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by Botman
March 25, 2024, 7:49 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 424
Views: 21988

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

So many options, but I’m still of the strong view that Danny Levi is the best 9 in the club and is who Ricky will pick when the team is announced tomorrow. Must have missed this so I’ll ask again! Genuine question, Billy... And ill propose it two different ways and give you dealers choices 1. There...
by Botman
March 25, 2024, 6:04 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 424
Views: 21988

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

So many options, but I’m still of the strong view that Danny Levi is the best 9 in the club and is who Ricky will pick when the team is announced tomorrow. Must have missed this so I’ll ask again! Genuine question, Billy... And ill propose it two different ways and give you dealers choices 1. There...
by Botman
March 24, 2024, 7:48 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 424
Views: 21988

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

Yeah i dont think we really need to go and get a 4-5 year long term option I think the depth at the club in that position and the quality of the depth is at a really high level, a few of these young blokes are REALLY promosing. I think we just need a competent hold over for 1-2 years to give them ti...
by Botman
March 24, 2024, 7:04 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21962

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Crossland's stinks. If we're recruiting, we should be trying to recruit someone significantly better not moving from one bad option to a slightly better but still bad option.
by Botman
March 24, 2024, 4:02 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 82
Views: 2770

Re: 2024 NRL Round 3: Teams and Game Day

Good back and forth game of footy this one. Both teams looking to use the footy and attack.
by Botman
March 24, 2024, 3:45 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 424
Views: 21988

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

:lol: Zero chance. Unless Hoppa is injured it'll be Hoppa on the wing and Kris back at centre
by Botman
March 24, 2024, 8:03 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders star's career remains in limbo nine months after terrifying seizure
Replies: 336
Views: 60761

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

Your lack of understanding even the most basic salary cap mechanic is breathtaking.
by Botman
March 24, 2024, 8:00 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21962

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

And a quick google search tells me James Roby was named by Man of Steel panelist as the ESL’s team of the year hooker in 2022.

Did we sign James Roby?
by Botman
March 23, 2024, 8:19 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 424
Views: 21988

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

Id much rather Finucane IN
Dude is a complete spud, our middles, even our bench middles will roll over that dude.

But by my reckoning, we beat the tigers by 20
The tigers are currently up by 24

20 * 24 (just trust me!)

we should beat the sharks by about 480 points!
by Botman
March 23, 2024, 7:47 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders star's career remains in limbo nine months after terrifying seizure
Replies: 336
Views: 60761

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

Personally i think we blantantly breach the salary cap and risk crippling points deductions and massive fines and simply give the man a duffle bag full of high valued goods and cash. A Gucci bag with the deed to a house, keys to a BMW, speed boat and 500k cash should solve this problem for us. Right...
by Botman
March 23, 2024, 5:33 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 424
Views: 21988

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

Genuine question, Billy... And ill propose it two different ways and give you dealers choices

1. There are 17 starting hookers in this league. Where does Danny Levi rank amongst them for you?

2. There are 16 other clubs in the competition. Raiders aside, what other clubs do you think he'd start for?
by Botman
March 23, 2024, 1:42 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders Pathways
Topic: 2024 Canberra Raiders NSW Cup
Replies: 226
Views: 17172

Re: 2024 Canberra Raiders NSW Cup

That’s the sort of vision and play Levi wants to be able to make but sadly can’t
by Botman
March 23, 2024, 1:39 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders Pathways
Topic: 2024 Canberra Raiders NSW Cup
Replies: 226
Views: 17172

Re: 2024 Canberra Raiders NSW Cup

Wish we had a better view of that pass from Jed for that try
by Botman
March 23, 2024, 1:36 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders Pathways
Topic: 2024 Canberra Raiders NSW Cup
Replies: 226
Views: 17172

Re: 2024 Canberra Raiders NSW Cup

Hors has looked good in the time I’ve been watching
Missed the first 20
by Botman
March 23, 2024, 10:38 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21962

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Michael Lombardi often quotes Bill Walsh about the nature of sports and team building when he says “sometimes you're 2-3 injuries away from being a good team”

And I can’t help but think that rings true for our side.
by Botman
March 23, 2024, 10:06 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21962

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Father time will come for Papa and it will be sooner than later, and with him being off contract at the end of this year it is certainly something to consider and monitor going forward... we need to be careful how we handle that contract for sure It's also worth noting how deep we are at middle forw...
by Botman
March 23, 2024, 9:41 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21962

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

The EW issue has been around for about 2 years now. Lets not pretend this is a new issue. Posters have been talking about this for a long time now. He'll have a game here and there where he winds back the time piece and produces good football and in fairness to him it seems to me, at least anecdotal...
by Botman
March 22, 2024, 9:10 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21962

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

I watched delayed and just finished now so haven't read back, but the Tapine try looked a try on every replay to me. Not sure what the consensus is here but I feel that was the wrong decision by the Bunker. I had no issues with the Strange no try... it went up a no try, he grounded it with his fore...
by Botman
March 22, 2024, 9:08 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 450
Views: 22411

