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greeneyed wrote:Hearing Andrew McFadden has the nod to join the Raiders coaching staff, as widely speculated.
As usual Jobs for the boys. Can’t see what he will bring to the table.
Disappointed in this really but expected of course.


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greeneyed wrote: September 13, 2018, 8:38 pm
Fuifui Bradbrad wrote: September 13, 2018, 8:36 pm Phil Gould has apparently said on his Podcast that the Titans have offered to swap Peachey for Moloney


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And Paul Kent says the Titans deny they’re interested in a swap, they wanted to take Maloney too, if the Panthers had cap pressure.
I'd love to see Maloney in green.
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greeneyed wrote:Hearing Andrew McFadden has the nod to join the Raiders coaching staff, as widely speculated.
A recruitment process to select the best candidate was done im sure.
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-GD- wrote: September 13, 2018, 11:08 pm
greeneyed wrote:Hearing Andrew McFadden has the nod to join the Raiders coaching staff, as widely speculated.
A recruitment process to select the best candidate was done im sure.
I'm not sure anyone is denying that. The problem is the criteria the raiders use to identify 'best candidate'. What has either Brett white or cappy achieved in terms of coaching that would make them appealing? We all know why they were hired and unfortunately it has nothing to do with ability.
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FROG wrote:
-GD- wrote: September 13, 2018, 11:08 pm
greeneyed wrote:Hearing Andrew McFadden has the nod to join the Raiders coaching staff, as widely speculated.
A recruitment process to select the best candidate was done im sure.
I'm not sure anyone is denying that. The problem is the criteria the raiders use to identify 'best candidate'. What has either Brett white or cappy achieved in terms of coaching that would make them appealing? We all know why they were hired and unfortunately it has nothing to do with ability.
Haha i was being sarcastic mate.

Like the Brett White appointment, im not sure any process was done.
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Same goes for Ricky Stuart, David furner, Don furner.. It just goes on and on
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That is the number one thing holding our club back.

Defeatist attitude.
Hit and hope administration.
Happy to be contenders every couple of years.

It sucks to be trapped into this as a supporter, it really is.
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McFadden has more experience than White, and is probably suited to the assistance coach role, esp at a club where the 'top dog' needs a follower #2. As far as I can see, he has done an ok job in that role before. Any other position worries me, which is my concern, as its a defensive coach we are looking for/ need.

Fensom would be a perfectly acceptable depth middle option. He was actually pretty good for the Cows this yr and last playing prop off the bench. Its the same role Bateman is playing for us ATM. Depth only.
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Players 25-30 don't get a game for us anyway. May as well give Fensom a minimum deal over players like Makatoa and Hunt if he wants it.
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Beejay wrote: September 14, 2018, 9:10 am That is the number one thing holding our club back.

Defeatist attitude.
Hit and hope administration.
Happy to be contenders every couple of years.

It sucks to be trapped into this as a supporter, it really is.
There is one thing holding this club back and it's as clear as the nose on it's face.

It is the nose on it's face, it's a problem.
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Pigman wrote: September 14, 2018, 2:43 pm
Beejay wrote: September 14, 2018, 9:10 am That is the number one thing holding our club back.

Defeatist attitude.
Hit and hope administration.
Happy to be contenders every couple of years.

It sucks to be trapped into this as a supporter, it really is.
There is one thing holding this club back and it's as clear as the nose on it's face.

It is the nose on it's face, it's a problem.
We need to go to shnozza warehouse, apparently they make your face grouse.
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chris83 wrote: September 14, 2018, 4:48 pm
Pigman wrote: September 14, 2018, 2:43 pm
Beejay wrote: September 14, 2018, 9:10 am That is the number one thing holding our club back.

Defeatist attitude.
Hit and hope administration.
Happy to be contenders every couple of years.

It sucks to be trapped into this as a supporter, it really is.
There is one thing holding this club back and it's as clear as the nose on it's face.

It is the nose on it's face, it's a problem.
We need to go to shnozza warehouse, apparently they make your face grouse.
Pretty sure one of those is already installed at GIO. A bronze one
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Does everybody still want to sign Maloney? He would be a t something of a discount today.
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Pigman wrote:
Beejay wrote: September 14, 2018, 9:10 am That is the number one thing holding our club back.

Defeatist attitude.
Hit and hope administration.
Happy to be contenders every couple of years.

It sucks to be trapped into this as a supporter, it really is.
There is one thing holding this club back and it's as clear as the nose on it's face.

It is the nose on it's face, it's a problem.
Daley retired 18 years ago!


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Cranky Old Man wrote:Does everybody still want to sign Maloney? He would be a t something of a discount today.
Yes. One game doesn’t make a career.

But it will be 6. Sezer 7. Williams come Round 1.


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Bit harsh to compare McFadden to White or Furner, especially with the non-Raiders experience he has.
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I'd take take Fensom back providing he is on small wages and is to be used to provide depth and competition for places.

