I think if the defence is solid, the attack will find a way. This Raiders team aren’t the entertainers of the 90’s with slick attacking moves and guys like Nagas, Mullins, Chicka or Noa who can streak away from anywhere. This team are tough scrappy defenders that fight for everything and take the half chances. Our first two tries against the Rabbits were very opportunistic. Some of our best tries this year have involved freaky soccer skills and could hardly be described as set plays. I just want to see the boys aim up in defence like they have all year and turn it into a tough scrap - the points will come from somewhere.Rads1984 wrote: ↑September 30, 2019, 11:00 pm We need 3-4 moments of brilliance.
1. A Bateman hit and spin on their try line resulting in a try. Either Bateman try or CNK trailing through.
2. Leilua magic flick pass for Rapana try.
3. Wighton running like a man possessed to score in the corner.
4. Croker to score from a well-placed Sezer bomb.
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I just want to see us prove Philip Gould wrong.
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Am I right in thinking this is only live on Ch9?
We only get those guys for Origin and the rest of the games are from Fox. Love Ray Warren's voice, but he's not as perceptive as Vossy.
Who'll be in the box with him?
We only get those guys for Origin and the rest of the games are from Fox. Love Ray Warren's voice, but he's not as perceptive as Vossy.
Who'll be in the box with him?
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Latest forecast for Parramatta for Sunday is 35 degrees. Obviously won’t be anywhere near as hot as that at kickoff but only getting down to 17 overnight so will be a warm evening.
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Mate..
Your in for a treat..
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You know we are in the grand final when the front page of the Daily Telegraph is a story about John Bateman driving a car from one of Nick Polites dealerships.
Also great photo of Dave Furner and his daughter from the 1994 Grand Final and then again yesterday. He still bleeds green.
Also great photo of Dave Furner and his daughter from the 1994 Grand Final and then again yesterday. He still bleeds green.
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I have this recurring image of John Bateman walking around the fence post game on Sunday with the Winfield Cup held high..CC around neck.
I just can't shake it...
I just can't shake it...
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Phil Gould is a brain dead **** who should be completely disregarded and removed from rugby league and yet is somehow considered some kind of "cult hero" who is always right, even when he's really, really wrong.Mickey_Raider wrote: ↑September 30, 2019, 10:15 pm Gus on 100% footy giving us pretty much no
Hope of getting the win on Sunday; roosters have to get it very wrong and we have to get it very right in order to be competitive.
Thoughts? Seems a bit harsh for mine. No one is saying we are favourites by any stretch but I think if our defence holds strong and we have a nice game in attack we will be right there in the game up to our eyeballs.
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I'm attacking in the right way, instead of just...attacking in the general direction. - Max Aaron (also eerily apropos for the Green Machine)
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Even more sweater the victory will be. I love this stuff! Bring it!Mickey_Raider wrote:Gus on 100% footy giving us pretty much no
Hope of getting the win on Sunday; roosters have to get it very wrong and we have to get it very right in order to be competitive.
Thoughts? Seems a bit harsh for mine. No one is saying we are favourites by any stretch but I think if our defence holds strong and we have a nice game in attack we will be right there in the game up to our eyeballs.
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Grand Final week is well underway for the Canberra Raiders! Training session open to members Tuesday, farewell Wednesday, live site at Raiders Belconnen for Grand Final Day. WIN News Canberra reports. Video: http://ow.ly/p50Y50wxqOa
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I am sick if Gould and his merry band of yes men! Every time one his suggestions has been implemented to fix the game it has made it worse.LastRaider wrote:Even more sweater the victory will be. I love this stuff! Bring it!Mickey_Raider wrote:Gus on 100% footy giving us pretty much no
Hope of getting the win on Sunday; roosters have to get it very wrong and we have to get it very right in order to be competitive.
Thoughts? Seems a bit harsh for mine. No one is saying we are favourites by any stretch but I think if our defence holds strong and we have a nice game in attack we will be right there in the game up to our eyeballs.
