2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Moderator: GH Moderators
-
- John Ferguson
- Posts: 2079
- Joined: August 4, 2014, 12:06 am
- Favourite Player: Daley
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Hodgson giving up the captaincy is alarming!
And now 360 reporting he's in talks with the Broncos for next year.. clearly he's not happy and first one out the door
And now 360 reporting he's in talks with the Broncos for next year.. clearly he's not happy and first one out the door
-
- John Ferguson
- Posts: 2383
- Joined: March 31, 2018, 9:30 pm
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
And here it starts I think
Sent from my iPhone using The Greenhouse
Sent from my iPhone using The Greenhouse
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Broncos have said they aren't interested anymoreradicalraider wrote:Hodgson giving up the captaincy is alarming!
And now 360 reporting he's in talks with the Broncos for next year.. clearly he's not happy and first one out the door
Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk
- -PJ-
- Mal Meninga
- Posts: 24836
- Joined: May 8, 2010, 1:58 pm
- Favourite Player: Josh Papalii
- Location: 416.9 km from GIO Stadium
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Can’t wait to watch Papa on Satd..
3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment..Old Faithful
#emptythetank
#emptythetank
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
That's NRL code for 'He's already bought a charmingly renovated Queenslander in Kelvin Grove'-TW- wrote: ↑May 4, 2021, 8:11 pmBroncos have said they aren't interested anymoreradicalraider wrote:Hodgson giving up the captaincy is alarming!
And now 360 reporting he's in talks with the Broncos for next year.. clearly he's not happy and first one out the door
Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk
Son, we live in a world that has forums, and those forums have to be guarded by Mods. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Nickman? I have a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Lucy, and you curse GE. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know -- that GE’s moderation, while tragic, probably saved lives; and my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, keeps threads on track and under the appropriately sized, highlighted green headings.
You want moderation because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that forum -- you need me on that forum. We use words like "stay on topic," "use the appropriate forum," "please delete." We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very moderation that I provide and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather that you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you get a green handle and edit a post. Either way, I don't give a DAMN what you think about moderation.
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
I guess exciting times for those who were advocating for a shake up. I've no idea who will be in or out, or who might leave the club next week.
- GreenMachine
- Jason Croker
- Posts: 4271
- Joined: April 13, 2005, 2:22 pm
- Favourite Player: Laurie Daley
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
The shake up has been on the cards since 2020.
Some of us saw it back then but it’s obviously easier if the club simply continues to be successful without changing much... that’s just reality..
But the lack of speed, attacking threat and power was there to see when Melbourne belted us in the qualifier...
Then the club proceeded to do nothing about it over the offseason and here we are...we were gambling on Hodgson’s return to change our 2020 fortunes and rolled snake eyes..he hasn’t adjusted to the new version of the game and has regressed Wighton and Williams development as playmakers...
So the shake up must happen if Ricky wants to stick around longer.
Some of us saw it back then but it’s obviously easier if the club simply continues to be successful without changing much... that’s just reality..
But the lack of speed, attacking threat and power was there to see when Melbourne belted us in the qualifier...
Then the club proceeded to do nothing about it over the offseason and here we are...we were gambling on Hodgson’s return to change our 2020 fortunes and rolled snake eyes..he hasn’t adjusted to the new version of the game and has regressed Wighton and Williams development as playmakers...
So the shake up must happen if Ricky wants to stick around longer.
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Canberra Raiders have no excuse for 'soft' tries, says Peter Sterling
The Canberra Raiders season is on life support, but Peter Sterling believes an attitude shift is what can dig Ricky Stuart's men out of the hole that they've fallen into.
"That's the real concern - I didn't see it coming," Sterling said. "At the beginning of the year I was a big Raiders fan, and I still am ... but you can't drop off the pace that far."
Read more: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/nrl-2021-c ... 9d06622668
The Canberra Raiders season is on life support, but Peter Sterling believes an attitude shift is what can dig Ricky Stuart's men out of the hole that they've fallen into.
"That's the real concern - I didn't see it coming," Sterling said. "At the beginning of the year I was a big Raiders fan, and I still am ... but you can't drop off the pace that far."
