LastRaider wrote: ↑August 19, 2018, 7:16 pm
The positive out of today is Guler got on the field early and got a good stint. If only Murchie was offered the same on his debut
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How many minutes did he get and who won the sweeps?
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LastRaider wrote: ↑August 19, 2018, 7:16 pm
The positive out of today is Guler got on the field early and got a good stint. If only Murchie was offered the same on his debut
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How many minutes did he get and who won the sweeps?
28:00 according to NRL.com
I predicted 26 minutes, **** I hope I've won the car!!!
MATCH REPORT: Canberra Raiders hold off Sydney Roosters for inspiring win
The Raiders have held off a second half comeback to beat the Sydney Roosters 14-12 at GIO Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Roosters grabbed two tries to the Raiders one but it was Sam Williams' boot that gave the Raiders the advantage nailing four penalty goals. The Raiders completed all of their first half sets to take a 12-0 advantage into the break and were able to hold off a defiant Roosters outfit in the second half.
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says his team's not far away from being a good side and if they can play like that every week he has a point. It was a more offensively subdued, but defensively much stronger Green Machine that not only tackled their way to their first win over a top-eight side this season, but also a rare win in a close game.
"It was a good win, plenty of heart and probably with players out and the way they rallied and played for each other, played some really good football," Stuart said.
It really was a five tackle set. We probably deserved that after Austin's first tackle kick.
We will miss Blake's quite incisive running, and his long dropouts. Not sure we'll miss his tackling or his short kicking game. I'm joling, we will look better.
Boyd had a pretty good effort today, but I don't think we'll miss his marker defence.
Andrew John said on 9 (I was watching Fox until the game stopped) that the Raiders were good because they were at full strength. He confuses me, is he a genius or an ignoramus?
I saw on Fox that our Number 17 was J. Polo. Who's he? And I saw on 9 news that Mitchell hurt John Bateman. I didn't think he was joining us till next year....
Perhaps I should have said "pointless thoughts"...
I am always impressed with how Trent Robinson speaks. As an Essendon supporter my natural instinct is to dislike him because of who his brother is, but I just think he sounds thoroughly professional every time.
I said early on that this game was meaningless and it is for this year. If we can show the same level of commitment over the next two weeks it could have a real positive effect going into next season. If we return to the poor level that we have displayed for the majority of this year (and last) it is a meaningless game.
What was on display today wasn't that pretty but it is these gutsy type of wins that the fans want and expect from the team on a consistent basis. It really isn't asking too much.
As for the actual game I thought the Roosters looked quite flat for the first half but we completed our sets and didn't really let them into the game. They came out in the second half with a better attitude but the boys held their nerve despite a few errors creeping into their game. Congratulations to the team.
Bay53 wrote: ↑August 19, 2018, 8:40 pm
I am always impressed with how Trent Robinson speaks. As an Essendon supporter my natural instinct is to dislike him because of who his brother is, but I just think he sounds thoroughly professional every time.
Yeah, me too. Always intelligent and well-considered.
But was he having a laugh with the “thank god for the salary cap” line?
Bay53 wrote: ↑August 19, 2018, 8:40 pm
I am always impressed with how Trent Robinson speaks. As an Essendon supporter my natural instinct is to dislike him because of who his brother is, but I just think he sounds thoroughly professional every time.
Yeah, me too. Always intelligent and well-considered.
But was he having a laugh with the “thank god for the salary cap” line?
That line about the salary cap... I was just left shaking my head.
I think he meant "thank god for the salary cap sombrero"!
Bay53 wrote: ↑August 19, 2018, 8:40 pm
I am always impressed with how Trent Robinson speaks. As an Essendon supporter my natural instinct is to dislike him because of who his brother is, but I just think he sounds thoroughly professional every time.
Yeah, me too. Always intelligent and well-considered.
But was he having a laugh with the “thank god for the salary cap” line?
That line about the salary cap... I was just left shaking my head.
I think he meant "thank god for the salary cap sombrero"!
Ha ha. Must have. Either that or he truly believes Ferguson’s salary covers Chrichton’s million plus Morris and Hall’s salaries. Or whatever arrangement landed them Cronk and Tedesco last year.
Emre Guler looks right at home in Canberra Raiders debut
Against a pack containing State of Origin enforcer Dylan Napa, Emre Guler didn't look out of place. You couldn't get a better compliment from Canberra Raiders acting captain Josh Hodgson.
