2018 Rd 12 V Sea Eagles: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

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Canberra Raiders captain Jarrod Croker offloads plan to derail Turbo's Origin claims

The Canberra Raiders have formulated a plan to stop Martin Taupau's offloads that could also derail Tom Trbojevic's State of Origin hopes.

“Marty Taupau, he generally offloads the ball whenever he wants and wherever he wants, it doesn't really matter where on the field it is," Croker said. "It's been working really well for them and we've talked a lot about controlling ... his offload because we know they get a lot of momentum off the back of that.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/ ... 4zh7o.html

[-PJ-]

Canberra Raiders captain Jarrod Croker offloads plan to derail Turbo's Origin claims

The Canberra Raiders have formulated a plan to stop Martin Taupau's offloads that could also derail Tom Trbojevic's State of Origin hopes.

“Marty Taupau, he generally offloads the ball whenever he wants and wherever he wants, it doesn't really matter where on the field it is," Croker said. "It's been working really well for them and we've talked a lot about controlling ... his offload because we know they get a lot of momentum off the back of that.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/ ... 4zh7o.html

Yeah..and you blokes just stand there and let him do it...all day.

Don't freaking control his offload...STOP IT !!!!!

****.

[PerthRaider86]

VIDEO: Canberra Raiders captain Jarrod Croker speaks about the clash with the Sea Eagles

Captain Jarrod Croker addressed the media this morning at Canberra Stadium as the team prepares for tomorrow's crucial clash against the Sea Eagles.

"The team are good, we've had a short week although we have recovered really well and we're all really excited," Croker said. "This week is a massive game with the bye going into next week so we need to put in a good performance."

Video: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2018/05 ... inal-word/

NRL Match Preview: Raiders v Sea Eagles: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2018/05 ... ea-eagles/

Video: Preview: Raiders v Sea Eagles - Round 12: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2018/05 ... -round-12/

Gallery: Rd 12 Captain's Run: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2018/05 ... tains-run/

Excuses already coming......... 'We've had a short week'

[Jake]

I expect Manly to beat us comfortably. It hurts.

Still, I'll be watching whilst cruising this forum on my Huawei.

Feed the machine.

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Canberra Raiders ready for Trbojevic Origin audition

Raiders captain Jarrod Croker said he expects Manly star Tom Trbojevic to use GIO Stadium as his stage to make one final pitch to NSW selectors for a spot in the Blues side.

"I'm not sure who they are going to pick there, it's out of him and [James] Tedesco so he is going to be a hand full tomorrow night," Croker said of Tom Trbojevic. "He will be looking to put his best foot forward for that Blue jersey, but we'll be up for the challenge."

Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/05/24/can ... -audition/

Barrett thinks four Sea Eagles should get Origin call-up: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/05/24/tre ... n-call-up/

Barrett: We found who was up for the fight: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/05/24/bar ... the-fight/

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Sam Williams and Craig Garvey omitted from Canberra Raiders squad to face Manly Sea Eagles

Sam Williams and Craig Garvey have been omitted from the Canberra Raiders squad to face the Sea Eagles tomorrow night and will play for Mounties on Saturday. Brad Parker and Tevita Funa have dropped out of the Sea Eagles squad.

Canberra Raiders

1 Jack Wighton, 2 Nick Cotric, 3 Jarrod Croker (c), 4 Joseph Leilua, 5 Jordan Rapana, 6 Blake Austin, 7 Aidan Sezer, 8 Dunamis Lui, 9 Siliva Havili, 10 Shannon Boyd, 11 Josh Papalii, 12 Elliott Whitehead, 13 Iosia Soliola

14 Ata Hingano, 15 Luke Bateman, 16 Charlie Gubb, 17 Liam Knight
18 Emre Guler, 19 Michael Oldfield

Manly Sea Eagles

1 Tom Trbojevic, 2 Jorge Taufua, 3 Moses Suli, 4 Brian Kelly, 5 Akuila Uate, 6 Trent Hodkinson, 7 Daly Cherry-Evans (c), 8 Addin Fonua-Blake, 9 Lewis Brown, 10 Martin Taupau, 11 Joel Thompson, 12 Shaun Lane, 13 Jake Trbojevic

14 Matthew Wright, 15 Frank Winterstein, 16 Lloyd Perrett, 17 Toafofoa Sipley
18 Thomas Wright, 20 Jack Gosiewski

[PerthRaider86]

Would love to know what garvey has done not to be picked. When i have watched him this year when mounties games have been on fox he has been solid.

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Canberra Raiders winger Nick Cotric's final fling for Origin wing

Three doesn't go into two, but Nick Cotric could, with NSW Blues advisor Greg Alexander revealing the Canberra Raiders young gun is within touching distance of a State of Origin debut.