He paints himself as some kid of messiah but is only really comfortable sitting down the back throwing rocks without ever having the courage to step into a position where he could actually make a difference.
That said, let him talk down the raiders all he wants. The less pressure on us the better!
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I would think you are right. Ray Warren was sensational for a very long time. Due to age He is unfortunately starting to lose his edge and as a result doesn’t do as many games. No doubt Phil should will be beside him. A lot of people hate Gould everything f he says has an agenda so if you can figure out what it is and ignore parts of what he says he is actually pretty interesting.MrPosh wrote:Am I right in thinking this is only live on Ch9?
We only get those guys for Origin and the rest of the games are from Fox. Love Ray Warren's voice, but he's not as perceptive as Vossy.
Who'll be in the box with him?
Billy Slater, Jonathon Thurston, Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns will all chime in with their two cents worth. All were sensational players but only Slater in my opinion can really articulate what they all can so easily see.
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Phil Gould god tier troll
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Our fans make me laugh - last week when Gus said the same thing about us against Souths (that we would have to get it very wrong to lose) and everyone was upset he was putting pressure on us, now he is saying the opposite for us against the Roosters and he is delusional (!). There is no doubt about it - the Roosters are deserved favourites, their salary cap "management" means their side is littered with internationals and talent. However, as I have said before - Robinson did not want to play us in this game. We have the sort of "variance" in our performance - with individuals like Leilua, Bateman and Rapana, with our one on one steals, and other unorthodox play that means we can cause an upset. As Red mentions - it is all about defence. Last year in the GF, the Storm were caught by the Roosters and their line speed/intensity, driving their forwards back. Start like that and put them in the trenches. The pressure really is all on the Roosters, they are the heaviest favourites I can remember in a Grand Final, and I think we can get the jump on them with a big start. I actually don't mind the tactic of trying to find the sideline and slowing the game down a bit. Bring them into a grind, kick to the corners and smash them. If we win the toss, kick off and take it to them from the first set.
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I'm the same.LastRaider wrote: ↑September 30, 2019, 1:36 pm I’m not worried, I love it.
It’s a bit like the Sharks in 2016. Everyone wrote them off against the Storm and we all know who got the chocolates that day
Just loving the build up and lapping it all up.
25 years...I'm taking my time this week!
I feel calm about the team too...not sure why at the moment.
Something about that photo of them all celebrating Bateman's birthday has put me in the right place. The boys look like real mates off the field.
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This^
Who's listens to that clown anyway?
What expert isn't saying the Roosters start favourites..
I prefer the underdog status.
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Slater - for all the torment he put NSW through and the hate I had for him as a player, I tip my hat and say he is an amazing analyst.RTW wrote: ↑October 1, 2019, 8:37 amI would think you are right. Ray Warren was sensational for a very long time. Due to age He is unfortunately starting to lose his edge and as a result doesn’t do as many games. No doubt Phil should will be beside him. A lot of people hate Gould everything f he says has an agenda so if you can figure out what it is and ignore parts of what he says he is actually pretty interesting.MrPosh wrote:Am I right in thinking this is only live on Ch9?
We only get those guys for Origin and the rest of the games are from Fox. Love Ray Warren's voice, but he's not as perceptive as Vossy.
Who'll be in the box with him?
Billy Slater, Jonathon Thurston, Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns will all chime in with their two cents worth. All were sensational players but only Slater in my opinion can really articulate what they all can so easily see.
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BJ is jogging OK, so I guess looking very likely to play.
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Dunamis Lui just put Whitehead through for a try with a great ball in an opposed drill. Ricky very happy with the move.
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Grand Final Late Mail: Hodgson misses training
Canberra Raiders co-captain Josh Hodgson sat out his team's first grand final week training run due to a virus.
Hodgson was kept away from teammates on Tuesday morning to ensure the illness does not spread through Ricky Stuart's playing group.
The English international will travel to Sydney as planned with the squad on Wednesday, with his lay-off considered a precaution.
Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/01/23/cas ... jury-news/
Canberra Raiders co-captain Josh Hodgson sat out his team's first grand final week training run due to a virus.
Hodgson was kept away from teammates on Tuesday morning to ensure the illness does not spread through Ricky Stuart's playing group.
The English international will travel to Sydney as planned with the squad on Wednesday, with his lay-off considered a precaution.
Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/01/23/cas ... jury-news/
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It's all over. Roosters by 300.
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Worrying. I'm not going to voice my fears out loud here, but worrying.zim wrote: ↑October 1, 2019, 11:08 am Grand Final Late Mail: Hodgson misses training
Canberra Raiders co-captain Josh Hodgson sat out his team's first grand final week training run due to a virus.
Hodgson was kept away from teammates on Tuesday morning to ensure the illness does not spread through Ricky Stuart's playing group.
The English international will travel to Sydney as planned with the squad on Wednesday, with his lay-off considered a precaution.
Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/01/23/cas ... jury-news/
Let's just pray it is what they're reporting it as.
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Havilli heavily involved in the training session. This could be a disaster with BJ Mole reporting Hodgson looking pretty weak and crook.
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My money is that Hodgo has a sore shoulder form Friday and could use a rest.
Sticky trying to get on board the smokscreen wagon.
Besides - if our medical team can recuperate BJs neck as quickly as they did, getting rid of a virus in 6 days should be a breeze.
Sticky trying to get on board the smokscreen wagon.
Besides - if our medical team can recuperate BJs neck as quickly as they did, getting rid of a virus in 6 days should be a breeze.
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Hodgson will be right, we are still days away from the grand final. Doc will be there and probably have him on a drip to keep the fluids up.
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G'day,
Would anyone like 4 grand final tickets?
I bought 4 tickets in section 607 but my sister has terrible eye sight and wants closer seats.
I bought them for $300 each but would sell them for half that price
Let me know
Edit* never mind, sold thankfully
Would anyone like 4 grand final tickets?
I bought 4 tickets in section 607 but my sister has terrible eye sight and wants closer seats.
I bought them for $300 each but would sell them for half that price
Let me know
Edit* never mind, sold thankfully
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Seriously... no way in hell hodgson won't play. Just hope he recovers quickly.
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Hodgson will be fine, there's no doubt that he is battered and bruised from a tough season and the knock he took on his elbow looked painful but Hodgson is also the master of being seriously injured for a couple of minutes just before a goal line drop out needs to be taken and then making a miraculous recovery.
I wouldn't be surprised if Ricky is also having a bit of fun with Robinson and the media. There will be plenty of it from both coaches this week to try and gain any small advantage possible!
I wouldn't be surprised if Ricky is also having a bit of fun with Robinson and the media. There will be plenty of it from both coaches this week to try and gain any small advantage possible!
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He was with everyone last night. Sitting in the middle of the table.The Rickman wrote:Worrying. I'm not going to voice my fears out loud here, but worrying.zim wrote: ↑October 1, 2019, 11:08 am Grand Final Late Mail: Hodgson misses training
Canberra Raiders co-captain Josh Hodgson sat out his team's first grand final week training run due to a virus.
Hodgson was kept away from teammates on Tuesday morning to ensure the illness does not spread through Ricky Stuart's playing group.
The English international will travel to Sydney as planned with the squad on Wednesday, with his lay-off considered a precaution.
Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/01/23/cas ... jury-news/
Let's just pray it is what they're reporting it as.
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Just heard ‘canberran’ Ben Cummins has the gig.
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Correct.
No surprises that Cummins and Sutton are the refs but the fact Cummins is the lead ref I thought would have been a bit of a surprise.
Klein was obviously out of the picture after our game in Melb.
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I'm not concerned about Hodgo. There's always stuff like that before big games.
Keary didn't train yesterday either.
Keary didn't train yesterday either.
Sometimes the light at the end of the tunnel is just the train that's about to hit you.