Raiders player signing speculation 2018
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I really like Oldfield, I'd have no dramas with him starting every week. He has an error in his game but he is ok defensively. Most importantly he makes 130+ metres a game with a consistently sub 3 second play the ball (which is one of if not the best in the comp). For the 150k or so he is probably on that's as good as it gets.
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I can understand on one hand why BJ might have been criticised for his try celebration. But putting it in context, he was in a battle with them and he finally got one over them. You cant criticise his passion. Atleast he is having a go.
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I also dont think he is at odds with anyone else in the team except Austin. And Austin is on the nose with few guys in the team.
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I think this showed with Austin try..... No celebration (not even i high five or a smile, it was more like I dont need anyones help) and he just threw the ball away instead of giving it to croker to save more timewoppadingo wrote: ↑July 12, 2018, 12:04 pm I also dont think he is at odds with anyone else in the team except Austin. And Austin is on the nose with few guys in the team.
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I think that was all about time. He wanted to get back for kick off, and I think he threw it to someone didn’t he?PerthRaider86 wrote:I think this showed with Austin try..... No celebration (not even i high five or a smile, it was more like I dont need anyones help) and he just threw the ball away instead of giving it to croker to save more timewoppadingo wrote: ↑July 12, 2018, 12:04 pm I also dont think he is at odds with anyone else in the team except Austin. And Austin is on the nose with few guys in the team.
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We'd need 1 wing signing that provides genuine competition. Can't run with Oldfield, Ravalawa for a whole season.edwahu wrote: ↑July 12, 2018, 10:47 am I really like Oldfield, I'd have no dramas with him starting every week. He has an error in his game but he is ok defensively. Most importantly he makes 130+ metres a game with a consistently sub 3 second play the ball (which is one of if not the best in the comp). For the 150k or so he is probably on that's as good as it gets.
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So if you can't find a 1st grade ready winger for minimum wage you're running your season with 1 backup winger? Ok then.
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What level of signing are you talking about exactly? We don't need a current full time first grade winger, and anyone that isn't currently playing first grade is not going to cost much more than minimum wage.
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Well at least our super coach is giving the players a spray instead of this mummy cuddling which appears from the outside to be going onzim wrote:The dressing down's been mentioned on TV a few times as well as the usual NRL haunts like reddit. It's not the first time that right edge has copped a spray for poor behaviour.MrPosh wrote: ↑July 11, 2018, 4:02 pmThe reason is my guess, but the rumour surfaced as him being offered to Wigan, as opposed to being shopped around everywhere (as Austin and Lolohea were).
Doesn't mean he's not getting shopped everywhere - the rumour was accompanied by news of a major dressing down by Stuart after the Bulldogs game, because of the Morris incident (not been through all the threads - assume that's not news on here).
If he is being moved on I'd think it's more likely to be cap related (moving the cap elsewhere rather than trying to be under the total) rather than his over the top try celebration that only just happened this week.
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Yep I’ll take this. Probably like to see Papilii at 13 still and maybe start Sia at 10 instead.
What’s everyone’s thoughts on Valentine Holmes? I think he could add value to our team if we move Jack Wighton to 6 and if Leilua is moved on. I think you could get him a good price if you give him the full back position. I know he hasn’t had the best run there this year, but gee he is talented looking at him last night and young.
Back line could be
1. Holmes
2. Oldfield
3. Cotric
4. Croker
5. Rapana
6. Wighton
7. Sezar
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What’s everyone’s thoughts on Valentine Holmes? I think he could add value to our team if we move Jack Wighton to 6 and if Leilua is moved on. I think you could get him a good price if you give him the full back position. I know he hasn’t had the best run there this year, but gee he is talented looking at him last night and young.