Read more: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/nrl-2021-c ... 9d06622668
-
- John Ferguson
- Posts: 2383
- Joined: March 31, 2018, 9:30 pm
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
I can’t see us beating the knights this week unfortunately. To much off field drama and this won’t help our soft second half’s
Sent from my iPhone using The Greenhouse
Sent from my iPhone using The Greenhouse
- -PJ-
- Mal Meninga
- Posts: 24836
- Joined: May 8, 2010, 1:58 pm
- Favourite Player: Josh Papalii
- Location: 416.9 km from GIO Stadium
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Or..LastRaider wrote: ↑May 5, 2021, 7:41 am I can’t see us beating the knights this week unfortunately. To much off field drama and this won’t help our soft second half’s
Sent from my iPhone using The Greenhouse
All this off field stuff could gel them into a slick/firing on all cylinders/unstoppable force.
Watch out Knoughts..
3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment..Old Faithful
#emptythetank
#emptythetank
- Walter
- David Grant
- Posts: 778
- Joined: May 11, 2011, 4:28 pm
- Favourite Player: Josh Papalii
- Location: Canberra
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews
Ruben Daley wrote: ↑May 4, 2021, 5:36 pmBilly Walker wrote: ↑May 4, 2021, 5:24 pmNames are important Walter. If you’re Mr and Mrs Best the choice of name for your son can clearly impact his future prospects - “What about we call him Bradman love? - nah far too out there let’s just go with Colin” - the rest is history!
-
- John Ferguson
- Posts: 2383
- Joined: March 31, 2018, 9:30 pm
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Let’s hope PJ-PJ- wrote:Or..LastRaider wrote: ↑May 5, 2021, 7:41 am I can’t see us beating the knights this week unfortunately. To much off field drama and this won’t help our soft second half’s
Sent from my iPhone using The Greenhouse
All this off field stuff could gel them into a slick/firing on all cylinders/unstoppable force.
Watch out Knoughts..
-
- Ruben Wiki
- Posts: 5873
- Joined: June 9, 2013, 11:25 am
- Favourite Player: Ken Nagas
-
- Mal Meninga
- Posts: 51208
- Joined: June 25, 2012, 9:53 am
- Favourite Player: Hodgo
- Location: Rockhampton, Central Queensland
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
I honestly hope you're correct. I'll be absolutely FURIOUS if I go 2 and 0 against you when you've been the one picking our team to win!
I just have a really bad feeling about all this.
- -PJ-
- Mal Meninga
- Posts: 24836
- Joined: May 8, 2010, 1:58 pm
- Favourite Player: Josh Papalii
- Location: 416.9 km from GIO Stadium
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Do it to me what your eyes say you wanna do..do it..read my lips.
3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment..Old Faithful
#emptythetank
#emptythetank
- Northern Raider
- Mal Meninga
- Posts: 32584
- Joined: June 19, 2007, 8:17 am
- Favourite Player: Dean Lance
- Location: Greener pastures
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
My work colleague is a Knights fan. This morning we were arguing about who's team was going worse right now. Both of us trying to claim the prize. Overall form the Raiders have been quite good in first half if their game. Fallen away dramatically late. Knights by contrast have been right off their game from the start. Last week against Roosters was awful for the full 80 mins. Even conceded a late try against 11 men.
* The author assumes no responsibility for the topicality, correctness, completeness or quality of information provided.
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
The defensive effort the knights put on against the Titans was one of the most embarrassing displays i've ever seenNorthern Raider wrote: ↑May 5, 2021, 1:44 pm My work colleague is a Knights fan. This morning we were arguing about who's team was going worse right now. Both of us trying to claim the prize. Overall form the Raiders have been quite good in first half if their game. Fallen away dramatically late. Knights by contrast have been right off their game from the start. Last week against Roosters was awful for the full 80 mins. Even conceded a late try against 11 men.
