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by yurithe1
July 22, 2009, 8:29 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Things seem to be even worse over at the Broncos...
Replies: 17
Views: 802

Re: Things seem to be even worse over at the Broncos...

I used to visit the Raiders site regularly until this year. But now that Bigpond has taken over...no thanks. The videos don't work properly, the content is hard to find and the website is slow to load. Ditto on the videos although I think that's more to do with them being so anti-Apple. Crap Macint...
by yurithe1
July 22, 2009, 7:40 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Fittler for assistant coach
Replies: 12
Views: 1040

Re: Fittler for assistant coach

There are too many incidents in Freddy's playing and coaching career for me to be comfortable with this idea. Off the top of my head: getting busted after he broke up with his GF of 2 years; apparently snubbing war veterans when he was Aust'n captain for an Anzac Day Test; the recent hotel corridor ...
by yurithe1
July 22, 2009, 7:34 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Why is Phil Rothfield so anti-Canberra?
Replies: 87
Views: 4244

Re: Why is Phil Rothfield so anti-Canberra?

Who gives acrap about what he has to say? He lives in Sydney. That's all I need to now about his judgement.

As Peter Stirling said recently in regard to his potential coaching future (loose quote) I live on the Central Coast and I only go to Sydney when I have to.
by yurithe1
July 22, 2009, 7:26 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: New assistant coach
Replies: 106
Views: 4635

Re: New assistant coach

Johns rules out Knights coaching interest It is understood Matthew Johns has ruled himself out as a contender for the Newcastle Knights' vacant coaching role. Brian Smith is defecting to the Roosters next year and Knights assistant coach Rick Stone is seen as the front-runner to takeover. There has...
by yurithe1
July 21, 2009, 7:34 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2009 Rd 20 V Tigers: Teams and Previews *Team p1*
Replies: 217
Views: 9849

Re: 2009 Rd 20 V Tigers: Teams and Previews

Maybe instead of blooding infinite guys at centre we should be trying to fill what will actually be the gap next year- the wing. Croker seems like he will be good for the job long term so he can just go up and down as is best for his development. Whenever he's down in SL Graham should be in at cent...
by yurithe1
July 20, 2009, 9:40 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: What changes need to be made to make us a powerhouse again
Replies: 138
Views: 4053

Re: What changes need to be made to make us a powerhouse again

Question wrote:
T_R wrote:I'm the CEO of a multi-million dollar corporation
And how is the flower shop going??BTW.
LOL. Do Zimbabwean dollars really count? I think a million dollar note from there is worth more on eBay than it is on the foreign currency exchange.
by yurithe1
July 20, 2009, 9:38 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: What changes need to be made to make us a powerhouse again
Replies: 138
Views: 4053

Re: What changes need to be made to make us a powerhouse again

I think there is a lot of merit in moving to the Central Coast - it would certainly change the problems the club faces as far as funding, exposure and commercial opportunities. If the Raiders leave town, I end my association with them. Full stop. In fact, I would barrack for them to die a horrible ...
by yurithe1
July 20, 2009, 7:10 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: What changes need to be made to make us a powerhouse again
Replies: 138
Views: 4053

Re: What changes need to be made to make us a powerhouse again

I think there is a lot of merit in moving to the Central Coast - it would certainly change the problems the club faces as far as funding, exposure and commercial opportunities. If the Raiders leave town, I end my association with them. Full stop. In fact, I would barrack for them to die a horrible ...
by yurithe1
July 19, 2009, 1:35 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: What changes need to be made to make us a powerhouse again
Replies: 138
Views: 4053

Re: What changes need to be made to make us a powerhouse again

In any business responsibility for failure starts at the top - the ceo, the board and the administrators need to fall on their swords and take responsibility not just for the debacle that is is this season but basically the poor marketing, attendances, performance, recruitment, behavior and other k...
by yurithe1
July 19, 2009, 1:03 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Alan Tongue
Replies: 49
Views: 2135

Re: Alan Tongue

whatwhat wrote:Flanno was dead set ordinary early in the season. Has he improved? I havent seen any Souths Logan matches
OK. Most of us have seen the TYC games featuring the potential Raiders FG-ders. The guys too old for TYC can be seen at:

http://queenslandrugbyleague.ning.com/video
by yurithe1
July 19, 2009, 12:24 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Alan Tongue
Replies: 49
Views: 2135

Re: Alan Tongue

At the end of the day he has to give either Waddell or Flanagan a shot. If he is worried about Waddell's defence, then why the hell is Croker in the team. Give him a go Furner! Unfortunately, the answer to the Croker question is that our attack has been so lousy lately that he is now the side's equ...
by yurithe1
July 18, 2009, 9:31 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: What changes need to be made to make us a powerhouse again
Replies: 138
Views: 4053

Re: What changes need to be made to make us a powerhouse again

Ian Millward is gone. Bring back the bloke who coached the U20s to a premiership last year as Furner's assistant. He probably knows the current line-up better than Furner does and anyone who has visited Raiders HQ and seen what's on the reception counter will know that he knew how to get the best o...
by yurithe1
July 18, 2009, 9:23 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: What changes need to be made to make us a powerhouse again
Replies: 138
Views: 4053

