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by rayden83
April 9, 2023, 12:34 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2023
Replies: 1341
Views: 196321

Re: The Politics Thread 2023

You don’t seem to understand. I’m not supporting either Coalition or Labor climate change policies right now, as they’re ineffective, inefficient and high cost. Inneffective? False. Straya was already on track to reduce emissions by 30-35% easily exceeding our Paris target Inefficient and High cost...
by rayden83
April 8, 2023, 11:20 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Welcome back skip
Replies: 78
Views: 4944

Re: Welcome back skip

Is it just me or did he put on a little weight? Like 2-3kgs?
by rayden83
April 8, 2023, 1:11 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2023
Replies: 1341
Views: 196321

Re: The Politics Thread 2023

But that reduction under the Coalition occurred because the economic activity copped a massive hit during the pandemic. It wasn’t because of their policies. The coalition has been a massive wrecker in the space of climate change and energy policy. They dismantled the most efficient, effective and c...
by rayden83
April 6, 2023, 3:14 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2023
Replies: 1341
Views: 196321

Re: The Politics Thread 2023

That was your charge not mine. I didn’t say the Liberals were supposed to avoid it, I was pointing out that having the Liberals in didn’t mean that we avoided inflation and cost of living pressures. Nor did I accuse Labor of making inflation worse, so I don't know why you mentioned the Liberals. I ...
by rayden83
April 6, 2023, 12:53 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2023
Replies: 1341
Views: 196321

Re: The Politics Thread 2023

Inflation - lags action and largely driven by pandemic + external factors. Please be specific on how Labor has contributed to worsening inflation? Please be specific on how Liberals were supposed to "avoid inflation"? Housing prices - negative gearing, capital gains tax, immigration polic...
by rayden83
April 5, 2023, 11:06 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2023
Replies: 1341
Views: 196321

Re: The Politics Thread 2023

Inflation was increasing under the LNP BEFORE the election, y'know due to a war placing pressure on oil prices Absolute cop out to blame that on Labor Didn't blame Labor, just pointed out the fact that is has worsened under Labor despite their promises to control it. Note that didn't stop Labor bla...
by rayden83
April 5, 2023, 10:47 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2023
Replies: 1341
Views: 196321

Re: The Politics Thread 2023

Indeed, lucky we had the LNP so that we avoided inflation and huge growth in housing prices driving a gap between a landlord and rental class. Good thing their strength is social net policy that means in a period like this people don’t do things like have to skip food or medical care. Thank goodnes...
by rayden83
April 5, 2023, 9:16 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jack Wighton to join South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2024
Replies: 2847
Views: 250342

Re: Raiders offer Jack Wighton a four year $4.4 million deal

It’s big money, but I might be going against the grain here; I think his best footy is still in front of him. I just can't see it. He's a big, physical player, but has nothing like the skills to compensate for the body slowing down in his 30s. Agreed It really depends on the athlete. The sports sci...
by rayden83
April 4, 2023, 11:43 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2023
Replies: 1341
Views: 196321

Re: The Politics Thread 2023

I think it will look back at the election of right wing governments in western countries through the last 7-8 years and the impact that had on climate change Nah, they will be wondering why despite working 38+ hours they can barely afford to pay rent, groceries and energy bills, while old, white pe...
by rayden83
April 4, 2023, 10:58 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Living in the capital hurting our recruitment
Replies: 219
Views: 12923

Re: Living in the capital hurting our recruitment

I'm sure Canberra is a great place, but if you're in your 20s and earning hundreds of thousands a year doing what you love, is it really the place for you? We should be focussing on recruiting players from inland and regional areas, so when they come to Canberra it feels like they're in the big smok...
by rayden83
April 4, 2023, 10:49 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jack Wighton to join South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2024
Replies: 2847
Views: 250342

Re: Raiders offer Jack Wighton a four year $4.4 million deal

Botman wrote: April 4, 2023, 10:28 pm How can this club look at the Croker and Whitehead contracts and not learn a lesson?!
Those two are easily replaced. Jack on the other hand is not. Big risk, but what is the alternative?
by rayden83
April 4, 2023, 4:51 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ricky Stuart planning a Canberra Raiders roster ‘clean out’
Replies: 108
Views: 8000