Anyone who hasnt seen it... check the extended highlights out
https://www.nrl.com/tv/matches/telstra- ... v-knights/
- Northern Raider
- Mal Meninga
- Posts: 32584
- Joined: June 19, 2007, 8:17 am
- Favourite Player: Dean Lance
- Location: Greener pastures
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Even their win at home against the Sharks wasn't overly impressive. Sharks were running over the top of them back end of the game. Got out of jail with a late try to Ponga.Botman wrote: ↑May 5, 2021, 1:49 pmThe defensive effort the knights put on against the Titans was one of the most embarrassing displays i've ever seenNorthern Raider wrote: ↑May 5, 2021, 1:44 pm My work colleague is a Knights fan. This morning we were arguing about who's team was going worse right now. Both of us trying to claim the prize. Overall form the Raiders have been quite good in first half if their game. Fallen away dramatically late. Knights by contrast have been right off their game from the start. Last week against Roosters was awful for the full 80 mins. Even conceded a late try against 11 men.
Anyone who hasnt seen it... check the extended highlights out
https://www.nrl.com/tv/matches/telstra- ... v-knights/
* The author assumes no responsibility for the topicality, correctness, completeness or quality of information provided.
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Canberra Raiders not far from clicking after tumultuous week: Alan Tongue
Former Raiders captain Alan Tongue has urged the team to block out the noise and use Saturday's clash against Newcastle in Wagga as an "outlet" to help ease the pressure valve.
"Sometimes you can get overwhelmed by it but you're not that far away from one good win and it builds that confidence," Tongue said. "We all understood the media and the outside noise that comes with it is what makes the game and makes it exciting, but what we love doing is playing footy.
Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239
PODCAST: Behind the Limelight: Caleb Aekins: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2021/05 ... b-aekins3/
Englishman Josh Hodgson steps down as Canberra Raiders captain: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239
Hodgson stands down as Raiders captain: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/josh-hodgs ... 582b8c9d23
Has Ricky Stuart's direct approach negatively impacted Raiders stars: https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/05/05/ ... ers-stars/
Former Raiders captain Alan Tongue has urged the team to block out the noise and use Saturday's clash against Newcastle in Wagga as an "outlet" to help ease the pressure valve.
"Sometimes you can get overwhelmed by it but you're not that far away from one good win and it builds that confidence," Tongue said. "We all understood the media and the outside noise that comes with it is what makes the game and makes it exciting, but what we love doing is playing footy.
Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239
PODCAST: Behind the Limelight: Caleb Aekins: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2021/05 ... b-aekins3/
Englishman Josh Hodgson steps down as Canberra Raiders captain: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239
Hodgson stands down as Raiders captain: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/josh-hodgs ... 582b8c9d23
Has Ricky Stuart's direct approach negatively impacted Raiders stars: https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/05/05/ ... ers-stars/
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Maybe our first grade team can learn a thing or two from our SG Ball team. After the adversity they encountered at the start of their season, with four of their mates being stood down (and fair enough). They didn't throw in the towel. Instead they put their heads down worked hard and became united as a team.
I hope first grade can put all the insta posts, homesickness, whinging when told home truths from the coach about there form, behind them. But i doubt it, cause i don't think the 2021 Raiders are a mentally strong enough group to do it.
I hope first grade can put all the insta posts, homesickness, whinging when told home truths from the coach about there form, behind them. But i doubt it, cause i don't think the 2021 Raiders are a mentally strong enough group to do it.
-
- John Ferguson
- Posts: 2480
- Joined: July 5, 2008, 6:35 pm
- Favourite Player: Savage, Timoko, Strange, Tapine, Rapana
- Location: Western NSW
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
So I guess we play the knights back into form or put a cricket score on them. Don't play to their level please
-
- John Ferguson
- Posts: 2480
- Joined: July 5, 2008, 6:35 pm
- Favourite Player: Savage, Timoko, Strange, Tapine, Rapana
- Location: Western NSW
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
So I guess we play the knights back into form or put a cricket score on them. Don't play to their level please
- Raiders_Pat
- John Ferguson
- Posts: 2083
- Joined: July 24, 2016, 8:11 am
- Favourite Player: Josh Papalii
- Walter
- David Grant
- Posts: 778
- Joined: May 11, 2011, 4:28 pm
- Favourite Player: Josh Papalii
- Location: Canberra
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
The Raiders bus spotted on the way to Wagga this afternoon.