Re: What changes need to be made to make us a powerhouse again

Ian Millward is gone. Bring back the bloke who coached the U20s to a premiership last year as Furner's assistant. He probably knows the current line-up better than Furner does and anyone who has visited Raiders HQ and seen what's on the reception counter will know that he knew how to get the best ou...
by yurithe1
July 18, 2009, 8:39 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Dear Russell Smith
Replies: 16
Views: 977

Re: Dear Russell Smith

I said it during the telecast and I'll say it again: looking at his decisions against us on the field and in the box over the years, that :!: deserves to **** Thats...probably going too far... its a game.... Don't wish things like that on people. It doesn't paint the rest of us fans very well... My...
by yurithe1
July 18, 2009, 8:11 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2009 Rd 19 V Panthers: Game Day and Post Match
Replies: 449
Views: 12172

Re: 2009 Rd 19 V Panthers: Game Day and Post Match

Buc Nasty wrote:Are we sure he was making a 'II' gesture, or was he making a letter 'V'?

Either way I say fair play to him.
I thought it looked like two and then he crossed one of his fingers with the index finger on his other hand. To me, he was giving it to that tool Smith.
by yurithe1
July 18, 2009, 8:08 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2009 Rd 19 V Panthers: Fans' Choice Player of the Year
Replies: 46
Views: 1610

Re: 2009 Rd 19 V Panthers: Fans' Choice Player of the Year

3 - Dugan. The only reason I'll be going to next week's game is to say to people I saw that kid play in his debut season. FURNER: DEVISE SOME TACTICS WHICH ALLOW THE KID TO OFF-LOAD BEFORE HE GETS HAMMERED BY THE DEFENCE. :!: Graham cannot be the only speedster capable of getting back there to suppo...
by yurithe1
July 18, 2009, 7:59 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Alan Tongue
Replies: 49
Views: 2135

Re: Alan Tongue

It's not Tongue's fault that Furner thinks he can play hooker and puts him there for the first 20 mins of every game. For mine, Buttriss to start and take the brunt of the punishment. Then Travis Waddell to come on and blitz a tiring oppisition. It's a thankless game plan for Buttriss, but that's wh...
by yurithe1
July 18, 2009, 7:56 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Dear Russell Smith
Replies: 16
Views: 977

Re: Dear Russell Smith

I said it during the telecast and I'll say it again: looking at his decisions against us on the field and in the box over the years, that :!: deserves to ****
by yurithe1
July 18, 2009, 7:54 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Sour Plum
Replies: 150
Views: 4483

Re: Sour Plum

I bet if he wasn't the Games Hardest Hitter this thread wouldn't exist. A few weeks ago most people here didn't have a place for him in the 17..... It's either Plum, or we lose Fensom/Picker/Joel Thompson. Take your pick. I'll put my hand up. As far as I was concerned, Plum should have stuck to tac...
by yurithe1
July 18, 2009, 7:37 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2009 Rd 19 V Panthers: Game Day and Post Match
Replies: 449
Views: 12172

Re: 2009 Rd 19 V Panthers: Game Day and Post Match

Pete Cash wrote:Arent the senior players embarrassed by Josh Dugan playing a thousand times better than they are.
You would hope. I thought the Penrith drop-out passing a bunch of forwards leaving Dugan to regather and then have to return it because the forwards were spectating summed it all up.
by yurithe1
July 18, 2009, 7:32 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2009 Rd 19 V Panthers: Game Day and Post Match
Replies: 449
Views: 12172

Re: 2009 Rd 19 V Panthers: Game Day and Post Match

Green Machine wrote:Its official, the Raiders are the gayest team in the NRL.
Constructive criticism or bitching, okay, but leave off that stuff. There's enough wankers in the media and among opposition fans who can dish out that sort of crap.
by yurithe1
July 18, 2009, 6:34 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2009 Rd 19 V Panthers: Game Day and Post Match
Replies: 449
Views: 12172

Re: 2009 Rd 19 V Panthers: Game Day and Post Match

Thinking about Russell Smith's refereeing history against the Raiders both on the field and and in the box I can say only thing: Bugger the cement truck, that :!: deserves to get cancer. Guaranteed he will not rule in our favour so I don't even hold my breath when it goes up to the box for a decisio...
by yurithe1
July 12, 2009, 3:48 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2009 Rd 18 V Knights: Game Day and Post Match
Replies: 393
Views: 9766

Re: 2009 Rd 18 V Knights: Game Day and Post Match

All this talk about Croker is actually making me want to watch the game.. just going by his stats, it doesnt look like he had THAT bad of a game.. According to the stats, he ran for 127m (2nd in our team, only to Dugan) with 2 tackle breaks..though he did make 3 errors plus 3 missed and 2 ineffecti...
by yurithe1
July 12, 2009, 3:19 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Rookie of the Year?
Replies: 15
Views: 1156

Re: Rookie of the Year?

