2020 Rd 8 V Dragons: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

[Azza]

With Knights v Manly and Roosters v Storm next week winning this game will make up a lot of ground lost in the last month.

With Manly and Knights losing this week we aren't even that far out of touch atm. However we will be soon if we keep dishing up this crap.

[Neeeegz]

This Hudson Young issue may be a thing by tomorrow...
Thought he played well too, hes going to improve the more he plays.
I can see why Ricky is backing him for his talent

[greeneyed]

It’s not a “thing” or an “issue”. If it were he wouldn’t have been cleared to play in the first place.

[Old School Green]

It’s not a “thing” or an “issue”. If it were he wouldn’t have been cleared to play in the first place.

Nothing to see here. You will recall a few weeks ago one of the Morris boys did the same thing.
Apparently beanies and big headphones are big culprits and elevate head temp.
As GE points out there is no thing, no issue, nada

[Neeeegz]

GE, it is a thing and issue, he will be scrutinised by the media because of his past.
Fact....
Do you know how the media works with NRL players ? (Hypocriticaly)

[-TW-]

No he won't. Noone will even blink an eyelid at that.

Half the Sharks team failed their first test last weekend and noone said **** about it

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[hrundi89]

I thought Young was pretty solid last night but he did run out of puff.

[Neeeegz]

No he won't. Noone will even blink an eyelid at that.

Half the Sharks team failed their first test last weekend and noone said **** about it

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Sharks players didn't douse themselves in cold water to pass a temperature check... duh

[Botman]

Im not seeing anyway this is a thing.

I thought Young was one of our best against Parra, liked a lot of the work he did. More of that and fans will quickly forget about his controversial start to his career

[BadnMean]

No he won't. Noone will even blink an eyelid at that.

Half the Sharks team failed their first test last weekend and noone said **** about it

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Yeah it's happened at other games and they were led into air conditioned rooms, pop a couple of panadol/ibuprofen to help lower body temp and take the test again in 15 mins. You can do whatever you want in that intervening time, cold showers etc.

[BadnMean]

I thought Young was pretty solid last night but he did run out of puff.

He's satisfied me that he is an NRL standard player (how good, well we'll see but he's got enough about him to be my backup edge player). The fitness will improve pretty rapidly, he's young, mobile and not carrying any extra weight.

[greeneyed]

Canberra Raiders stars Sia Soliola and George Williams defend fiery Corey Horsburgh reaction

Canberra Raiders players have leapt to the defence of passionate forward Corey Horsburgh, whose fiery departure during their loss to Parramatta could be his last NRL act for months.

"I feel for him. He's worked hard to get to where he is," Sia Soliola said. "He'll bounce back, he's a strong kid. He's a fiery ball of energy, isn't he? And it showed at the weekend."

Read more: https://7news.com.au/sport/rugby-league ... -c-1131716

George Williams broke his nose in Eels clash, but doesn't expect to miss game time

Raiders halfback George Williams suffered a broken nose in Saturday's loss to Parramatta but insists he won't miss any action. The club is awaiting scans on forward Corey Horsburgh's foot injury.

"I think it's a Lisfranc or whatever it is; I think it's a tough ankle injury," Williams said. "Hopefully it's not too bad and he gets a speedy recovery."

Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/01/23/cas ... jury-news/

George Williams reveals source of hot-headed Corey Horsburgh's frustration: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/corey-hors ... f4c0717fed

VIDEO: Raiders support ‘fiery’ Horsburgh: Canberra Raiders stars George Williams and Sia Soliola have shown their support for lock Corey Horsburgh after he was injured in controversial circumstances against the Eels: https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/06/29/rai ... horsburgh/

VIDEO: Excited to be home: Hear from Sia Soliola and George Williams as they prepare to play in front of a limited number of fans at Canberra Stadium this Friday: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2020/06 ... o-be-home/

Set of six: Raiders V Dragons: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2020/06 ... v-dragons/

[-GD-]

I got a ticket!

[greeneyed]

I got a ticket!

The whole thing seems to have gone very smoothly by the looks.

[RichmondRaider]

I got a ticket!

Nice one

[BJ]

Tickets still available. I’m surprised I just got one.

[-TW-]

I completely forgot about this, luckily I snagged one

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[zim]

Well things are looking a tad thin now. Good chance to get Guler some starting experience for the week or 2 if Tapine can't play.

8. Papalii
10. Guler
13. Sutton

15. Havili
16. Lui
17. Soliola

[Dusty]

After having a bit of time to think about it I’m going to change the team I first put forwards... This is what I think we need this week.
1. CNK
2. Oldfield
3. Croker
4. Cotric
5. Rapana
6. Wighton
7. G. Williams
8. Papalii
9. Hodgson
10. Sutton
11. Whitehead
12. Young
13. Tapine / Havili

14. Havili / Scott
15. Guler
16. Soliola
17. Lui


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[edwahu]

Might be worth giving a rookie middle or second row a run this weekend. With zero depth we need to get some game time under their belt. You wouldn't want them debuting against the Storm or Roosters.

[Sleek the Elite]

I think Scott has room to improve. However, I think he’s copping more flack than is warranted on here.

I’d be prepared to pick him at right centre going forward.