Back line could be
1. Holmes
2. Oldfield
3. Cotric
4. Croker
5. Rapana
6. Wighton
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Why not throw it to croker who was standing right next to him??? Why not a smile or a high five to the guys coming to celebrate????El_Capitano wrote: ↑July 12, 2018, 1:30 pmI think that was all about time. He wanted to get back for kick off, and I think he threw it to someone didn’t he?PerthRaider86 wrote:I think this showed with Austin try..... No celebration (not even i high five or a smile, it was more like I dont need anyones help) and he just threw the ball away instead of giving it to croker to save more timewoppadingo wrote: ↑July 12, 2018, 12:04 pm I also dont think he is at odds with anyone else in the team except Austin. And Austin is on the nose with few guys in the team.
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Holmes is probably 800k at fullback, I'd think BJ would only free up 400 or 500.LastRaider wrote: ↑July 12, 2018, 2:34 pm Yep I’ll take this. Probably like to see Papilii at 13 still and maybe start Sia at 10 instead.
What’s everyone’s thoughts on Valentine Holmes? I think he could add value to our team if we move Jack Wighton to 6 and if Leilua is moved on. I think you could get him a good price if you give him the full back position. I know he hasn’t had the best run there this year, but gee he is talented looking at him last night and young.
Back line could be
1. Holmes
2. Oldfield
3. Cotric
4. Croker
5. Rapana
6. Wighton
7. Sezar
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Holmes has been in incredible form since Dugan's been out and so have the Sharks (no coincidence).
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Another 150k winger, not a min wager (Ravalawa fills that spot). So if your first dice roll gets injured or goes tits up you've got someone who can possibly handle a good 7 week stint and not a kid.
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Isn't that what Abbey is? A fill in for FB and/or Wing?zim wrote: ↑July 12, 2018, 4:22 pmAnother 150k winger, not a min wager (Ravalawa fills that spot). So if your first dice roll gets injured or goes tits up you've got someone who can possibly handle a good 7 week stint and not a kid.
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He's never played wing, but it would be a better option than Ravalawa at this stage. So you probably could get by with 1 average winger, 1 average out of position back up and 2 min wagers, but seems to be tempting fate. A suspension here and an injury there.
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Agreed, it would be totally insane to move BJ on for anyone who isn’t in his class.
We don’t have many top echelon players... it’s literally Papallii, Hodgson, Rapana and BJ. With Cotric close by.
Cannot offload any of those players without a replacement who is a top class player.
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And I would imagine with our rumoured cap restraints that we cant sign another top echelon player without releasing one of those you mentioned. We are weak in the halves and front row, and have Cotric who can step into the centres with ease. If we release BJ to free up space to fill one of our weak points, I think its a great move. I have no doubt that if there is truth to these rumours that this would not be a straight swap - we have been in negotiations to get Bateman for ages, so BJs cap space would be irrelevant. BJ would be a sweetener to negate the need for a transfer fee, while giving us some cap space to go after someone like Norman or Klemmer.yeh raiders wrote: ↑July 12, 2018, 4:40 pmAgreed, it would be totally insane to move BJ on for anyone who isn’t in his class.
We don’t have many top echelon players... it’s literally Papallii, Hodgson, Rapana and BJ. With Cotric close by.
Cannot offload any of those players without a replacement who is a top class player.
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Yeah, fair enough. Makes sense.zim wrote: ↑July 12, 2018, 4:22 pmAnother 150k winger, not a min wager (Ravalawa fills that spot). So if your first dice roll gets injured or goes tits up you've got someone who can possibly handle a good 7 week stint and not a kid.
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Yeah I agree. I change of scenery would be just what he needs to go to the next levelLP Raider wrote:Holmes has been in incredible form since Dugan's been out and so have the Sharks (no coincidence).
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Sounds like he is a done deal at the Cowboys though. They have cash with JT going and his family is up there.
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Damn! It **** you doesn’t it. Clubs who you think there cap would be full like Cowboys, South Sydney, Sharks, Roosters etc just keep pursuing and adding excellent players to their squad and the Raiders are just floundering signing players from Super League and 3rd tier NRL players. So frustrating being a Raiders supporteredwahu wrote:Sounds like he is a done deal at the Cowboys though. They have cash with JT going and his family is up there.
