Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
Moderator: GH Moderators
-
- John Ferguson
- Posts: 2316
- Joined: November 1, 2012, 3:54 am
- Favourite Player: Rubenrunlikeatrainandhitlikeatruckwiki!
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
Whatever happens next week, we will beat manly or rabbits!!!
GF here we come!!! Roosters n Melbourne (assumaing they beat Eels or the donkeys) will bash each other!!!
GF here we come!!! Roosters n Melbourne (assumaing they beat Eels or the donkeys) will bash each other!!!
"Learn to appreciate what you have, before time makes you appreciate what you had"!! RAIDERSTILLIDIE!!
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
After today, the only team that can beat the Raiders is the Raiders.
The one problem this season has been dealing with expectation and winning the pressure games when we're favourites.
Give us Souths and it's a 50-50 call on the books and we'll smash 'em.
If it's Manly we'll be favourites and it'll be as tight as hell.
The one problem this season has been dealing with expectation and winning the pressure games when we're favourites.
Give us Souths and it's a 50-50 call on the books and we'll smash 'em.
If it's Manly we'll be favourites and it'll be as tight as hell.
- Sid
- Ricky Stuart
- Posts: 9937
- Joined: May 15, 2015, 8:47 pm
- Favourite Player: Shannon Boyd
- Location: Darwin, N.T.
Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
Raiders haven’t beaten either of the teams they’re going to face in the prelim this season... yet
Would have won Boogs - 2016, 2017, 2018
1 part green, 1 part machine
1 part green, 1 part machine
- Northern Raider
- Mal Meninga
- Posts: 32522
- Joined: June 19, 2007, 8:17 am
- Favourite Player: Dean Lance
- Location: Greener pastures
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
We're due then
* The author assumes no responsibility for the topicality, correctness, completeness or quality of information provided.
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
I don't believe in hoodoos. I believe in what 17 men in green who are committed to winning can do. I have no preference for who we play next. Souths are the larger more physical team who played without suspended Sam Burgess on Friday night. They will definitely have him in the side against Manly and the likelihood that Origin player Gagai will also be available for them in their next match. Manly just seem to find a way to win, but I think Souths, with the return of those big match players will be too good for them.
I reckon the Prelim Grand Final will see all Top 4 sides again playing each other. Whoever plays the Storm next week will be against players who will stick with the game plan. The game plan which saw them as clear Minor Premiers and the most consistent side all season.
I reckon the Prelim Grand Final will see all Top 4 sides again playing each other. Whoever plays the Storm next week will be against players who will stick with the game plan. The game plan which saw them as clear Minor Premiers and the most consistent side all season.
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
This, 1000%
Couldn’t care less, couldn’t give a **** who comes into Bruce to play us. We handle our **** and play the way we know we can, and we’re winning that football game regardless of who it is
- Brew
- Steve Walters
- Posts: 7183
- Joined: June 4, 2005, 11:35 am
- Favourite Player: Blake Austin
- Location: Bondi Junction
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
No preference this will be the biggest night that Bruce Stadium has seen since it opened !
Can’t wait
Sent from my iPhone using The Greenhouse
Can’t wait
Sent from my iPhone using The Greenhouse
In Ricky We Trust
- Roger Kenworthy
- Laurie Daley
- Posts: 11505
- Joined: January 7, 2005, 10:18 pm
- Favourite Player: Ruben Wiki, J-Lo, Jordan Rapana
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
So this is first time we've had week two off (while being alive) since 1995.
-
- Laurie Daley
- Posts: 12391
- Joined: April 29, 2017, 7:22 pm
- Favourite Player: Ashley Gilbert
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
I’d be nervous if we met Parra in the GF if they knock off Melb and Chooks haha.
-
- Mal Meninga
- Posts: 51011
- Joined: June 25, 2012, 9:53 am
- Favourite Player: Hodgo
- Location: Rockhampton, Central Queensland
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
Haha this was my thoughts exactly, but more nervous than the chooks?Billy Walker wrote:I’d be nervous if we met Parra in the GF if they knock off Melb and Chooks haha.
I think our best case scenario is still somehow the eels
-
- Laurie Daley
- Posts: 14381
- Joined: February 25, 2008, 3:02 pm
- Favourite Player: Smash Williams
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
I agree - fake reality against the pitiful Broncos. Still bloody impressive though.The Rickman wrote: ↑September 15, 2019, 5:54 pmHaha this was my thoughts exactly, but more nervous than the chooks?Billy Walker wrote:I’d be nervous if we met Parra in the GF if they knock off Melb and Chooks haha.
