That one has been around for ages, but, no, it makes no sense at all.Northern Raider wrote: ↑July 4, 2019, 8:23 pmWith a current back 3 of Mamalo, RTS and Fusitua it doesn't make much sense.
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I think every NZ international gets link to the Warriors when they're on the market.
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Yeah his family is more set up on the GC/Sunshine coast than anywhere else from what I understand.
I mean Rapana still gets a start in that back 3 so he improves it, but it's a weird buy. Warriors though so who knows. Would that have some weird plan to move RTS to 5/8 and someone else to FB?
I mean Rapana still gets a start in that back 3 so he improves it, but it's a weird buy. Warriors though so who knows. Would that have some weird plan to move RTS to 5/8 and someone else to FB?
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he is currently in New Zealand.........
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Just on Leilua he’s a gun and essential to keep if he returns well from injury imo.
well, I guess you could say that I'm buy curious.
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AgreeNorthern Raider wrote: ↑July 4, 2019, 8:23 pmWith a current back 3 of Mamalo, RTS and Fusitua it doesn't make much sense.
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Depends how you view there wingers, while very good they have both been talked about as being more suited to other positions, Fusitua as a centre and maumalo as a future second rowergreeneyed wrote: ↑July 4, 2019, 8:26 pmThat one has been around for ages, but, no, it makes no sense at all.Northern Raider wrote: ↑July 4, 2019, 8:23 pmWith a current back 3 of Mamalo, RTS and Fusitua it doesn't make much sense.
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I think there's a very real chance that Rapana will be working on his suntan next year
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Back to the Titans?T_R wrote:I think there's a very real chance that Rapana will be working on his suntan next year
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I'd hate to see him leave. He's a great winger.
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Prodigal son returns. Kiss of death for a player's career though. They all seem to go backwards there.dubby wrote: ↑July 5, 2019, 8:33 amBack to the Titans?T_R wrote:I think there's a very real chance that Rapana will be working on his suntan next year
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I'd hate to see him leave. He's a great winger.
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It's almost inevitable. With Simonson proving his value and Oldfield in reserve, we can't carry that much cap in our 3/4 line. Rapana at her a best is an absolute game breaker though. Sucks really, but that's the cap in operation I guess.
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“Rapana at her best”?
Jesus Seiff, that’s pretty harsh and a little bit sexist!
Jesus Seiff, that’s pretty harsh and a little bit sexist!
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Honestly... feels like a fitting end to a rather remarkable career.T_R wrote: ↑July 5, 2019, 6:08 am I think there's a very real chance that Rapana will be working on his suntan next year
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Assuming he gets paid a motza to go and hang with his fam.
I'd be ok with it, taking a risk on Simo who... is IMO, a very good RL winger who has potential for more, but also probably never gets to Rap's leve now, is a decent sized gamble but i'd id take if the price point is consirable
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You would think after Blake Austin’s attempt at the open market last year that the players would learn that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.Neeeegz wrote:Looks like Rapana knocked back a 500k extension a few months back to test his value on the market. Raiders moved on and allocated the money elsewhere, so if he stays, it will be for a decent pay cut...apparently
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You have a problem with Jordy wanting to be 'her'?The Rickman wrote: ↑July 7, 2019, 5:00 pm “Rapana at her best”?
Jesus Seiff, that’s pretty harsh and a little bit sexist!
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Fairly accurate comparison. I'd say the problem to do with poor guidance from their managers.LastRaider wrote: ↑July 8, 2019, 9:06 amYou would think after Blake Austin’s attempt at the open market last year that the players would learn that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.Neeeegz wrote:Looks like Rapana knocked back a 500k extension a few months back to test his value on the market. Raiders moved on and allocated the money elsewhere, so if he stays, it will be for a decent pay cut...apparently
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Jordan Rapana is one of the game’s better finishers and was offered around $500,000 to remain at Canberra. Rapana opted to knock the money back and test the market … and has come up empty. The Raiders have allocated the money elsewhere - so Rapana will either have to take a pay cut or leave the Raiders.
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I think he may find himself a little further north in townsville. Would love him to stay but he’s consistently given us a valuable return on investment and deserves anything extra he can get. Best of luck to him
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Remember when he has some of the worst hands in the NRL. He certainly turned that around (he needed to). Sad if he moves elsewhere but I can understand the reasoning. Simmonson has been a pleasant surprise although I saw signs against Parra he may be getting a little over confident. We also have guys like Niko and Satini at Mounties.
