Raiders player signing speculation 2018
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I'd take Norman. Once he gets out of Sydney he'll calm down with the off field stuff and I think he's a good player.
I'm making the stuff up about him calming down but I'd like to think they'd get it out of him.
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I'm making the stuff up about him calming down but I'd like to think they'd get it out of him.
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Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2018
Townsend and Moylan are locked up long term I don't think it would be real difficult to lure him away if he's ready for 1st grade.
Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2018
What about Shaun Johnson? With Green going so well the Warriors may want to spend money elsewhere.
Re: Corey Norman in Green
27 and hasn't hit his potential due to poor discipline. I don't think he is the right type of player to target.
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Also given there is nothing but media hype to suggest Flanagan is any good I'd be steering clear.BigPapa wrote:Townsend and Moylan are locked up long term I don't think it would be real difficult to lure him away if he's ready for 1st grade.
Hasn't even proven a good reserve grade half yet.
Re: Corey Norman in Green
He’s a very good half though. Much better than Austin.
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Re: Corey Norman in Green
I would swap Arthur and Norman with Austin and Stuart in a heartbeat!
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Can we just do the Ponga style recruitment and throw the bank at this kid!!!
The thing that separates this young half from most is he loves to tackle
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Whole heartedly agreeCJR wrote:I think it's been said before but I really wish we'd thrown the bank at Maloney when he was available and sold our halves earlier to fund it.
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Re: Corey Norman in Green
Swap Norman for Sezer.
Keep Austin.
Keep Austin.
Re: Corey Norman in Green
Parramatta were playing better when Norman was directing the team around the park. Moses seems to be the new Farrah.
But will Norman fix our god awful line speed? Will Norman help our slow middle and edge defenders?
If not it’ll only paper over the cracks
But will Norman fix our god awful line speed? Will Norman help our slow middle and edge defenders?
If not it’ll only paper over the cracks
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Re: Corey Norman in Green
Norman has shown he can control a game from 7, whether he is living up to his potential or not at least his shown us he is capable of managing a game, and being a game breaker, and maybe, maybe even kicking a field goal ...Austin, im sorry, he's garbage, he had a brief purple patch in 2015 based off a brief spurt of confidence from finally nailing down a first grade position but seriously once that dummy was figured out he's been awful, bad kicking game, bad defence, can't control a game, he seems to be an unsettling presence also, greeeeat goal line drop outs though A+ right there....Anyway, Sezer could push out to 5/8 his preferred position and then we might see the best out of him also.
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Can Albert Kelly?T_R wrote:Can he play fullback?
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Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2018
Norman would do well on the piss in Canberra haha...I'd give him 2 months
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Re: Corey Norman in Green
Robert the Bruce wrote: ↑April 3, 2018, 12:27 pm Norman has shown he can control a game from 7, whether he is living up to his potential or not at least his shown us he is capable of managing a game, and being a game breaker, and maybe, maybe even kicking a field goal ...Austin, im sorry, he's garbage, he had a brief purple patch in 2015 based off a brief spurt of confidence from finally nailing down a first grade position but seriously once that dummy was figured out he's been awful, bad kicking game, bad defence, can't control a game, he seems to be an unsettling presence also, greeeeat goal line drop outs though A+ right there....Anyway, Sezer could push out to 5/8 his preferred position and then we might see the best out of him also.
Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2018
Norman? Deary me. Have you blokes been watching Norman this year? He isn't going any better than Austin or Sezer.
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Supercoach Arthur ay. The bloke that's guided the eels to the 8 once in 5 years?He's as big a myth as Stuart is.The Nickman wrote: ↑April 3, 2018, 11:56 am I would swap Arthur and Norman with Austin and Stuart in a heartbeat!
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Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2018
Bennyinthewest wrote:
Can we just do the Ponga style recruitment and throw the bank at this kid!!!
The thing that separates this young half from most is he loves to tackle
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I’m not the biggest fan of Tanah Boyd, he has played all of his footy (Keebra, South Coast, QLD, Aust etc) with a massive and dominate forward pack. Hitting the short lead to David Fafita 9 times out of 10.
Having said that he does have a good kicking game and displays a number of key skills. But he is several years off first grade standard. We already have Bambling who is a couple of years further along in development. Boyd would be 18 or 19?? So needs a few years in Q cup playing against men.
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Well bring albert kelly back from the uk... thatll be the "big" signing i reckon
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Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2018
The Raiders problems dont lie in their attack. We score plenty of points, usually more than enough to win games.
The issue is defence.
The issue is our forwards failing to dominate opposition teams, and covering for the halves defensively.
Williams / Sezer / Austin are certainly not the first and only halves that have been considered road bumps in defense. The difference with other teams is their halves get protection or defend on the wings.
The issue is defence.
