2020 Rd 2 V Warriors: Game Day

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Who will win?

Raiders 13+
5
56%
Raiders 1-12
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Draw
1
11%
Warriors 1-12
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Warriors 13+
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Re: 2020 Rd 2 V Warriors: Game Day

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Our attack has been a bit dusty but I expected that with a lack of trial footy and blooding a new half. It’s a good sign that our defence is still there from last season.
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-PJ- wrote:
Sid wrote: March 21, 2020, 3:54 pm 2 worst teams in the comp done. Season starts next week
No...we have StMerge.

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Walt Flanigan wrote: March 21, 2020, 5:06 pm Our attack has been a bit dusty but I expected that with a lack of trial footy and blooding a new half. It’s a good sign that our defence is still there from last season.
If you watch the first 3 rounds or so from last year, our team is tracking very, very similarly in terms of clunky attack, strong defence and winning games without alarm despite never really looking at all like we are playing much "great footy" just yet.
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MATCH REPORT: Canberra Raiders cruise to victory against New Zealand Warriors



The Green Machine never really got out of second gear. But they didn't need to. They cruised to a 20-6 victory over the wandering New Zealand Warriors - just the second time the Canberra Raiders have won the opening two games of the season since 2005.

CANBERRA RAIDERS 20 (Elliott Whitehead, Sia Soliola, Bailey Simonsson, Curtis Scott tries; Jarrod Croker 2 goals) bt NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS 6 (Kodi Nikorima penalty try; Chanel Harris-Tavita goal) at the Gold Coast. Referees: Chris Sutton, Dave Munro.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14280

Canberra Raiders Michael Oldfield plays 50th NRL game 11 years after debut

Michael Oldfield stepped off the park, looked straight down a camera lens with a smile and put up his hands. Together they gestured the number 50. The Canberra Raiders back had been waiting for this - and he deserves to lap it up given it has taken almost 11 years to get there.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239

Ricky Stuart praises new Canberra Raiders defensive edge partnership

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart praised the resilience of his team and the new bond formed by right-edge duo Curtis Scott and Nick Cotric for helping the Raiders to a 20-6 win over the New Zealand Warriors.

“Him (Cotric) and Curtis have both really combined well defensively. They’re actually really formed a good relationship off the field. They’ve become good mates and that really helps when training and playing with one another so much,” Stuart said.

Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/03/21/stu ... rtnership/

Aussie isolation no excuse for excess errors: Kearney: https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/03/21/aus ... s-kearney/

Raiders make it back-to-back wins as Warriors narrowly avoid unwanted 100-year first: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... 50df922308

‘Might be the benchmark in how to handle this’: Stuart hails ‘courageous’ Warriors call to save season: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... 75b7ef6500

Match Report: Raiders handle heat to beat travelling Warriors: https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/03/21/rai ... -warriors/

https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2020/03 ... -warriors/

Match Highlights: Warriors v Raiders: https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/03/21/mat ... v-raiders/

Match Gallery: Raiders v Warriors: https://www.gettyimages.com.au/photos/c ... st#license

https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2020/03 ... -warriors/

Press Conference: Ricky Stuart speaks after win over the Warriors: https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/leag ... nce!769875

https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2020/03 ... -warriors/

Team song: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2020/03 ... team-song/

VIDEO: Canberra Raiders thank Warriors for commitment to competition:
https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/03/21/rai ... mpetition/
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Yep, defence has been very good so far. The only reason the Warriors got that try was the lopsided penalty count and our ill-discipline with the ball.

Less pushed passes this week, but ball security was poor. Cotric's second try called back was a travesty. Definitely a good try.

Our defence will carry us for the first couple of rounds this season. We're yet to be really tested, but so far so good.

Cotric was outstanding this week. Back to his best.
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I'm genuinely hoping Rapana returns. Simo is good, but Rapa is next level when he's fit.
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Very similar start to last season imo. Which bodes well.

Signs of danger in attack but clunky overall. Defense very solid. Winning games comfortably without really lookimg like we are in gear.

Yeah Simo hasn't been his best yet, a returning Rapa who was fresh and 100% woud certainly challenge or own a wing spot even over SImo's best last year.... BUT Simo's best last year was better than Rapa's best last year...
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If Simo puts in a 3rd off performance I think he might have more than Rappa to be worried about. Gotta be putting your hand up before we start losing.
Oldfield is more than capable.
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So Cotric caught 3 forward passes today, so you think he might need to set a metre or so deeper?
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No.
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Coastalraider wrote: March 21, 2020, 8:30 pm So Cotric caught 3 forward passes today, so you think he might need to set a metre or so deeper?
:hmmm Would he have caught them if he was standing deeper?

The first try disallowed was 50/50, the second one disallowed was definitely a try, IMO.
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greeneyed wrote: March 21, 2020, 8:42 pm
Coastalraider wrote: March 21, 2020, 8:30 pm So Cotric caught 3 forward passes today, so you think he might need to set a metre or so deeper?
:hmmm Would he have caught them if he was standing deeper?

The first try disallowed was 50/50, the second one disallowed was definitely a try, IMO.
I was ok with the first call. Reckon the 2nd call was a shocker.
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Azza wrote:
T_R wrote: March 21, 2020, 3:54 pm Bank the points, move on (hopefully) to next week.

