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by The Nickman
March 1, 2024, 11:07 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4135
Views: 590533

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

I don't think there's an issue with Stuart's standards per se, it's just in coaching ability he can't hold a candle to Bellamy.

That's the key issue here. You can be grumpy with players all you want.
by The Nickman
March 1, 2024, 9:50 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Through green eyes 2024
Replies: 96
Views: 11827

Re: Through green eyes 2024

I'd be tempted to run Schiller at centre and Strange at half just so you don't need to muck around with your spine at the start of the season. Kind of the tail wagging the dog if you're changing your halves to solve a single match issue in the 3/4 line. So if Kaeyo does run out at #6 that might mea...
by The Nickman
February 29, 2024, 8:45 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: North Queensland Cowboys 2024
Replies: 11
Views: 849

Re: North Queensland Cowboys 2024

gangrenous wrote:Are you an ACL? I could get behind their banning…
Nice analysis, genius
by The Nickman
February 29, 2024, 8:14 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: North Queensland Cowboys 2024
Replies: 11
Views: 849

Re: North Queensland Cowboys 2024

gangrenous wrote:Seemed the most likely outcome from the incident, response and report. ACLs suck [emoji31]
Are you suggesting ACLs should be outlawed?
by The Nickman
February 29, 2024, 8:11 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 476
Views: 48859

Raiders player signing speculation 2024

Seiffert82 wrote:Yeah, some hot takes here on poor ol Jed.

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Yeah, there’s been some pretty disgusting takes here and in the game day thread on a player who is genuinely having a go.
by The Nickman
February 29, 2024, 6:55 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders team for 2024
Replies: 659
Views: 259849

Re: Canberra Raiders team for 2024

I’ll have a go for the editor: * overly compressed defensive line allowing wingers to go around untouched. * throwing excessive crash balls in good position * not knowing the rules of the game and putting a foot over the dead ball line after catching it. So a few errors were made when our B grade s...
by The Nickman
February 29, 2024, 5:02 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Through green eyes 2024
Replies: 96
Views: 11827

Re: Through green eyes 2024

Good writeup, Ferg. I think you've pretty much nailed the Round 1 team, although I think Mariota might just get the jump on Guler. Surprised you didn't discuss the Xavier Savage wing much, I think that position is still up for grabs and don't be surprised if Hopoate edges him out... but hopefully so...
by The Nickman
February 29, 2024, 2:57 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49463

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

I still think the answer at dummy-half is Woolford starting and Puru spelling him for 20 min or so in the middle from 14, but that plan also involves Puru getting some serious Number 9 development under his belt in NSW Cup. Good shout. Keen to see how our NSW cup coach goes in that development role...
by The Nickman
February 29, 2024, 2:26 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49463

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

If Giteau looks after defence and Crawley looks after attack, where does that leave Bob Turnington?! And Kenny Rogers?! Sent from my SM-S911B using Tapatalk Turno has always got his fingers on everything, trust me. You can't keep the big guy down. And as for Kenny, he's just there to help advise th...
by The Nickman
February 29, 2024, 12:19 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49463

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

Good shout. Keen to see how our NSW cup coach goes in that development role. Seems like a good addition to the ranks. I'm also keen to see how Giteau will add to and hopefully improve our A-Grade coaching ranks, particularly around attack. Do you have any thoughts on what his impact could be? His N...
by The Nickman
February 29, 2024, 11:59 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49463

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

I still think the answer at dummy-half is Woolford starting and Puru spelling him for 20 min or so in the middle from 14, but that plan also involves Puru getting some serious Number 9 development under his belt in NSW Cup. Good shout. Keen to see how our NSW cup coach goes in that development role...
by The Nickman
February 29, 2024, 10:42 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49463

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

I still think the answer at dummy-half is Woolford starting and Puru spelling him for 20 min or so in the middle from 14, but that plan also involves Puru getting some serious Number 9 development under his belt in NSW Cup. Good shout. Keen to see how our NSW cup coach goes in that development role...
by The Nickman
February 29, 2024, 10:15 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49463

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

I still think the answer at dummy-half is Woolford starting and Puru spelling him for 20 min or so in the middle from 14, but that plan also involves Puru getting some serious Number 9 development under his belt in NSW Cup. That's the team i'd run out next week but i have more confidence and faith ...
by The Nickman
February 29, 2024, 9:50 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders team for 2024
Replies: 659
Views: 259849

Re: Canberra Raiders team for 2024

Yeah, nice analysis, gangy.
by The Nickman
February 29, 2024, 9:49 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49463

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

I still think the answer at dummy-half is Woolford starting and Puru spelling him for 20 min or so in the middle from 14, but that plan also involves Puru getting some serious Number 9 development under his belt in NSW Cup.
by The Nickman
February 28, 2024, 3:29 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49463

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

Botman wrote: February 28, 2024, 2:56 pm
bonehead wrote: February 28, 2024, 2:38 pm as a good as any pack except the 9

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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.
by The Nickman
February 28, 2024, 1:17 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 450
Views: 22389

