Toughest preseason ever 2019

[-PJ-]

We need ripped wingers..

[greeneyed]

Best finishes of 2018: King Sezer reigns over Sea Eagles: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/11/17/bes ... ea-eagles/

[greeneyed]

Canberra Raiders forward Siliva Havili to add versatility following breakout season

Raiders utility forward Siliva Havili is looking to add a few more strings to his bow following a breakout season at hooker in 2018.

"I was just happy to play every game last year," Havili said. "I didn't think I would do that, I didn't think I would play 80-minute games then from hooker, playing in the middle. I'm just grateful because the club gave me the opportunity to do that. It's a similar role moving into next year."

Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/11/21/sil ... a-raiders/

[Northern Raider]

Is he practising field goals?

[greeneyed]

VIDEO: Canberra Raiders half Aidan Sezer: Defence is our focus for next season

Halfback Aidan Sezer admits that the team are working hard on improving their defence ahead of the 2019 campaign as pre-season ramps up another level.

Video: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2018/11 ... xt-season/

[dubby]

Best finishes of 2018: King Sezer reigns over Sea Eagles: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/11/17/bes ... ea-eagles/

Watching Lazzo clap and enjoy that win was a highlight for me

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[greeneyed]

Aidan Sezer and Sam Williams to step up to cover Canberra Raiders' lack of halves depth

Injury has depleted the Canberra Raiders' halves depth and Aidan Sezer says it's up to him and Sam Williams to step up to fill the void.

"[Hingano's] a promising player and he's got a big future ahead of him," Sezer said. "There isn't much depth in the halves and we're [Williams and I] two experienced players now so we need to step up. Hopefully lead at training and transition that on to the field."

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/ ... 50hc5.html

[greeneyed]

VIDEO: Canberra Raiders forward Siliva Havili focuses on utility role

The Canberra Raiders were back on the training paddock today - focused on putting in the hard yards over the next few months, WIN Canberra News reports.

Video: http://ow.ly/yQcZ30mHgCr

[greeneyed]

VIDEO: Canberra Raiders forward Siliva Havili eager to make an even bigger impact in 2019

Raiders hooker/utility Siliva Havili is looking to make an even bigger impact for the green machine in 2019 after his strong start to life in the ACT last season.

Video: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2018/11 ... t-in-2019/

[Coastalraider]

Aidan Sezer and Sam Williams to step up to cover Canberra Raiders' lack of halves depth

Injury has depleted the Canberra Raiders' halves depth and Aidan Sezer says it's up to him and Sam Williams to step up to fill the void.

"[Hingano's] a promising player and he's got a big future ahead of him," Sezer said. "There isn't much depth in the halves and we're [Williams and I] two experienced players now so we need to step up. Hopefully lead at training and transition that on to the field."

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/ ... 50hc5.html

Sooooo....

There going to step up and be depth for themselves???

[greeneyed]

Training Gallery: Pre-Season Week 4: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2018/11 ... on-week-4/

Pre-season 2019: Believe the hype: Check out the highlights from Raiders HQ this week as the green machine ticked off another week of hard work: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2018/11 ... -the-hype/

[greeneyed]

Training Gallery: Pre-Season Week 4: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2018/11 ... on-week-4/

Pre-season 2019: Believe the hype: Check out the highlights from Raiders HQ this week as the green machine ticked off another week of hard work: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2018/11 ... -the-hype/

[dubby]

I'm sure Havili played 7 for Tonga at the World Cup last year. Might be an option.

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[-TW-]

Hingano played 7 the whole comp, Lolohea 6

[Cranky Old Man]

Pleased to see Croker training without knee strapping.

[edwahu]

Aidan Sezer and Sam Williams to step up to cover Canberra Raiders' lack of halves depth

Injury has depleted the Canberra Raiders' halves depth and Aidan Sezer says it's up to him and Sam Williams to step up to fill the void.

"[Hingano's] a promising player and he's got a big future ahead of him," Sezer said. "There isn't much depth in the halves and we're [Williams and I] two experienced players now so we need to step up. Hopefully lead at training and transition that on to the field."

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/ ... 50hc5.html

Sooooo....

There going to step up and be depth for themselves???

They worked it all out, if Williams is injured Sezer plays halfback, if Sezer is injured Williams plays 5/8th. 100% injury cover.

[Coastalraider]

Aidan Sezer and Sam Williams to step up to cover Canberra Raiders' lack of halves depth

Injury has depleted the Canberra Raiders' halves depth and Aidan Sezer says it's up to him and Sam Williams to step up to fill the void.

"[Hingano's] a promising player and he's got a big future ahead of him," Sezer said. "There isn't much depth in the halves and we're [Williams and I] two experienced players now so we need to step up. Hopefully lead at training and transition that on to the field."

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/ ... 50hc5.html

Sooooo....

There going to step up and be depth for themselves???

They worked it all out, if Williams is injured Sezer plays halfback, if Sezer is injured Williams plays 5/8th. 100% injury cover.

Genius.

[Seiffert82]

Yeah, depth in the halves is a huge concern.

Looking at our squad we could see Hodgo to halfback or Wighton to 5/8 if injury struck - but I'm sure Stuart has got Elliott Whitehead pencilled into both roles.

