2019 Rd 22 V Storm: Game Day

Billy Walker · Post by **Billy Walker** » August 17, 2019, 9:38 am

raiderskater wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 9:15 am
Goldcoast Raider wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 9:03 am
Billy Walker wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 8:20 am
julian87 wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 7:21 am We’ll win this I reckon,
I’m with you Julian - in fact I’ll go a step further - I have a feeling we will this reasonably convincingly. I predict the GH will be a happy place tonight and the Raiders will be the talk of the NRL world.
Hate to be the downer but with all this bad press the storm are coping this week I’ve got a bad feeling we are walking into a massacre, hope I’m completely wrong but these storm bastards thrive on this ****
Yeah, I gotta say I'm not over-thrilled with everyone winding the Storm up right before we play them...

I'm very nervous about this one for a number of reasons, but I still believe we can win!

I’ll guarantee you whether it is the storm or any other team we meet in finals footy they will be wound up, motivated and focused. From here on in we will be playing motivated teams (possibly with the exception of Warriors) and I believe we can match and beat them. What better way to boost your own self belief and send shivers through the comp than doing a job on the Storm in Melbourne. Ricky will have them pumped for this - we got this..... I’m excited!

Billy Walker · Post by **Billy Walker** » August 17, 2019, 9:42 am

raiderskater wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 9:16 am
dubby wrote: ↑August 15, 2019, 2:38 pm My thoughts exactly. They're a grubby, niggly team and you can bet they'll go at BJ.
Dr Zaius wrote:I'm concerned about BJ coming back against **** Melbourne of all teams. They are ****. I have visions of BJ lying face down with Cam Smith's knee in the back of his neck.
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Finally, others who understand my chief concern about this game.

I really think you should make arrangements to meet a friend at half time and nominate the halftime score you would be comfortable with again. That worked beautifully against the Warriors- the lads obliged and got to 30-0 like you wanted and you still got to watch the second half replay. I bet you watched the full game against the roosters last week didn’t you.....

raiderskater · Post by **raiderskater** » August 17, 2019, 9:45 am

BadnMean wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 9:33 am
raiderskater wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 9:16 am
dubby wrote: ↑August 15, 2019, 2:38 pm My thoughts exactly. They're a grubby, niggly team and you can bet they'll go at BJ.
Dr Zaius wrote:I'm concerned about BJ coming back against **** Melbourne of all teams. They are ****. I have visions of BJ lying face down with Cam Smith's knee in the back of his neck.
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Finally, others who understand my chief concern about this game.
I'll never forget or forgive his attack- several seconds after the whistle btw- against Croker's knee. He would, you know he would. But they'll say "It's not his go" and maybe even mention he's been "an ornament to the game", like a hideous souvenir MCG ashtray full of cancer sticks is an ornament.

I am always a little regretful that at the Dally Ms, after Croker had hobbled up into the stage to collect his first award of the night, when they asked him "how's the knee?" he didn't answer "It's okay, no thanks to you, Cameron."

raiderskater · Post by **raiderskater** » August 17, 2019, 9:46 am

Billy Walker wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 9:42 am
raiderskater wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 9:16 am
dubby wrote: ↑August 15, 2019, 2:38 pm My thoughts exactly. They're a grubby, niggly team and you can bet they'll go at BJ.
Dr Zaius wrote:I'm concerned about BJ coming back against **** Melbourne of all teams. They are ****. I have visions of BJ lying face down with Cam Smith's knee in the back of his neck.
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Finally, others who understand my chief concern about this game.
I really think you should make arrangements to meet a friend at half time and nominate the halftime score you would be comfortable with again. That worked beautifully against the Warriors- the lads obliged and got to 30-0 like you wanted and you still got to watch the second half replay. I bet you watched the full game against the roosters last week didn’t you.....

True.

I am having guests for dinner tonight, who should be arriving around 30 minutes into the game. However, we may keep watching.

Nevertheless, if we must turn off, I nominate 30 points as my comfort zone once again.

Billy Walker · Post by **Billy Walker** » August 17, 2019, 9:49 am

raiderskater wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 9:46 am
Billy Walker wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 9:42 am
raiderskater wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 9:16 am
dubby wrote: ↑August 15, 2019, 2:38 pm My thoughts exactly. They're a grubby, niggly team and you can bet they'll go at BJ.
Dr Zaius wrote:I'm concerned about BJ coming back against **** Melbourne of all teams. They are ****. I have visions of BJ lying face down with Cam Smith's knee in the back of his neck.
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Finally, others who understand my chief concern about this game.
I really think you should make arrangements to meet a friend at half time and nominate the halftime score you would be comfortable with again. That worked beautifully against the Warriors- the lads obliged and got to 30-0 like you wanted and you still got to watch the second half replay. I bet you watched the full game against the roosters last week didn’t you.....
True.

