2019 Rd 2 V Storm: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

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2019 Rd 2 V Storm: Teams and Previews



Canberra Raiders V Melbourne Storm
Friday 22 March 6:00pm
Canberra Stadium
Tickets: Click here
TV coverage: Fox League Channel 502
Radio: ABC, Mix 106.3

Given the short turnaround to the Raiders Round 2 match, we're opening up Teams and Previews for the clash with the Storm early. Who should line up for the Raiders in the match-up with the Storm in Canberra's first home game of the season? Tell us your team here and see how you go in comparison to the official squad when announced. We will include the official line ups in the first post of this thread as soon as they're available.

OFFICIAL SQUADS

Canberra Raiders

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Nick Cotric
3. Jarrod Croker (C)
4. Joey Leilua
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Jack Wighton
7. Aidan Sezer
8. Josh Papalii
9. Josh Hodgson (C)
10. Dunamis Lui
11. Joe Tapine
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. John Bateman

14. Siliva Havili
15. Ryan Sutton
16. Sia Soliola
17. Corey Horsburgh

18. Sam Williams
19. JJ Collins
20. Bailey Simonsson
21. Jack Murchie

Melbourne Storm

1. Jahrome Hughes
2. Suliasi Vunivalu
3. William Chambers
4. Curtis Scott
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Cameron Munster
7. Brodie Croft
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Cameron Smith
10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Kenny Bromwich
13. Dale Finucane

14. Brandon Smith
15. Christian Welch
16. Tui Kamikamika
17. Pat Kaufusi

18. Marion Seve
19. Albert Vete
20. Ryan Papenhuyzen
21. Billy Walters

Officials:

Referees: Adam Gee, Phil Henderson
Sideline Officials: Jeff Younis, Adam Cassidy
Video Referees: Jared Maxwell, Bryan Norrie

Match Hashtags: #NRL #WeareRaiders #BleedGreen #NRLRaidersStorm

The Greenhouse Hashtags: #WearGreen2019 #FromAllAngles

Mounties NSW Cup team: Click here

Jersey Flegg team: Click here



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[The Nickman]

The same team that beat the titans!


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[Azza]

Storm by 43

[LP Raider]

Bring it on Azza.

Yorkshire boys by 12

[The Nickman]

The same team that beat the titans!


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[zim]

I'd still like to see Soliola starting. He's much more effective than Lui in all facets at the moment and Lui would have an easier time against the 2nd string forwards than he would be against guys like Bromwich and NAS.
Still getting dominated a little too easily and a little too slow at marker.

[MrPosh]

I'd still like to see Soliola starting. He's much more effective than Lui in all facets at the moment and Lui would have an easier time against the 2nd string forwards than he would be against guys like Bromwich and NAS.
Still getting dominated a little too easily and a little too slow at marker.

Having Soliola on when Papili is off gives a better balance to the team, if not the big impact that would be nice in the first ten.

[zim]

I just really don't care about having a better balanced team if for example we're already down 12-0 when our 2nd best prop comes on. Me and Ricky are never going to agree on this. Come at me clique boys.

[The Nickman]

I just really don't care about having a better balanced team if for example we're already down 12-0 when our 2nd best prop comes on. Me and Ricky are never going to agree on this. Come at me clique boys.

We won’t be 12-0 down. Simple


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[zim]

I just really don't care about having a better balanced team if for example we're already down 12-0 when our 2nd best prop comes on. Me and Ricky are never going to agree on this. Come at me clique boys.

We won’t be 12-0 down. Simple

It was staring me right in the face smh.

[LP Raider]

I just really don't care about having a better balanced team if for example we're already down 12-0 when our 2nd best prop comes on. Me and Ricky are never going to agree on this. Come at me clique boys.

We won’t be 12-0 down. Simple


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I'm feeling it this year Nickman.

[T_R]

I'm not sure we learned much about our 2019 team at Titans, but I think we'll have a much better idea by the end of this game.

[Azza]

Agreed; I'm a bit worried about the short turnaround!

[Woodgers]

I just really don't care about having a better balanced team if for example we're already down 12-0 when our 2nd best prop comes on. Me and Ricky are never going to agree on this. Come at me clique boys.

I've changed my mind on this very issue about 12 times already after a preseason and 1 round. You make a good point though. I have splinters here Zim!

[Woodgers]

Agreed; I'm a bit worried about the short turnaround!

Its perhaps the toughest turnaround possible considering their grinding style and the conditions we played in away so still need to fly back. We've just got to deal with it though, no point complaining or feeling hard done by. Turn up with the same effort and intent and hopefully we have enough energy to get past them at home. A good crowd wouldn't hurt.

