2020 Finals Week 1 V Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

[-PJ-]

Are the Sharks expecting anyone half decent back next week ?

And no..not soft serve, I said half decent.

[Dusty]

1. CNK
2. Valemei
3. Croker
4. Rapana
5. Cotric
6. Wighton
7. G. Williams
8. Papalii
9. Starling
10. Lui
11. Bateman
12. Whitehead
13. Tapine

14. Havili
15. Young
16. Soliola
17. CHN


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[simo]

Sharks to get brailey, rudolph, talakai, dugan, kotoa, ramien, townsend and possibly moylan back.

[zim]

Are the Sharks expecting anyone half decent back next week ?

And no..not soft serve, I said half decent.

Hooker and a proper halfback are big ins. So is Kotoa, Talakai and Rudolf.

[raiderskater]

Sharks to get brailey, rudolph, talakai, dugan, kotoa, ramien, townsend and possibly moylan back.

Oh goody, it's time for the annual transformation of our Mild Mannered Skipper into Raging Angry Bull. Can't wait to see him disdainfully toss Dugan aside again!

[Ultima]

I'm just hoping for no injuries or having to go through the ridiculously Sydney bias match review/judiciary. I'm also glad it's against the Sharks and not the Titans or Warriors who have been miles better than the garbage Knights and Sharks have been putting up recently.

Next week against Roosters/Penrith should be interesting. I'm thinking I would prefer Roosters, Penrith always seem to wreck us recently

[simo]

Pamthers vs roosters finals opener is unreal. Should be an awesome game

[radicalraider]

Sharks won't beat us. Only we can beat ourselves which is always a possibility.

[Wiki Special]

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Nick Cotric
3. Jarrod Croker (c)
4. Matthew Timoko
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Jack Wighton
7. George Williams
8. Josh Papalii
9. Siliva Havili
10. Dunamis Lui
11. John Bateman
12. Elliot Whitehead
13. Joseph Tapine

14. Tom Starling
15. Corey Harawira-Naera
16. Hudson Young
17. Sia Soliola

[radicalraider]

Timoko on Ramien in a sudden death semi. I don't think so.

[greeneyed]

Canberra Raiders set for finals crowd boost - to almost 10,000

The Canberra Raiders have been given permission to have more than 9600 fans at their elimination final against the Cronulla Sharks at Canberra Stadium on Saturday at 5.40pm - provided there are no sudden changes to the coronavirus landscape.

The increased figure is based on 50 per cent of the available seating at Canberra Stadium, with some parts of the grandstands unavailable due the required "clean zones" around the players and officials.

FINALS WEEK 1 DRAW

Friday, 7:50pm - Major qualifying final (1 v 4)
Panthers v Roosters at Panthers Stadium

Saturday, 5:40pm - Major elimination final (5 v 8)
Raiders v Sharks at Canberra Stadium

Saturday, 7:50pm - Minor qualifying final (2 v 3)
Storm v Eels at Lang Park

Sunday, 4:05pm - Minor elimination final (6 v 7)
Rabbitohs v Knights at Stadium Australia

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

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... ba340d2ceb

Everything you need to know: Week one of the 2020 finals: The Canberra Raiders will meet the Cronulla Sharks on Saturday, 3 October, 5:40pm at Canberra Stadium: https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/09/27/eve ... 20-finals/

NRL Finals ticket information: Members: https://www.nrl.com/finals/member-information/
Fans: https://www.nrl.com/about-us/fan-information/#finals

Canberra Raiders hope for best as Ryan Sutton gets scans on knee

Canberra Raiders prop Ryan Sutton will get scans on Monday, with coach Ricky Stuart hoping he hasn't hurt his anterior cruciate ligament.

"He'll get scans [Monday], but we're just hoping it's not the ACL," Stuart said on Sunday. "It's just so disappointing for Ryan. He's had a wonderful season. It's sad."

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

Canberra Raiders out to prove NRL doubters wrong

It's Canberra against the world. Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has issued a call to arms as his team continues to prove the doubters wrong.

"It's good we get a little bit more of an increase in the crowd," he said. "When we've been playing in front of none, then 1500 to 3000 you really notice the noise they make and 9000 this week will be great.

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

Shark attack launches Canberra Raiders' NRL finals campaign: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... -campaign/

[afgtnk]

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Nick Cotric
3. Jarrod Croker (c)
4. Matthew Timoko
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Jack Wighton
7. George Williams
8. Josh Papalii
9. Siliva Havili
10. Dunamis Lui
11. John Bateman
12. Elliot Whitehead
13. Joseph Tapine

14. Tom Starling
15. Corey Harawira-Naera
16. Hudson Young
17. Sia Soliola

I'll have one of these thanks, except with Starling starting. If Sutton is fit, I'd take out CHN after last night.

[Botman]

Sutton wont be fit. Seemed like from Stuart at the presser it's at least an MCL and his season and done and fingers crossed not an acl
I also agree with that team.

[afgtnk]

Yeah I'm not very hopeful at all, just waiting for the confirmation. Hard to see him playing again until next year with the potential diagnoses thrown about.

It's a big loss given he's the one tasked to keep momentum up with Papa and/or Taps off, so we're very fortunate Sia's come back at just the right time.

