorry, but why? Clearly you have some rationale... but what? I'm not taking the p, I don't like him cos he's from manly, but otherwise, you are leaving me at a bit of a loss.
by Lui_Bon
September 21, 2011, 11:20 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders role on the cards for Sharp
Replies: 92
Views: 5565

Re: Raiders role on the cards for Sharp

Meanwhile, McFadden confirmed he would remain at the Raiders as an assistant coach for next season. http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-league/mccrone-resigns-eyes-no-7-jersey/2298862.aspx The way he was talking on WIn local news suggested that he's got a solid contract. Or the w...
by Lui_Bon
September 17, 2011, 2:05 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Mark Henry joins Canberra Raiders
Replies: 101
Views: 7094

Re: Mark Henry joins Canberra Raiders

To be honest the Bon thought that the Gospel was referring to itself as Mein Fuhrer. As in, The Gospel's Own Fuhrer. The Bon was mistaken. The Bon also thinks the Green Bits should refer to themselves in the third person plural. Just for the hell of it. Or them. Actually, what I wanted to say was th...
by Lui_Bon
September 16, 2011, 11:27 pm
Forum: Entertainment
Topic: The metal thread
Replies: 264
Views: 56558

Re: The metal thread

Albi wrote:Anyone going to Opeth this December?
I'd love to, but I'm probably not allowed out. Where are they playing - Sydneywise?
by Lui_Bon
September 16, 2011, 11:22 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Results of Canberra Raiders review announced
Replies: 710
Views: 37367

Re: Initial results of Canberra Raiders review announced

I'm a bit surprised that anyone would be upset at the four points of the review, unless they expected them to recommend David Furner's sacking. While as a matter of principle I agree with the abovementioned notion that having a review to work out what's gone wrong points rather indelibly at the real...
by Lui_Bon
September 15, 2011, 12:09 am
Forum: Entertainment
Topic: The metal thread
Replies: 264
Views: 56558

Re: The metal thread

To quote selectively from Allmusic: "While not concerned with rock's material trappings, Hawkwind were, ironically, among the hardest-working groups in Britain, averaging one show every three days during the year preceding these recordings. Given all that practice, it's not surprising that the ...
by Lui_Bon
September 14, 2011, 10:27 pm
Forum: Entertainment
Topic: The metal thread
Replies: 264
Views: 56558

Re: The metal thread

I just read that Destruction are touring Australia in the next few months. F**k yeah! Oh Good. Sorry, I've never heard of them. You ubderstan i am a bit old and limited... as was the style of the day, to wear an obion... ah, yeah, in answer to some of your previous and unanswered questions I haven'...