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Toughest preseason ever 2019
So...
With the boys returning to training tomorrow what can we expect ?
A game of touch and a sausage sizzle maybe ?
Either way this will be the toughest preseason ever.
No rep players of course but the rest can expect HELL !!!!
With the boys returning to training tomorrow what can we expect ?
A game of touch and a sausage sizzle maybe ?
Either way this will be the toughest preseason ever.
No rep players of course but the rest can expect HELL !!!!
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They can expect to empty the tank
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Has Ryan Sutton arrived ?
Has he been issued his bike ?
Has he been issued his bike ?
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I'd say Monday would be day one?
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Saw on Sia’s Instagram it’s tomorrowbonehead wrote:I'd say Monday would be day one?
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Yeah it is definitely tomorrow
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Who the **** starts anything on a Thursday????
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Must likey just weigh ins, measurements, skin folds etc.
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The spiral of silence refers to the idea that when people fail to speak, the price of speaking rises. As the price to speak rises, still fewer speak out, which further causes the price to rise, so that fewer people yet will speak out, until a whole culture or nation is silenced. This is what happened in Germany.
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Can we just concentrate on improving our defence this summer ?
I don't care who's gone or who's coming.
Fix our defence, it's killing us.
Seriously, back to back end of season reviews have failed to fix this.
I'm sick and tired of being "middle of the road" or worse.
Sure another tough preseason will get the boys super fit and I can't wait for the stories to come flowing out of HQ straight to the GH...all heartwarming and giving us hope.
Can we fix our defence ??
I don't care who's gone or who's coming.
Fix our defence, it's killing us.
Seriously, back to back end of season reviews have failed to fix this.
I'm sick and tired of being "middle of the road" or worse.
Sure another tough preseason will get the boys super fit and I can't wait for the stories to come flowing out of HQ straight to the GH...all heartwarming and giving us hope.
Can we fix our defence ??
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The NRL starts a new season on a ThursdayRick wrote: ↑October 31, 2018, 12:10 pm Who the **** starts anything on a Thursday????
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My weekends start on a Thursday.Sid wrote: ↑October 31, 2018, 12:44 pmThe NRL starts a new season on a ThursdayRick wrote: ↑October 31, 2018, 12:10 pm Who the **** starts anything on a Thursday????
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RAIDERS
Pre-season training starts: November 1
Casualty ward: Jarrod Croker (knee cap, pre-season), Ata Hingano (shoulder, early rounds)
What they need to work on: They lost 11 games by nine points or less, eight of which were by a converted try. Maybe Ricky Stuart should be looking into strategies to improve the mental toughness of his side, better preparing them for those arm wrestles. Their right edge defence has long been an issue too, with teams targeting Joey Leilua. So, that needs to be given special attention.
Read more: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... nt=control
Pre-season training starts: November 1
Casualty ward: Jarrod Croker (knee cap, pre-season), Ata Hingano (shoulder, early rounds)
What they need to work on: They lost 11 games by nine points or less, eight of which were by a converted try. Maybe Ricky Stuart should be looking into strategies to improve the mental toughness of his side, better preparing them for those arm wrestles. Their right edge defence has long been an issue too, with teams targeting Joey Leilua. So, that needs to be given special attention.
Read more: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... nt=control
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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.
Somehow Manly downgraded Lachlan Croker to a development player.
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greeneyed wrote: ↑October 31, 2018, 1:07 pm RAIDERS
Pre-season training starts: November 1
Casualty ward: Jarrod Croker (knee cap, pre-season), Ata Hingano (shoulder, early rounds)
What they need to work on: They lost 11 games by nine points or less, eight of which were by a converted try. Maybe Ricky Stuart should be looking into strategies to improve the mental toughness of his side, better preparing them for those arm wrestles. Their right edge defence has long been an issue too, with teams targeting Joey Leilua. So, that needs to be given special attention.
Read more: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... nt=control
Mental Toughness and BJ mentioned in the same paragraph
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They really, REALLY must fix our edge defence and 80 minute capability.
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The spiral of silence refers to the idea that when people fail to speak, the price of speaking rises. As the price to speak rises, still fewer speak out, which further causes the price to rise, so that fewer people yet will speak out, until a whole culture or nation is silenced. This is what happened in Germany.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
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Don't worry dub.dubby wrote: ↑November 1, 2018, 6:45 am They really, REALLY must fix our edge defence and 80 minute capability.
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Ricky will tell them all to take a seat and listen in..then..when the room is silent and you could hear a pin drop..Ricky will clear his throat..and at the top of his lungs he'll scream..
SHAUN IS COMING !!!!
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Canberra Raiders captain Jarrod Croker on target for round one return
Jarrod Croker delivered brought good news to the first day of Canberra's pre-season training by declaring he was on track to be fit for their round one clash against the Titans at the Gold Coast.
"I'll be fine for round one. I've been doing straight-line running but now I'm back at pre-season today I'll start doing a little change-of-direction. I'm hoping to do more football-style stuff like kicking and more speed. After Christmas I'll be doing full contact and full sessions of training.
Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/11/01/can ... ne-return/
Jarrod Croker delivered brought good news to the first day of Canberra's pre-season training by declaring he was on track to be fit for their round one clash against the Titans at the Gold Coast.
