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by RTW
October 12, 2021, 4:32 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jamal Fogarty joins Canberra Raiders on three year deal
Replies: 671
Views: 81135

Re: Jamal Fogarty joins Canberra Raiders on three year deal

The game really doesn’t have that many quality halfbacks running around. So given we thought we had ours locked in for a few years prior to this season kicking off, we have done extremely well to find someone who is an upgrade on what we currently have whilst seemingly not paying overs. Let’s not fo...
by RTW
October 3, 2021, 11:14 am
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2021 Grand Final: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 252
Views: 11319

Re: 2021 Grand Final: Teams and Game Day

Early start at the Caxton Hotel, First beer is going down well!
Looking forward to the two Q cup Prelims and tipping a Panthers victory tonight.


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by RTW
September 27, 2021, 9:20 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Sportspeople that you admire
Replies: 18
Views: 2201

Re: Sportspeople that you admire

Thanks


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by RTW
September 26, 2021, 7:55 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders take multi-million-dollar hit due to NRL Gold Coast relocation
Replies: 4
Views: 1435

Re: Canberra Raiders take multi-million-dollar hit due to NRL Gold Coast relocation

So the Storm has announced all 2020 and 2021 members will receive free memberships next year in appreciation for them sticking by the club through Covid times. Nice gesture! Whenever I have questioned the economic sense of some of the contracts we will likely need to take a hit on through medical r...
by RTW
September 26, 2021, 7:53 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Sportspeople that you admire
Replies: 18
Views: 2201

Re: Sportspeople that you admire

I was listening to a podcast interview of Patty Mills yesterday. God damn he was impressive. For someone in his position he was grounded and genuine. His passion for the Boomers was unbelievable, and he is a strong advocate and role model for indigenous Australians. Kurt Fearnley is another athlete...
by RTW
September 11, 2021, 8:47 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Who is the one player you wish had never left the Raiders?
Replies: 61
Views: 4795

Re: Who is the one player you wish had never left the Raiders?

1. Clyde/Stuart I don’t think it changed our fortunes but hated seeing them on Bulldogs colours. 2. Wiki absolutely loved him as a player and it stunk how they got him. 3. Ben Kennedy out of all my choices he is the one that would have really made a difference if he stayed Sent from my iPhone using ...
by RTW
September 10, 2021, 9:51 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders Pathways
Topic: 2022 Canberra Raiders Junior Representatives
Replies: 404
Views: 63660

Re: 2022 Canberra Raiders Junior Representatives

Who identified the talent in QLD? Is it Mullholand or do we employ someone like we did in the past ( if I remember correctly Mark Tookey used to be employed by us)


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by RTW
July 22, 2021, 10:05 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2021 Rd 19 V Eels: Game Day
Replies: 782
Views: 33840

Re: 2021 Rd 19 V Eels: Game Day

Frawley deserves a lot of love. Nothing flash, but immense effort all night. Chased everything, put the pressure on the kicker, all the little 1% things. Williams also deserves a pat on the back for his defence tonight. Good to see Timoko finally getting another run. Huge fan of HSS. Rapa undispute...
by RTW
July 14, 2021, 9:13 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2021 State of Origin III: Blues V Maroons
Replies: 275
Views: 17329

Re: 2021 State of Origin III: Blues V Maroons

Haven’t read this thread so it has probably already been said but so much for Origin playing Wighton back into form


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by RTW
June 27, 2021, 10:56 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2021 State of Origin II: Maroons V Blues
Replies: 349
Views: 16413

Re: 2021 State of Origin II: Maroons V Blues

benda wrote:Cameron Smith and or Billy Slater will coach QLD next year. Prediction.
Bennett is heading back to Brisbane and will be without an NRL team. Surely they appoint him as the coach.


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by RTW
June 27, 2021, 10:54 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2021 State of Origin II: Maroons V Blues
Replies: 349
Views: 16413

Re: 2021 State of Origin II: Maroons V Blues

Billy Walker wrote:Someone with a voice like Slater shouldn’t be on TV unless they just steered a horse to victory in the Melbourne Cup.
Really? I think he is one of the few commentators on 9 that can analyse a match. I will forgive the sound of his voice for some intelligent chat


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by RTW
June 27, 2021, 4:03 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2021 State of Origin II: Maroons V Blues
Replies: 349
Views: 16413

2021 State of Origin II: Maroons V Blues

Sorry for him as a result of being called in and then not getting to play yes, but he is not a QLDer.