Dugan has to be rookie of the year if he keeps playing FG Dugan. Could be the player we build our next premiership-winning team around. Aren't we in the middle of building around Campo? RAHH i hate building! finish the house already! Nah, haven't you heard they finished that rebuilding phase? http:...
by yurithe1
July 12, 2009, 3:15 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2009 Rd 18 V Knights: Game Day and Post Match
Replies: 393
Views: 9766

Re: 2009 Rd 18 V Knights: Game Day and Post Match

All this talk about Croker is actually making me want to watch the game.. just going by his stats, it doesnt look like he had THAT bad of a game.. According to the stats, he ran for 127m (2nd in our team, only to Dugan) with 2 tackle breaks..though he did make 3 errors plus 3 missed and 2 ineffecti...
by yurithe1
July 12, 2009, 3:03 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: New assistant coach
Replies: 106
Views: 4635

Re: New assistant coach

Also what was left Elliot got rid of if we kept the talent Elliot got rid of we would be a power house side for sure.IMO i dont think we would battling outside of the top 8. Yep. That makes me weep as well. Some of those guys weren't as good as the players they replaced, but they were still pretty ...
by yurithe1
July 12, 2009, 10:29 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Rookie of the Year?
Replies: 15
Views: 1156

Re: Rookie of the Year?

B_Hammock wrote:Dugan has to be rookie of the year if he keeps playing FG
Dugan. Could be the player we build our next premiership-winning team around.
by yurithe1
July 12, 2009, 10:25 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2009 Rd 18 V Knights: Game Day and Post Match
Replies: 393
Views: 9766

Re: 2009 Rd 18 V Knights: Game Day and Post Match

*\ To the person who called him Brett Kelly 2.0, pull your head in. That was me and no. Im sure he knows what he did wrong and im sure the kid will learn from them. How on earth people can write him off after one questionable game is beyond me. I'm sorry, but you obviously have not been watching hi...
by yurithe1
July 11, 2009, 10:35 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2009 Rd 18 V Knights: Game Day and Post Match
Replies: 393
Views: 9766

Re: 2009 Rd 18 V Knights: Game Day and Post Match

What that guy said. Again, Dugan was impressive but with one deficiency; his positioning for kicks leaves something to be desired. :? I'm glad you explained this because what sold me on him initially is that he is so well positioned. This is probably to do with the advantage of gathering the ball a...
by yurithe1
July 11, 2009, 10:17 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2009 Rd 18 V Knights: Game Day and Post Match
Replies: 393
Views: 9766

Re: 2009 Rd 18 V Knights: Game Day and Post Match

My criticism is the dummy half service is deplorable, i've said it before and i'll say it again, stick Waddell in and be done with it. The 9 isn't doing the job regardless of who is performing the role. Hear hear. Buttriss has been awful for a while now, and it's really killing us. How many passes ...
by yurithe1
July 11, 2009, 9:54 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2009 Rd 18 V Knights: Game Day and Post Match
Replies: 393
Views: 9766

Re: 2009 Rd 18 V Knights: Game Day and Post Match

Stuff Croker's development. :thumbsdown He cost us the game in that first half. Dump him. Drop him. Put the red pen through his name. He is "Brett Kelly 2.0". Dude, what do you have against Croker? He's young and he has a lot to learn, but he's shown that he's got a great future ahead of ...
by yurithe1
July 11, 2009, 9:39 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2009 Rd 18 V Knights: Fans' Choice Player of the Year
Replies: 43
Views: 2063

Re: 2009 Rd 18 V Knights: Fans' Choice Player of the Year

3 - Dugan 2 - Monaghan 1 - Tilse I'm upset I can't give Dugan all 6 You're not alone there. :clap: I hope to God he's not injured. 3 - Dugan. Our best attacking and defensive player bar none. 2 - Monaghan. If only we had someone as good in defence on the other side of the field, we wouldn't bleed a...
by yurithe1
July 11, 2009, 9:32 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2009 Rd 18 V Knights: Game Day and Post Match
Replies: 393
Views: 9766

Re: 2009 Rd 18 V Knights: Game Day and Post Match

Blame for that loss falls squarely on Campo and Herb. Forwards did their job and got us into position but the halves couldn't capitalize. Croker got schooled by McDruggie but I think he will learn a lot from that game and it will be good for his development. Doggz is our best player. He will be the...
by yurithe1
July 11, 2009, 9:20 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 10,278
Replies: 17
Views: 1128

Re: 10,278

Winning team = house near full sign. Evidence: Brumbies, Capitals. 4,790 fans have done their bit by getting a membership. The players need to put long, winning sequences together. The Storm and Titans are a very good start. Advertising for next week's game should be: We bit the bullet and dumped t...
by yurithe1
July 11, 2009, 9:18 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: New assistant coach
Replies: 106
Views: 4635

Re: New assistant coach

i wouldnt mind seeing Mal or Loza take up assistant coaching ranks they have great league minds and have worked with furner during their careers. i ohnestly dont think you will get people like Hagan as assistance under furner as they have higher qualification than furner....... I never want to see ...