2019 Rd 8 V Panthers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

[zim]

How's that for accountability? Little tough on Murchie I thought given the reshuffling required but Horse and Young reaping the rewards for good performances.
1 try-assist, 172m, 4 offloads and 34 tackles from Horsburgh. Highest metres and tackles in the team for the forwards. 69mins played.
3 tries, 1 line-break, 5 tackle-breaks, 137m, 3 offloads, 22 tackles from Young.
1 try, 1 try-assist, 1 line-break, 1 line-break assist, 2 tackle-breaks, 206m, 1 offload from Simonsson.

Horse vs RCG is going to be a grubby cracker. Let's hope he keeps his cool.

[-PJ-]

We are going to have to be at our vert very best to beat Penwiff

Not us..the players !!!

[RedRaider]

1. CNK
2. Cotric
3. Croker
4. Joey
5. Rapa/Simmonsson/Oldfield
6. Jack
7. Sammy
8. Papa
9. Hodgo
10. Lui
11. Whitehead
12. Bateman
13. Sutton

14. Havili
15. Soliola
16. Horsburg
17. Hudson-Young

Nailed it GEM. Well done.

[RedRaider]

Other than for injury or the bench I'm not expecting much change in the line up.
I want to wish Ricky and the boys all the best this Saturday in Wagga Wagga which is International Star Wars Day.
May the fourth be with us.

Any my son's birthday. Lucky kid

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May the Fourth be with him too Neeeegz. The force is strong with this one.

[Green thumbs]

Other than for injury or the bench I'm not expecting much change in the line up.
I want to wish Ricky and the boys all the best this Saturday in Wagga Wagga which is International Star Wars Day.
May the fourth be with us.

Any my son's birthday. Lucky kid

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And our 45th wedding anniversary. We have watched a lot of games together over the years and we love the Raiders!
A win on Saturday would be icing on the cake for us. Go Raiders!! Back to your strong defence, razzle dazzle attack and winning ways. We have the team to do it!!

[-PJ-]

1. CNK
2. Cotric
3. Croker
4. Joey
5. Rapa/Simmonsson/Oldfield
6. Jack
7. Sammy
8. Papa
9. Hodgo
10. Lui
11. Whitehead
12. Bateman
13. Sutton

14. Havili
15. Soliola
16. Horsburg
17. Hudson-Young

Hey Mick, how's it going ?

Mate..what's Hudson-Youngs first name ??

Spot on in your selection btw.

[greeneyed]

Bailey Simonsson named to replace Jordan Rapana for Canberra Raiders' NRL clash

Canberra Raiders winger Jordan Rapana (ribs) faces two to three weeks on the sideline, with rookie Bailey Simonsson named as his replacement for the clash with the Penrith Panthers this Saturday.

"Bailey Simonsson did a really good job for us when he played in round one. We're lucky to have that sort of depth, and we did speak about it after Bailey's debut, that we know if called upon, he can do a job," half Sam Williams said.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239

[Matt]

https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2019/04 ... Psoaq5lcJo

This says 1-2wks for Rapa.

[Northern Raider]

Thought Guler did enough to warrant another run. Stick continuing to rotate the bench forwards.

[BadnMean]

Glad Rapana isn't too serious an injury.

Interesting that Guler and Murchie are cycled straight back out- a reaction to the loss or the longer minutes they played due to Rapana's injury?

Crunch game here. Penrif will be desperate and have some quality players with a point to prove.

[SeeBee101]

Glad to see the Horse and Young back in. Along with Simonsson they have been in 3-4 TOTW each in the NSW Cup. Will be interesting to see how Simonsson has progress since round one.

Horse should also add a lot of the mongrel that was missing last week (we need to stop the offloads!)

[dubby]

Wonder why Oldfield hasn't been selected

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[SeeBee101]

Wonder why Oldfield hasn't been selected

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Because stick can't look past how well Simonsson is playing:

9 Tries
4 Try Assists
8 Line Breaks
23 tackle breaks
173.2 Average running metres

Can't wait to see him get another crack at first grade!

[greeneyed]

Glad Rapana isn't too serious an injury.

Interesting that Guler and Murchie are cycled straight back out- a reaction to the loss or the longer minutes they played due to Rapana's injury?

Crunch game here. Penrif will be desperate and have some quality players with a point to prove.

Young and Horsburgh too strong for Mounties on Sunday to ignore.