I think our best case scenario is still somehow the eels
-
- Laurie Daley
- Posts: 12391
- Joined: April 29, 2017, 7:22 pm
- Favourite Player: Ashley Gilbert
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
Parra probably have the most momentum but the hardest run. Wouldn’t be shocked if they beat Storm but doubt they will get over chooks. I don’t think any team that side of the draw would be too relaxed. We are sitting very very pretty. Got to back up what we did last night but couldn’t ask for a better position right now.The Rickman wrote: ↑September 15, 2019, 5:54 pmHaha this was my thoughts exactly, but more nervous than the chooks?Billy Walker wrote:I’d be nervous if we met Parra in the GF if they knock off Melb and Chooks haha.
I think our best case scenario is still somehow the eels
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
Id be nervous if we faced mossvale reserve grade in the gf. Unprecedented excited nerves
Dont delete this GE
-
- Laurie Daley
- Posts: 12391
- Joined: April 29, 2017, 7:22 pm
- Favourite Player: Ashley Gilbert
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
The broncos stink and had a terrible season really. We have been in that position many times in the NRL era. The **** team that didn't deserve to be there that was just cannon fodder. Ill worry about Parra if they look the goods against Melbourne.
The roosters are still the team to fear. That said all 6 teams left have the potential to pull off a win.
The roosters are still the team to fear. That said all 6 teams left have the potential to pull off a win.
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
If Parra go through the Storm and Roosters, then ill gladly take them in the big one
It's weird to say given they finished the season only 2 points behind us, but i dont feel like they're a consistantly good team. If they show up and give it the Storm and Roosters, i dont think they've got 4 in a row in them.
It's weird to say given they finished the season only 2 points behind us, but i dont feel like they're a consistantly good team. If they show up and give it the Storm and Roosters, i dont think they've got 4 in a row in them.
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
But the other thing about this is to me? Just **** win in Canberra and lets see who we get in the Grand Final
All i want is for this team to get their any given sunday moment, maybe who ever we face there will break our **** hearts, but if we're there, we might just mess around and **** do the thing.
I've personally experienced a more imporbable championship run from a team of mine than the one facing the Raiders today.
All i want is for this team to get their any given sunday moment, maybe who ever we face there will break our **** hearts, but if we're there, we might just mess around and **** do the thing.
I've personally experienced a more imporbable championship run from a team of mine than the one facing the Raiders today.
- Seiffert82
- Mal Meninga
- Posts: 27845
- Joined: March 17, 2007, 12:24 pm
- Favourite Player: Bay56
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
If we can't beat either Manly or Souths at home we are dead set kidding ourselves.
Doesn't matter who we play. If we turn up ready to give it 100% we will most likely win.
Doesn't matter who we play. If we turn up ready to give it 100% we will most likely win.
- gangrenous
- Laurie Daley
- Posts: 16586
- Joined: May 12, 2007, 10:42 pm
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
I remember that plucky bunch!PigRickman wrote: I've personally experienced a more imporbable championship run from a team of mine than the one facing the Raiders today.
Quack, quack, quack, quack!
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
Ducks fly together, Gangers.
-
- Brett Mullins
- Posts: 1473
- Joined: July 11, 2015, 5:57 pm
- Favourite Player: Laurie Daley
- Location: Canberra
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
Eels were dynamite today, especially Moses. They could beat anybody, and with RCG signed for next year, should be strong for some time.
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
And they won their Grand Final today! We passed their team bus going home to Gundagai on the highway coming back from Melbourne. They waved! They were excited!Billy Walker wrote: ↑September 15, 2019, 6:02 pmBe more nervous if we faced Gundagai Tigers given they are turning out players like Sivo!
-
- Laurie Daley
- Posts: 12391
- Joined: April 29, 2017, 7:22 pm
- Favourite Player: Ashley Gilbert
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
Good on them - I’m also no longer nervous about the prospect of playing them as I’d anticipate they will now be drunk till the new year! Hahagreeneyed wrote: ↑September 15, 2019, 7:41 pmAnd they won their Grand Final today! We passed their team bus going home to Gundagai on the highway coming back from Melbourne. They waved! They were excited!Billy Walker wrote: ↑September 15, 2019, 6:02 pmBe more nervous if we faced Gundagai Tigers given they are turning out players like Sivo!
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
Has RCG discovered the art of time travel? Because nothing ive seen from him in the past 2 years suggest he's going to help their front row rotation.
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
Eels were good, against an abominable Broncos team that stumbled orse over teet into the finals. Not really sure there's too much to read into that at this stage.