Lived in NZ approx 14 years
Lived in QLD approx 4 years
Lived in NSW approx 3.5 years


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by RTW
June 27, 2021, 3:33 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2021 State of Origin II: Maroons V Blues
Replies: 349
Views: 16413

Re: 2021 State of Origin II: Maroons V Blues

He’s not really a Queenslander though is he. The carry-on in the media about this is embarrassing. Tough on the kid but he moved to Qld just shy of his 14th Birthday in October 2013 by 2017 he was playing for the Sharks SG ball team and Jersey Flegg the following year. Let’s assume Sharks flew him ...
by RTW
May 16, 2021, 8:53 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: This is not rugby league
Replies: 213
Views: 15093

Re: This is not rugby league

Rugby League is a collision sport, but while we see every player wearing a mouth guard to protect their teeth there are only a few who wear head gear to protect their heads. I don't have a problem with the rules to reduce contact with the head. The long term effects of multiple concussions can not ...
by RTW
May 8, 2021, 3:48 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Game Day
Replies: 582
Views: 26345

Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Game Day

Dr Zaius wrote:Newcastle paying $10.

Load up people.
Fair call given our form of late but I heard a stat earlier this week that the last 23 times the knights trailed at half time they have lost.


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by RTW
April 15, 2021, 8:51 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2021 NRL Round 6: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 105
Views: 6962

Re: 2021 NRL Round 6: Teams and Game Day

Still hard to watch this game with any real interest you just know that Panthers are going to win and the alternative of actually cheering for the Broncos just leaves you feeling dirty


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by RTW
April 13, 2021, 4:03 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jarrod Croker
Replies: 622
Views: 37313

Re: Jarrod Croker

reckon crokes could show a bit of leadership and approach the coach about finding form in reggies. hes been off for a while now and i think we have the cattle to entertain the idea Can you actually see a player doing this though? I’m sure it must have happened at some point but I can’t think of an ...
by RTW
April 9, 2021, 10:47 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2020 Rd 6 V Eels: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 356
Views: 20795

Re: 2020 Rd 6 V Eels: Teams and Previews

A **** back on the bench please Ricky. It is ridiculous to run the risk of having anyone of five players go down without any adequate cover for them. Just **** insane. It's not he's completely averse to it - we were playing with one there for most games last season until CHN showed up. If you don't...
by RTW
April 9, 2021, 10:30 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: CHN and Horsburgh
Replies: 213
Views: 11418

CHN and Horsburgh

Unpopular opinion but I am throwing it out- Horsburgh is massively overrated on this site. He has talent and is willing but he has limited control over his aggression which leads to poor discipline. In his 20 odd appearances he has far to many errors per game and his tackle efficiency would be down ...
by RTW
April 9, 2021, 10:23 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2021 Rd 5 V Panthers: Game Day
Replies: 948
Views: 39898

Re: 2021 Rd 5 V Panthers: Game Day

We were on top with our best 17. They got on top when we lost our fullback and had to shuffle things. I really think this sort of take is overly emotional I agree we're not quite on their level but we're not that far off. Rubbish. They made early errors and we were on top. We failed to take advanta...
by RTW
April 9, 2021, 10:17 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2021 Rd 5 V Panthers: Game Day
Replies: 948
Views: 39898

Re: 2021 Rd 5 V Panthers: Game Day

We're not as good a team as them. This game was not a blip. This was clear before this game actually, but crystal clear now We're in par with eels, maybe a whisker above. Next week would be interesting We were on top with our best 17. They got on top when we lost our fullback and had to shuffle thi...
by RTW
April 9, 2021, 9:37 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2021 Rd 5 V Panthers: Game Day
Replies: 948
Views: 39898

Re: 2021 Rd 5 V Panthers: Game Day

Makaveli wrote:Has Sticky ever addressed the team being very easily baited? Seems they want to blue at any given moment.