"I thought he didn't look out of place at all. We've been talking for a while about a time to put him in," Hodgson said. "We've missed the semis so it's a great opportunity for Emre to come in. He didn't look out of place for one minute.
I had to miss this game anyway because I had skating commitments (and I'll miss next weekend's game for those too) but I walked into the house midway through the second half, saw the scores locked up, and confidently predicted we'd lose, even after we kicked the goal to go ahead.
I am royally pissed off because where the **** has that sort of play been all season!!!!!
And to all the people who doubted me, hello to them as well. - Mark Webber, Raiders Ballboy and Unluckiest F1 Driver Ever
I'm attacking in the right way, instead of just...attacking in the general direction. - Max Aaron (also eerily apropos for the Green Machine)
Leebola wrote: ↑August 19, 2018, 6:06 pm
Guler looked solid. Hope Murchie gets another crack if Bateman needs time off.
Guler did Ok. I think he's going to need to run with a bit more zip to make an impact though.
BnM, I think the game plan for the Raiders today was ball control and pressuring the No.1 team in the comp coming into this round. The completions were right up there with what a finals bound side can produce. I think Guler went out with the words 'ball control' ringing in his ears. He played well and I'm sure the rookie knows he has plenty to work on.
For a defensophile like me, the game was a delight. Some of the work of EW and Sia was as good as I've seen from anyone this year. BJ did his usual, 'stay out on my opposite centre and allow a try to my left trick' but in the end it didn't matter. For once the side didn't fall apart or try something ridiculous (Austin's second tackle kick being the exception). Instead the pressure was maintained and it was the Chooks who got desperate.
Like everyone else though, I ask the question, 'Where has that been for the past 2 seasons'? Has Don's revelation that we are to have 2 trial matches next year, fired up the Raiders? Rabbitohs next week. Hopefully a similar blueprint to today. Given the Rabbitohs injuries I think our right side will be providing them with some headaches next week.
Bay53 wrote: ↑August 19, 2018, 8:40 pm
I am always impressed with how Trent Robinson speaks. As an Essendon supporter my natural instinct is to dislike him because of who his brother is, but I just think he sounds thoroughly professional every time.
His brother's son plays on my son's footy team, that I manage. I had no idea about his history.
Seems like a decent bloke etc etc...
You may remember me from such forum usernames as hrundi99 and... hrundi99.
Pigman wrote: ↑August 19, 2018, 9:33 pm
Trent Robinson is a great coach. Shame on those who didnt believe in him a few years, those posts have aged TERRIBLY
Yes only the greatest of coaches find success at that battling club the Roosters. Still, got to hand it to Uncle Nick; successful businessman and club boss, though I hear he really needs to work on his putting - as a great golfer once said "you drive for show and putt for dough".
Pigman wrote: ↑August 19, 2018, 9:33 pm
Trent Robinson is a great coach. Shame on those who didnt believe in him a few years, those posts have aged TERRIBLY
Yes only the greatest of coaches find success at that battling club the Roosters. Still, got to hand it to Uncle Nick; successful businessman and club boss, though I hear he really needs to work on his putting - as a great golfer once said "you drive for show and putt for dough".
Give it up, Onoda!
This war was won and lost years ago, unfortunately you were on the wrong side.
Pigman wrote: ↑August 19, 2018, 9:33 pm
Trent Robinson is a great coach. Shame on those who didnt believe in him a few years, those posts have aged TERRIBLY
Yes only the greatest of coaches find success at that battling club the Roosters. Still, got to hand it to Uncle Nick; successful businessman and club boss, though I hear he really needs to work on his putting - as a great golfer once said "you drive for show and putt for dough".
Give it up, Onoda!
This war was won and lost years ago, unfortunately you were on the wrong side.
Until he manages back-to-back-to-back GFs he's merely walking in the great ones shadow.
Bay53 wrote: ↑August 19, 2018, 8:40 pm
I am always impressed with how Trent Robinson speaks. As an Essendon supporter my natural instinct is to dislike him because of who his brother is, but I just think he sounds thoroughly professional every time.
His brother's son plays on my son's footy team, that I manage. I had no idea about his history.
Seems like a decent bloke etc etc...
His brother is Dean Robinson. He had worked in the NRL and then worked at Geelong when they were very successful. He came across to Essendon with Mark Thompson. He called himself the “weapon”. I think his rugby league background was part of the problem in that I reckon he wanted the Essendon players to get too big. He then introduced Stephen Dank to the club who had an interesting sports science program and I think everyone knows what happened from there.