I am having guests for dinner tonight, who should be arriving around 30 minutes into the game. However, we may keep watching.

Nevertheless, if we must turn off, I nominate 30 points as my comfort zone once again.

I like it, but you do realise if this works you’re not allowed to watch a full game for the remainder of the season right!

Seiffert82 · Post by **Seiffert82** » August 17, 2019, 10:06 am

Bring on the Storm.

I have absolutely no feeling for the result of this game. If we chance our arm with the ball and shift their middle third defence around we're a chance.

If we turn the ball over easily in poor field position they'll eat us up.

Nobody ever beats Melbourne in the grind, even with additional scrutiny from the refs. No time like the present to go for it. We have nothing to lose.

TongueFTW · Post by **TongueFTW** » August 17, 2019, 10:07 am

I think they are heavy favourites, but we can give ourselves a good chance if we start well and play reasonably expansive. They are missing Smith and Welch from their bench, which gives us a very slight edge with our bench forwards.

As others have mentioned, spinning the ball wide to attack them on the edges is the way to go, even though it is riskier. We can try and play risk-free up the middle, but the chances of that working are minimal. I think we might get some joy targeting Olam and Vunivalu with our left edge (even though last time we met them, they tore us to shreds down that side).

Azza · Post by **Azza** » August 17, 2019, 10:09 am

We'll win

-PJ- · Post by **-PJ-** » August 17, 2019, 10:52 am

Really..

Cuz you had Storm by 29 in the preview thread just two days ago.

Good for you anyway Azza..

Azza · Post by **Azza** » August 17, 2019, 11:08 am

I just like messing with derelicts like you turnip head and pig turnip head. Good for you though PJ, you turnip.

Still waiting for your 'we got this' , just like last week.

Storm by 25.

-PJ- · Post by **-PJ-** » August 17, 2019, 11:15 am

Try not to worry mate..

See how I greet you with something nice ?

Not..pompous derelict, turnip head or other degrading stuff.

Anyway..I believe we will win every week. Even when the odds are squarely against us. Even when the wind is blowing from the wrong direction and the refs are drunk..

Oh..we got this !!

Azza · Post by **Azza** » August 17, 2019, 11:22 am

I love you pj.

I genuinely do hope we win

-PJ- · Post by **-PJ-** » August 17, 2019, 11:40 am

Come around for a beer...

The Nickman · Post by **The Nickman** » August 17, 2019, 11:47 am

I think you’re both jerks, but love you both the same

-PJ- · Post by **-PJ-** » August 17, 2019, 12:08 pm

Don't start Cueball..

Nobody pulled yr chain.

Toviii · Post by **Toviii** » August 17, 2019, 12:08 pm

Beautiful clear day today

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-PJ- · Post by **-PJ-** » August 17, 2019, 12:10 pm

Tis bloody awesome here in Lake Mac..

I'm thinking of going for a walk.

Mickey_Raider · Post by **Mickey_Raider** » August 17, 2019, 12:35 pm

I think we will win.

And it won't be the "upset" that it will be conveyed as post-game.

Post by **greeneyed** » August 17, 2019, 12:42 pm

-PJ- wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 12:10 pm Tis bloody awesome here in Lake Mac..

I'm thinking of going for a walk.

Great weather here too! Already 16C and blue skies and sunny!

But it is now time to watch Mounties!

Seiffert82 · Post by **Seiffert82** » August 17, 2019, 12:46 pm

Every man and his dog are tipping us for the upset.

Means it won't be an upset if we win I guess.

I think we can win, but believe Melbourne will. It only matters in the finals though, ala 2016.

I'd be reasonably happy with a loss, as long as it's close like the Roosters game. Our big game for a top 4 spot is next week vs Manly.

simo · Post by **simo** » August 17, 2019, 12:48 pm

greeneyed wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 12:42 pm
-PJ- wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 12:10 pm Tis bloody awesome here in Lake Mac..

I'm thinking of going for a walk.
Great weather here too! Already 16C and blue skies and sunny!

But it is now time to watch Mounties!

Wish it were broadcast. Hudson young lining up?