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Yeah..I was a lot happier when we were winning GFs and cheating the salary cap ourselves...LastRaider wrote: ↑July 12, 2018, 6:06 pmDamn! It **** you doesn’t it. Clubs who you think there cap would be full like Cowboys, South Sydney, Sharks, Roosters etc just keep pursuing and adding excellent players to their squad and the Raiders are just floundering signing players from Super League and 3rd tier NRL players. So frustrating being a Raiders supporteredwahu wrote:Sounds like he is a done deal at the Cowboys though. They have cash with JT going and his family is up there.
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Yep. I like his work. You need a solid budget player in your backline and he's it. Can find the line, decent size and speed. No glaring weaknesses to exploit. Good value. And if it means Cotric or Rapana can move closer to the action I'd be quite happy with Oldfield holding one wing spot.edwahu wrote: ↑July 12, 2018, 10:47 am I really like Oldfield, I'd have no dramas with him starting every week. He has an error in his game but he is ok defensively. Most importantly he makes 130+ metres a game with a consistently sub 3 second play the ball (which is one of if not the best in the comp). For the 150k or so he is probably on that's as good as it gets.
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I’d take a shot at Lolohea for 5/8th next season.
I could be wrong (and not in the loop) but most his problems in the past stem more from training attitudes than actual football ability. Outside of the hot topic at the moment I think Ricky and the senior players set a pretty high standard off the field and maybe he could crack this kid.
Netherless - from what I have seen Lolohea is a way better option than Williams or Hingano next season imo.
I could be wrong (and not in the loop) but most his problems in the past stem more from training attitudes than actual football ability. Outside of the hot topic at the moment I think Ricky and the senior players set a pretty high standard off the field and maybe he could crack this kid.
Netherless - from what I have seen Lolohea is a way better option than Williams or Hingano next season imo.
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I think Jack is a better version of Lolohea, so I'd wait to see how Cotric at fullback plays out. Unless BJ is really getting shopped.scotchberry wrote: ↑July 13, 2018, 1:58 pm I’d take a shot at Lolohea for 5/8th next season.
I could be wrong (and not in the loop) but most his problems in the past stem more from training attitudes than actual football ability. Outside of the hot topic at the moment I think Ricky and the senior players set a pretty high standard off the field and maybe he could crack this kid.
Netherless - from what I have seen Lolohea is a way better option than Williams or Hingano next season imo.
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Lolohea is playing reserve grade so I can't see how he'd be a better option than Williams.
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Williams should be playing reserve grade, at any other club he would be.....greeneyed wrote:Lolohea is playing reserve grade so I can't see how he'd be a better option than Williams.
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He's also had heaps of opportunity and every time he gets dropped or moved on. If we're going to aim low we should at least be going after someone that can defend. In any event he's off to the Leeds Rhinos for at least the next year. Maybe he'll come back a better player.
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Teams use to poach our juniors it’s about time we start poaching other clubs juniors starting with some of these Penrith juniors
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He’s also signed with Leeds for next yeargreeneyed wrote:Lolohea is playing reserve grade so I can't see how he'd be a better option than Williams.
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[sad trombone]Fuifui Bradbrad wrote: ↑July 13, 2018, 7:55 pmHe’s also signed with Leeds for next yeargreeneyed wrote:Lolohea is playing reserve grade so I can't see how he'd be a better option than Williams.
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I like lil Lolo at 5/8. He was very good for the Tigz last yr. Everytime he picks a new club, they buy another guy in his spot. Not sure he is any better or worse than what we have though.scotchberry wrote: ↑July 13, 2018, 1:58 pm I’d take a shot at Lolohea for 5/8th next season.
I could be wrong (and not in the loop) but most his problems in the past stem more from training attitudes than actual football ability. Outside of the hot topic at the moment I think Ricky and the senior players set a pretty high standard off the field and maybe he could crack this kid.
Netherless - from what I have seen Lolohea is a way better option than Williams or Hingano next season imo.
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Some of you are nuts! Lolohea is on his way to Super League, can’t find a first grade spot with a team that’s a wooden spoon candidate and you think he’s a first grade half for the Raiders. PLEASE!