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Botman wrote: March 21, 2020, 2:16 pm
afgtnk wrote: March 21, 2020, 2:14 pm
Botman wrote: March 21, 2020, 2:13 pm
afgtnk wrote: March 21, 2020, 2:12 pm Need to wake the **** up. Horsburgh offloads and we're there not even expecting it

The point of an offload is to give the ball to someone in better position than you
Not just dump it out the back blindly.
I thought Jack was definitely in a better position - except he was asleep. It's Horsburgh, have to be alert around him every time
Maybe he was, but Hors wouldnt have known, he wasnt looking! Just dumped it out without know who was there Haha
The big fella needs to focus on occasionally just taking a tackle and getting a good quick play the ball when we've been under the pump
There is a time and place

We're playing like **** here, time to get back to basics
Better tell Ricky, as I don't think Corey is doing this off his own bat. He's obviously playing to instruction.
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gangrenous wrote: March 21, 2020, 3:53 pm Don shaking hands on national TV. The PM banned that mate, tapping elbows please!
It's a little strange that people are tapping elbows, after coughing into them...
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1992 wrote: March 21, 2020, 4:08 pm Even though we are playing cannon fodder, 2 points a win. Good for morale and match fitness.
The defense looks fierce and switched on.
Agree. and doing it without Bateman or the gouger. Most important GeeWilly and the right side look good. We're going along nicely.
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T_R wrote:
Azza wrote:
T_R wrote: March 21, 2020, 3:54 pm Bank the points, move on (hopefully) to next week.

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I just had a little laugh. Let's chat again on Tuesday

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Sid wrote:
-PJ- wrote:
Sid wrote: March 21, 2020, 3:54 pm 2 worst teams in the comp done. Season starts next week
No...we have StMerge.

Another bog organisation..
Round 4. Our season starts round 4.
And by then, the season will probably end
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Fuifui Bradbrad wrote:
Sid wrote:
-PJ- wrote:
Sid wrote: March 21, 2020, 3:54 pm 2 worst teams in the comp done. Season starts next week
No...we have StMerge.

Another bog organisation..
Round 4. Our season starts round 4.
And by then, the season will probably end
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greeneyed wrote: March 21, 2020, 6:34 pm MATCH REPORT: Canberra Raiders cruise to victory against New Zealand Warriors

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Match Gallery: Raiders v Warriors: https://www.gettyimages.com.au/photos/c ... st#license

https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2020/03 ... -warriors/

Team song: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2020/03 ... team-song/
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greeneyed wrote: March 21, 2020, 8:42 pm
Coastalraider wrote: March 21, 2020, 8:30 pm So Cotric caught 3 forward passes today, so you think he might need to set a metre or so deeper?
:hmmm Would he have caught them if he was standing deeper?

The first try disallowed was 50/50, the second one disallowed was definitely a try, IMO.
There was also another one in the first half from Scott.

It’s the old chicken /egg scenario - he wouldn’t have caught them if he was 1m back, but surely Being onside giving the inside man something to aim at means the ball travels backwards in the first place?

Take out the ‘tip on ‘ no try, as we are all fairly comfortable that doesn’t get called on most occasions and is a reflex pass. The other 2 he caught were passed directly at him, great timing etc, but the bloke was forward of his inside men by the time he received.
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I think you’re right coastal.

He only got 4 tries wasn’t it in a successful team year last year right? Seems like his positioning needs a bit of work.

His tactics on a break definitely need work. He muffed a few at the end of last season with double movements and similar.

He’s doing a fantastic job. Just some stuff to improve I think.
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Yeah, still a few wrinkles for Cotric to iron out. Picture how good he’ll be once that happens. :cmon
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Northern Raider wrote: March 22, 2020, 9:52 am Yeah, still a few wrinkles for Cotric to iron out. Picture how good he’ll be once that happens. :cmon
I like Cotric, but it’s hard to improve your IQ.
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VIDEO: Roaming Elliott Round 2 v Warriors: Roaming Elliott is back! This time the England international decided to interview teammates on the plane on the way back from the Gold Coast after yesterday's win over the Warriors: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2020/03 ... -warriors/

In the sheds: Curtis Scott: Curtis Scott spoke to Raiders TV in the sheds after the young centre scored his first try for the club in the 20-6 win over the Warriors: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2020/03 ... tis-scott/
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Beejay wrote: March 22, 2020, 10:29 am
Northern Raider wrote: March 22, 2020, 9:52 am Yeah, still a few wrinkles for Cotric to iron out. Picture how good he’ll be once that happens. :cmon
I like Cotric, but it’s hard to improve your IQ.
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Roaming Elliott on the plane is funny this week. Put that bunch of adorable goofs on a plane together looks like it could be trouble!
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Beejay wrote: March 22, 2020, 10:29 am
Northern Raider wrote: March 22, 2020, 9:52 am Yeah, still a few wrinkles for Cotric to iron out. Picture how good he’ll be once that happens. :cmon
I like Cotric, but it’s hard to improve your IQ.
Will be a good Winger throughout his career
?

As far as footballing IQ goes, Nick is right up there.
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I still can’t believe they let them go to the Gold Coast for the game, no wonder cases are taking off in Canberra now.
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T_R wrote: March 21, 2020, 9:41 pm
Azza wrote:
T_R wrote: March 21, 2020, 3:54 pm Bank the points, move on (hopefully) to next week.

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The Nickman wrote: March 22, 2020, 2:56 pm I still can’t believe they let them go to the Gold Coast for the game, no wonder cases are taking off in Canberra now.
What does the Gold Coast game have to do with the cases in Canberra?

10 new cases - 8 from overseas travel, one from interstate and one from direct contact with previously infected person.

I'm not saying that it's not a concern or something to be managed - I just don't understand the link with the Raiders chartering a jet to the Gold Coast to play a game.

There is a good chance the NRL season will be postponed. I'm happy for that to be the case if it's medically the right thing to do.
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The Nickman wrote:I still can’t believe they let them go to the Gold Coast for the game, no wonder cases are taking off in Canberra now.
What a stupid comment..

You've deadset lost the plot

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Think you’re having trouble identifying when Nickman is being tongue in cheek*

*though I am still scarred from that other week
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Yeah I really don't know anymore

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