Re: Ricky Stuart planning a Canberra Raiders roster ‘clean out’

I cannot think of another sporting team who would allow a coach to preside over 3 rebuilds without delivering success. Wot? Stuart has delivered immense success for the Raiders. One GF appearance and two prelim finals is an outstanding result for a club which has traditionally struggled in the recr...
by rayden83
April 1, 2023, 11:52 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Recruitment
Replies: 127
Views: 9286

Re: Recruitment

Our recruitment strategy is appalling. What frustrates is that we have no plan B, we don’t get the player we want so we give up and end up with massive gaps in our roster. As a club from Canberra we can’t sell our bright lights and sandy beaches to prospective talent, so we have to do things differe...
by rayden83
April 1, 2023, 10:15 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Coaching issues
Replies: 2991
Views: 178927

Re: Coaching issues

-PJ- wrote: April 1, 2023, 10:07 am “We’ll keep it in-house, we’ll train really hard and TRY to fix it”
Raiders capt Elliot Whitehead..
How about this one

“they didnt turn up for each other” - Ricky Stuart

The man sees ancient logics that the average person cannot even begin to imagine
by rayden83
April 1, 2023, 10:12 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Coaching issues
Replies: 2991
Views: 178927

Re: Coaching issues

Losing CNK (who definitely needed to be released on personal grounds) and having Savage injured in the preseason has, in my mind, been the catalyst for this disaster. HSS had been a complete disaster at centre and Kris is doing his best but is limited at fullback. **** knows what we do with the hal...
by rayden83
March 28, 2023, 11:33 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Coaching issues
Replies: 2991
Views: 178927

Re: Coaching issues

I think all of the nastiness towards Ricky is over the top, sure we’re playing **** but I think we’ll be good once players start returning. I agree. We will win a few games, until we meet Penrith or Souths. Our meathead crash ball tactics only work against certain teams, sadly, enough teams for Ric...
by rayden83
March 28, 2023, 11:23 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Coaching issues
Replies: 2991
Views: 178927

Re: Coaching issues

It’s not often someone of Craig Bellamy’s ability is going to be moving on and potentially looking for work. I’d be throwing the bank, and then some, at him. Whatever it takes. Yup. Don't think even Bellamy could work wonders with our current crap roster, but he alone will attract high profile play...
by rayden83
March 26, 2023, 7:08 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Coaching issues
Replies: 2991
Views: 178927

Re: Coaching issues

I think Stuart drives a good culture. Who cares. He’s not paid to drive a good culture, he’s paid to win. It’s a farce that Whitehead is still playing first grade, when he past his use by date in 2020. I don’t think this bothers Ricky, he would rather lose with his mates and go have beers afterward...
by rayden83
March 26, 2023, 6:29 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Coaching issues
Replies: 2991
Views: 178927

Re: Coaching issues

Coach is a problem but recruitment is a bigger problem. Only a club like Canberra would try roll out someone like Danny Levi as a major signing. My frustration with Raiders recruitment strategy is we try to fill slots with whoever is available on the market, usually losing out on the big names and g...
by rayden83
March 26, 2023, 6:11 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 647
Views: 25082

Re: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Game Day

I don’t understand why we didn’t put Wighton to fullback, keep Kris in the centres with Frawley and Fog in the halves until savage comes back. That would actually balance the team out far better than what we have now. Frawley can hold a position in the halves better than Kris can at fullback, that ...
by rayden83
March 26, 2023, 4:41 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 647
Views: 25082

Re: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Game

We don't even look like breaking the Newcastle line, our plays are bog standard, can we put a smart play. No. The team is full of meatheads. Name me one player with an ounce of game intelligence, besides Jack (on a good day). The days of Hodgson, Bateman, Leipana, Charnze, and Croker and Whitehead ...
by rayden83
March 26, 2023, 4:34 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 647
Views: 25082

Re: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Game Day

Turning off the TV. We don’t win from these positions.
by rayden83
March 26, 2023, 4:26 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 647
Views: 25082

Re: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Game Day

We are looking so dangerous in this set
by rayden83
March 26, 2023, 4:22 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 647
Views: 25082