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by RTW
April 9, 2021, 9:34 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2021 Rd 5 V Panthers: Game Day
Replies: 948
Views: 39898

2021 Rd 5 V Panthers: Game Day

Go easy on Raps he cant play this position guys, couldnt do it in his prime, certainly cant now he's lost a lot Except flopping that late in a tackle had absolutely nothing to do with him playing fullback. Sheer stupidity Rapana is a stupid player plain and simple. Skilled and an effort man but stu...
by RTW
April 9, 2021, 9:03 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2021 Rd 5 V Panthers: Game Day
Replies: 948
Views: 39898

Re: 2021 Rd 5 V Panthers: Game Day

Couple of talking points: I personally can’t blame Hudson Young. If a second rower drops on my winger like that ( I thought contact was on head but regardless) I want a teammate that fires up a bit. 99/100 iT won’t end up in a penalty against you. CNK isn’t stopping that try, defence was too passive...
by RTW
April 9, 2021, 7:39 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2021 Rd 5 V Panthers: Game Day
Replies: 948
Views: 39898

Re: 2021 Rd 5 V Panthers: Game Day

If Starling is being kept then I don't want him to be playing with Hodgson on. This game will quite obviously test us - we'll be blowing. Being down a middle forward when you're struggling for players to take the ball up late in the game is far from ideal, especially when it's self inflicted. Agree...
by RTW
April 5, 2021, 8:14 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2021
Replies: 3121
Views: 262762

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2021

A quick scan of starting fullbacks this year. I don’t think Isaako, Will Kennedy or Daine Laurie would be on too much. Dogs have a bunch of possible fullbacks with Meaney, Allen and DWZ. No idea what those guys are being paid. I think other than Meaney and Will Kennedy the others are in decent coin...
by RTW
April 5, 2021, 4:23 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2021
Replies: 3121
Views: 262762

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2021

I can’t remember what we signed CNK for but would it be true in saying that he would be close to the lowest paid starting fullback in the comp? In a position that some teams are paying huge chunks of the salary comp we are certainly getting a good return on our investment. If we were to upgrade we ...
by RTW
April 5, 2021, 4:08 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2021
Replies: 3121
Views: 262762

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2021

I can’t remember what we signed CNK for but would it be true in saying that he would be close to the lowest paid starting fullback in the comp? In a position that some teams are paying huge chunks of the salary comp we are certainly getting a good return on our investment. If we were to upgrade we w...
by RTW
April 5, 2021, 7:54 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jarrod Croker
Replies: 622
Views: 37313

Re: Jarrod Croker

I love Croker don't get me wrong, but you don't win comps with slow centres that are defensively suspect. Great goal kicker, great club man and a likeable all round good bloke. But at some stage he will get the tap on the shoulder. And I think Ricky will give him until mid season to see if he can g...
by RTW
April 4, 2021, 9:28 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2020 Rd 5 V Panthers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 178
Views: 14254

2020 Rd 5 V Panthers: Teams and Previews

I'm not 100% sure what Lui brings to the team...I'd bring Horsburgh into the side instead What does Lui bring? Not drink driving in the off season. I am a fan of Hors and even thought he was a smoky for origin last year before he got injured but his tackle efficiency is poor and he has far to many ...
by RTW
April 4, 2021, 9:20 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2021 Rd 4 V Titans: Fans' Choice Player of the Year
Replies: 47
Views: 2801

Re: 2021 Rd 4 V Titans: Fans' Choice Player of the Year

3. Sutton was busy all night and attracted plenty of defensive numbers every carry whilst maintaining a nice quick play the ball. 2. CNK was busy all night so deserved the points. It is hard to be critical of someone who was getting us on the front foot with his carries but I would actually like to ...
by RTW
April 4, 2021, 8:51 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2021 Rd 4 V Titans: Game Day
Replies: 545
Views: 22919

Re: 2021 Rd 4 V Titans: Game Day

History shows time and time again that the best defensive teams win the competition. We have proven that we can defend (with exception the second half v the Warriors for obvious reasons).In both last nights game and the sharks game we repeatedly turned teams away on our goal line. Year after year th...
by RTW
April 3, 2021, 6:23 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2021 Rd 4 V Titans: Game Day
Replies: 545
Views: 22919

Re: 2021 Rd 4 V Titans: Game Day

irvste wrote:Makes for boring viewing these lopsided matches I've already switched to something else a couple of times this year but I otherwise watch a lot of the other games

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I haven’t got through a full game this round


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by RTW
March 30, 2021, 7:45 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: Rugby League 2021
Replies: 324
Views: 24160

Re: Rugby League 2021

I don’t understand why they just don’t introduce a mandatory stand down period like they use in NSW cup. If your player fails the HIA you are welcome to use an 18th man but the injured player must sit out for 10 days ( it is 14 in NSW cup). If the 18th man was going to make that much of a difference...
by RTW
March 24, 2021, 8:24 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: Rugby League 2021
Replies: 324
Views: 24160

Re: Rugby League 2021

Get Matt Seers on the other wing!


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