2019 Rd 1 V Titans: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

[Ginga]

It may just be my pessimistic nature but does anyone else always assume an ex-Raider playing his first game against us is a shoe in for Dally M points?

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[greeneyed]

Canberra Raiders co-captain Josh Hodgson looks to unlock secret to September

Canberra Raiders co-captain Josh Hodgson has had enough of sitting at home in September.

"We’ve got such strike weapons, especially on the edges. We know we can score points, that’s never been one of our downfalls," Hodgson said. "We’ve scored plenty of points before and not made the eight, so it’s about really fixing up our defence and making sure we’re consistent there.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/ ... 5137t.html

[RedRaider]

Sure is Hodgo. I hope the off season defensive focus bears fruit.

[LP Raider]

Canberra Raiders co-captain Josh Hodgson looks to unlock secret to September

Canberra Raiders co-captain Josh Hodgson has had enough of sitting at home in September.

"We’ve got such strike weapons, especially on the edges. We know we can score points, that’s never been one of our downfalls," Hodgson said. "We’ve scored plenty of points before and not made the eight, so it’s about really fixing up our defence and making sure we’re consistent there.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/ ... 5137t.html

It's all about having a winning mentality, something we will get with Bateman.

Personally will end up being an NRL gun by the end of the year, a little biased.

[greeneyed]

Canberra Raiders acknowledge close game problems

Canberra has embraced working with a sports psychologist as they look to turn around a dire record in tight NRL games.

"We've sort of built our leadership group around that and with our coaching staff," Jarrod Croker said. "We've probably got a quite simple game plan and game management set-up around that now. We can sit here and say we've done all the hard work ... but at the end of the day nothing's going to come of it unless we win a few tight games."

Read more: http://www.espn.com.au/nrl/story/_/id/2 ... e-problems

[Sid]

my prediction (numbers might not be completely correct)

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Nick Cotric
3. Jarrod Croker
4. Joseph Leilua
5. Michael Oldfield (will drop out due to groin injury)
6. Jack Wighton
7. Aidan Sezer
8. Josh Papalii
9. Josh Hodgson
10. Sia Soliola (will start from the bench)
11. Elliott Whitehead (left side)
12. Joseph Tarpine (right side)
13. John Bateman

14. Siliva Havilii
15. Royce Hunt (will start in Sia's place)
16. Ryan Sutton
17. Luke Bateman

18. Emre Guler
19. Bailey Simmonsen (to start for Oldfield)
20. Jack Murchie
21. Corey Horsburgh

not necessarily what I'm hoping to see though

[Sid]

what time is Team List Tuesday AEST?

[simo]

4pm

[julian87]

my prediction (numbers might not be completely correct)

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Nick Cotric
3. Jarrod Croker
4. Joseph Leilua
5. Michael Oldfield (will drop out due to groin injury)
6. Jack Wighton
7. Aidan Sezer
8. Josh Papalii
9. Josh Hodgson
10. Sia Soliola (will start from the bench)
11. Elliott Whitehead (left side)
12. Joseph Tarpine (right side)
13. John Bateman

14. Siliva Havilii
15. Royce Hunt (will start in Sia's place)
16. Ryan Sutton
17. Luke Bateman

18. Emre Guler
19. Bailey Simmonsen (to start for Oldfield)
20. Jack Murchie
21. Corey Horsburgh

not necessarily what I'm hoping to see though

Nitpicking. But if a back is injured you don’t only pick one back up back in the 9 reserves. Williams would be there as well to cover injuries.

[greeneyed]

what time is Team List Tuesday AEST?

3pm AEST
4pm AEDT

[The Nickman]

what time is Team List Tuesday AEST?

3pm AEST
4pm AEDT

Haha we get it earlier than you ***** in NSW... suck EDIT!!

[Sid]

what time is Team List Tuesday AEST?

3pm AEST
4pm AEDT

wait.. are you guys in AEDT at the moment? *sigh* can you just give it to me in ACST?

I think it'll be 2:30 here

[The Nickman]

what time is Team List Tuesday AEST?

3pm AEST
4pm AEDT

wait.. are you guys in AEDT at the moment? *sigh* can you just give it to me in ACST?

It's currently 1984.

[Sid]

what time is Team List Tuesday AEST?

3pm AEST
4pm AEDT

wait.. are you guys in AEDT at the moment? *sigh* can you just give it to me in ACST?

It's currently 1984.

The best days of my life.. 3 years before I was born

[Sid]

To avoid any confusion I think The Greenhouse should have count down timers for TLT, Game Day Kick Off and The Rickman's Pick... Man

[The Nickman]

To avoid any confusion I think The Greenhouse should have count down timers for TLT, Game Day Kick Off and The Rickman's Pick... Man

The Rickman's Pick... Man?? Are we doing that again this year?? I've yet to receive any official confirmation from the Greenhouse OR the Raiders!

[simo]

To avoid any confusion I think The Greenhouse should have count down timers for TLT, Game Day Kick Off and The Rickman's Pick... Man

The Rickman's Pick... Man?? Are we doing that again this year?? I've yet to receive any official confirmation from the Greenhouse OR the Raiders!

Something something thread of its own located solely within the lime lounge something something

[The Nickman]

The Lime Lounge? Does that even exist for us regular posters anymore??

I thought it was solely consigned to a place where TR argues with various incarnations of Bay56??

[Matt]

DT is saying that we will named the following:

1. CNK
2. Cotric
3. Croker
4. BJ
5. Simonsson (Oldie groin injury)
6. Jack
7. Sezer
8. LUI
9. Hodgo
10. Papa
11. Tarpz
12. Whitey
13. Bateo

14. Havili
15. Sia
16. Sutton
17. BIG RED FIRE ENGINE!!! aka Horsbough.

Means Hunt and Guler missing out. Im happy about 1, and sad about the other.

[zim]

Sia should be starting instead of Lui but that's fantastic if Horsburgh gets a run.

[greeneyed]

I'll be surprised if that is the team.

[The Nickman]

Here's what I think our amazing coach will do:

1. CNK
2. Cotric
3. Croker
4. BJ
5. Simonsson
6. Wighton
7. Sezer
8. Hunt
9. Hodgo
10. Papalii
11. Tarps
12. Whitehead
13. John Bateman

14. Havili
15. Soliola
16. Luke Bateman
17. Guler

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Canberra Raiders forward Josh Papalii preparing for emotional clash with former teammate Shannon Boyd

Star Canberra forward Josh Papalii is preparing for an emotional round one NRL clash with former teammate Shannon Boyd.

"It will be real emotional playing Boydy, coming up through the (under) 20s with Shannon and then playing NRL together," Papalii said. "He was a massive loss to the Raiders but we've got some young boys coming through now and I'm excited to see them step up.

Read more: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/raiders-re ... f80403bb7a

Five Things: Raiders v Titans: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2019/03 ... -v-titans/

[julian87]

I’d be very, very surprised if Dunamis Lui is named ahead of Guler, Hunt, Bateman, Collins or Murchie who all weren’t named there considering he was left out of our trial team and played a Robb massey trial in its place.

[The Nickman]

I’d be very, very surprised if Dunamis Lui is named ahead of Guler, Hunt, Bateman, Collins or Murchie who all weren’t named there considering he was left out of our trial team and played a Robb massey trial in its place.

Agreed, which is why he's not in my team. I doubt Sutton will play either, although I'm sure he'll get his chance down the track.

[julian87]

Agreed. You get the feeling Sutton is a first teamer but might need 2-4 weeks in isp to get going.

[greeneyed]

I’d be very, very surprised if Dunamis Lui is named ahead of Guler, Hunt, Bateman, Collins or Murchie who all weren’t named there considering he was left out of our trial team and played a Robb massey trial in its place.

I don't believe that trial took place. But he did play the Mounties NSW Cup trial the following week.

[TongueFTW]

We just have to pick Guler and Horsburgh. You would think Sia would come off the bench to keep the intensity once the first forwards have done their stint, though I wouldn't mind him on for line speed against Boyd. I don't mind who starts between Lui and Hunt, just please, please, no Luke Bateman.

[julian87]

I’d be very, very surprised if Dunamis Lui is named ahead of Guler, Hunt, Bateman, Collins or Murchie who all weren’t named there considering he was left out of our trial team and played a Robb massey trial in its place.

Ok my bad.

I don't believe that trial took place. But he did play the Mounties NSW Cup trial the following week.

[greeneyed]

Five Things: Raiders v Titans: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2019/03 ... -v-titans/

Interesting that that club article says Bateman is looking for a spot in the second row...

[The Nickman]

I’d be very, very surprised if Dunamis Lui is named ahead of Guler, Hunt, Bateman, Collins or Murchie who all weren’t named there considering he was left out of our trial team and played a Robb massey trial in its place.

Haha, still makes me laugh when people reply within other people's quotes!

Ok my bad.

I don't believe that trial took place. But he did play the Mounties NSW Cup trial the following week.

[Beejay]

Guler and Co haven't proved themselves to be any better than Dunamis Lui. However Lui needs to be fit and been good in preseason. The fact he didn't play in the top trial could mean he didn't have a good preseason and has dropped back, or could be some other weird reason. But Lui was good last year, so if he's got himself in good nick then he should be in the team IMO

[Beejay]

If that DT team is right then it's a good sign that Luke Bateman is out of the 17 at full strength.

[greeneyed]

Canberra Raiders forward Josh Papalii fit and firing for NRL opener

Josh Papalii still hasn't forgotten the blast he received from Canberra coach Ricky Stuart last NRL season, when he returned from the World Cup over weight.

"I worked pretty hard to get back to where I should have been so it feels good to come back day one ready to go and feeling pretty healthy."

Read more: https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5950 ... r/?cs=4783

[The Nickman]

From all accounts, both Papa and Joey are looking super-fit to start the season. I'm expecting big things from both.