2019 Finals Week 1 V Storm: Game Day

[Seiffert82]

I just want it to be a good game. The Storm are fairly robotic, so you know what you're going to get there.

With Wighton, Leilua, Bateman, Tapine and Hodgson we've got the weapons to trouble them but also have the potential to completely lose our heads.

Absolutely anything could happen here.

[nachopants]

<opens first beer>

Nearly made it to midday

Can't deal.

Late starter ?

Laughing, love ya PJ

[raider dos]

Plenty of green coming in on the Gippsland line train!

[reptar]

Can anyone tell me what day game day is? Asking for a friend.

I think it's Tuesday

Thanks for that. How is frank feeling about the game this week. I’d be interested in the view from franks lap.

Frank does my pick the score. He reckons Raiders by 100.

[irvste]

I like frank better than Stephen he is a Muppet this Steve says raiders by 8

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[reptar]

I like frank better than Stephen he is a Muppet this Steve says raiders by 8

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I'd take Raiders by 1! I think Stephen is probably more accurate, but you do have to love Frank's optimism.

[KingDynamite]

Going to be at the game tonight with the and 3 kids in tow. Absolutely keen! Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst!

[raiderskater]

I'm so nervous. Have a nice distraction with birthday celebrations prior to the game but I'll be a wound up wreck by kick-off.

Heading up to the Raiders Gungahlin to watch (to both spare my neighbours and at least be able to share the nerves around instead of just sitting on my couch rocking back and forth), anyone else?

Skater - not sure if you meant you’re celebrating someone elses birthday or your own, but many happy returns if you are turning 21 again and let’s hope the boys give you a great present!!

Thanks! Yes, it was mine yesterday actually (but I had to be at work). Hoping for a lovely present today!

[Lucky]

Everyone prepared for an Ashley Klown screw job?

[EJ]

Yew

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[1992]

Yew

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Who's that girl in the beanie?

[dubby]

Can anyone tell me what day game day is? Asking for a friend.

I think it's Tuesday

Thanks for that. How is frank feeling about the game this week. I’d be interested in the view from franks lap.

Frank does my pick the score. He reckons Raiders by 100.

Max says you're an optimist Frank.

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[kiwi raider]

Guler in for Sutton, Papalii on the bench with Lui starting, a couple of interesting calls

[IBG]

Whoa.. Sutton dropped for Guler and Lui will start with Papa on the bench.



Didn't see that coming. Guess Ricky wants the team to weather the Storm in the firat 20 and Papa to make an impact thereafter. Trust in Ricky.

[IBG]

I like Guler in for Sutton btw. Guler has better footwork and is better suited for the Storm imo.

[dubby]

Guler in for Sutton, Papalii on the bench with Lui starting, a couple of interesting calls

Wow.

Ok.

Is sutton injured?

Why is Papa on the bench ?

Tell me what's going on

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[Ilanraiders]

We need a better start then last time we met!! Go the Raiders!!!

[RTW]

My guess on Papa is that he will come on around the 20-25th minute mark and will see our the game. Let some of our other guys do the grunt work.


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[edwahu]

Big call. I don't expect Guler to get much time but a huge vote of confidence in him regardless.

[1992]

Game could be over by the time papa gets on.

Have noticed when Papa plays big minutes he is barely known at the start.

Huge call.

[Dusty]

Huuuuge call


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[kiwi raider]

I quite like both calls TBH, if Lui and Sia hold there own Papa, Horse and Guler should dominate that storm bench (B smith is quality but the rest are fairly ordinary)

[Billy Walker]

Hmm big call re: Papa but I can see the logic. If 25mins in we are with them or ahead we get a huge lift when Papa goes on but if 25mins in we are 12 down it’s a long way back. Interesting stuff. I’ll tell you how I feel about it after the game haha

[GreenMachine]

Bad call if true.
We need Papalii from the start.
Must start fast.
If we play conservative, the game will be over before half time, like the bunnies last night.
It’s who dares wins now.

[zim]

Guler in for Sutton, Papalii on the bench with Lui starting, a couple of interesting calls

Wow.

Ok.

Is sutton injured?

Why is Papa on the bench ?

Tell me what's going on

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He was wearing a bib in some of the later training photos. So... Maybe? Hope this helps

[reptar]

Can anyone tell me what day game day is? Asking for a friend.

I think it's Tuesday

Thanks for that. How is frank feeling about the game this week. I’d be interested in the view from franks lap.

Frank does my pick the score. He reckons Raiders by 100.

Max says you're an optimist Frank.

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I keep telling him that too! Max is totally correct!

[zim]

Benching papa seems like an absolutely terrible idea.

[Coastalraider]

Ennis on fox just defending the decision, Papa was part of the process, understands Ricky’s thinking and is pumped to try and impact when he comes on.

Time will tell.

[The Greenhouse]

Welcome to our coverage of today’s Finals Week 1 clash between the Canberra Raiders and Melbourne Storm. 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
15. Dunamis Lui
9. Josh Hodgson (C)
10. Sia Soliola
11. John Bateman
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Joe Tapine

8. Josh Papalii
14. Bailey Simonsson
16. Corey Horsburgh
19. Emre Guler

Melbourne Storm

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

14. Brandon Smith
15. Tui Kamikamica
16. Max King
17. Joe Stimson

Check out The GH Instagram and Twitter for pics and video from the Richmond Club Hotel and the Stadium!

[GreenMachine]

Benching papa seems like an absolutely terrible idea.

Agree. It’s being negative from the kick off.

[RedRaider]

Benching papa seems like an absolutely terrible idea.

Agreed Zim. Sticky taking selection tips from Trevor Hohns.

[Billy Walker]

I was really hoping Braith Anasta would be a late withdrawal!

[Azza]

Oh god. Now I'm worried

[zim]

Guler in for Sutton, Papalii on the bench with Lui starting, a couple of interesting calls

Wow.

Ok.

Is sutton injured?

Why is Papa on the bench ?

Tell me what's going on

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He was wearing a bib in some of the later training photos. So... Maybe? Hope this helps

Sutton looks fine in the warm up so Guler has been picked over him. Huge for the kid.

[GreenMachine]

Why do coaches get crazy creative for finals games?
Bennett last night, now Stick?
If we miss the start we’ll be chasing the game all night again and I’m willing to bet the Storm won’t be as accomodating in giving up a lead at home.
I was calm all day until hearing of this team change. It’s nuts.