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by woppadingo
July 25, 2020, 9:50 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ryan James signs with Raiders
Replies: 379
Views: 63927

Re: Ryan James set to sign with Raiders

Big and aggressive. A bit penalty prone but could be an onfield leader or handy backup.
Not a bad signing at all.
by woppadingo
July 7, 2020, 8:36 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Kai O'Donnell debut
Replies: 47
Views: 9961

Re: Kai O'Donnell debut

Looks like a beast so I have high hopes.
by woppadingo
July 3, 2020, 12:59 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Bateman confirms he’s heading back to Wigan Warriors in 2021
Replies: 1388
Views: 285567

Re: OFFICIAL: John Bateman to depart Raiders at end of 2020

The whole family thing doesn’t really wash with me given he was angling for a 4 year deal and by all reports proved to be the sticking point with the dogs Anyway I’m over it now, just sad to think he only played one season for us That would have been fine considering his daughter was due to come ov...
by woppadingo
June 29, 2020, 6:17 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Curtis Scott and our best backline
Replies: 250
Views: 43929

Re: Curtis Scott and our best backline

yeh raiders wrote: June 29, 2020, 1:27 pm I finally fell off the fence when Scott embarrassingly struggled to pull down Shaun Lane with the game on the line.

I’ve seen enough, time for a change. He needs to go away, work on his game and sharpen up.
Yeh that was the last straw. embarressing
by woppadingo
June 27, 2020, 11:59 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: What's wrong with us right now?
Replies: 186
Views: 31667

Re: What's wrong with us right now?

1.dumb play 2.curtis scott Dumb Play: Our biggest problem is lack of disciplined, structured, well managed end to our sets. Our lack of repeat sets and poor finishes to sets have been evident for a number of years. But last year we had Bateman and Cotric on the right, who are both strong defensively...
by woppadingo
June 27, 2020, 9:52 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2020 Rd 7 V Eels: Game Day
Replies: 802
Views: 60038

Re: 2020 Rd 7 V Eels: Game Day

Pete Cash wrote: June 27, 2020, 9:51 pm We also miss Bateman and it was absolutely pure A grade cope when people here were pretending we didnt even need him after the storm game.
aha!
by woppadingo
June 27, 2020, 9:49 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2020 Rd 7 V Eels: Game Day
Replies: 802
Views: 60038

Re: 2020 Rd 7 V Eels: Game Day

Bateman brought a toughness to the team that we are currently lacking
by woppadingo
June 26, 2020, 11:48 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2020 NRL Round 7: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 109
Views: 15138

Re: 2020 NRL Round 7: Teams and Game Day

Roosters are a great team. Nearly every player is near one of the best in the NRL. They are also very well coached. My heart sank watching the game against the Dragons, seeing how they are clearly a level above everyone else. Third party sponsorships, free to air scheduling, NRL favouritism... how c...
by woppadingo
May 19, 2020, 8:58 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders premiership favourites?
Replies: 39
Views: 7533

Re: Canberra Raiders premiership favourites?

Im sure Gould, Nein and co will have it as the season that didnt count when the Raiders won the premiership.


'premiers*'
by woppadingo
May 19, 2020, 8:56 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: George Williams made outstanding impact in NRL, says Cooper Cronk
Replies: 6
Views: 2556

Re: George Williams made outstanding impact in NRL, says Cooper Cronk

Wow. No NRL has been a bit of a catharsis for me. No stress, no worries, no anticipation for the next weeks game.
I forgot who George Williams is for a moment there.

Cant wait for it to start again though.
by woppadingo
May 2, 2020, 1:33 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jarrod Croker's true kicking record
Replies: 11
Views: 2622

Re: Jarrod Croker's true kicking record

2019 probably was not his best year but overall Im grateful we have had a kicker of his calibre playing for us,
by woppadingo
March 4, 2020, 5:15 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Curtis Scott police assault charges dropped after court rules arrest 'unlawful'
Replies: 1394
Views: 236623

Re: Curtis Scott free to play after NRL decides not to stand him down

Whether Curtis Scott is an idiot or not I will not get into.
But it was the right decision (IMO) from Greenburg, and probably a bit courageous too.
After such a build-up and tense wait, it must have felt a bit like a back down for him.
by woppadingo
November 29, 2019, 11:36 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Curtis Scott signs with Canberra Raiders to end 2023
Replies: 630
Views: 100610