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-work/they-lied-vaccine-mandates-for-queensland-police-and-ambulance-ruled-unlawful/news-story/debec3c7b28f9eba176fb5c62ac46fda Agreed. Every conspi...
by The Nickman
February 27, 2024, 8:43 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 476
Views: 48859

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

Jed is a good young bloke, a good footy player. He’s not been put on any fast track to join the top 30. The coach and club have shown they have very clear eyes on this. Jackson a good young player too, but he didn’t make it. If anything Jed will have to clear higher hurdles than others to make it t...
by The Nickman
February 27, 2024, 1:13 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49463

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

It's not that they aren't creative, it's that they uniquely play without anything resembling a Rugby League attacking structure. I mean Penrith aren't creative they just execute basic plays well and every player in the Raiders would know how to run those same plays already. They are told not to bec...
by The Nickman
February 27, 2024, 9:57 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Canberra Raiders injury/suspension update
Replies: 102
Views: 10452

Re: 2024 Canberra Raiders injury/suspension update

Watch sticky pick Weeks at 6 now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hahaha as sure as night follows day, that's exactly what he's going to do. I also struggle with Sticky picking Savage for one game last year but we all think he will be first winger picked. Would not be shocked to see; 1- Rapana (e...
by The Nickman
February 27, 2024, 6:55 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 450
Views: 22389

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

I mean, she was an advisor to George W Bush, who, in my opinion, was the worst and most dangerous president I’d seen before Trump came along.
by The Nickman
February 27, 2024, 6:45 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 450
Views: 22389

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

Back on housing, this “Help to buy” scheme is as dumb as every other policy that supposedly helps the younger generation afford housing. A handful of select people get additional funding to jack up prices and give them lower equity. Brilliant. The solutions that work are all too hard - reducing inv...
by The Nickman
February 27, 2024, 6:44 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 450
Views: 22389

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

Anybody see the recent David McWilliams podcast on the rise of Robert F Kennedy? Super interesting stuff here and could chuck a real spanner in the 2024 US Elections. Apologies if this has been brought up already and it's just hidden amongst the mountains and mountains of typical dubby garbage that...
by The Nickman
February 27, 2024, 6:04 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Canberra Raiders injury/suspension update
Replies: 102
Views: 10452

Re: 2024 Canberra Raiders injury/suspension update

Rick wrote: February 26, 2024, 7:04 pm Watch sticky pick Weeks at 6 now


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Hahaha as sure as night follows day, that's exactly what he's going to do.
by The Nickman
February 27, 2024, 5:51 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 450
Views: 22389

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

Anybody see the recent David McWilliams podcast on the rise of Robert F Kennedy? Super interesting stuff here and could chuck a real spanner in the 2024 US Elections. Apologies if this has been brought up already and it's just hidden amongst the mountains and mountains of typical dubby garbage that...
by The Nickman
February 26, 2024, 4:49 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49463

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

Hahaha cut to the chase
by The Nickman
February 26, 2024, 4:31 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49463

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

Sounds like old Jordie Raps is going to go much better with a full pre-season under his belt.
by The Nickman
February 26, 2024, 12:06 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 450
Views: 22389

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

Anybody see the recent David McWilliams podcast on the rise of Robert F Kennedy? Super interesting stuff here and could chuck a real spanner in the 2024 US Elections. Apologies if this has been brought up already and it's just hidden amongst the mountains and mountains of typical dubby garbage that...
by The Nickman
February 26, 2024, 10:41 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 450
Views: 22389

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

That's a very good point you raise, Mickey. In fact a close friend of mine who knows his **** told me it's indeed a very good time to get out of Sydney.
by The Nickman
February 26, 2024, 10:05 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Canberra Raiders injury/suspension update
Replies: 102
Views: 10452

Re: 2024 Canberra Raiders injury/suspension update

Looks like the MRC has come to the party for young Strange... over to you, Stick.
by The Nickman
February 26, 2024, 10:02 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 581
Views: 32417

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

Thats fantastic news on Strange I thought he'd get a week but i didnt think it would be worth more than that, didnt look nearly as bad when i watched it on a clear feed on Kayo Take that win and run for sure. Round 1: LH Fog RH. Strange Make it so Stick Hahaha you 100% already know it’s gonna be RH...
by The Nickman
February 26, 2024, 9:58 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 450
Views: 22389

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

Anybody see the recent David McWilliams podcast on the rise of Robert F Kennedy? Super interesting stuff here and could chuck a real spanner in the 2024 US Elections. Apologies if this has been brought up already and it's just hidden amongst the mountains and mountains of typical dubby garbage that ...
by The Nickman
February 26, 2024, 9:33 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 581
Views: 32417

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

Thats fantastic news on Strange I thought he'd get a week but i didnt think it would be worth more than that, didnt look nearly as bad when i watched it on a clear feed on Kayo Take that win and run for sure. Round 1: LH Fog RH. Strange Make it so Stick Hahaha you 100% already know it’s gonna be RH...
by The Nickman
February 26, 2024, 8:31 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49463

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

Ok great. I guess now we’ll see what the coach does here. A big part of me thinks he was planning to run with Weekes at 6 and he’ll do that regardless of the trials.

Really hope I’m wrong, but he’s nothing if not stubborn.