[-PJ-]

Wonder why Oldfield hasn't been selected

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Because stick can't look past how well Simonsson is playing:

9 Tries
4 Try Assists
8 Line Breaks
23 tackle breaks
173.2 Average running metres

Can't wait to see him get another crack at first grade!

That's some decent numbers from Old Bailey..

[greeneyed]

Wonder why Oldfield hasn't been selected

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Because stick can't look past how well Simonsson is playing:

9 Tries
4 Try Assists
8 Line Breaks
23 tackle breaks
173.2 Average running metres

Can't wait to see him get another crack at first grade!

That, plus the fact Oldfield has only had one and a half games this year since coming back from a groin injury.

[Raiders666]

I wonder if our outside backs will get any decent early ball this week.... I love Hodgo but man he can be frustrating when he constantly over plays his hand.

[-PJ-]

I'm loving Redhorse back in as well.

His defence is vstrong.

Let's hope he can sit a few of these imposters on their backsides...

[greeneyed]

I'm loving Redhorse back in as well.

His defence is vstrong.

Let's hope he can sit a few of these imposters on their backsides...

He'll need to keep his temper under better control though... he was was baited a few times by the Sea Eagles in NSW Cup... and he bit back. And it cost in penalties.

[-PJ-]

I'm loving Redhorse back in as well.

His defence is vstrong.

Let's hope he can sit a few of these imposters on their backsides...

He'll need to keep his temper under better control though... he was was baited a few times by the Sea Eagles in NSW Cup... and he bit back. And it cost in penalties.

These rangas have very bad tempers..

Just let him go..smash em up Redhorse !!!

[greeneyed]

I'm loving Redhorse back in as well.

His defence is vstrong.

Let's hope he can sit a few of these imposters on their backsides...

He'll need to keep his temper under better control though... he was was baited a few times by the Sea Eagles in NSW Cup... and he bit back. And it cost in penalties.

These rangas have very bad tempers..

Just let him go..smash em up Redhorse !!!

I used to have red hair as a child. Very red, went brown as a teenager... and now... what hair!?

[The Nickman]

Probably explains why you're so angry all the time, Ferg.

[dubby]

I had red hair too, the family used to call me fox

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[-PJ-]

Probably explains why you're so angry all the time, Ferg.

It sure answers a lot of questions !!!

It's why he deletes plenty of posts...he's angry !!

[Green eyed Mick]

1. CNK
2. Cotric
3. Croker
4. Joey
5. Rapa/Simmonsson/Oldfield
6. Jack
7. Sammy
8. Papa
9. Hodgo
10. Lui
11. Whitehead
12. Bateman
13. Sutton

14. Havili
15. Soliola
16. Horsburg
17. Hudson-Young

Nailed it GEM. Well done.

It is our best 17 considering the injuries.

[The Nickman]

I had red hair too, the family used to call me fox

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This explains a lot too.

[Neeeegz]

1. CNK
2. Cotric
3. Croker
4. Joey
5. Rapa/Simmonsson/Oldfield
6. Jack
7. Sammy
8. Papa
9. Hodgo
10. Lui
11. Whitehead
12. Bateman
13. Sutton

14. Havili
15. Soliola
16. Horsburg
17. Hudson-Young

Nailed it GEM. Well done.

It is our best 17 considering the injuries.

Yep, happy with this team. Good punch off the bench

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[Neeeegz]

Wonder why Oldfield hasn't been selected

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Because stick can't look past how well Simonsson is playing:

9 Tries
4 Try Assists
8 Line Breaks
23 tackle breaks
173.2 Average running metres

Can't wait to see him get another crack at first grade!

Yep, great form, glad he's in this week

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[Neeeegz]

Glad Rapana isn't too serious an injury.

Interesting that Guler and Murchie are cycled straight back out- a reaction to the loss or the longer minutes they played due to Rapana's injury?

Crunch game here. Penrif will be desperate and have some quality players with a point to prove.

Young and Horsburgh too strong for Mounties on Sunday to ignore.

Good to hear GE, I think we lacked impact from our bench last week, I also think a few senior players will be looking for a rest soon. We looked a bit flat imo

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[Neeeegz]

I wonder if our outside backs will get any decent early ball this week.... I love Hodgo but man he can be frustrating when he constantly over plays his hand.

Yes. This is getting to me... my dogs are scared of the footy again after Hodgos last effort

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[greeneyed]

Glad Rapana isn't too serious an injury.

