Your predicted Canberra Raiders team for next year?
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Re: Team for next year
Darby medlyn had a good look about him, I'm keen for us to keep him and possible option for second row if needed...
A serious discussion needs to happen about our captain although.
Still a good goal kicker..
Ineffective in defence and attack these days tho
A serious discussion needs to happen about our captain although.
Still a good goal kicker..
Ineffective in defence and attack these days tho
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Kai O'Donnell is listed as a second rower. Not sure if he'd actually turn out there in first grade. Really looks like a lock.
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Maybe irrational is the wrong word. Being worried about a brief form slump can certainly be rationalised.Northern Raider wrote: ↑October 19, 2020, 5:33 pmNothing irrational about it. He's been outstanding this year then his form dropped off a cliff in the finals. Ignoring that this occurred is more along the lines of irrational.Mickey_Raider wrote: ↑October 19, 2020, 3:58 pm Apart from his last couple of games Whitehead was literally one of our best this year.
I am putting this in the basket of strange and irrational calls along with the criticism of CNK.
We have actual issues to address before even remotely considering Whitehead as one of them; namely our outside backs and Hodgson's return from 2x ACL's.
I guess my thoughts are that in my opinion it is a bit premature to be getting concerned about Elliot’s future, if anyone is doing that.
Croker, on the other hand...
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His best position is in the back row but his job this year was to give us some minutes up the middle.
We are ok for young forwards going forward. Most of you don’t know the names Trey Mooney and Caleb Esera.
You soon will. They are absolute beasts.
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Definitely. Mooney has brilliant footwork while Esera looks like a Kikau clone. I would be earmarking the latter to replace Whitehead in a couple of years. I also like that dummy half Trevilyan a lot
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have not seen a single solitary **** second of Esera but i am already all on him
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They won't play first grade next year unless we go through another injury crisis.
Well, maybe there's another round 20.
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Yeah seems like every single person who's watched him play raves about himGreenMachine wrote: ↑October 20, 2020, 7:23 amHe’s a beast..
The question is whether he keeps enough agility to defend on the edge...seems to be growing almost every year..
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I agree. They won’t play next year unless something drastic happens but those three should be in our plans from 2022 and beyond, so much so that our recruitment decisions for next year should factor them in.zim wrote: ↑October 19, 2020, 11:06 pmThey won't play first grade next year unless we go through another injury crisis.
Well, maybe there's another round 20.
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That will be the big thing with him. He is an asset attacking on an edgeGreenMachine wrote: ↑October 20, 2020, 7:23 amHe’s a beast..
The question is whether he keeps enough agility to defend on the edge...seems to be growing almost every year..
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Yeah just watched those highlights
That is a BIG BIG unit. How old is he? Dude looks like he's 27
That is a BIG BIG unit. How old is he? Dude looks like he's 27
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What about this guy? Hope he is a Cotric Mark II.
Canberra Raiders snare young gun flyer Sione Tapu'osi
The Raiders haven't been sitting around moping since their exit from the finals over the weekend, signing one of the best young wingers in the country. Sione Tapu'osi is just 18 but had a host of clubs chasing him following his deeds for renowned league nursery St Joseph's Nudgee College.
Raiders talent guru Peter Mulholland has signed the youngster to a two-year deal and he could well fill the shoes of Nick Cotirc, who is off to the Bulldogs. A 193cm, 100kg wrecking ball, the Kiwi-born youngster has pace and power and is one to watch next season.
Read more: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/mole-melbo ... 986e5d6852
Canberra Raiders snare young gun flyer Sione Tapu'osi
The Raiders haven't been sitting around moping since their exit from the finals over the weekend, signing one of the best young wingers in the country. Sione Tapu'osi is just 18 but had a host of clubs chasing him following his deeds for renowned league nursery St Joseph's Nudgee College.
Raiders talent guru Peter Mulholland has signed the youngster to a two-year deal and he could well fill the shoes of Nick Cotirc, who is off to the Bulldogs. A 193cm, 100kg wrecking ball, the Kiwi-born youngster has pace and power and is one to watch next season.
Read more: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/mole-melbo ... 986e5d6852
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Oh i like that... big, tall and fast...
It is worth noting TR hasnt heard of him. No confirmation yet as to whether Sione has heard of TR.
It is worth noting TR hasnt heard of him. No confirmation yet as to whether Sione has heard of TR.
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watching the CRRL GF the only player who stood out to me was the bulls number 11 who valiantly despite his physical limitations tried to run down the raiders full back.
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just watched the sione highlights reel.
might be a good player but that highlights reel didnt show much.
TBH the highlight was him putting in an odd kick (but then he is playing an odd game) and having a whinge for being taken out.
might be a good player but that highlights reel didnt show much.
TBH the highlight was him putting in an odd kick (but then he is playing an odd game) and having a whinge for being taken out.
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1000% Man
i was super impressed with his hustle... that dude was huffin and puffin and didnt give up at all, almost killed our guy falling on top of him at the end! Great stuff from him
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Yeah 2022 we'll likely be seeing Sia move on, Havili, Lui. That gives you space to start moving guys up to the edge of the squad like Mooney, Esera and a new hooker in Adrian Trevilyan.Colk wrote: ↑October 20, 2020, 8:40 amI agree. They won’t play next year unless something drastic happens but those three should be in our plans from 2022 and beyond, so much so that our recruitment decisions for next year should factor them in.zim wrote: ↑October 19, 2020, 11:06 pmThey won't play first grade next year unless we go through another injury crisis.