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
in all my years of being active on the internet, that gif remains undefeated in it's ability to make me laugh
Criminally under used. But always delivers
Criminally under used. But always delivers
- Walter
- David Grant
- Posts: 778
- Joined: May 11, 2011, 4:28 pm
- Favourite Player: Josh Papalii
- Location: Canberra
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
And I should have said: "An oldie but a goodie"!
-
- Laurie Daley
- Posts: 12655
- Joined: April 29, 2017, 7:22 pm
- Favourite Player: Ashley Gilbert
- Walter
- David Grant
- Posts: 778
- Joined: May 11, 2011, 4:28 pm
- Favourite Player: Josh Papalii
- Location: Canberra
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Botman - I couldn't have put it better! I'm just sitting here shaking my head as to what the **** has happened in the past few weeks!
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
-
- Brett Mullins
- Posts: 1511
- Joined: March 10, 2009, 5:07 pm
- Favourite Player: Josh Hodgson
- Location: Bay 52, Canberra Stadium
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Had a bit of a look at the Knights' team list post on Facebook. The comments sound very similar to this place. One group of fans will be screaming "I told you so!" after their team loses...
Canberra Raiders
Member No. 1130
Breeding Raiders members since 2010
Member No. 1130
Breeding Raiders members since 2010
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
'They haven't improved: Phil Gould slams Canberra Raiders complacency as rumours swirl over Hodgson, Tapine
Rugby league legend Phil Gould has accused the Canberra Raiders of 'not working hard enough', as the club scramble to save their season.
"It looks to me like they’ve just assumed that everything would pick up where it left of the last couple of seasons and it hasn’t. Every team gets their premiership window, and the Raiders have been knocking on the door for a few years now.
Read more: https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/ ... rtdnpccx3k
PODCAST: Phil Gould explains why the Canberra Raiders have fallen: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/r ... 0ftgJSphW4
VIDEO: Gus delves into the Raiders' woes https://wwos.nine.com.au/videos/nrl/gus ... qu7ngykao0
Rugby league legend Phil Gould has accused the Canberra Raiders of 'not working hard enough', as the club scramble to save their season.
"It looks to me like they’ve just assumed that everything would pick up where it left of the last couple of seasons and it hasn’t. Every team gets their premiership window, and the Raiders have been knocking on the door for a few years now.
Read more: https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/ ... rtdnpccx3k
PODCAST: Phil Gould explains why the Canberra Raiders have fallen: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/r ... 0ftgJSphW4
VIDEO: Gus delves into the Raiders' woes https://wwos.nine.com.au/videos/nrl/gus ... qu7ngykao0
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Look, he's not wrong
Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk
Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk
- Canberra Milk
- Laurie Daley
- Posts: 15273
- Joined: January 6, 2005, 8:44 pm
- Favourite Player: Leipana
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
I listened to it and he mostly thinks we "missed our off-season", and that can happen from time to time. Not necessarily that we didn't put effort in, just perhaps not into the right areas, and with the wrong expectations etc
-
- Peter Jackson
- Posts: 268
- Joined: June 29, 2019, 9:38 pm
- Favourite Player: Mal Meninga
- Location: Toowoomba
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
I can't remember the last time we had so much press coverage.
Probably the '94 GF win.
Probably the '94 GF win.
- Seiffert82
- Mal Meninga
- Posts: 28130
- Joined: March 17, 2007, 12:24 pm
- Favourite Player: Bay56
Re: 2021 Rd 9 V Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Gould is 100% correct on this one with respect to a few of our players, not all of them though.
We are also a very old team and it's showing badly now. Hodgo, Croker, Rapana, Lui and even Whitehead all a step or 5 slower. It's noticeable and it's getting worse.
We are also a very old team and it's showing badly now. Hodgo, Croker, Rapana, Lui and even Whitehead all a step or 5 slower. It's noticeable and it's getting worse.