"He's been one of three [wingers] for quite some time now - Addo-Carr, Blake Ferguson, Nick Cotric - outside [of that] Tom Trbojevic might be unlikely to play on a wing, but he can do it," Greg Alexander said. "Every one of us in the coaching staff is a big Nick Cotric fan.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/ ... 4zh7q.html

[Green eyed Mick]

I'd pick Nick and Tom.

[RedRaider]

Canberra Raiders captain Jarrod Croker offloads plan to derail Turbo's Origin claims

The Canberra Raiders have formulated a plan to stop Martin Taupau's offloads that could also derail Tom Trbojevic's State of Origin hopes.

“Marty Taupau, he generally offloads the ball whenever he wants and wherever he wants, it doesn't really matter where on the field it is," Croker said. "It's been working really well for them and we've talked a lot about controlling ... his offload because we know they get a lot of momentum off the back of that.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/ ... 4zh7o.html

Well Captain, you've just set a defensive technique challenge for the team. Stopping offloads has proved difficult for us for years. I'm looking forward to watching this technique change in action.

[Leebola]

Somehow, we're favourites for this match ahahahahahaaaaa!!!

[Johno]

Canberra Raiders winger Nick Cotric's final fling for Origin wing

Three doesn't go into two, but Nick Cotric could, with NSW Blues advisor Greg Alexander revealing the Canberra Raiders young gun is within touching distance of a State of Origin debut.

"He's been one of three [wingers] for quite some time now - Addo-Carr, Blake Ferguson, Nick Cotric - outside [of that] Tom Trbojevic might be unlikely to play on a wing, but he can do it," Greg Alexander said. "Every one of us in the coaching staff is a big Nick Cotric fan.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/ ... 4zh7q.html

Hes playing origin.

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Canberra Raiders don Beanies for Brain Cancer

It shows the power of rugby league - a target of 100,000 Beanies for Brain Cancer sold to raise about $1.75 million to help find a cure. The Canberra Raiders and Manly Sea Eagles will run out wearing Mark Hughes Foundation beanies at Canberra Stadium on Friday night, before giving them to some lucky fans in the crowd.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/ ... 4zh7r.html

[Raiders666]

Somehow, we're favourites for this match ahahahahahaaaaa!!!

So we should be...

[Mr. Snrub]

I think we'll win. Manly without Koroisau and Walker is big. They're two players who always seem to have blinders against us.

[Finchy]

I think we'll win. Manly without Koroisau and Walker is big. They're two players who always seem to have blinders against us.

I thought we said the same thing vs Sharks when they had no Dugan, Graham, Gallen, etc. Look how that turned out. If anything it makes it harder, due to complacency

[Green eyed Mick]

I think we'll win. Manly without Koroisau and Walker is big. They're two players who always seem to have blinders against us.

I thought we said the same thing vs Sharks when they had no Dugan, Graham, Gallen, etc. Look how that turned out. If anything it makes it harder, due to complacency

Agree. We are hands down the most mentally piss weak club in the competition. If we win it will be due to Manly putting in one of their reasonably frequent stinkers.

[Johno]

Its getting towards desperate times regarding points and aspirations of playing in the finals, lets see who really cares and puts their best effort in.

The more ive read about Paulo and Boyd leaving my feelings have gone from dejection to feeling more than happy with it, just need the club to make good decisions.

Solid mobile forwards like Whitehead and Tapine and better play from halves.

[Rick]

Getting closer to kick off, I can almost taste the disappointment!


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[LastRaider]

I just hope the team plays well enough to give Cotric a boost to make NSW Origin this year. Go Cotric!

[Dibbers]

6pm kick offs suck...

[RedRaider]

I think we'll win. Manly without Koroisau and Walker is big. They're two players who always seem to have blinders against us.

I thought we said the same thing vs Sharks when they had no Dugan, Graham, Gallen, etc. Look how that turned out. If anything it makes it harder, due to complacency

Spot on Finchy. We are a modest team with lots to be modest about. From Captain down we don't seem to have a 'foot on the throat and keep it there' culture.

[-PJ-]

I think we'll win. Manly without Koroisau and Walker is big. They're two players who always seem to have blinders against us.

I thought we said the same thing vs Sharks when they had no Dugan, Graham, Gallen, etc. Look how that turned out. If anything it makes it harder, due to complacency

Spot on Finchy. We are a modest team with lots to be modest about. From Captain down we don't seem to have a 'foot on the throat and keep it there' culture.

We used to throttle sides back in the day.

Relentless.

Come sit around the fire and I'll tell you some stories about the side we used to have...

Boy those were the days.

Skill, flair, speed, and a "you're not beating us today" attitude.

Great days.

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Even the **** sides we had recently didn't fade out of games..

It's only since the glamour boys showed up

[Sid]

Croker just got taken out by the goal post

[Sid]

Ref says he makes the call in real time more less saying it was the wrong call