"I'll be fine for round one. I've been doing straight-line running but now I'm back at pre-season today I'll start doing a little change-of-direction. I'm hoping to do more football-style stuff like kicking and more speed. After Christmas I'll be doing full contact and full sessions of training.
Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/11/01/can ... ne-return/
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There's some good news..
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"Want longer off? Play finals footy": Croker and the Canberra Raiders ready for 2019
IT’S only been 32 days since the Sydney Roosters lifted the trophy, but the hunt to dethrone the Tri-colours has already begun with the Canberra Raiders one of four NRL clubs returning to pre-season training today.
“If you want to have longer off you play finals football. It’s pretty simple,” Raiders captain Jarrod Croker said. “Last year is done and dusted now for everyone. It’s a clean slate and fresh start for everyone. We’re keen to get into it, there’s no easy pre-season with the work. But we have to do it.”
Read more: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... 0b29d556e7
VIDEO: Croker on track to return for season opener: Canberra Raiders captain Jarrod Croker is confident he'll be fit to start the season after undergoing a knee reconstruction in July:
IT’S only been 32 days since the Sydney Roosters lifted the trophy, but the hunt to dethrone the Tri-colours has already begun with the Canberra Raiders one of four NRL clubs returning to pre-season training today.
“If you want to have longer off you play finals football. It’s pretty simple,” Raiders captain Jarrod Croker said. “Last year is done and dusted now for everyone. It’s a clean slate and fresh start for everyone. We’re keen to get into it, there’s no easy pre-season with the work. But we have to do it.”
Read more: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... 0b29d556e7
VIDEO: Croker on track to return for season opener: Canberra Raiders captain Jarrod Croker is confident he'll be fit to start the season after undergoing a knee reconstruction in July:
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So to get a longer break..just play finals !!!'
Wow..
Wow..
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Papa looks like he's been in a good paddock
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https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2018/11 ... n-day-one/
O'Hagan is still around, as is Royce Hunt. That's 28 signed if they are in the first grade squad with Makatoa.
O'Hagan is still around, as is Royce Hunt. That's 28 signed if they are in the first grade squad with Makatoa.
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VIDEO: Canberra Raiders pre-season day 1: Check out what the players have been up to since they returned to HQ for the start of pre-season: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2018/11 ... son-day-1/
Training Gallery: Pre-Season Day One: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2018/11 ... n-day-one/
VIDEO: Croker eyeing return to full fitness: Raiders Captain Jarrod Croker is eyeing a return to full fitness ahead of the Raiders Round One clash after returning to pre-season training at Raiders HQ today. The centre admitted that he's also looking forward to working with Raiders Assistant Coach Andrew McFadden: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2018/11 ... l-fitness/
Training Gallery: Pre-Season Day One: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2018/11 ... n-day-one/
VIDEO: Croker eyeing return to full fitness: Raiders Captain Jarrod Croker is eyeing a return to full fitness ahead of the Raiders Round One clash after returning to pre-season training at Raiders HQ today. The centre admitted that he's also looking forward to working with Raiders Assistant Coach Andrew McFadden: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2018/11 ... l-fitness/
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The focus on having more trials from fans to overcome the slow starts is, and always has been, IMO a red herring
Yes match fitness is a thing... but we're not the only club who limit exposure to trials. Put simply our entire pre-season conditioning is clearly in need of an overhaul. Two-Dads needs to step it up and make sure these dudes are ready to rock in round 1 this year... and simply playing more trials and longer minutes isn't the silver bullet.
But yeah i'm already done with any "hardest pre season ever" Bull
Yes match fitness is a thing... but we're not the only club who limit exposure to trials. Put simply our entire pre-season conditioning is clearly in need of an overhaul. Two-Dads needs to step it up and make sure these dudes are ready to rock in round 1 this year... and simply playing more trials and longer minutes isn't the silver bullet.
But yeah i'm already done with any "hardest pre season ever" Bull
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Pig, the first string lads played 40 odd minutes before the season starts. IIRC, you wanted more trials, or were critical of just one trial.
From a fitness POV, 2 trials means jack IMO. It's about cohesion.
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The spiral of silence refers to the idea that when people fail to speak, the price of speaking rises. As the price to speak rises, still fewer speak out, which further causes the price to rise, so that fewer people yet will speak out, until a whole culture or nation is silenced. This is what happened in Germany.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
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Be interesting to see who's on train and trial and who's actually signed. Probably won't be able to nail it down till round 1.edwahu wrote: ↑November 1, 2018, 3:39 pm https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2018/11 ... n-day-one/
O'Hagan is still around, as is Royce Hunt. That's 28 signed if they are in the first grade squad with Makatoa.
Looks like Seb Kris is in one of the photos too.
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How nice it is to see a first grade prop starting pre-season looking like Emre Guler instead of Yokozuna.
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The official squad for all teams gets released at midday today. At least the 24 but some will announce more.
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On to more important things, when is the 2019 jersey being announced??!
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It's good but it's pretty basic stuff in every other sport.
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Its much easier to name a list when you have overcommitted your cap in advance and removed yourself from the player market:)