Re: Curtis Scott signs with Canberra Raiders to end 2023

Just refreshed my memory on BJ's contract, contracted to end 2020 and stated a month ago he's not going anywhere just yet - despite being given permission to look elsewhere. With that in mind, looks like BJ's 100% not going to be here in 2021, Scott will have been signed on a four-year deal as his ...
by woppadingo
November 29, 2019, 11:34 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Curtis Scott signs with Canberra Raiders to end 2023
Replies: 630
Views: 100610

Re: Curtis Scott signs with Canberra Raiders to end 2023

zim wrote: November 29, 2019, 3:28 pm Damn we look good for next year. I can only get more disappointed from here.
:roflmao :roflmao
by woppadingo
November 22, 2019, 11:52 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Curtis Scott signs with Canberra Raiders to end 2023
Replies: 630
Views: 100610

Re: Canberra Raiders close in on major signing coup with Melbourne Storm centre Curtis Scott

Im no fan of Smith but can acknowledge he has been the best hooker and one of the best all round players for years. Even if he is no longer the 'best' hooker now, he is still up there among them. No way the Storm should move him on.
by woppadingo
November 8, 2019, 6:33 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2019 in review - Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Replies: 32
Views: 5682

Re: 2019 in review - Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

I think he is rated highly because he virtually came from nowhere and came cheap, yet performed like a seasoned 1st grader. His effort is the most outstanding aspect of his game for mine. However I dont see him as one of the great Raiders fullbacks yet. Well, he's only played one season. And he's a...
by woppadingo
November 7, 2019, 12:42 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2019 in review - Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Replies: 32
Views: 5682

Re: 2019 in review - Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad

I think he is rated highly because he virtually came from nowhere and came cheap, yet performed like a seasoned 1st grader.
His effort is the most outstanding aspect of his game for mine.
However I dont see him as one of the great Raiders fullbacks yet.
by woppadingo
November 7, 2019, 12:34 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2019 in review - Joey Leilua
Replies: 16
Views: 2654

Re: 2019 in review - Joey Leilua

If he had not suffered that injury I thought he could be picked for SOO. If Mitchell is the best centre in the game, Joey is the best right centre. Im so happy he will be with us for 2020. I hope he continues his early 2019 season form into 2020 and shows Ricky he is indispensable. He is a genuine X...
by woppadingo
November 2, 2019, 2:34 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Joey Leilua guarantees he'll be with Raiders in 2020
Replies: 339
Views: 45639

Re: Joey Leilua guarantees he'll be with Raiders in 2020

Well Im really happy he will be here next year.
He will be "playing for a contract" and we will see the best of him I think. Then 2021 is anyones guess.
by woppadingo
October 18, 2019, 8:24 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Joey Leilua guarantees he'll be with Raiders in 2020
Replies: 339
Views: 45639

Re: Canberra Raiders prepared to let grand final centre Joey Leilua walk

Im sorry but Im really struggling to accept that BJ could be leaving. He is just about my favourite player. Every time he gets the ball the excitement level ramps up. He terrorises the opposition defence. You just dont know what is going to happen. I feel like he is a genuine X factor player. I thou...
by woppadingo
October 10, 2019, 11:51 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2019 Grand Final V Roosters: Game Day
Replies: 1051
Views: 122302

Re: 2019 Grand Final V Roosters: Game Day

When a trainer interferes with the play, as it did in the game, ot should be a penalty to the disaffected team, at the spot where the interference occurred. The NRL should be happy with that as it will likely be the Raiders who will ne the first team penalsed for it.
by woppadingo
October 8, 2019, 11:08 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jordan Rapana re-joins Canberra Raiders for 2020 on short-term deal
Replies: 630
Views: 109850

Re: Rapana eyes Japan rugby union switch

I agree BJ is more important than Raps. I dont want to lose either but if I have to choose then Id rather keep BJ. I would like to see him set a goal of gaining SOO selection. I think he can do it.
by woppadingo
October 8, 2019, 11:03 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Is this last straw for anyone?
Replies: 107
Views: 12958

Re: Is this last straw for anyone?