- Brew
- Steve Walters
- Posts: 7183
- Joined: June 4, 2005, 11:35 am
- Favourite Player: Blake Austin
- Location: Bondi Junction
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
I wouldn’t be so sure, we haven’t beaten either team this year. And Sticky has never beaten Wayne as a Raiders Coach.Seiffert82 wrote:If we can't beat either Manly or Souths at home we are dead set kidding ourselves.
Doesn't matter who we play. If we turn up ready to give it 100% we will most likely win.
Sent from my iPhone using The Greenhouse
In Ricky We Trust
- Seiffert82
- Mal Meninga
- Posts: 27845
- Joined: March 17, 2007, 12:24 pm
- Favourite Player: Bay56
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
Yeah, that's all true, but on the flip side, Bennett had a 25% winning record vs Dave Furner as a coach (winning 2 from 8 while he was coaching the Dragons and Knights)...so stats mean jack ****.Brew wrote: ↑September 15, 2019, 10:14 pmI wouldn’t be so sure, we haven’t beaten either team this year. And Sticky has never beaten Wayne as a Raiders Coach.Seiffert82 wrote:If we can't beat either Manly or Souths at home we are dead set kidding ourselves.
Doesn't matter who we play. If we turn up ready to give it 100% we will most likely win.
Sent from my iPhone using The Greenhouse
We should have beaten Manly twice this season. Those bastards were kicked in the **** by a rainbow twice against us. We are due a win against them.
-
- John Ferguson
- Posts: 2383
- Joined: March 31, 2018, 9:30 pm
Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
If we were able to choose, I would be going Souths. Manly has us mentally at the moment. We can’t handle there niggle, gets to much for us and we have brain explosions.
I tell you what though. I’m glad we don’t have to play Parramatta or Roosters to get to the GF!
I tell you what though. I’m glad we don’t have to play Parramatta or Roosters to get to the GF!
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
After the way we played on Saturday we know we have it in us to beat any team. We should be 100% focussed on what we need to do and if we do it, it won’t matter who we are playing.
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
I think Manly beat Sharks because they had a tough game against us followed by an emotional roller coaster week leading into the Tigers game.
Re: Souths .. they were busted against Roosters, and Robinson claims they should have scored 50.
End state, I think we have the team and game plan to beat both. If Stuart prepares the team to our potential we are going to make the GF. Frankly speaking, the biggest risk is that this is uncharted territory for most of our playing group and potentially Stuart as well. Ennis needs to stay close to our team to guide them through this process I think.
Re: Souths .. they were busted against Roosters, and Robinson claims they should have scored 50.
End state, I think we have the team and game plan to beat both. If Stuart prepares the team to our potential we are going to make the GF. Frankly speaking, the biggest risk is that this is uncharted territory for most of our playing group and potentially Stuart as well. Ennis needs to stay close to our team to guide them through this process I think.
- zim
- Laurie Daley
- Posts: 10639
- Joined: July 8, 2015, 3:38 pm
- Favourite Player: NRL: Joseph Tapine
NRLW: Grace Kemp - Location: Sydney
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
Stick's coached 3 grand finals and 5 preliminary finals. I'm sure he'll be fine.
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
I like Stuart, but he doesn't have a great record in the finals or even in general coaching record... take the Rooster premiership win out of the equation.
My gut tells me there is a lot behind Ennis' involvement and our success this season.
My gut tells me there is a lot behind Ennis' involvement and our success this season.
- zim
- Laurie Daley
- Posts: 10639
- Joined: July 8, 2015, 3:38 pm
- Favourite Player: NRL: Joseph Tapine
NRLW: Grace Kemp - Location: Sydney
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
My gut tells me guys like Cappy who are there every day and overhauled our defense have had more to do with this season's success than Ennis.
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
fair call Zim.
- GreenMachine
- Jason Croker
- Posts: 4264
- Joined: April 13, 2005, 2:22 pm
- Favourite Player: Laurie Daley
Re: Who would you prefer to play in the Preliminary Final?
No way.Billy Walker wrote: ↑September 15, 2019, 5:52 pm I’d be nervous if we met Parra in the GF if they knock off Melb and Chooks haha.
If we faced Parra in the GF I'd be more confident than ever.
Melbourne will knock Parra out, then the Roosters will knock Melbourne out.
That's how I see that side of the draw.
I'd be surprised if Souths don't deal with Manly easily.
I get the feeling Manly and Parra played their GF's this week.
Next week will be about the top 4 IMO.