[greeneyed]

Emre Guler and JJ Collins set sights on fillingsome big Canberra Raiders boots

They're the two young faces who have set their sights on filling two very big pairs of boots.

"I want to be a starter every week, play every game, everyone wants to play NRL so it's the same for myself, I want to play every week," Emre Guler said. "With Junior and Boydy gone there's two big spots opened up there. I definitely want to get a few more games next year.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/ ... 50it9.html

[gerg]

Yeah, depth in the halves is a huge concern.

Looking at our squad we could see Hodgo to halfback or Wighton to 5/8 if injury struck - but I'm sure Stuart has got Elliott Whitehead pencilled into both roles.

I'd say he bought Bateman as cover. Whitehead commented last season that he preferred to play backrow rather than utility.

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VIDEO: Young Canberra Raiders forwards Emre Guler and JJ Collins looking to step up to the top 17 in 2019

New Canberra Raiders signing J.J Collins says he's hoping to make an impression at the club. The young prop has signed a two year deal - desperate to find a permanent home after stints with the Wests Tigers and Newcastle - WIN News Canberra reports.

Video: http://ow.ly/smH830mMkPP

[gerg]

Is that Braddon or Bruce they're training at GE?

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[greeneyed]

Is that Braddon or Bruce they're training at GE?

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That's Bruce. Northbourne Oval is now a construction site.

[Seiffert82]

Yeah, depth in the halves is a huge concern.

Looking at our squad we could see Hodgo to halfback or Wighton to 5/8 if injury struck - but I'm sure Stuart has got Elliott Whitehead pencilled into both roles.

I'd say he bought Bateman as cover. Whitehead commented last season that he preferred to play backrow rather than utility.

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Well God help us if either Bateman or Whitehead have to cover the role for any significant period of time.

[Sid]

Article regarding how a mind coach helped Scott McLaughlin after he had lost a championship by a narrow margin.

Raiders could do with one of these or 10..

https://www.supercars.com/news/champion ... title-bid/

[Coastalraider]

Article regarding how a mind coach helped Scott McLaughlin after he had lost a championship by a narrow margin.

Raiders could do with one of these or 10..

https://www.supercars.com/news/champion ... title-bid/

When I worked at DJR they had a sports phycologist for the crew as well as the drivers. He used to work with the NSW blues from memory.

Im actually surprised they stopped the process, it worked well I thought, and coincidentally it was used in 2010 when we won the title with Courtney.

[dubby]

A good psychologist can make a huge difference to people's lives.

And frankly, the raiders need one.

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[Rick]

Maybe we could target a Sports psychologist who can play in the halves. Two birds, one stone.

Or on the flip side put Seizer through uni.


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[greeneyed]

Canberra Raiders Brad Abbey wants to shoulder the Jordan Rapana load

Jack Wighton's suspension gave Brad Abbey his chance in lime green, now the Canberra Raiders fullback will look to capitalise on Jordan Rapana's absence.

"It does [give me an opportunity]. We've got a lot of talented outside backs that could fill that role," Abbey said. "Everyone's got to dig in this pre-season and whoever impresses the coach the most he'll get a shot and hopefully I'm that guy.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/ ... 50j8z.html

Training Gallery: Pre-Season Week 5: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2018/11 ... on-week-5/

Video: 2019 pre-season: Make it count: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2018/11 ... -it-count/

[bonehead]

Murchie looking built

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[-PJ-]

Canberra Raiders Brad Abbey wants to shoulder the Jordan Rapana load

Jack Wighton's suspension gave Brad Abbey his chance in lime green, now the Canberra Raiders fullback will look to capitalise on Jordan Rapana's absence.

"It does [give me an opportunity]. We've got a lot of talented outside backs that could fill that role," Abbey said. "Everyone's got to dig in this pre-season and whoever impresses the coach the most he'll get a shot and hopefully I'm that guy.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/ ... 50j8z.html

Training Gallery: Pre-Season Week 5: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2018/11 ... on-week-5/

Video: 2019 pre-season: Make it count: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2018/11 ... -it-count/

I'm not kidding when I say I'd forgotten we had Brad Abbey.

[RedRaider]

It's best if you continue with your Abbey amnesia PJ.

JJ Collins is about 6' tall. He is on the smaller side of front row forwards. Hopefully there is a lot of fight in the dog rather than a lot of dog in the fight props he is looking to replace.

[BadnMean]

Canberra Raiders Brad Abbey wants to shoulder the Jordan Rapana load

Jack Wighton's suspension gave Brad Abbey his chance in lime green, now the Canberra Raiders fullback will look to capitalise on Jordan Rapana's absence.

"It does [give me an opportunity]. We've got a lot of talented outside backs that could fill that role," Abbey said. "Everyone's got to dig in this pre-season and whoever impresses the coach the most he'll get a shot and hopefully I'm that guy.

I'm not kidding when I say I'd forgotten we had Brad Abbey.

Abbey is an absolute plodder. Surely it's Oldfield for the wing.

[julian87]

I reckon Brad Abbey is the only one who wants Brad Abbey to shoulder the load.

[yurithe1]

Manly announced their 29 man squad and Titans announced some Trialists, so we might get some info on our squad soon.

Somehow Manly downgraded Lachlan Croker to a development player.

What!? Re-sign him; it wouldn't be the first time we've brought back a half.