Post by **greeneyed** » August 17, 2019, 12:52 pm

simo wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 12:48 pm
greeneyed wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 12:42 pm
-PJ- wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 12:10 pm Tis bloody awesome here in Lake Mac..

I'm thinking of going for a walk.
Great weather here too! Already 16C and blue skies and sunny!

But it is now time to watch Mounties!
Wish it were broadcast. Hudson young lining up?

Fox League. Hudson Young in Melbourne... ah, it's a joke!

simo · Post by **simo** » August 17, 2019, 1:20 pm

greeneyed wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 12:52 pm
simo wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 12:48 pm
greeneyed wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 12:42 pm
-PJ- wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 12:10 pm Tis bloody awesome here in Lake Mac..

I'm thinking of going for a walk.
Great weather here too! Already 16C and blue skies and sunny!

But it is now time to watch Mounties!
Wish it were broadcast. Hudson young lining up?
Fox League. Hudson Young in Melbourne... ah, it's a joke!

Wasnt joking. Havent seen one nsw cup game this year and had assumed theyd stopped broadcasting it

Post by **greeneyed** » August 17, 2019, 1:33 pm

simo wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 1:20 pm
greeneyed wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 12:52 pm
simo wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 12:48 pm
greeneyed wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 12:42 pm
-PJ- wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 12:10 pm Tis bloody awesome here in Lake Mac..

I'm thinking of going for a walk.
Great weather here too! Already 16C and blue skies and sunny!

But it is now time to watch Mounties!
Wish it were broadcast. Hudson young lining up?
Fox League. Hudson Young in Melbourne... ah, it's a joke!
Wasnt joking. Havent seen one nsw cup game this year and had assumed theyd stopped broadcasting it

Fox League broadcasts one every Saturday, Nine/GEM on Sunday. Mounties have been on two weeks in a row, but have largely been shunned by the broadcasters.

Boomercm · Post by **Boomercm** » August 17, 2019, 2:27 pm

Go the boys today. A win is a real bonus. I agree that next week more important. Also agree bringing BJ back a risk (Raps has not looked free in movement either on that side) - but a risk worth taking given we want combos right for the semis. We just want a really solid performance and no injuries.

I expect it to be a low scoring game, unless the refs penalise incessantly. Both teams will slow it right down.

-PJ- · Post by **-PJ-** » August 17, 2019, 2:34 pm

Under 3hrs till kick off peeps...

raiderskater · Post by **raiderskater** » August 17, 2019, 2:38 pm

-PJ- wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 2:34 pm Under 3hrs till kick off peeps...

Gotta finish cleaning the house...

89_90_94_?? · Post by **89_90_94_??** » August 17, 2019, 3:59 pm

Beautiful day in Melb, not a cloud in the sky. About to leave our hotel to watch a raiders win!!

afgtnk · Post by **afgtnk** » August 17, 2019, 4:28 pm

Lets gon Raider's!

eggplant raising hands

Post by **The Greenhouse** » August 17, 2019, 4:34 pm

Welcome to our coverage of this evening's NRL clash between the Canberra Raiders and Melbourne Storm. Both teams will be 1-17. Here are the final team line ups:

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. Sia Soliola
11. John Bateman
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Joe Tapine

14. Bailey Simonsson
15. Dunamis Lui
16. Corey Horsburgh
17. Ryan Sutton

Melbourne Storm

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

14. Tui Kamikamica
15. Tino Faasuamaleaui
16. Joe Stimson
17. Ryan Papenhuyzen

Raider47 · Post by **Raider47** » August 17, 2019, 4:37 pm

Wish we'd see Sutton start ahead of either Soliola or Tapine. Nothing against the form of the latter two, as they have been solid the past month, it's just Sutton clearly has form on the board when he is in the starting 13.

Sid · Post by **Sid** » August 17, 2019, 5:02 pm

Jarrod Croker caught on camera in the dressing room having a massive nose pick

Drandyt · Post by **Drandyt** » August 17, 2019, 5:04 pm

Sid wrote: ↑August 17, 2019, 5:02 pm Jarrod Croker caught on camera in the dressing room having a massive nose pick

For the love of God, stop PICKING on JC!

1992 · Post by **1992** » August 17, 2019, 5:04 pm

Love this from Andy Raymond.

I feel something special brewing here....

Dusty · Post by **Dusty** » August 17, 2019, 5:17 pm

My hangover has subsided, the beer is cold, the house is warm, and I’m quietly confident that our team can produce.

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