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

Johns isnt even the GOAT halfback :lol: Very sad to see RL tragic's who apparently never saw Cameron Smith play football :( Andrew John’s was the best player I have seen play and tbh for me it isn’t even particularly close. Easy the best half… honestly I don’t like the guy and I don’t like Newcastl...
by Botman
March 22, 2024, 8:58 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21962

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Good post game presser from Stuart too
didnt take the bait offered up... credit where it's due.
You can let the easy ones go through to the keeper.
by Botman
March 22, 2024, 8:42 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21962

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Yeah there was a lot to like about his game
Not sure he’ll end up in the points once everyone has had their say, but I’m happy to reward him with my points for his performance
by Botman
March 22, 2024, 8:39 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 483
Views: 49102

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

Yes. Yes I would :lol:
by Botman
March 22, 2024, 8:35 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 483
Views: 49102

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

Bluesbrother wrote: March 22, 2024, 8:31 pm Sandon Smith is a player I'd be making enquiries about. Could see him develop into an elite 9 or 7.
if he can play nine consider me interested.
by Botman
March 22, 2024, 8:32 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21962

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Im fond of saying sometimes in the POTY a narrative wins When a young player has been bashed from pillar to post about how he isnt physical and cant defend and he makes two exceptional try savers and one on arguably the hardest bloke to bring down 1 on 1 in the game... he's got points for me in a lo...
by Botman
March 22, 2024, 8:28 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 424
Views: 21988

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

Tapine switched for Hors and that would be almost the dream line up :lol:
Wont happen.
Ill settle for Kris, Hors and Ata coming in.
by Botman
March 22, 2024, 8:14 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21962

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

When I watched that inside ball to Rapana where he dropped it, I instantly thought Chevy. Still, I doubt Chevy matches Rapa that game. I dont mind them holding him back. Agreed. I was all aboard the Chevy train to begin with but the trails showed he needs a little more time Wont be long, Stuart con...
by Botman
March 22, 2024, 8:09 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21962

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Love Rapana, enjoying every moment of his final year with us. Raiders legend But yeah with Chevy, Asomua, Schiller in reggies, all good things must come to an end. And i feel very good about Chevy and Asomua to come into this team in his absence. And pardon the phrase, i know it's not a fond one aro...
by Botman
March 22, 2024, 8:02 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 424
Views: 21988

Re: 2024 Rd 4 v Sharks: Teams and Previews

Changes that should be made that i think will happen: Hors and Kris for Saulo/Guler (dealers choice, its close enough that i wont argue the toss either way) and Cotric. Hors and Kris simply have to be in this football team, they are rep level footballers and we dont have rep level players in the squ...
by Botman
March 22, 2024, 7:53 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21962

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Morgan Smithies needs to play 80. He is the competitor we need, is into everything like a dog with a bone. Absolutely love a everything about Smithies. Agreed, he is the biggest change from last year if you wanted to pin it on a single player. Indeed Whitehead minutes for Smithies was a downgrade W...
by Botman
March 22, 2024, 7:46 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21962

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Does anyone else think we look a little less soft this year? We still have our defensive line broken from time to time, but our last line scramble defence kind of reminds me of 2019. Defence over all has been improved, some players letting us down and Hosking was one of them tonight, had a bit of a...
by Botman
March 22, 2024, 7:43 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Fans' Choice Player of the Year
Replies: 32
Views: 1937

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Fans' Choice Player of the Year

julian87 wrote: March 22, 2024, 7:09 pm 3 - Savage
2 - Rapana
1 - Timoko
Yep, this for me too please
by Botman
March 22, 2024, 7:36 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21962

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Problem is Starling was worse than Levi. His two passes from the scrum to Savage late in the game were absolute floaters. Agreed. Starling isnt a NRL FG either Our hooker stocks are dire. I'd be really interested in sniffing around the mid season transfer market to see who might be available. I'd b...
by Botman
March 22, 2024, 7:33 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21962

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

I think you're off the mark. He made a poor decision - so what? He touches the ball more than any other player on the field. I think that little insight from you shows you wrote him off after that and didn't really see it for what it was. I get it, you don't rate him but he is most definitely our b...
by Botman
March 22, 2024, 7:22 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21962

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Thought Smithies and Guler were excellent tonight. 8m That penalty not long after the Tapine no try really changed momentum. If Danny Levi is going to continue to be picked in first grade he should only be allowed to pass. Completely killed sets when he tried to run, especially on the line with 13m...
by Botman
March 22, 2024, 7:08 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21962

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Thought Smithies and Guler were excellent tonight. That penalty not long after the Tapine no try really changed momentum. If Danny Levi is going to continue to be picked in first grade he should only be allowed to pass. Completely killed sets when he tried to run, especially on the line with 13min ...