2019 Finals Week 1 V Storm: Game Day

[Sterlk]

Well you can tell its finals football, close stuff.

A little disappointing we don't have more points on the board after dominating the half, I get the feeling momentum is going to swing around. Still, I'd rather be in our position than theirs, leading at the break going into the second half is a strong position.

[Begbie]

This is all on Hodgson and that stupid early kick which was no where near touch...

The chase was worse.

[Pete Cash]

its amazing how many players should never play for us again this year in a season we finished 4th

[Raider47]

Writing on the wall for a changed Melbourne out of the dressing room. They're not going to repeat a shocking half like that.

[Botman]

You can gather together all those chicken little posts about being cannon fodder in the finals and momemtum and all that jazz, and you can put them into a rocket and fire it into the sun

We may not win this game but we've certainly not been hurt by the decision to rest players last week

[gangrenous]

Have been hurt by fireworks though

[Begbie]

I reckon we're doing well. Probably the better team just thus far. Hopefully, we can come out in a positive frame of mind and put on a few, then hold on for the victory. If its not to be Toots day and he's lacking confidence, give kicks to Sezer - not the day to kick back into form.

[gangrenous]

I reckon we're doing well. Probably the better team just thus far.

What channel are you on? The game I’m watching Raiders dominated.

[RedRaider]

I'm impressed with our defence in the first half. Good hard defending with numbers in tackles and driving them back. More please in the second half. A shame Cotric cannot return due to failed HIA. 16 on 17 on their dunghill. Go Raiders. Show 'em what you are made of.

[nodrog]

its amazing how many players should never play for us again this year in a season we finished 4th

the overreactions are the bit of comedy I need to ease the nerves. But honestly, give Sezer the kicking tee ****

[Roger Kenworthy]

Writing on the wall for a changed Melbourne out of the dressing room. They're not going to repeat a shocking half like that.

I don't think they've been that bad. Tbh they've missed Brodie Croft.

[LastRaider]

Croker is going to cost us a chance at a gf and we still won’t be able to question his kicking .
Fuming

If we lose by 2 points I will be furious

[Begbie]

I reckon we're doing well. Probably the better team just thus far.

What channel are you on? The game I’m watching Raiders dominated.

haha, probably a bit harsh I admit.

[BJ]

Sezer, Hodgson, Wighton and Bateman playing well for mine.

We look pretty organised at least.

[Rads1984]

The next 10 minutes is the Raiders biggest 10 minutes for 25 years!


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[gangrenous]

Sezer had a huge first half. Keep it up!

[Pete Cash]

We look pretty good tbh. All our big players are having a good game. The worry always is that the storm don't tend to put in two halves of footy like they just did.

[LastRaider]

I'm impressed with our defence in the first half. Good hard defending with numbers in tackles and driving them back. More please in the second half. A shame Cotric cannot return due to failed HIA. 16 on 17 on their dunghill. Go Raiders. Show 'em what you are made of.

Simmonson on the bench is working well

[FuiFui BradBrad]

I have my next suggestion for a NRL musical song

“Cos Joey you’re a firework...”


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[Ultima]

Average play the ball speed 3 for Melbourne 4 for us.... They are getting away with murder out there...

[BJ]

The Rapana offside was closer than I first thought. I’ve seen those not overruled previously. But still just offside for mine.

[GreenGirl]

Tapine needs to never put on the uniform again, between injury and suspensions he’s a liability.

That’s harsh. Thought he’s been pretty strong tonight.


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When he’s good he’s great, but how many games has he been put on a report or done something stupid or been injured? Not worth the money.

[Botman]

I think the spine in general have played well. Aside from the one kick error, Sezer has controlled the game well
The job is only half done though, this is going to be a tough 40 minutes of footy... its captain obvious stuff but getting the first try in the 2nd on the board would be massive

[Green Taipan]

Why the hell does Ricky not have Sezer kicking. Croker's record counts for nothing in current games and he is currently really off!

[Raider47]

its amazing how many players should never play for us again this year in a season we finished 4th

the overreactions are the bit of comedy I need to ease the nerves. But honestly, give Sezer the kicking tee ****

Not many overreactions really. Most animated commentary is around Croker's kicking which is fair enough.

Hodgson been good but that last kick was disastrous

[BJ]

I notice Storm have been pushing on the players throats a lot today to slow the play the ball.

[gerg]

We're controlling the game well and need to continue to do so.

C'mon boys, a job half done.

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[Billy Walker]

Tapine needs to never put on the uniform again, between injury and suspensions he’s a liability.

Ouch fire up Green girl haha

[Botman]

also think Tapine is in a bit of trouble for that chicken wing, think that's a week
Raps should be perfectly fine for his, that's penalty sufficient

[Pete Cash]

i dont know about us going back to things like hodgsons kick and going "it was a disaster"

The players just have to do better in defense. We often just let teams make too many easy metres on the belief we can defend it on the goal line. That almost worked as an aside. We still only gave up two and it took a bit of a head scratcher of a penalty on Sezer for not being square on the goal line. Weird one.

[Green Taipan]

Tapine needs to never put on the uniform again, between injury and suspensions he’s a liability.

That’s harsh. Thought he’s been pretty strong tonight.


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When he’s good he’s great, but how many games has he been put on a report or done something stupid or been injured? Not worth the money.

Agree, I can remember a couple of game where his impetuosity has cost us games :-(

[Ilanraiders]

Big 2nd half boys!! Go the Raiders!!!

[Sid]

How much time off the field for a broken nose ?

[radicalraider]

Gotta get bj on the outside of bateman

[Green Taipan]

I think we are on top with our defence. Just keep it up and we win!