1. Wighton
2. Cotric
3. Croker
4. Leilua
5. Rapana
6. Sezer
7. Williams
8. Lui
9. Hodgson
10. Papalii
11. Tapine
12. Whitehead
13. J. Bateman

14. Havili
15. Soliola
16. Guler
17. Sutton

18. L.Bateman
19. Fensom
20. Hingano
21. Oldfield
22. Murchie
23. Knight
24. Abbey
25. Makatoa

Still some obvious concerns, but I'd be confident if this team lives up to its potential we can still do something. I like the mobility. But then again we have super coach...
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We will still sign 3 or 4 players before the season starts. Maybe 1 or 2 by November and then 2 after train and trial. Hopefully there is a Havilli amongst them.

I'd assume there are also 2 development players definitely going up (Horsburgh, O'Hagen) and the rest are maybes.
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Fensom is rumoured to be going with Furner to Leeds


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The Murray bloke from souths would be a really good get from us.

We miss a bit of mongrel especially at the end of games.
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papabear wrote: September 17, 2018, 10:38 am The Murray bloke from souths would be a really good get from us.

We miss a bit of mongrel especially at the end of games.
John Bateman should help in this regard.
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papabear wrote: September 17, 2018, 10:38 am The Murray bloke from souths would be a really good get from us.

We miss a bit of mongrel especially at the end of games.
Love him as a player. Future rep honours await. Souths would have to be insane to let him go.
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Brew wrote:Fensom is rumoured to be going with Furner to Leeds


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That’d be a great move for Fenno.
They would love him over there.
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Wiki Special wrote: September 17, 2018, 1:12 pm
papabear wrote: September 17, 2018, 10:38 am The Murray bloke from souths would be a really good get from us.

We miss a bit of mongrel especially at the end of games.
Love him as a player. Future rep honours await. Souths would have to be insane to let him go.
He is already locked up at the burrow isnt he?!?
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Roy Rover wrote: September 17, 2018, 2:30 pm
Brew wrote:Fensom is rumoured to be going with Furner to Leeds


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That’d be a great move for Fenno.
They would love him over there.
Man of Steel contender easy. Bloke is tough as old boots.
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Matt wrote: September 17, 2018, 2:54 pm
Wiki Special wrote: September 17, 2018, 1:12 pm
papabear wrote: September 17, 2018, 10:38 am The Murray bloke from souths would be a really good get from us.

We miss a bit of mongrel especially at the end of games.
Love him as a player. Future rep honours await. Souths would have to be insane to let him go.
He is already locked up at the burrow isnt he?!?
He is. I meant at any point in the future. Gun middle forward.
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Wiki Special wrote: September 17, 2018, 7:50 pm
Matt wrote: September 17, 2018, 2:54 pm
Wiki Special wrote: September 17, 2018, 1:12 pm
papabear wrote: September 17, 2018, 10:38 am The Murray bloke from souths would be a really good get from us.

We miss a bit of mongrel especially at the end of games.
Love him as a player. Future rep honours await. Souths would have to be insane to let him go.
He is already locked up at the burrow isnt he?!?
He is. I meant at any point in the future. Gun middle forward.
Yeah, fair call.
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Few ifs and buts here.

If Luke signs for Newcastle I’d definitely look at getting Levi to replace Garvey/Baptiste if you can get him cheap.
well, I guess you could say that I'm buy curious.
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julian87 wrote: September 18, 2018, 10:10 am Few ifs and buts here.

If Luke signs for Newcastle I’d definitely look at getting Levi to replace Garvey/Baptiste if you can get him cheap.
Id take a punt on Levi, even Griffin after ACL 1000. Griffin has more utility value, and if this season is anything to go by, a better 9 than Levi too.
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If we are going to play Jack at 6, might be worth inquiring about Dylan Edwards from Penrith to play FB.
Gus is always on about letting players go if they can get a better offer elsewhere and DWZ has filled in well at FB and they might keep him there.
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Raymond Der wrote: September 18, 2018, 1:35 pm If we are going to play Jack at 6, might be worth inquiring about Dylan Edwards from Penrith to play FB.
Gus is always on about letting players go if they can get a better offer elsewhere and DWZ has filled in well at FB and they might keep him there.
Would be a good get, even with his injury record.
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Matt wrote: September 18, 2018, 12:33 pm
julian87 wrote: September 18, 2018, 10:10 am Few ifs and buts here.

If Luke signs for Newcastle I’d definitely look at getting Levi to replace Garvey/Baptiste if you can get him cheap.
Id take a punt on Levi
I wouldn’t. Levi is low key proper ****
He’s the knights version of Travis Waddell

Has never sniffed reaching the heights people thought he would.
Baptaste and Havilli are on the books and are significantly better players than Levi
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Pigman wrote: September 18, 2018, 2:36 pm
Matt wrote: September 18, 2018, 12:33 pm
julian87 wrote: September 18, 2018, 10:10 am Few ifs and buts here.

If Luke signs for Newcastle I’d definitely look at getting Levi to replace Garvey/Baptiste if you can get him cheap.
Id take a punt on Levi
I wouldn’t. Levi is low key proper ****
He’s the knights version of Travis Waddell

Has never sniffed reaching the heights people thought he would.
Baptaste and Havilli are on the books and are significantly better players than Levi
Baptaste isnt on the books. We need a 3rd hooker on the roster.
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Isn’t he? I thought he was on his way back? Wasn’t there a bunch of articles around June-July about how we signed jk to come back?

Even if he’s not, we can do better than Levi. He sucks
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Ummm so why did we sign and then release Garvey? Was there ever an explanation?

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