This is what I think we need this week.
1. CNK
2. Oldfield
3. Croker
4. Cotric
5. Rapana

Hey Slim - where's Curtis?

[greeneyed]

@TheGHRaiders on Twitter

Hear from Canberra Raiders forward Sia Soliola and half George Williams as the Green Machine deals with the aftermath of the golden point loss to the Eels. WIN News Canberra reports: http://ow.ly/1H9t50Akklp

#NRL #WeAreRaiders #wearecbr

[Dusty]

I think Scott has room to improve. However, I think he’s copping more flack than is warranted on here.

I’d be prepared to pick him at right centre going forward.

This is what I think we need this week.
1. CNK
2. Oldfield
3. Croker
4. Cotric
5. Rapana

Hey Slim - where's Curtis?

A week is a long time in footy...


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[LastRaider]

Odds are in: Sticky paying 2-1 that Scott will start at Centre against the Dragons

[yeh raiders]

One thing that was very encouraging from CNK point of view... that try saver he did on Sivo.

He would’ve seen Tedesco get destroyed a week prior, (I’d like to think he) probably thought of what he’d do if in the situation and he executed it perfectly.

[Raiders666]

Danger Game.... Got a bad feeling

[GreenMachine]

Agree this is a huge danger game.
I haven't completely forgotten how poor we were at home last season.

[Northern Raider]

No danger. Raiders 13+. Take it to the bank.

[Matt]

I think this will happen, but if we want to be considered as genuine contenders after the last couple of weeks, we need to win 13+, and TBH, it needs to be 3 scores +++ (yes 13 is 3 scores, but Im sure you know what I mean)

[RichmondRaider]

Geez watching the replay dragons were woeful last time we played

[greeneyed]

2020 Rd 8 NRL team: Raiders V Dragons



Canberra Raiders V St George Illawarra Dragons
Friday July 3 6:00pm
Canberra Stadium
TV coverage: Fox League Channel 502
Radio: ABC, 2CC, Mix 106.3

The Canberra Raiders have named their squad for their round eight match against the St George-Illawarra Dragons at GIO Stadium on Friday night.

Joe Tapine has been named at lock to make his return to the team for Friday night after recovering from a knee injury, replacing Corey Horsburgh, who will miss at least 12 weeks after undergoing foot surgery today for a Lisfranc injury.

Jordan Rapana has been ruled out for the match with a minor calf injury, which sees Bailey Simonsson starting the match on the wing. Michael Oldfield also returns to the side in the centres for Curtis Scott, who has shifted back to the bench.

Friday’s match will be the first at Canberra Stadium since round one.

MATCH PREVIEW: Check out The GH's exclusive match preview for the Canberra Raiders clash with the St George Illawarra Dragons. Team news, officials, history, stat attack, key match-ups and more: http://ow.ly/EjqM50AlpCv

Canberra Raiders

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Bailey Simonsson
3. Jarrod Croker (C)
4. Michael Oldfield
5. Nick Cotric
6. Jack Wighton
7. George Williams
8. Josh Papalii
9. Josh Hodgson (C)
10. Sia Soliola
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Joseph Tapine

14. Curtis Scott
15. Emre Guler
16. Ryan Sutton
17. Siliva Havili

18. Tom Starling
19. Dunamis Lui
20. Matt Frawley
21. Kai O'Donnell

Injury/Suspension

Jordan Rapana, Calf (Rd 9-10)
John Bateman, Shoulder (Indefinite)
Corey Horsburgh, Foot (Indefinite, at least Rd 19, possibly season)
Andre Niko, Knee (Season)
Sebastian Kris, Extended sick leave

St George Illawarra Dragons

1. Matthew Dufty
2. Jason Saab
3. Euan Aitken
4. Zac Lomax
5. Mikaele Ravalawa
6. Corey Norman
7. Adam Clune
8. Blake Lawrie
9. Cameron McInnes
10. Paul Vaughan
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Tyrell Fuimaono
13. Trent Merrin

14. Ben Hunt
15. Josh Kerr
16. Korbin Sims
17. Jackson Ford

18. Eddie Blacker
19. Tristan Sailor
20. Billy Brittain
21. Tim Lafai

Officials

Referee: Matt Cecchin
Touch judges: Henry Perenara, Drew Oultram
Video referees: Steve Chiddy, Ben Lowe

Match Hashtags: #NRL #WeareRaiders #NRLRaidersDragons

The Greenhouse Hashtags: #WearGreen2020 #FromAllAngles



Plus follow us on Twitter: @TheGHRaiders and Instagram: @TheGHRaiders

[Raiders666]

Good work Ricky!

[T_R]

What in the NAME OF GOD is the point of having Curtis Scott in the 14????

[Danaman137]

What in the NAME OF GOD is the point of having Curtis Scott in the 14????

I’d say it’s just injury cover. All of our other outsides backs are injured (rapa) or in the starting side. If a back goes down you don’t want whitehead to have to play centre when we’re already down on forwards (Bateman and Horse)


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[-PJ-]

What in the NAME OF GOD is the point of having Curtis Scott in the 14????

Has the #11 jersey been retired ?

CScott on the bench makes no sense whatsoever...