Interesting that Guler and Murchie are cycled straight back out- a reaction to the loss or the longer minutes they played due to Rapana's injury?

Crunch game here. Penrif will be desperate and have some quality players with a point to prove.

Young and Horsburgh too strong for Mounties on Sunday to ignore.

Good to hear GE, I think we lacked impact from our bench last week, I also think a few senior players will be looking for a rest soon. We looked a bit flat imo

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Someone wrote an excellent report on Mounties last game and the stats for Young and Horsburgh: viewtopic.php?f=14&t=33099&p=1655413#p1655413

[greeneyed]

Canberra Raiders look to snap run of regional NRL losses

The Canberra Raiders are on a three game losing streak at country venues, including one of the club's worst ever losses at Bathurst - against this week's opponents, the Penrith Panthers.

"It's a different year, we've got different players here, so we've definitely got the belief we can go to Wagga and beat them," Elliott Whitehead says. "We'll just focus on this week and not think about the last couple of years. I've never been, but people say it's a nice place so I'm excited to get up there and visit somewhere new.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239

[RedRaider]

Other than for injury or the bench I'm not expecting much change in the line up.
I want to wish Ricky and the boys all the best this Saturday in Wagga Wagga which is International Star Wars Day.
May the fourth be with us.

Any my son's birthday. Lucky kid

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And our 45th wedding anniversary. We have watched a lot of games together over the years and we love the Raiders!
A win on Saturday would be icing on the cake for us. Go Raiders!! Back to your strong defence, razzle dazzle attack and winning ways. We have the team to do it!!

Congratulations on your 45th Wedding Anniversary Green Thumbs. Hopefully the Raiders can provide a sensational ANNIVERSARY gift for both of you. I feel like a Pup after that, We only have 41 years of marriage.

[julian87]

I’ve been genuinely trying to enjoy watching Canberra play this season. The last decade has been hard as a hardcore Canberra fan. Campese’s knees into Milford wanting out and then the last 2 seasons following 16’ has been real nightmare stuff for committed fans. The last 2 seasons genuinely had me not enjoying Canberra games. I’d watch it but dread the outcome rather than be excited by a possible great win or great play. This year is a bit different in I think there are more struggling clubs atm too.

With that in mind I’m really excited to watch Simonsson play on Saturday. I was very critical of his promotion and I’m a subscriber to wingers being as or more likely to cost you a game as win you one. But from the Mounties highlights he looks a really, really exciting prospect. So many outside back backups over the last few years (besides Cotric) have really looked absolute fill ins but this guys highlights are exciting and his debut was pretty bloody solid. He’s no Rapana but I won’t be on his case and I’m keen to see what he can do if he gets a bit of space because the kid can seriously motor.

This game has a bad feel about it. Penrith are absolutely stinging for a win and I thought they looked much better last week. We’ve taken a game to Wagga and that’s not good either but I’m keen to watch what the players bounce back with and will enjoy watching it.

[greeneyed]

I’ve been genuinely trying to enjoy watching Canberra play this season. The last decade has been hard as a hardcore Canberra fan. Campese’s knees into Milford wanting out and then the last 2 seasons following 16’ has been real nightmare stuff for committed fans. The last 2 seasons genuinely had me not enjoying Canberra games. I’d watch it but dread the outcome rather than be excited by a possible great win or great play. This year is a bit different in I think there are more struggling clubs atm too.

With that in mind I’m really excited to watch Simonsson play on Saturday. I was very critical of his promotion and I’m a subscriber to wingers being as or more likely to cost you a game as win you one. But from the Mounties highlights he looks a really, really exciting prospect. So many outside back backups over the last few years (besides Cotric) have really looked absolute fill ins but this guys highlights are exciting and his debut was pretty bloody solid. He’s no Rapana but I won’t be on his case and I’m keen to see what he can do if he gets a bit of space because the kid can seriously motor.

This game has a bad feel about it. Penrith are absolutely stinging for a win and I thought they looked much better last week. We’ve taken a game to Wagga and that’s not good either but I’m keen to watch what the players bounce back with and will enjoy watching it.

I might be more excited if we were playing at home. This is a game we members have paid for but have been denied. We might be playing to build our our “fortress” in front of a big crowd ... but no. Instead, we’ve vacated the city to AFL and Union.

And guess where the Panthers would be preferring to play?

It’s very poor form from the Raiders. The Raiders have treated their own members very poorly.