Ask the Raiders

[Whitty]

At HQ? Where they have for the last like 15 years

Sorry champion, for the last 47 years i haven't lived in canberra. Last time i was in canberra i watched them play the western reds. Thought things might have changed since then. You seem to know a fair bit, maybe you could tell me where this hq is these days. I'm guessing it's not manuka oval any more.

[-TW-]

At HQ? Where they have for the last like 15 years

Sorry champion, for the last 47 years i haven't lived in canberra. Last time i was in canberra i watched them play the western reds. Thought things might have changed since then. You seem to know a fair bit, maybe you could tell me where this hq is these days. I'm guessing it's not manuka oval any more.

It's alright wasn't having a go, just the way it came across without tone

[reptar]

Ben, what's the square root of 17? Thanks in advance.

[100%green]

Hi Ben, will we see a proper museum at the new HQ showcasing the great history of ACT Rugby League and the Canberra Raiders?

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[RedRaider]

Craig Garvey is in good form for Mounties. Is there a reason other than form that he has not yet been in the Raiders 17?

[reptar]

Hi Ben,

How do I open this jar of hot salsa?

[BJ]

Ben what’s the timeframe and rules on the Maccas power play.

I went to the City interchange store yesterday and I had to pay for both meals in full because they said the deal had run out on Tuesday.

This didn’t match the loudspeaker announcement from my recognition. But I may have misheard.

[greeneyed]

It ran out on Tuesday.

[Sid]

Ben,
Last round when the legendary Ruben Wiki blew the Viking horn to get the Viking clap underway,
the horn made the sound before Ruben had put his mouth to it... could you explain the science behind this? It has me deeply perplexed.

Thanks in advance.

- Sid.

[zim]

Ben,
Last round when the legendary Ruben Wiki blew the Viking horn to get the Viking clap underway,
the horn made the sound before Ruben had put his mouth to it... could you explain the science behind this? It has me deeply perplexed.

Thanks in advance.

- Sid.

Ruben Wiki doesn't have time for your science.

[greeneyed]

There's a digital recording of the Viking Horn sound.

[bonehead]

Ben,
Last round when the legendary Ruben Wiki blew the Viking horn to get the Viking clap underway,
the horn made the sound before Ruben had put his mouth to it... could you explain the science behind this? It has me deeply perplexed.

Thanks in advance.

- Sid.

I did get a chuckle out of that, the look on the great man's face!

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[-PJ-]

There's a digital recording of the Viking Horn sound.

Well this news has me second guessing everything from this day forward...

[reptar]

It was a glitch in the matrix. Nothing to see here.

[-TW-]

There's a digital recording of the Viking Horn sound.

Well that ruined Christmas.. hope you're happy

[greeneyed]

We've actually linked it before... it is somewhere on YouTube.

[FuiFui BradBrad]

Ben,
Last round when the legendary Ruben Wiki blew the Viking horn to get the Viking clap underway,
the horn made the sound before Ruben had put his mouth to it... could you explain the science behind this? It has me deeply perplexed.

Thanks in advance.

- Sid.

Well you know, sound travels pretty fast. Maybe depending on how far you were sitting, you heard the horn before you saw the horn

[Velda]

Ben, why can’t Jarrod play in team coloured headgear like JT???

[greeneyed]

Because Jarrod likes white.

I think this thread should be re-titled... Ask GE!

[greeneyed]

Seriously... most questions I can't send to Ben or aren't serious... The questions I can't send... that's because they're ones Ben can not really answer (they're matters for the board, coach, CEO). So, unless people want to post serious questions... I'll decommission this thread. It has served a very good purpose over the years, but probably isn't doing much now.

[Velda]

Ben should take it as a compliment shows they are keeping us well informed through other channels...on things that he can talk about, we of course want to know the answers he can’t give

[Sid]

I don't know who to believe regarding the Viking horn sound now..

First of all I don't think the Vikings would've had the technology back in the day to create a digital recording, but if that is indeed true and you're suggesting that all of the special guests that come to Canberra Stadium to "blow the horn" are all frauds then yes, Christmas is indeed ruined.

All other theories seem quite plausible.

[100%green]

Seriously... most questions I can't send to Ben or aren't serious... The questions I can't send... that's because they're ones Ben can not really answer (they're matters for the board, coach, CEO). So, unless people want to post serious questions... I'll decommission this thread. It has served a very good purpose over the years, but probably isn't doing much now.

Thought mine was a good one he could answer.

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[FuiFui BradBrad]

Yeah I thought my pet one was valid also


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[greeneyed]

Probably true... if anyone has a serious question, ask it now, and I'll forward some along. Please re-post them if you've not had yours responded to.

[FuiFui BradBrad]

I just have 2. 1 isn’t Club related, but I have a curiosity for all things behind the scenes

1. Ben,

Does Raiders HQ have an office footy tipping comp?
If it does, what's the etiquette regarding tipping for or against the Raiders?

Follow up question, if it does, how are you going in it?

2. With the RSPCA Pet membership, would the Raiders consider have a General Admission section for people to bring pets?

Would be a good PR story, and Mack and Cheese would love to go to a game


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[FuiFui BradBrad]

Ben,

After reading about the Raiders nearing the 20k members mark, is there any trends around when memberships spike?

I would imagine the peak would be during pre-season, then stagnate during the season. But if that were the case, I’d imagine this article would have been closer to Rd 1.

Are there any interesting trends around membership sales that can be shared?

Follow up - Would the Raiders ever look into Net Promotor Scores for member analysis? I think that would be an interesting sandpit to play in

[Velda]

Is there an open training session in Mudgee?

[Sid]

Ben,
Did you hear Yannie or Laurel?

Fui,
Is Mack and Cheese one pet or two?

Thanks in advance to both.

[FuiFui BradBrad]

Sid,

Mack and Cheese are 2 doggos. Check them out

[100%green]

Hi Ben, will we see a proper museum at the new HQ showcasing the great history of ACT Rugby League and the Canberra Raiders?

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[Conor]

Fui,

I believe that is a single, mutant dog(go). The lack of hind legs is telling (and alarming)

[RedRaider]

Hi Ben,

How is the fund for Kato Ottio progressing? Is it still possible to donate? Can you advise the method of donation please?

[FuiFui BradBrad]

Ben,

After reading about the Raiders nearing the 20k members mark, is there any trends around when memberships spike?

I would imagine the peak would be during pre-season, then stagnate during the season. But if that were the case, I’d imagine this article would have been closer to Rd 1.

Are there any interesting trends around membership sales that can be shared?

Follow up - Would the Raiders ever look into Net Promotor Scores for member analysis? I think that would be an interesting sandpit to play in

Hey GE,
On this, when you do your next GH survey, any chance I can have a look at the raw data and have a play with it?

[-TW-]

Fake news