I have never met Dean Robinson so have no idea if he is a decent bloke but he was part of a process that caused immense harm to many lives - including his own. Trent Robinson had him on the bench for one Roosters game a year or two ago and he was widely condemned. Dean is basically unemployable in Australian sport I would have thought.
Pigman wrote: ↑August 19, 2018, 9:33 pm
Trent Robinson is a great coach. Shame on those who didnt believe in him a few years, those posts have aged TERRIBLY
Yes only the greatest of coaches find success at that battling club the Roosters. Still, got to hand it to Uncle Nick; successful businessman and club boss, though I hear he really needs to work on his putting - as a great golfer once said "you drive for show and putt for dough".
Give it up, Onoda!
This war was won and lost years ago, unfortunately you were on the wrong side.
The jury is still well and truly out. Uncle Nick will probably give him the tap on the shoulder if he doesn't win this year with the best squad in the comp that he purchased for him.
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Emre Guler's not going anywhere after impressive Canberra Raiders debut
If you can judge a player's future in the NRL by the good-natured ribbing he receives after a winning debut, then Canberra Raiders forward Emre Guler will be around for a while yet.
"The speed was very quick, you make a tackle, and somebody is coming at you straight away. But once I got into the game I got used to it," Guler said. "I'm hoping I didn't look out of place I just want to stay in the NRL now and build a platform on top of that. Hopefully I can play against Souths, so it would be great to play them and hopefully get a win.
Pigman wrote: ↑August 19, 2018, 9:33 pm
Trent Robinson is a great coach. Shame on those who didnt believe in him a few years, those posts have aged TERRIBLY
Yes only the greatest of coaches find success at that battling club the Roosters. Still, got to hand it to Uncle Nick; successful businessman and club boss, though I hear he really needs to work on his putting - as a great golfer once said "you drive for show and putt for dough".
Give it up, Onoda!
This war was won and lost years ago, unfortunately you were on the wrong side.
The jury is still well and truly out. Uncle Nick will probably give him the tap on the shoulder if he doesn't win this year with the best squad in the comp that he purchased for him.
Sometimes I don't know why I bother? Surely my subtle little post/dig is deserving of some credit around here? I went to a lot of trouble to carefully craft those 2 sentences. Clearly Ricky and I are working on a much deeper level!
Pigman wrote: ↑August 19, 2018, 9:33 pm
Trent Robinson is a great coach. Shame on those who didnt believe in him a few years, those posts have aged TERRIBLY
Yes only the greatest of coaches find success at that battling club the Roosters. Still, got to hand it to Uncle Nick; successful businessman and club boss, though I hear he really needs to work on his putting - as a great golfer once said "you drive for show and putt for dough".
Give it up, Onoda!
This war was won and lost years ago, unfortunately you were on the wrong side.
The jury is still well and truly out. Uncle Nick will probably give him the tap on the shoulder if he doesn't win this year with the best squad in the comp that he purchased for him.
Bruh
The jury came in years ago, the verdict has been given, sentencing already taken place, ****, the guilty party is almost up for parole.
It’s just the crazy’s left in the court room mumbling to themselves about how a dude who in the last 5 years has won a comp and made the prelim finals 4/5 years isn’t a good coach
Pigman wrote: ↑August 19, 2018, 9:33 pm
Trent Robinson is a great coach. Shame on those who didnt believe in him a few years, those posts have aged TERRIBLY
Yes only the greatest of coaches find success at that battling club the Roosters. Still, got to hand it to Uncle Nick; successful businessman and club boss, though I hear he really needs to work on his putting - as a great golfer once said "you drive for show and putt for dough".
Give it up, Onoda!
This war was won and lost years ago, unfortunately you were on the wrong side.
The jury is still well and truly out. Uncle Nick will probably give him the tap on the shoulder if he doesn't win this year with the best squad in the comp that he purchased for him.
Bruh
The jury came in years ago, the verdict has been given, sentencing already taken place, ****, the guilty party is almost up for parole.
It’s just the crazy’s left in the court room mumbling to themselves about how a dude who in the last 5 years has won a comp and made the prelim finals 4/5 years isn’t a good coach
You said great, your bar is low if you think he has cracked that level.
Maguire was also part of the same debate, and nobody is calling him a supercoach anymore.