[The Nickman]

I just really don't care about having a better balanced team if for example we're already down 12-0 when our 2nd best prop comes on. Me and Ricky are never going to agree on this. Come at me clique boys.

We won’t be 12-0 down. Simple


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I'm feeling it this year Nickman.

Me and you, LP Smash

Me and you


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[LP Raider]

I just really don't care about having a better balanced team if for example we're already down 12-0 when our 2nd best prop comes on. Me and Ricky are never going to agree on this. Come at me clique boys.

We won’t be 12-0 down. Simple


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I'm feeling it this year Nickman.

Me and you, LP Smash

Me and you


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Mate I'm so confident I'm catching up with a beer in Sydney with you pal.

[Yorkshire Raider]

Looking forward to this game. We have it live over here in the UK. Hoping we keep it tight and can stay with them.

[raiderskater]

Agreed; I'm a bit worried about the short turnaround!

Its perhaps the toughest turnaround possible considering their grinding style and the conditions we played in away so still need to fly back. We've just got to deal with it though, no point complaining or feeling hard done by. Turn up with the same effort and intent and hopefully we have enough energy to get past them at home. A good crowd wouldn't hurt.

If the boys put in with attitude and effort as they did last night, it won't matter the size of the crowd, the noise will be incredible. I think that was one of the things that impressed me most last night.

I'm quite concerned about the turnaround, too. Hopefully they planned ahead for it and are going to be nice and organised. I think it's safe to say we have the worst turnaround possible this week - a game in hideous conditions on Sunday evening to a game against the toughest team in the comp on Friday evening. Hopefully the boys are in the mindset of "so let's prove we can do it!" rather than "omg this sucks".

[gangrenous]

The toughest team in the comp on 8 days turnaround!

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[The Nickman]

The toughest team in the comp on 8 days turnaround!

Enough with the excuses already! We’re going to flog them at home in front of a packed crowd!


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[Cranky Old Man]

Looking forward to this game. We have it live over here in the UK. Hoping we keep it tight and can stay with them.

Welcome to the Greenhouse madhouse Yorkshire Raider. Which clique are you going to join?

[-PJ-]

Well..at least we know who's refereeing this one !!

[Rickmando]

Rick has said (many times) that he’s not one to make excuses...

... So I’m expecting not to hear any mentions this week about a 5 day turnaround off a heavy track last night, are you?

[Timbo]

Do we bring Oldfield back for Simmonson if fit? I liked what I saw from Simmonson but the fact he only made it ~65 minutes before cramping up was a worry. Oldfield is also incredibly safe.

[RedRaider]

Winning form is good form so I don't think there will be any changes. Oldfield does not have any match fitness so I think Sticky will have him with Mounties if he is available.

I didn't see last nights game. Were there any players who copped a serious knock?

[Sid]

Winning form is good form so I don't think there will be any changes. Oldfield does not have any match fitness so I think Sticky will have him with Mounties if he is available.

I didn't see last nights game. Were there any players who copped a serious knock?

Simmonson went off the field late in the game but it didn’t look serious

[RedRaider]

Thanks Sid. Other than for possible injury, I would not make any selection changes.

[Botman]

This week... we play Melbourne.


This week... we BEAT Melbourne.

[Green_Hammock]

Do we bring Oldfield back for Simmonson if fit? I liked what I saw from Simmonson but the fact he only made it ~65 minutes before cramping up was a worry. Oldfield is also incredibly safe.

I think we should. I thought Oldfield would be back for round 1, so maybe he will be alright for round 2 or 3.

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[raiderskater]

The toughest team in the comp on 8 days turnaround!

Enough with the excuses already! We’re going to flog them at home in front of a packed crowd!


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No, no, I'm building up the narrative. Can you imagine? One of the journos turns to Cam Smith... "So Cam, people are calling you the toughest team in the comp, and you had an eight day turnaround, but you lost convincingly to the Raiders who were on a five day turnaround on a heavy track. Can you explain what happened tonight?"

[zim]

I just really don't care about having a better balanced team if for example we're already down 12-0 when our 2nd best prop comes on. Me and Ricky are never going to agree on this. Come at me clique boys.

I've changed my mind on this very issue about 12 times already after a preseason and 1 round. You make a good point though. I have splinters here Zim!

I'll probably win a few more people over if we start badly against Melbourne , but I'd rather be giving Lui POY points because he's come out and killed it.

[Green Chapel]

Same team

Keep it tight ... no dropped balls !

Kick deep into the corners ... pin em down !!

Munster and that Centre .... the danger players to target !!

Raiders by 8