Sebastian Kris returns to training

[greeneyed]

Sebastian Kris returns to training as Canberra Raiders look to finalise NRL roster for 2021

Sebastian Kris has returned to the Canberra Raiders, after extended personal leave, and is one of several young guns being considered for the final spot available on the club's 30-man 2021 roster. Kris returned in a train-and-trial capacity a few weeks ago.

"He just had some family issues that he had to attend to," head of Raiders recruitment Peter Mulholland said. "He's back and he's looking really keen, and he approached us which was great."

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[greeneyed]

Sione Tapu'osi on two year deal, to play SG Ball (Under 19s) next year. Bit confusing on Elijah Anderson... says he’s on a train and trial, but also that he’s signed for two years. So maybe he’s Jersey Flegg eligible.

If Rapana re-signs and Rushton can come, there’s only one spot left in the top 30.

[TheSportress]

Sione Tapu'osi on two year deal, to play SG Ball (Under 19s) next year. Bit confusing on Elijah Anderson... says he’s on a train and trial, but also that he’s signed for two years. So maybe he’s Jersey Flegg eligible.

If Rapana re-signs and Rushton can come, there’s only one spot left in the top 30.

I presume that doesn't include Oldfield?

[greeneyed]

Sione Tapu'osi on two year deal, to play SG Ball (Under 19s) next year. Bit confusing on Elijah Anderson... says he’s on a train and trial, but also that he’s signed for two years. So maybe he’s Jersey Flegg eligible.

If Rapana re-signs and Rushton can come, there’s only one spot left in the top 30.

I presume that doesn't include Oldfield?

No.

[julian87]

This might be harsh but there’s really not spot to carry him business wise. Timoko and HSS > Kris by some margin imo.

[Northern Raider]

This might be harsh but there’s really not spot to carry him business wise. Timoko and HSS > Kris by some margin imo.

With Kris on a train and trial contract it's up to him to show whether that's the case or not.

[Botman]

Thought Kris looked pretty solid in his limited time in FG. Certainly to be me looked capable of being a guy who might bounce around a few spots, and probably carve out a solid 100 game career probably playing on not very good teams. So I agree that Timoko and HSS would be ahead of him on potential and certainly with Kris coming off 12 months of no footy

But tbh Im just pleased he's back and whatever was his issues were have been resolved to the point where he continue to chase his dream. I hope he catches on be that here or somewhere else.

[yeh raiders]

Thought Kris looked pretty solid in his limited time in FG. Certainly to be me looked capable of being a guy who might bounce around a few spots, and probably carve out a solid 100 game career probably playing on not very good teams. So I agree that Timoko and HSS would be ahead of him on potential and certainly with Kris coming off 12 months of no footy

But tbh Im just pleased he's back and whatever was his issues were have been resolved to the point where he continue to chase his dream. I hope he catches on be that here or somewhere else.

This.

And just speculating here, but whilst playing FG for us he could well have been battling the issues that caused him to take time off.

[Roger Kenworthy]

Thought Kris looked pretty solid in his limited time in FG. Certainly to be me looked capable of being a guy who might bounce around a few spots, and probably carve out a solid 100 game career probably playing on not very good teams. So I agree that Timoko and HSS would be ahead of him on potential and certainly with Kris coming off 12 months of no footy

But tbh Im just pleased he's back and whatever was his issues were have been resolved to the point where he continue to chase his dream. I hope he catches on be that here or somewhere else.

I'm inclined to agree. I thought he was a bit more polished than Timoko and HSS. He looked pretty solid in his time in FG last year, he's not going to bust the opposition wide open but he also never encouraged any anxiety

[dubby]

Oldfield is gone, sadly.

Kris, I concur with pig.

This side lacks genuine speed. And eye we're getting old.

If we don't win a comp next year, it's time to move a few on.

[BadnMean]

It's good for him to be able to come back and give footy a real go, for his own peace of mind going forward. Good for the club as you need to stand by the people you work with when it's easy or when it's hard.

Pure football point of view I thought I saw more from Timoko and HSS in limited viewings. But mindset can make an enormous difference to performance.

[RedRaider]

I don't need to know what the 'family matters' were to say I'm glad he is back and training with the Raiders. He is a right center and very good defender. If he had been available he would have been very welcome in the Raiders line up in 2020 on those two attributes alone. He is a straight runner of the football rather than a stepper. Should he make it back into the FG side he will have a halfback to his left who can read the play and give advantage of players with this style. He showed in limited appearances that he can jump high and secure the football. I look forward to watching him go around again in 2021.

[KasparRaider]

I don't need to know what the 'family matters' were to say I'm glad he is back and training with the Raiders. He is a right center and very good defender. If he had been available he would have been very welcome in the Raiders line up in 2020 on those two attributes alone. He is a straight runner of the football rather than a stepper. Should he make it back into the FG side he will have a halfback to his left who can read the play and give advantage of players with this style. He showed in limited appearances that he can jump high and secure the football. I look forward to watching him go around again in 2021.

Completely agree with your assessment and glad he is back as well