Re: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Game Day

Not much to say. Our reserve graders are getting rag dolled. Knights are scoring every time they get down our end. Game is over I’m afraid.
by rayden83
March 20, 2023, 11:38 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jack Wighton to join South Sydney Rabbitohs in 2024
Replies: 2847
Views: 250342

Re: Jack Wighton set to extend Canberra Raiders contract to end 2024

Lol the back row ****? Jack is a fine 5/8, if not an excellet one. He won a Dally M and we made our first GF in 25 years off the back of Jack playing 5/8. What Jack is not is a game manager, yet that is the role he is being asked to play. The problem isn’t Jack, it’s lack of a competent half back, o...
by rayden83
March 15, 2023, 3:08 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2472
Views: 233539

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

-TW- wrote: March 15, 2023, 2:39 pm To be fair the Tuatara play on North Harbour Stadium which is a rugby ground

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Have you seen the new seating configuration? Hilarious.
by rayden83
March 15, 2023, 3:08 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2472
Views: 233539

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

-TW- wrote: March 15, 2023, 2:39 pm To be fair the Tuatara play on North Harbour Stadium which is a rugby ground

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Have you seen the new seating configuration? Hilarious.
by rayden83
March 15, 2023, 1:49 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2472
Views: 233539

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

The A league roster will most likely expand in the coming years as well. 16 teams x 2 home and away matches is 30 games per season, so that's 15 home games during the regular season. Plus Australia Cup, A league finals, Asian Champions League, potentially Canberra United women relocating there, ensu...
by rayden83
March 4, 2023, 9:07 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day
Replies: 633
Views: 26071

Re: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day

The effort was there in very humid conditions for most of the game. Worried our attack, looked terrible when we had the ball in attacking positions. Need more from our halves and hooker next week, in my opinion. Jack has reached his summit as a footballer. He will always be a pretty good runner of ...
by rayden83
March 4, 2023, 6:58 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day
Replies: 633
Views: 26071

Re: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day

Billy Walker wrote: March 4, 2023, 6:40 pm
GreenMachine wrote: March 4, 2023, 6:38 pm
Billy Walker wrote: March 4, 2023, 6:16 pm Disappointing but geez that’s a gutsy effort- well done raiders
Get used to that sentence… you’ll be repeating it all season unless we figure out how to use the football.
Put in an effort like that each week and we’ll win more than we lose.
Gee lets not set our sights too high
by rayden83
March 4, 2023, 6:26 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day
Replies: 633
Views: 26071

Re: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Game Day

We scored some fluke tries, the scoreline glosses over the fact we were absolute tosh in attack and Cowboys went into their shell in the 2nd half. I think Ricky needs to find ways to win games other than through sheer grit, determination and fight, which we have in abundance, but will only get us so...
by rayden83
December 20, 2022, 8:22 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Final charge against Tom Starling dismissed
Replies: 549
Views: 58724

Re: Raiders coach Ricky Stuart backs Tom Starling for 'breakout' year

Has Starling ever been more than a sugar hit? He can barely pass let alone kick or ball play. Even if he improved in these areas 50% he would still be sub NRL standard.
by rayden83
September 19, 2022, 10:47 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Player ratings 2022
Replies: 4
Views: 529

Player ratings 2022

Savage - 6 - some bright moments but many more boneheaded plays. Still only 20, dont remember Dugan making the same bonehead plays at the same age. Cotric - 6 - hasnt really improved much since debut season. Still a solid player Kris - 6 - struggled early but showed significant improvement second ha...
by rayden83
September 17, 2022, 6:09 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Moving forward
Replies: 172
Views: 12289

Re: Moving Foward

Realistically we cant compete with the Sydney teams in terms of recruiting elite spine players. What Canberra lacks is elite players across multiple positions. When we made 2019 finals we had elite players all across the park; Raps and BJ, Wighton, Bateman, Papalii and Hodgson, mayve even Cotric as ...
by rayden83
September 16, 2022, 11:46 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2022 Finals Week 2 V Eels: Game Day
Replies: 823
Views: 37185

Re: 2022 Finals Week 2 V Eels: Game Day

Parra were good but we were awful. We really struggle against teams that play off the cuff and have nippy agile players like Brown who runs rings around our docile edge forwards like Whithead and laterally challenged outside backs (all of them). We will go toe to toe with any team that wants us to ...