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by Finchy
March 10, 2024, 5:02 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 223
Views: 7952

Re: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day

Horrendous refereeing and Bunker. Badger has no feel for the game
by Finchy
March 10, 2024, 3:44 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 223
Views: 7952

Re: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day

This Zac Laybutt kid for the Cowboys goes alright
by Finchy
March 10, 2024, 12:06 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 454
Views: 24032

Re: 2024 Rd 2 v Tigers: Teams and Previews

Regs Revolution wrote: March 10, 2024, 11:39 am Means we have a bench of Papa, Ata and EW in an ideal world.
In an ideal world EW is sitting next to Stick in the coaches box
by Finchy
March 10, 2024, 9:40 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Through green eyes 2024
Replies: 96
Views: 11801

Re: Through green eyes 2024

The funny thing is, deep down I don’t think Billy really is a fan of Danny Levi. He just fanboi’s over certain players to counteract negative sentiment amongst the rest of the fan base. People whinge about Semi Valemei? Billy loves him. People whinge about Adam Elliott? Billy loves him. People whing...
by Finchy
March 10, 2024, 9:28 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: The I was wrong about Danny Levi thread
Replies: 54
Views: 2269

Re: The I was wrong about Danny Levi thread

It’s funny how Billy used to rag on Croker all the time for having a poor win/loss record in his career (still just over 50% win). His boy Danny Levi has a 24% win record yet he waxes lyrical about him as if he’s one of the best hookers in the game. Poor old Billy and his ludicrously contrarian opin...
by Finchy
March 8, 2024, 5:19 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Fans' Choice Player of the Year
Replies: 69
Views: 2790

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Fans' Choice Player of the Year

3- Velvet Fog
2- Hosking
1- Smithies
by Finchy
March 8, 2024, 5:14 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 682
Views: 22927

Re: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day

I found that press conference to be quite disappointing. After a great win Ricky was unnecessarily petulant. The open question was a jurno heaping praise only to get Ricky snarl something like “it’s up to you to describe the performance not me”. Then the media try to heap praise on Fogs kicking gam...
by Finchy
March 7, 2024, 10:21 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49443

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1

It won’t all pay off but that is where I’d like to see us become a little more ruthless in turning players over. Some positions we need to be patient and give players time to develop but I worry we sometimes hold on to some guys far too long only to see them reach modest heights. The likes of Valem...
by Finchy
March 7, 2024, 6:59 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49443

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1

It won’t all pay off but that is where I’d like to see us become a little more ruthless in turning players over. Some positions we need to be patient and give players time to develop but I worry we sometimes hold on to some guys far too long only to see them reach modest heights. The likes of Valem...
by Finchy
March 7, 2024, 11:16 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 682
Views: 22927

Re: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day

Ponga is going to destroy us as usual. We make him look like an Immortal. Spiders all over him. Best will carve up too. I really hope I’m wrong but they got us 3 times last year. I don’t see us as being a better outfit this year.
by Finchy
March 7, 2024, 11:11 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49443

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1

It won’t all pay off but that is where I’d like to see us become a little more ruthless in turning players over. Some positions we need to be patient and give players time to develop but I worry we sometimes hold on to some guys far too long only to see them reach modest heights. The likes of Valem...
by Finchy
March 7, 2024, 10:58 am
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 223
Views: 7952

Re: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day

I’ve heard the Fox numbers were disappointing, but that we need to start somewhere. Can anyone confirm?
by Finchy
March 7, 2024, 10:53 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Pick the score
Replies: 19
Views: 457

Re: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Pick the score

Knights 30-20

FTS Ponga
by Finchy
March 4, 2024, 7:32 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Las Vegas Raiders: Canberra puts hand up for blockbuster trip in 2025
Replies: 71
Views: 7322

Re: Las Vegas Raiders: Canberra puts hand up for blockbuster trip in 2025

If the Raiders go to Vegas next year I'll 100% consider going. I've been to Vegas twice already and I have to say I got serious FOMO watching them continually broadcast from the strip over the weekend. I'd need it to be NY to be tempted. You just go to New York the week before or after. I'll be add...
by Finchy
March 4, 2024, 4:37 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 223
Views: 7952

Re: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day

bonehead wrote: March 4, 2024, 4:35 pm how many weeks does Walsh get? if hors got 3 then Walsh gets 4

Sent from my SM-S911B using Tapatalk
Zero. Just a fine. That’s the NRL for you
by Finchy
March 4, 2024, 4:10 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 223
Views: 7952

Re: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day

How does the use of that word, not have homophobic intent? Hahaha that's a pretty hot take by kiwi! not condoning it, just saying i reckon Montoya probably used that term frequently around mates etc and just blurted it out, dont think he particularly thought Kyle Feldt was a homosexual, to describe...
by Finchy
March 3, 2024, 9:03 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 223
Views: 7952

Re: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day

Botman wrote: March 3, 2024, 8:24 pm Just heard some audio of the Leniu incident and although you dont hear him say anything, you do hear multiple players respond to it
Not great bob!
Any idea what he (allegedly) said?

Also, kinda bizarre for a non-white person to be racially abusing another non-white person
by Finchy
March 3, 2024, 1:09 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 223
Views: 7952

Re: 2024 NRL Round 1: Teams and Game Day

What’s this “round zero” reference? Do these games not count or something?
by Finchy
February 28, 2024, 4:48 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49443

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

as a good as any pack except the 9 Sent from my SM-S911B using Tapatalk Kind of like saying we've got the best car, but the steering wheel is **** :lol: Hahaha that's the perfect analogy. A good forward pack without a good hooker ain't a good forward pack at all. I would use Penrith and Brisbane as...
by Finchy
February 28, 2024, 1:01 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 447
Views: 22287

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

This will have an interesting flow on effect I would imagine:

Vaccine mandates ruled unlawful by Supreme Court.

https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/at ... c62ac46fda
by Finchy
February 28, 2024, 12:39 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49443

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

There is an element of being a professional sports person at this level that requires at least a small amount of delusion imo You kind of have to have irrational belief/confidence in yourself or those around you to play/coach at this level... he's probably never gone into a game as a player or coac...
by Finchy
February 28, 2024, 6:52 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49443

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

Some interesting discussions on long term vs. short term (particularly regarding the side Strange should play). I don’t have information on that in particular, but I have been told that Stuart is convinced he has a squad to compete for a premiership this season, injuries/suspension permitting. His ...
by Finchy
February 25, 2024, 3:56 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 581
Views: 32416

Re: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*

mikeraider wrote: February 25, 2024, 3:55 pm All in all gd effort, just need to short out the combinations, and kicking game, weaks, Strange, or Walford, hopefully foggery has improved in that role.
I think you mean Straynj
by Finchy
February 25, 2024, 3:40 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 581
Views: 32416

Re: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*

Billy Walker wrote: February 25, 2024, 3:39 pm So Jed Stuart is the new GH target I see. Always classy GH!
And now your new favourite player no doubt?

EDIT: fair go it all, Rog beat me to it!
by Finchy
February 25, 2024, 3:34 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 581
Views: 32416

Re: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*

Looks like we're carrying over many of the same problems we experienced last season and the season before. We simply don't have the skill and guile inside the opposition 20 to capitalise enough on momentum we generate. A spine of Drinkwater/Dearden/Townsend/Robson isn't the best in the league, but ...
by Finchy
February 25, 2024, 3:04 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 581
Views: 32416

Re: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*

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by Finchy
February 25, 2024, 3:02 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 581
Views: 32416

Re: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*

PJY7 wrote: February 25, 2024, 2:58 pm People convinced on Levi?
Missed his mark 3 times in 20 min stint.. would be the 17th in starting hookers in the comp..
You know what that means - Billy W will tell us all he's having a blinder and is the best player on the park out there!
by Finchy
February 25, 2024, 3:00 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 581
Views: 32416

2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*

The Nickman wrote: February 25, 2024, 2:58 pm
mikeraider wrote:
mikeraider wrote: February 25, 2024, 2:54 pm
The Nickman wrote: February 25, 2024, 2:49 pm Hopefully get to see some Chevy Stewart in the second half
Hopefully if Chevy comes on and plays well without injuries, not like Arthur's son missed the game after head knock
Agreed.
by Finchy
February 25, 2024, 2:47 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 581
Views: 32416

Re: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*

LimeGreenMachine wrote: February 25, 2024, 2:46 pm We should probably recruit Luki , Strange has made him his bitch today
We want Strange's bitch to be his team mate?
by Finchy
February 25, 2024, 2:44 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 581
Views: 32416

Re: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*

mikeraider wrote: February 25, 2024, 2:43 pm I think they are getting better ball service from Woodford then from if starling was out there, I could be wrong.
Good old Woodford. You're never wrong mikey
by Finchy
February 25, 2024, 2:41 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 581
Views: 32416

Re: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*

How is Woolford playing this week? Didn't he get knocked out last week and fail his HIA? Doesn't that rule him out for a fortnight?
by Finchy
February 25, 2024, 12:41 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders
Replies: 874
Views: 112587

Re: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders

Fogarty will be a 31 year old halfback with maybe 100 career games under his belt. Significantly fewer than Sam Williams had at the same age. Not really. Sam Williams played a grand total of 107 NRL games by age 30. Barring injury, Fogarty will have close to that by the end of this year, prior to t...
by Finchy
February 24, 2024, 3:18 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49443

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

daley6 wrote: February 24, 2024, 2:50 pm Knights are playing rubbish today lets beat these jokers in round 1. There backline had everyone there and only scored 2 tries with them, raiders ambush coming up!!!!!
And now we’re going to get our **** handed to us for the 4th consecutive time in 12 months by these guys
by Finchy
February 22, 2024, 1:47 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders star's career remains in limbo nine months after terrifying seizure
Replies: 336
Views: 60734

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

There are always levers Botty. Will the black plastic bag CHN ultimately uses to clear out his locker have holes in it, or might it be a designer bag with a few goodies inside? Other clubs seem to manage these issues, surely we can. Of course you cannot seriously be suggesting that the club go abou...
by Finchy
February 21, 2024, 2:01 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders
Replies: 874
Views: 112587

Re: Parramatta Eels still hoping to hold onto Raiders target Ethan Sanders

Look, I did preface it by saying if Bot wasn’t referring to me then play on. I didn’t recall anyone else on here critiquing Stewart’s defensive efforts or capabilities and remember copping heat from some when I did, so “the shoe fit”. But now it’s just big old fair go it all.