Well, maybe there's another round 20.
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lol what exactly were the highlights?
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That’s Jack Williams. Was a Raiders junior, but not in the system now.
And if you’re not impressed by some of our Under 20s this year... I won’t go on!
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He hasn't explicitly come out with anything, but I imagine he'd be quite the fan.Botman wrote:Oh i like that... big, tall and fast...
It is worth noting TR hasnt heard of him. No confirmation yet as to whether Sione has heard of TR.
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At least he looks a physical specimen
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whatever his name is, if we ever find out, we should give an award after the game to not the most talented player, but the player who showed the most hustle/effort.
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Can't see an 18 year old convert featuring in first grade next year. If you were looking for a fresh outside back for next year you're still looking.
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Yeah I was waiting for something special.papabear wrote:just watched the sione highlights reel.
might be a good player but that highlights reel didnt show much.
TBH the highlight was him putting in an odd kick (but then he is playing an odd game) and having a whinge for being taken out.
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The thing about Croker, as I see it, is that if you go back a few years, he seemed to be regarded (rightly) pretty much by everyone as a complete turnstile. Bur he worked on, and improved, his defence, and people stopped talking about it. Now those defensive frailties seem to have re-emerged (or is it that our standards/expectations have increased, I don't know). Maybe it's the difference between, what's good enough for a 'bottom half' team, and what's good enough for a squad challenging for silverware.
Someone asked upthread about George as a kicker. Yeah, he did kick for us at one time, wiki tells me, 70 goals. But I think he was dragooned into the role when Matty Smith and Sam Tomkins left, and was never keen on it. I'd see him as a back-up kicker, who can knock them over from in front all right, but won't get too many from the touch-line. In fact it amazes me how some top NRL sides seem to think they can manage without a 'proper' kicker. And Croker, whatever you say about him, is certainly that.
Someone asked upthread about George as a kicker. Yeah, he did kick for us at one time, wiki tells me, 70 goals. But I think he was dragooned into the role when Matty Smith and Sam Tomkins left, and was never keen on it. I'd see him as a back-up kicker, who can knock them over from in front all right, but won't get too many from the touch-line. In fact it amazes me how some top NRL sides seem to think they can manage without a 'proper' kicker. And Croker, whatever you say about him, is certainly that.
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George's kicking percentage is quite bad in the SL from memory - mid 60% or thereabouts. Nowhere near good enough to be a first stringer.moto748 wrote: ↑October 20, 2020, 10:12 pm The thing about Croker, as I see it, is that if you go back a few years, he seemed to be regarded (rightly) pretty much by everyone as a complete turnstile. Bur he worked on, and improved, his defence, and people stopped talking about it. Now those defensive frailties seem to have re-emerged (or is it that our standards/expectations have increased, I don't know). Maybe it's the difference between, what's good enough for a 'bottom half' team, and what's good enough for a squad challenging for silverware.
Someone asked upthread about George as a kicker. Yeah, he did kick for us at one time, wiki tells me, 70 goals. But I think he was dragooned into the role when Matty Smith and Sam Tomkins left, and was never keen on it. I'd see him as a back-up kicker, who can knock them over from in front all right, but won't get too many from the touch-line. In fact it amazes me how some top NRL sides seem to think they can manage without a 'proper' kicker. And Croker, whatever you say about him, is certainly that.
If we managed to sign Zac Lomax like many of us hoped in the off-season instead of downgrading our ambition by landing Scott we wouldn't have a problem, as the guy is a very handy kicker (near 80%) and can kick the thing a mile.
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True. I wonder if there are any goal kickers available to sign?afgtnk wrote: ↑October 22, 2020, 9:03 pmGeorge's kicking percentage is quite bad in the SL from memory - mid 60% or thereabouts. Nowhere near good enough to be a first stringer.moto748 wrote: ↑October 20, 2020, 10:12 pm The thing about Croker, as I see it, is that if you go back a few years, he seemed to be regarded (rightly) pretty much by everyone as a complete turnstile. Bur he worked on, and improved, his defence, and people stopped talking about it. Now those defensive frailties seem to have re-emerged (or is it that our standards/expectations have increased, I don't know). Maybe it's the difference between, what's good enough for a 'bottom half' team, and what's good enough for a squad challenging for silverware.
Someone asked upthread about George as a kicker. Yeah, he did kick for us at one time, wiki tells me, 70 goals. But I think he was dragooned into the role when Matty Smith and Sam Tomkins left, and was never keen on it. I'd see him as a back-up kicker, who can knock them over from in front all right, but won't get too many from the touch-line. In fact it amazes me how some top NRL sides seem to think they can manage without a 'proper' kicker. And Croker, whatever you say about him, is certainly that.
If we managed to sign Zac Lomax like many of us hoped in the off-season instead of downgrading our ambition by landing Scott we wouldn't have a problem, as the guy is a very handy kicker (near 80%) and can kick the thing a mile.
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I mean half of this is right, but lets at least be absolutely **** honest about it.
People... those people never stopped talking about it even when it was objectively not a major problem
His defence has NEVER something not talked about. Ever.
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OK, Botman, obviously I don't mean on Raiders fan-sites, I mean in general.