The issue is our forwards failing to dominate opposition teams, and covering for the halves defensively.
Williams / Sezer / Austin are certainly not the first and only halves that have been considered road bumps in defense. The difference with other teams is their halves get protection or defend on the wings.
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Norman? No, give me a half that can kick properly please. No need for another 'running' half. One that could generate a repeat set would be nice.
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I could see him taking unders to stay if he has to. He's put up with so much **** to see them become a success unless they win a prem this year I can't see him ever leaving.
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Yeah agree, fafita is a great person to have off your hip.RTW wrote:Bennyinthewest wrote:
Can we just do the Ponga style recruitment and throw the bank at this kid!!!
The thing that separates this young half from most is he loves to tackle
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I’m not the biggest fan of Tanah Boyd, he has played all of his footy (Keebra, South Coast, QLD, Aust etc) with a massive and dominate forward pack. Hitting the short lead to David Fafita 9 times out of 10.
Having said that he does have a good kicking game and displays a number of key skills. But he is several years off first grade standard. We already have Bambling who is a couple of years further along in development. Boyd would be 18 or 19?? So needs a few years in Q cup playing against men.
I like how he likes to get in front in defence.
Time will tell, I still like bambling too
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Any thoughts on going after Josh Reynolds from Tigers? He might be interested to come to a club where he is main half? He would be a great mentor to bring Bambling on in a few years..
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If i were to pinch a Tigz half, Id have another crack at Lolohea. He was very good at 6 for them last yr. Looks solid at FB this yr too.LastRaider wrote: ↑April 3, 2018, 9:08 pm Any thoughts on going after Josh Reynolds from Tigers? He might be interested to come to a club where he is main half? He would be a great mentor to bring Bambling on in a few years..
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Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2018
I'd rather look at our forwards tbh, I think that's where our issues start
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Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2018
Leeson Ah Mau (prop)
Keegan Hipgrave (lock)
Siosaia Vave (prop)
Tim Glasby (lock, despite the memes he can at least tackle and is very fit)
Are all good middle targets that wouldn't break the bank. We could upgrade Guler. If you wanted to go up a level:
Nathan Brown could leave Parra.
Reagan Campbell-Gillard would be worth good coin and would be an excellent counter point to Boyd. Depends where you want to spend your dosh.
Keegan Hipgrave (lock)
Siosaia Vave (prop)
Tim Glasby (lock, despite the memes he can at least tackle and is very fit)
Are all good middle targets that wouldn't break the bank. We could upgrade Guler. If you wanted to go up a level:
Nathan Brown could leave Parra.
Reagan Campbell-Gillard would be worth good coin and would be an excellent counter point to Boyd. Depends where you want to spend your dosh.
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Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2018
No tw, it's coaching where it starts
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Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2018
If we want to sign a star young forward to replace a Papalii or Paulo (assuming one or both leave) I would rather we didn't blow our wad on Felise Kaufusi (if the rumour is true, I have only seen it posted here so who knows if it is bs). I would much rather go real hard at Viliame Kikau for 2020 and beyond. He is an absolute gun. Plus the Panthers will be doing all they can to keep Nathan Cleary and with Yeo, Harawira-Naera and Fisher-Harris they have great 2nd row depth. Plus the plethora of Panthers juniors coming through.
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Even Yeo would be a good target if they have to spend big to keep the others.
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Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2018
Those players would be good for our team. Send list to Raiders HQzim wrote:Leeson Ah Mau (prop)
Keegan Hipgrave (lock)
Siosaia Vave (prop)
Tim Glasby (lock, despite the memes he can at least tackle and is very fit)
Are all good middle targets that wouldn't break the bank. We could upgrade Guler. If you wanted to go up a level:
Nathan Brown could leave Parra.
Reagan Campbell-Gillard would be worth good coin and would be an excellent counter point to Boyd. Depends where you want to spend your dosh.
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Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2018
It's more than just attack vs defence, it's also game management: controlling and limiting possession flow, territory. Those things directly impact both attack and defence.woppadingo wrote: ↑April 3, 2018, 7:30 pm The Raiders problems dont lie in their attack. We score plenty of points, usually more than enough to win games.
The issue is defence.
The issue is our forwards failing to dominate opposition teams, and covering for the halves defensively.
Williams / Sezer / Austin are certainly not the first and only halves that have been considered road bumps in defense. The difference with other teams is their halves get protection or defend on the wings.
Our defence is woeful though, absolutely.
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Listening to the fifth and last podcast. Speculation that Stuart is after Albert Kelly, Farah and Hastings.
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Kelly id take but Hastings is no better than sezer or Austin, and he currently can't oust Lachlan Croker from the Eagles starting sideGreen_Hammock wrote:Listening to the fifth and last podcast. Speculation that Stuart is after Albert Kelly, Farah and Hastings.
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