We had a great season.
Grand finalists.
Outplayed them for the majority of the game.
Became the peoples team.
Gained respect.
Future looking bright.
by woppadingo
October 8, 2019, 10:57 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2019 Grand Final V Roosters: Game Day
Replies: 1051
Views: 122302

Re: 2019 Grand Final V Roosters: Game Day

Can anyone tell me why the Raiders weren’t deemed to be the attacking team when the ball hit the Roosters trainer? The ball had come off us in a charge down, putting us in the attacking position. However in saying that, Is the rule purely territorial? If the ball had gone into touch it would have b...
by woppadingo
October 6, 2019, 9:26 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2019 Grand Final V Roosters: Game Day
Replies: 1051
Views: 122302

Re: 2019 Grand Final V Roosters: Game Day

Azza wrote: October 6, 2019, 9:16 pm
edwahu wrote: October 6, 2019, 9:12 pm
woppadingo wrote: October 6, 2019, 9:05 pm Wow. Cordner didnt even thank the Raiders for turning up. Pretty poor form not surprising from a Sydney team
Is this for real?
Not sure what he's on about. Boyd did give us a rap

Yes we were screw but there's no need for making crap up
Ok must have missed it
by woppadingo
October 6, 2019, 9:05 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2019 Grand Final V Roosters: Game Day
Replies: 1051
Views: 122302

Re: 2019 Grand Final V Roosters: Game Day

Wow. Cordner didnt even thank the Raiders for turning up. Pretty poor form not surprising from a Sydney team
by woppadingo
September 25, 2019, 11:27 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2019 Preliminary Final V Rabbitohs: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 543
Views: 76146

Re: 2019 Preliminary Final V Rabbitohs: Teams and Previews

Main thing going against the Rabbitohs is they let in a lot of points last week. Gives me confidence the Raiders can score a few against them. With our defence being consistent, we should get over them.
Main worry for me is Bennets ability to get the team to lift for a big game.
by woppadingo
September 17, 2019, 4:43 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders forward Luke Bateman re-signs on one year deal
Replies: 45
Views: 6412

Re: Canberra Raiders forward Luke Bateman re-signs on one year deal

He could change his name to john for a bit of psychological advantage
by woppadingo
September 17, 2019, 4:23 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Joey Leilua guarantees he'll be with Raiders in 2020
Replies: 339
Views: 45639

Re: Canterbury Bulldogs want to sign Canberra Raiders centre Joey Leilua

Mitchell on the left Leilua on the right
by woppadingo
September 17, 2019, 4:19 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders forward Luke Bateman re-signs on one year deal
Replies: 45
Views: 6412

Re: Canberra Raiders forward Luke Bateman re-signs on one year deal

Notwithstanding a plane crash killing our entire first grade squad I dont see him playing any games next year.
Frankly hes in the way of a more talented youngster coming through.
by woppadingo
September 15, 2019, 5:06 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2019 Finals Week 1 V Storm: Game Day
Replies: 1014
Views: 75630

Re: 2019 Finals Week 1 V Storm: Game Day

Jesus Christ stop trying to argue about it. Who cares if he was in or out. Who cares if it was a refereeing howler. It did not have a material impact on the outcone. Things like this happen all the time. We won. We beat the storm in their home 2nd time this year. It's a great day for the Raiders reg...
by woppadingo
September 15, 2019, 3:57 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Joey Leilua guarantees he'll be with Raiders in 2020
Replies: 339
Views: 45639

Re: Canterbury Bulldogs want to sign Canberra Raiders centre Joey Leilua

If Joey stays fit he has 3 good years left in him. After that, you would have to see. I would hate to lose BJ. While we were able to show we dont rely on him or Rapana throughout this season, you can see we scored most of our tries over on the left instead of on their side. But the major point I wan...
by woppadingo
September 15, 2019, 9:36 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Joey Leilua guarantees he'll be with Raiders in 2020
Replies: 339
Views: 45639

Re: Canterbury Bulldogs want to sign Canberra Raiders centre Joey Leilua

Flat out attempt to avoid praising our glorious win and white ant our finals campaign.
by woppadingo
September 9, 2019, 12:24 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Elliott Whitehead and Ryan Sutton re-sign to end 2022
Replies: 81
Views: 12377

Re: Elliott Whitehead and Ryan Sutton set to sign two year extensions

While Sutton might not have played for England, he was being talked about as a future England rep. He is only 24 years old and his best is ahead of him. Considering he is probably coming at a reasonable price and will fit in well with our other English team mates, I am happy to give him 2 more years...