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Every Raiders fan knows we pay overs - why dont the players get that?!?Northern Raider wrote: ↑July 8, 2019, 9:27 amFairly accurate comparison. I'd say the problem to do with poor guidance from their managers.LastRaider wrote: ↑July 8, 2019, 9:06 amYou would think after Blake Austin’s attempt at the open market last year that the players would learn that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.Neeeegz wrote:Looks like Rapana knocked back a 500k extension a few months back to test his value on the market. Raiders moved on and allocated the money elsewhere, so if he stays, it will be for a decent pay cut...apparently
Rapana costs himself a bundle
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Jordan Rapana is one of the game’s better finishers and was offered around $500,000 to remain at Canberra. Rapana opted to knock the money back and test the market … and has come up empty. The Raiders have allocated the money elsewhere - so Rapana will either have to take a pay cut or leave the Raiders.
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He shows promise but still a ways to go. He has incredible speed but is still working out how make the most of it at NRL level. Some players are able to take that next step and become a total weapon like Josh Addo-Carr. Most do not though. Its all about reading the play and possitioning yourself. Given his relative lack of experience he has plenty of upside in this regard.Sydney_Raider wrote: ↑July 8, 2019, 1:08 pm Remember when he has some of the worst hands in the NRL. He certainly turned that around (he needed to). Sad if he moves elsewhere but I can understand the reasoning. Simmonson has been a pleasant surprise although I saw signs against Parra he may be getting a little over confident. We also have guys like Niko and Satini at Mounties.
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Yeah I think it's standard practice for managers to leak that that line to the media as a bargaining chip.Northern Raider wrote: ↑July 4, 2019, 8:29 pm I think every NZ international gets link to the Warriors when they're on the market.
Having said that a number of NZ reps have actually signed for the Warriors in recent seasons, Tohu Harris, RTS and Isaac Luke to name just a few.
I would love to see Rapana stay but we're also going to need to find $$$ to upgrade CNK and somethings going to have to give.
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I remember it.Sydney_Raider wrote: ↑July 8, 2019, 1:08 pm Remember when he has some of the worst hands in the NRL. He certainly turned that around (he needed to). Sad if he moves elsewhere but I can understand the reasoning. Simmonson has been a pleasant surprise although I saw signs against Parra he may be getting a little over confident. We also have guys like Niko and Satini at Mounties.
Some members of the GH, who shall remain nameless even mocked him and called him "**** fingers"
And Rickman and I were absolutely disgusted by it.
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Yeah I remember those guys. From memory they were called. The Nickman and Pigman. Jerks.PigRickman wrote: ↑July 8, 2019, 2:15 pmI remember it.Sydney_Raider wrote: ↑July 8, 2019, 1:08 pm Remember when he has some of the worst hands in the NRL. He certainly turned that around (he needed to). Sad if he moves elsewhere but I can understand the reasoning. Simmonson has been a pleasant surprise although I saw signs against Parra he may be getting a little over confident. We also have guys like Niko and Satini at Mounties.
Some members of the GH, who shall remain nameless even mocked him and called him "**** fingers"
And Rickman and I were absolutely disgusted by it.
Pretty sure they were both Lucy anyway.
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It was around the same time they RRAn another poster out of here. Jerks.
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That's what I thought. The alto ego brosNorthern Raider wrote:Yeah I remember those guys. From memory they were called. The Nickman and Pigman. Jerks.PigRickman wrote: ↑July 8, 2019, 2:15 pmI remember it.Sydney_Raider wrote: ↑July 8, 2019, 1:08 pm Remember when he has some of the worst hands in the NRL. He certainly turned that around (he needed to). Sad if he moves elsewhere but I can understand the reasoning. Simmonson has been a pleasant surprise although I saw signs against Parra he may be getting a little over confident. We also have guys like Niko and Satini at Mounties.
Some members of the GH, who shall remain nameless even mocked him and called him "**** fingers"
And Rickman and I were absolutely disgusted by it.
Pretty sure they were both Lucy anyway.
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I think Rapanas handling issues were overblown. Always been a boss in lime green.
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God, i remember those guysNorthern Raider wrote: ↑July 8, 2019, 2:25 pmYeah I remember those guys. From memory they were called. The Nickman and Pigman. Jerks.PigRickman wrote: ↑July 8, 2019, 2:15 pmI remember it.Sydney_Raider wrote: ↑July 8, 2019, 1:08 pm Remember when he has some of the worst hands in the NRL. He certainly turned that around (he needed to). Sad if he moves elsewhere but I can understand the reasoning. Simmonson has been a pleasant surprise although I saw signs against Parra he may be getting a little over confident. We also have guys like Niko and Satini at Mounties.
Some members of the GH, who shall remain nameless even mocked him and called him "**** fingers"
And Rickman and I were absolutely disgusted by it.
Pretty sure they were both Lucy anyway.
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PigRickman wrote:God, i remember those guysNorthern Raider wrote: ↑July 8, 2019, 2:25 pmYeah I remember those guys. From memory they were called. The Nickman and Pigman. Jerks.PigRickman wrote: ↑July 8, 2019, 2:15 pmI remember it.Sydney_Raider wrote: ↑July 8, 2019, 1:08 pm Remember when he has some of the worst hands in the NRL. He certainly turned that around (he needed to). Sad if he moves elsewhere but I can understand the reasoning. Simmonson has been a pleasant surprise although I saw signs against Parra he may be getting a little over confident. We also have guys like Niko and Satini at Mounties.
Some members of the GH, who shall remain nameless even mocked him and called him "**** fingers"
And Rickman and I were absolutely disgusted by it.
Pretty sure they were both Lucy anyway.
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He's just finding his range between keeping it tight so as not to let anyone down but also being able to display and use the skill set he has- which coming from rugby 7s is probably broader than just - ruck out, tackle.Sydney_Raider wrote: ↑July 8, 2019, 1:08 pm Remember when he has some of the worst hands in the NRL. He certainly turned that around (he needed to). Sad if he moves elsewhere but I can understand the reasoning. Simmonson has been a pleasant surprise although I saw signs against Parra he may be getting a little over confident. We also have guys like Niko and Satini at Mounties.
One of the gorgeously refreshing things about Jordy Raps was his "rugby mindset" where he knew when advantage was being played and would take a risk-free punt on an outrageous play. Plus his ability to kick creatively at full pace, throw great passes etc etc. He had more strings to his bow than the run of the mill NRL winger. I think Simonsen has more than he's shown us but like Rapana it might take a season or so to dial it in.
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Already using past tense for Rapa, BnM?BadnMean wrote: ↑July 8, 2019, 7:54 pmHe's just finding his range between keeping it tight so as not to let anyone down but also being able to display and use the skill set he has- which coming from rugby 7s is probably broader than just - ruck out, tackle.Sydney_Raider wrote: ↑July 8, 2019, 1:08 pm Remember when he has some of the worst hands in the NRL. He certainly turned that around (he needed to). Sad if he moves elsewhere but I can understand the reasoning. Simmonson has been a pleasant surprise although I saw signs against Parra he may be getting a little over confident. We also have guys like Niko and Satini at Mounties.
One of the gorgeously refreshing things about Jordy Raps was his "rugby mindset" where he knew when advantage was being played and would take a risk-free punt on an outrageous play. Plus his ability to kick creatively at full pace, throw great passes etc etc. He had more strings to his bow than the run of the mill NRL winger. I think Simonsen has more than he's shown us but like Rapana it might take a season or so to dial it in.
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Good catch. I'd love him to stay but I think there might be clubs who get nearer to his asking price than we can. And it's his last big contract. So I'd love him to stay but not confident. Preparing for him to go mentally.Ruben Daley wrote: ↑July 8, 2019, 8:50 pmAlready using past tense for Rapa, BnM?BadnMean wrote: ↑July 8, 2019, 7:54 pmHe's just finding his range between keeping it tight so as not to let anyone down but also being able to display and use the skill set he has- which coming from rugby 7s is probably broader than just - ruck out, tackle.Sydney_Raider wrote: ↑July 8, 2019, 1:08 pm Remember when he has some of the worst hands in the NRL. He certainly turned that around (he needed to). Sad if he moves elsewhere but I can understand the reasoning. Simmonson has been a pleasant surprise although I saw signs against Parra he may be getting a little over confident. We also have guys like Niko and Satini at Mounties.
One of the gorgeously refreshing things about Jordy Raps was his "rugby mindset" where he knew when advantage was being played and would take a risk-free punt on an outrageous play. Plus his ability to kick creatively at full pace, throw great passes etc etc. He had more strings to his bow than the run of the mill NRL winger. I think Simonsen has more than he's shown us but like Rapana it might take a season or so to dial it in.
It'll be a nice surprise for me if he and Joey go around for us again next year.
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How do you think Rapana would look in red?
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Assuming you mean the Dragons, it seems right. They love picking up our discards.T_R wrote: ↑July 9, 2019, 8:32 am How do you think Rapana would look in red?
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Code switch hey?T_R wrote: ↑July 9, 2019, 8:32 am How do you think Rapana would look in red?
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