[Botman]

Gutted for him, he's had a really strong season. Lot of people questioning him coming in, i was a pretty high on him and i think he justified that belief. Hopefully its not an ACL and he can be right for pre season.
If by some miracle he is available for selection then yeah i think it's either Sia or CHN and i think Sia offers the team some intangibles and a calming influence that is for me impossible to leave out for a finals run

[Neeeegz]

I'd like Timoko to have that right centre spot, and cotric and raps on the wing for sure, maybe semi on the bench and havilli to play as a 60 minute middle.
CHN had a shocking defensive game, so maybe semi off the bench for cozza

[Danaman137]

So gutted for Sutton. Especially after missing the finals series last year. Really put in this year and had a great season. Hopefully he can bounce back and continue his solid improvement. I’ve got him starting in the 10 jumper next year, even with Ryan James coming. That will obviously depend on if it’s an ACL though, no chance to be back for round 1 if that’s the case, especially for a bloke of his size. Such a shame.


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[RedRaider]

1. CNK
2. Valemei
3. Croker
4. Rapana
5. Cotric
6. Wighton
7. G. Williams
8. Papalii
9. Starling
10. Lui
11. Bateman
12. Whitehead
13. Tapine

14. Havili
15. Young
16. Soliola
17. CHN


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Dusty, that's the side I reckon Stick will run with. As much experience as possible to run on. The injury to Sutton is unfortunate but so were the long term injuries to HorsPower and Guler. Timoko to come in if Sticky wants a back on the bench.

[Seiffert82]

I like what Valemei can bring to the team, but I subscribe to the theory of picking your best available players and on that basis I'd have Timoko in at centre with Rapa on the wing.

Won't happen though. In any case this should be a great game.

[raiderskater]

I'm envisaging tomorrow's ticket sale being an absolute disaster. A buy link emailed out to members?! This is going to go spectacularly wrong I'm sure.

[kona_dream]

Has any heard the travel requirements for teams during the finals? Travel on the day required or allowed to stay overnight?

[greeneyed]

Has any heard the travel requirements for teams during the finals? Travel on the day required or allowed to stay overnight?

Travel on the day.


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[Danaman137]

Has any heard the travel requirements for teams during the finals? Travel on the day required or allowed to stay overnight?

Travel on the day.


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Surely not... that’s ridiculous. Surely that doesn’t cover the grand final aswell? If it’s a syd team v non syd team that’s absolute ****


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[BadnMean]

1. CNK
2. Valemei
3. Croker
4. Rapana
5. Cotric
6. Wighton
7. G. Williams
8. Papalii
9. Starling
10. Lui
11. Bateman
12. Whitehead
13. Tapine

14. Havili
15. Young
16. Soliola
17. CHN


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Dusty, that's the side I reckon Stick will run with. As much experience as possible to run on. The injury to Sutton is unfortunate but so were the long term injuries to HorsPower and Guler. Timoko to come in if Sticky wants a back on the bench.

Yeah that's the team.

With Bateman and Young and CHN I don't think we need a back on the bench. Any of one them could handle a stint at centre if needed in a pinch, as well as being versatile edge/middles, with Bateman being the first candidate.

[scooter]

I'm envisaging tomorrow's ticket sale being an absolute disaster. A buy link emailed out to members?! This is going to go spectacularly wrong I'm sure.

I agree. I am expecting utter chaos.

Emailing the link on the day is bad enough as it is , but the "You will receive an email either before or at 10am" bit worries me. Do they want to cut it any finer!!??

[Green thumbs]

I'm envisaging tomorrow's ticket sale being an absolute disaster. A buy link emailed out to members?! This is going to go spectacularly wrong I'm sure.

I agree. I am expecting utter chaos.

Emailing the link on the day is bad enough as it is , but the "You will receive an email either before or at 10am" bit worries me. Do they want to cut it any finer!!??

Has there ever been a big game when Ticketek didnt create total chaos?? I can’t believe they are not able to manage big event sales when they are a regular occurrence for such a company. I really want to get tickets, but I can do without this stress in my life right now

[julian87]

1. CNK
2. Valemei
3. Croker
4. Rapana
5. Cotric
6. Wighton
7. G. Williams
8. Papalii
9. Starling
10. Lui
11. Bateman
12. Whitehead
13. Tapine

14. Havili
15. Young
16. Soliola
17. CHN


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Agree with this but I’d start Havili with Starling to play 55-60 and Havili to become forward cover for a second stint if required.

I’m also a bit gutted for Sutton but Soliola is a pretty bloody awesome alternative.

[EJ]

My ticket link has come through

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[Green thumbs]

Good luck with tickets everyone! It’s a nervous wait for the ticketek madness!

[Ezy]

Yay the busy page

[Raider47]

Got my tix- Raiders Supporters Bay. I imagine these are gonna be snapped up in a matter of minutes.

[Elcaptcroker]

That was acturally pretty easy, except its glitching on how many tickets youve selected and cant remove them so have to start all over again. But got 4 here


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[-TW-]

Yeah was 5520 when I got mine a few mins ago

These will be gone in about 10 mins

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[Ezy]

Got the three I was after. Bay 25 yeeeeuw

[raiderskater]

My Pax was 1740, at about 10:03. Got the busy page at first and then quite smooth from there. Link came through about 8:45 this morning, so they seem to have done all right this time.

But yeah, I think we're selling this out before the member window even closes...