Ex Raiders... where are they now?

[greeneyed]

Two appearances for Australia as well... should have been more.

[julian87]

Alan Rothery going to Central Comets in Queensland Cup.

.

Am I right in thinking that he was still contracted to Canberra this year and got payed to sit on his ass? Or was he cut after 07?

[Butters]

Alan Rothery going to Central Comets in Queensland Cup.

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Am I right in thinking that he was still contracted to Canberra this year and got payed to sit on his ass? Or was he cut after 07?

Pretty sure he was contracted to the Scholars and not to the Raiders. A Canberra head may be able to elaborate.

[bonehead]

My cousin Gary Coyne former Raiders Backrower now owns McDonalds Franchise in Gympie in Qld, and he gets free

trips to the USA every yr.

Not sure how many of you guys remember Gary, he was a decent player with the Green Machine, he played origin for

Qld, played a few tests aswell, he scored 4 trys in a major preliminary final against Manly in 1991.

decent ??? understatement.

Gary Coyne goes without explanation.

Say gday' and thanks to him for me ..

What a champ, one of my all time faves. How good was it him scoring 4 meat pies in 1 game. He seemed shocked that I asked for his autograph 1st player at the 25th anniversary, even asked if I knew who he was! I was nervous cos he's a legend.

[Millsy]

Thanx for ya nice comments on Gary guys, i feel really proud that im related to him, if it wasnt for Gary i wouldnt

support the Mighty Raiders

He was in the Rugby League Week last yr, i think it was in early August edition 2007, i think it was the Legend Q and A

section.

Those 4 trys he scored i will rememeber forever, ive never seen a Backrower with such a shocked lok on his face, it

was great

[Rodman]

Thanx for ya nice comments on Gary guys, i feel really proud that im related to him, if it wasnt for Gary i wouldnt

support the Mighty Raiders

He was in the Rugby League Week last yr, i think it was in early August edition 2007, i think it was the Legend Q and A

section.

Those 4 trys he scored i will rememeber forever, ive never seen a Backrower with such a shocked lok on his face, it

was great

I started watching rugby league in 1991 as a wide-eyed 7 year old enamored with Big Mal.

However my clearest, most earliest and resonating memory of the Raiders is Coyne scoring 4 tries against Manly in that semi-final.

I only ever saw the game once, but I still remember him scoring one off a quick-tap when Manly had their backs to him as they were either expecting the Raiders to take a kick at goal, or were simply too dejected to man up in time defensively.

Perhaps someone with a clearer memory of the match can remember what I'm talking about?

Oh and anyone who doesn't know Gary Coyne isn't deserving of the right to even access the GH.

[Darth Raider]

Jerome Guisset - France Captain
Anyone know what Geoff McNamara or Graham Appo are up to these days?

[Capital Punishment]

We lived next door to Gary Coyne for a bunch of years in Calwell. Last time we saw him was when we visited him on the sunny coast or something. The day after he scored those 4 tries, he came over to my 11th bday party, all my mates were shocked. Tell him the Browns say hi!

[dubby]

Gary Coyne was a favourite of a lot of Raiders fans. A very reliable and tough backrower who never did anything wrong.

He, Dean Lance and Ash Gilbert were a very under rated back row. Coyne and Gilbert used to wear tape around his head, Dean Lance head gear and Steve Walters had ears like dinner plates....and who can forget Sam Backo as prop!

Man we had a rough pack in those days.....

When you look back over the years, Raiders forwards have always been under rated. Maybe its due to the awesome backs we had, but those backs couldnt do their stuff if the pigs didnt win the middle. Guys like Coyne were the epitomy of the Canberra Raiders in their hey day. We owe him a debt.

[Danster]

I know Tim Sheens has named Gary Coyne in the past as his favourite player to have coached. Don't quote me on the word 'favourite', but it was something along those lines e.g. gained the most pleasure from this player's success.

[Michael]

Oh and anyone who doesn't know Gary Coyne isn't deserving of the right to even access the GH.

I'll get my coat. Nice knowing you all, its been a slice...

[Rick James]

Oh and anyone who doesn't know Gary Coyne isn't deserving of the right to even access the GH.

I'll get my coat. Nice knowing you all, its been a slice...

EPIC FAIL.

[Michael]

Oh and anyone who doesn't know Gary Coyne isn't deserving of the right to even access the GH.

I'll get my coat. Nice knowing you all, its been a slice...

EPIC FAIL.

I know of him, I'm just saying I wouldn't know the bloke if I tripped over him.

[Rick James]

Well if you at least know who he is you can stay.

But you have to sit over there

[Michael]

Cool - at least I can recognise George Washington, and know that the other half of the portrait belongs to Jebediah 'Hans Sprungfeld' Springfield.

