2019 Rd 24 V Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

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NRL Teams: Raiders V Sharks



Canberra Raiders V Cronulla Sharks
Sunday 1 September 2:00pm
Shark Park
Gates open: 11:30am
Tickets: Click here
TV coverage: Fox League Channel 502
Radio: ABC, Mix 106.3

The Canberra Raiders have named their squad for Sunday’s match against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at PointsBet Stadium.

Joey Leilua has taken the early guilty plea at the NRL Judiciary and will miss two matches, which sees Nick Cotric move back to right centre and Bailey Simonsson to left wing.

Siliva Havili comes onto the interchange bench, with Sam Williams, Emre Guler, Michael Oldfield and Tom Starling named on the extended bench.

Canberra Raiders media

Canberra Raiders

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2. Bailey Simonsson
3. Jarrod Croker (C)
4. Nick Cotric
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Jack Wighton
7. Aidan Sezer
8. Josh Papalii
9. Josh Hodgson (C)
10. Sia Soliola
11. John Bateman
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Ryan Sutton

14. Siliva Havili
15. Dunamis Lui
16. Corey Horsburgh
17. Hudson Young

18. Sam Williams
19. Emre Guler
20. Michael Oldfield
21. Tom Starling

Injury/Suspension
Joey Leilua (Suspended) Finals Week 1
Joe Tapine (Ribs) Round 24-25
Ata Hingano (Shoulder) Round 24-25
Brad Abbey (Knee) Season

Cronulla Sharks

1. Josh Dugan
2. Sione Katoa
3. Bronson Xerri
4. Josh Morris
5. Ronaldo Mulitalo
6. Shaun Johnson
7. Chad Townsend
8. Aaron Woods
9. Jayden Brailey
10. Matt Prior
11. Briton Nikora
12. Wade Graham
13. Paul Gallen

14. Kurt Capewell
15. Braden Hamlin-Uele
16. Andrew Fifita
17. Jayson Bukuya

18. Billy Magoulias
19. Blayke Brailey
20. Kyle Flanagan
21. Matt Moylan

Officials

Referees: Gerard Sutton, Phil Henderson
Sideline Officials: Nick Morel, Belinda Sharpe
Video Referees: Ashley Klein, Ben Galea

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[zim]

If Fifita is on their bench come kick off I'd be tempted to swap Lui and Sia.

[Drandyt]

I've just gone through all the numbers for the game day preview: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=33580

Conclusion? Sharks by two.

How are you travelling with your match predictions?

[kona_dream]

Ashley Klien in the Bunker. Is this a demotion or do they rotate these in and out?

[greeneyed]

I've just gone through all the numbers for the game day preview: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=33580

Conclusion? Sharks by two.

How are you travelling with your match predictions?

I don’t know. You could always go back and check!


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[greeneyed]

Canberra Raiders rookie Hudson Young determined to shine in NRL finals bid

Canberra Raiders rookie Hudson Young is hell-bent on avoiding the heartache of giving up his place in NRL as he looks to shine in a finals audition.

"I'm very keen. I don't want to give up my jumper again, I'm very proud to be in this team," Young said. "To give it up like last time, I don't want that to happen again. It felt really good to be back in first grade.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239

[LastRaider]

Tom Starling on the reserves list.... interesting

[-TW-]

Ashley Klien in the Bunker. Is this a demotion or do they rotate these in and out?

Rotate them through

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[Drandyt]

I've just gone through all the numbers for the game day preview: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=33580

Conclusion? Sharks by two.

How are you travelling with your match predictions?

I don’t know. You could always go back and check!


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about 66% by my count - wrong on the last three.

[greeneyed]

The Run Home: How your NRL club sits, and where they will finish the 2019 season

3 CANBERRA RAIDERS (30 points, 153+/-)

Formline (most recent first): LWLWW

Remaining games: Sharks (A), Warriors (H)

Key injuries: Brad Abbey (season), Joey Leilua (suspension)

Analysis: After their emphatic win over the Storm, the Raiders’ chance to lock up third spot against Manly took a knock against the Sea Eagles. They still can do that, but they will need to win their last two. The contingency plan working in their favour is that Souths and Manly must play the Roosters and Storm respectively which could cost both sides points.

Predicted run home: WW

Predicted finish: 3rd (34 points)

Read more: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... 5209373479

Canberra Raiders (3rd, 30 points)
Best finish: 2nd

Worst finish: 6th

Run home: Sharks, Warriors

The Raiders' narrow loss to the Sea Eagles puts a dent in their top-two aspirations and sends them back into a bit of a log-jam. The Green Machine are now in a similar boat to the Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs, pushing for a top-four berth.They could effectively get back on track, and deliver a blow to the Sharks' hopes in the process, with a win this weekend in the Shire.

Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/08/27/nrl ... -16-teams/

[Hazza]

Tom Starling on the reserves list.... interesting

Why?

[RedRaider]

Jack puts up a spiral bomb which Dugan catches and a 'Jack Smash tackle dislodged the ball FOR JC to score. Raiders fan go wild.

[-TW-]

Hopefully we see Chotrich find some form with the move back to centre

Thought we was quite good there pre spear tackle

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[greeneyed]

I've just gone through all the numbers for the game day preview: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=33580

Conclusion? Sharks by two.

How are you travelling with your match predictions?

I don’t know. You could always go back and check!


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about 66% by my count - wrong on the last three.

Given the Raiders have a 63 per cent win rate, that's not too bad!

[cat]

Sunday is a sell out. So those of us with a seat will be ok, good luck squeezing on the hill !

Those parking will need to get there extra extra early

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[Green thumbs]

Ashley Klien in the Bunker. Is this a demotion or do they rotate these in and out?

Whatever the case, Klein owes us big time for the stuff ups against Manly. Im expecting good things from the bunker!

My take on the game is that the expectations will be high for a Sharks win -so high that they are going to overplay their hand, while we remain calm and ruthless, controlled and calculating. We will put them to the sword!!

[bayraider]

I swear Gerard Sutton was the referee in the match last year we played the Sharks at Shark park and he awarded that controversial try to them when the touch judge put his flag up. Why the #### would they give him this game to ref? As we all know he has had an agenda against us all year he has been the lead referee in our games. We are screwed boys and girls.

[GreenMachine]

Sutton and Klein.... comedy act.
What could possibly go wrong in Gallen’s last match at Shark Park?

[Raiders_Pat]

Sutton and Klein.... comedy act.
What could possibly go wrong in Gallen’s last match at Shark Park?

Hey, they're the two best referees the NRL got!

[julian87]

Stuart has the team right again IMO.

[beetlejuice]

Sunday is a sell out. So those of us with a seat will be ok, good luck squeezing on the hill !

Those parking will need to get there extra extra early

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away membership ticket for the win! who else is crazy enough to travel to this cesspit of a ground?

thanks for the heads up regarding parking, im playing my baseball semi final earlier that day on the Central Coast so im having to drive down for the match.

[GreenMachine]

Sutton and Klein.... comedy act.
What could possibly go wrong in Gallen’s last match at Shark Park?

Hey, they're the two best referees the NRL got!

well, were in serious trouble then.

[The Nickman]

Stuart has the team right again IMO.

Yep, there really are a lot less "selection shocks" this year, aren't there?

You can pretty much be guaranteed to pick his 17 player for player most games this season, it hasn't been the case in years gone by.

[BadnMean]

Stuart has the team right again IMO.

Yep, there really are a lot less "selection shocks" this year, aren't there?

You can pretty much be guaranteed to pick his 17 player for player most games this season, it hasn't been the case in years gone by.

Remember when Matt Allwood was suddenly our starting centre

[The Nickman]

Stuart has the team right again IMO.

Yep, there really are a lot less "selection shocks" this year, aren't there?

You can pretty much be guaranteed to pick his 17 player for player most games this season, it hasn't been the case in years gone by.

Remember when Matt Allwood was suddenly our starting centre

No! It still hurts!! You can’t make me go back there

[simo]

Stuart has the team right again IMO.

Yep, there really are a lot less "selection shocks" this year, aren't there?

You can pretty much be guaranteed to pick his 17 player for player most games this season, it hasn't been the case in years gone by.

Remember when Matt Allwood was suddenly our starting centre

No! It still hurts!! You can’t make me go back there

Hes been killing it in the recent ladbrokes footage ive been seeing

[afgtnk]

Sharks back in form and packed house for Gallen's last game there. This is gonna be **** tough - don't see us winning it unfortunately.

[Northern Raider]

Sharks back in form and packed house for Gallen's last game there. This is gonna be **** tough - don't see us winning it unfortunately.

I had us winning last week then losing this one. Hoping we're both wrong.

[Wiki Special]

Yeah, this has all the makings of a Sharks 'Grand Final' effort. Will be huge if we can win.

[GreenMachine]

Sharks back in form and packed house for Gallen's last game there. This is gonna be **** tough - don't see us winning it unfortunately.

I had us winning last week then losing this one. Hoping we're both wrong.

Me too.

[Northern Raider]

Sharks back in form and packed house for Gallen's last game there. This is gonna be **** tough - don't see us winning it unfortunately.

I had us winning last week then losing this one. