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by Finchy
March 7, 2024, 10:58 am
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 223
Views: 7951

Re: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day

I’ve heard the Fox numbers were disappointing, but that we need to start somewhere. Can anyone confirm?
by Finchy
March 7, 2024, 10:53 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Pick the score
Replies: 19
Views: 456

Re: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Pick the score

Knights 30-20

FTS Ponga
by Finchy
March 4, 2024, 7:32 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Las Vegas Raiders: Canberra puts hand up for blockbuster trip in 2025
Replies: 71
Views: 7320

Re: Las Vegas Raiders: Canberra puts hand up for blockbuster trip in 2025

If the Raiders go to Vegas next year I'll 100% consider going. I've been to Vegas twice already and I have to say I got serious FOMO watching them continually broadcast from the strip over the weekend. I'd need it to be NY to be tempted. You just go to New York the week before or after. I'll be add...
by Finchy
March 4, 2024, 4:37 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 223
Views: 7951

Re: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day

bonehead wrote: March 4, 2024, 4:35 pm how many weeks does Walsh get? if hors got 3 then Walsh gets 4

Sent from my SM-S911B using Tapatalk
Zero. Just a fine. That’s the NRL for you
by Finchy
March 4, 2024, 4:10 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 223
Views: 7951

Re: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day

How does the use of that word, not have homophobic intent? Hahaha that's a pretty hot take by kiwi! not condoning it, just saying i reckon Montoya probably used that term frequently around mates etc and just blurted it out, dont think he particularly thought Kyle Feldt was a homosexual, to describe...
by Finchy
March 3, 2024, 9:03 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 223
Views: 7951

Re: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day

Botman wrote: March 3, 2024, 8:24 pm Just heard some audio of the Leniu incident and although you dont hear him say anything, you do hear multiple players respond to it
Not great bob!
Any idea what he (allegedly) said?

Also, kinda bizarre for a non-white person to be racially abusing another non-white person
by Finchy
March 3, 2024, 1:09 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 223
Views: 7951

Re: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day

What’s this “round zero” reference? Do these games not count or something?
by Finchy
February 28, 2024, 4:48 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

as a good as any pack except the 9 Sent from my SM-S911B using Tapatalk Kind of like saying we've got the best car, but the steering wheel is **** :lol: Hahaha that's the perfect analogy. A good forward pack without a good hooker ain't a good forward pack at all. I would use Penrith and Brisbane as...
by Finchy
February 28, 2024, 1:01 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 446
Views: 22233

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

This will have an interesting flow on effect I would imagine:

Vaccine mandates ruled unlawful by Supreme Court.

https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/at ... c62ac46fda
by Finchy
February 28, 2024, 12:39 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

There is an element of being a professional sports person at this level that requires at least a small amount of delusion imo You kind of have to have irrational belief/confidence in yourself or those around you to play/coach at this level... he's probably never gone into a game as a player or coac...
by Finchy
February 28, 2024, 6:52 am
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

Some interesting discussions on long term vs. short term (particularly regarding the side Strange should play). I don’t have information on that in particular, but I have been told that Stuart is convinced he has a squad to compete for a premiership this season, injuries/suspension permitting. His ...
by Finchy
February 25, 2024, 3:56 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*

mikeraider wrote: February 25, 2024, 3:55 pm All in all gd effort, just need to short out the combinations, and kicking game, weaks, Strange, or Walford, hopefully foggery has improved in that role.
I think you mean Straynj
by Finchy
February 25, 2024, 3:40 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*

Billy Walker wrote: February 25, 2024, 3:39 pm So Jed Stuart is the new GH target I see. Always classy GH!
And now your new favourite player no doubt?

EDIT: fair go it all, Rog beat me to it!
by Finchy
February 25, 2024, 3:34 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*

Looks like we're carrying over many of the same problems we experienced last season and the season before. We simply don't have the skill and guile inside the opposition 20 to capitalise enough on momentum we generate. A spine of Drinkwater/Dearden/Townsend/Robson isn't the best in the league, but ...
by Finchy
February 25, 2024, 3:04 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*

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by Finchy
February 25, 2024, 3:02 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*

PJY7 wrote: February 25, 2024, 2:58 pm People convinced on Levi?
Missed his mark 3 times in 20 min stint.. would be the 17th in starting hookers in the comp..
You know what that means - Billy W will tell us all he's having a blinder and is the best player on the park out there!
by Finchy
February 25, 2024, 3:00 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 581
Views: 32416

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

The Nickman wrote: February 25, 2024, 2:58 pm
mikeraider wrote:
mikeraider wrote: February 25, 2024, 2:54 pm
The Nickman wrote: February 25, 2024, 2:49 pm Hopefully get to see some Chevy Stewart in the second half
Hopefully if Chevy comes on and plays well without injuries, not like Arthur's son missed the game after head knock
Agreed.
by Finchy
February 25, 2024, 2:47 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*

LimeGreenMachine wrote: February 25, 2024, 2:46 pm We should probably recruit Luki , Strange has made him his bitch today
We want Strange's bitch to be his team mate?
by Finchy
February 25, 2024, 2:44 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*

mikeraider wrote: February 25, 2024, 2:43 pm I think they are getting better ball service from Woodford then from if starling was out there, I could be wrong.
Good old Woodford. You're never wrong mikey
by Finchy
February 25, 2024, 2:41 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*

How is Woolford playing this week? Didn't he get knocked out last week and fail his HIA? Doesn't that rule him out for a fortnight?
by Finchy
February 25, 2024, 12:41 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders
Replies: 874
Views: 112576

Re: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders

Fogarty will be a 31 year old halfback with maybe 100 career games under his belt. Significantly fewer than Sam Williams had at the same age. Not really. Sam Williams played a grand total of 107 NRL games by age 30. Barring injury, Fogarty will have close to that by the end of this year, prior to t...
by Finchy
February 24, 2024, 3:18 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

daley6 wrote: February 24, 2024, 2:50 pm Knights are playing rubbish today lets beat these jokers in round 1. There backline had everyone there and only scored 2 tries with them, raiders ambush coming up!!!!!
And now we’re going to get our **** handed to us for the 4th consecutive time in 12 months by these guys
by Finchy
February 22, 2024, 1:47 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders star's career remains in limbo nine months after terrifying seizure
Replies: 336
Views: 60734

Re: Raiders star's career remains in limbo nine months after terrifying seizure

There are always levers Botty. Will the black plastic bag CHN ultimately uses to clear out his locker have holes in it, or might it be a designer bag with a few goodies inside? Other clubs seem to manage these issues, surely we can. Of course you cannot seriously be suggesting that the club go abou...
by Finchy
February 21, 2024, 2:01 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders
Replies: 874
Views: 112576

Re: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders

Look, I did preface it by saying if Bot wasn’t referring to me then play on. I didn’t recall anyone else on here critiquing Stewart’s defensive efforts or capabilities and remember copping heat from some when I did, so “the shoe fit”. But now it’s just big old fair go it all.
by Finchy
February 20, 2024, 11:33 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders
Replies: 874
Views: 112576

Re: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders

I wasn’t referring to it. All good, I actually agree with your comment about people writing off Sanders, I'm talking about Botman's reference to criticism's of Chevy's defense as being people that "don't understand ball". Highlighting shortcomings in a player's game that they could improv...
by Finchy
February 20, 2024, 10:43 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders
Replies: 874
Views: 112576

Re: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders

I go on Facebook and see people say… I saw Sanders in the trial, there’s better options in the club at halfback now etc etc. This drives me to distraction! People watch ONE game and make their mind up about a junior player. At least take the time to watch more than ONE game before pontificating. I ...
by Finchy
February 19, 2024, 8:24 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders team for 2024
Replies: 659
Views: 259838

Re: Canberra Raiders team for 2024

If Strange isn't selected at 5/8 he's our second or third best centre behind Timoko and maybe Kris. Certainly by the end of the year. He just needs some pace beside him. He reminds me of Jamie Lyon. Gee that’s a stiff take for Kris. Seb Kris has shown he’s a very, very good centre over the last 2/3...
by Finchy
February 19, 2024, 8:19 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Canberra Raiders injury/suspension update
Replies: 102
Views: 10440

Re: 2024 Canberra Raiders injury/suspension update

Is there a limit to the number of rep games which discount a suspension? Playing devils advocate JWH and Kris' original suspension were reduced due to rep selection. Seems a rule that benefits the better players whereas an up and comer would have to sit out a longer period. Sent from my SM-G975F us...
by Finchy
February 18, 2024, 8:28 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Canberra Raiders injury/suspension update
Replies: 102
Views: 10440

Re: 2024 Canberra Raiders injury/suspension update

If the All Stars game didn't count as part of Kris's suspension, he should have been allowed to play. He wasn't allowed to play, so then it should count.
by Finchy
February 18, 2024, 8:04 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4116
Views: 589780

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

George Williams getting absolutely destroyed by Tariq Sims: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/super-league/rugby-league-2024-catalans-dragons-v-warrington-wolves-tariq-sims-hit-on-george-williams-video-sam-burgess-coaching-debut-former-nrl-players-scores-results-highlights-latest-news/news-story/6488...
by Finchy
February 15, 2024, 9:06 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

If Billy says Saulo is a deadset plodder, I’m going to have to re-evaluate my assessment of him. Must be a gun. I have observed that you are very influenced by others and aren’t big on original thoughts. I suspect it goes back to being a lonely child and a subsequent desire to fit in and feel accep...
by Finchy
February 15, 2024, 7:34 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

If Billy says Saulo is a deadset plodder, I’m going to have to re-evaluate my assessment of him. Must be a gun.
by Finchy
February 15, 2024, 2:23 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

Objectively, good signing for squad filler. Subjectively for the raiders, very unnecessary and premature for someone who averages 54 running metres a game. Vena Patuki-Case is contracted for top 30 in 2025. Peter Hola, Trey Mooney and Josh Papali’i are our off contract middles. I’m assuming Hola do...
by Finchy
February 15, 2024, 2:14 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

It's perfectly fine to want guys like Mooney and Ata to be selected ahead of Guler and Saulo, i've been very vocal about my feelings on that too. Given where our squad is and what we're trying to achieve, we should be prioritising the higher ceiling and more dynamic players. We want to see if we ca...
by Finchy
February 15, 2024, 11:01 am
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

Guler is a big marshmallow. Doesn’t run hard enough, doesn’t tackle hard enough. You’d struggle to create a highlight real for him after what, at least 5 years of first grade? Papa, Taps, and Horse lead the way every week. Time to move on from vanilla props like Guler and Saulo and give the next gen...