[Rick James]

Gary Coyne > George Washington

[Nick]

Im like michael, i know of Gary Coyne and i know of his achievements, and i could probably pick him out of a photo of the team but i could easily stumble past him in the street and not even know it was him.
he was sadly well before my time

BTW Hans Sprungfeild >>>> George Washington

[dubby]

The difference in age between certain supporters is very evident.

69, Michael < 20?

[Michael]

Both 21.

[Um Jammer Lammy]

I remember the name.

But that is all.

I'm 23. I don't think its a big deal that his appearence is lost in my brain though. I was 6-7.

[Rodman]

I didn't necessarily mean that you have to be able to pick him out of a police lineup, but if you were unaware of Coyne and his achievements then you need to bone up on your Raiders history.

I'm a month or so short of 25, which to be fair is probably the absolute cut-off point when it comes to the Raiders best ever forward to score 4 tries in a semi-final.

[Raidersrawesome]

Coyne scored 4 tries against Manly in 91, from memory it was a semi as well, he also represented Australia. He was a champion player who fitted in well in our champion team , he would of been one of the 1st picked. Great to watch , they dont make 2nd rowers like that anymore ,

[mick_63]

Gary Coyne...what a competitor,our mr perpetual motion.
The balding head,the tape round the ears,a foot shorter than back rowers like Sironen and Roberts,but jeez he had ticker.
Like the mighty lazo,he'd be as willing in the 80th as the first.
Definitely in my top ten favourite Raider players.
And good to see he is making a quid after footy.

[bonehead]

FTR

Gary Coyne - 158 games ('86-'92), 28 tries, Qld Origin 11 games, Aust Rep 2 tests, Raiders most consistent - 87 and 89,


These blokes seem typical Seagulls fans to me

http://www.titans.com.au/forum/showthre ... 164&page=3

[greeneyed]

Lesley Vainikolo charged with assault:

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,865 ... 17,00.html

[Manbush]

Oh and anyone who doesn't know Gary Coyne isn't deserving of the right to even access the GH.

I'll get my coat. Nice knowing you all, its been a slice...

Damn you guys we had our chance

[greeneyed]

David Westley... QRL Development Officer in Weipa.

http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2008/1 ... -news.html

[Rick James]

David Westley... QRL Development Officer in Weipa.

http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2008/1 ... -news.html

Ah I remember sitting up on the old hill with my Dad as a young tacker with these massive drunken Maori blokes sitting next to us screaming at Tim Sheens to put Westley on the field (among a few other choice words which I learnt that day and now pass on to the next generation of kiddies in Bay 55 )

[Off]

David Westley... QRL Development Officer in Weipa.

http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2008/1 ... -news.html

Ah I remember sitting up on the old hill with my Dad as a young tacker with these massive drunken Maori blokes sitting next to us screaming at Tim Sheens to put Westley on the field (among a few other choice words which I learnt that day and now pass on to the next generation of kiddies in Bay 55 )

Good man RJ, keep it real my brother.

i do not want to attend an nrl game and see pompous farts sucking back cucumber sandwiches and yelling out BRAVO,BRAVO..

[dubby]

David Westley... QRL Development Officer in Weipa.

http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2008/1 ... -news.html

Ah I remember sitting up on the old hill with my Dad as a young tacker with these massive drunken Maori blokes sitting next to us screaming at Tim Sheens to put Westley on the field (among a few other choice words which I learnt that day and now pass on to the next generation of kiddies in Bay 55 )

Good man RJ, keep it real my brother.

i do not want to attend an nrl game and see pompous farts sucking back cucumber sandwiches and yelling out BRAVO,BRAVO..

Give me the cucumber brigade over the drunken twats who think they are bigger than Ben Hur with a sphinter of beer in them. Going to the footy doenst mean I have to tolerate anti social behaviour

[Off]

not for me dubs..i am a roll up the sleeves kind of guy,frontliner if you like.

People say i have a certain presence..trouble never finds me..i think they are hilarious(drunks that is) and much more playful..



but i think we are pushing the extremities in regards to the spectrum..

[greeneyed]

Lincoln Withers, Terry Martin, Jace Van Dijk, Ryan O'Hara, Mark Bryant, Darren Mapp, Marshall Chalk all with Celtic Crusaders 2009 squad.

http://www.inthenews.co.uk/sports/autoc ... 260258.htm

[greeneyed]

Former Raiders lower grader (four years with the Raiders), joins Jack Pearson, and coach Brandon Costin at Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles.

http://www.thedaily.com.au/news/2009/ja ... n-chapman/

[nachopants]

Does anyone know what was the story with Ken Nagas? seemed like a career that was awesome, then his ankle went, then he was "coming back this year" every pre-season for what felt like 3 years?

...does anyone know the story in any detail?

[Guy Incognito]

He was on the U20's coaching staff last year.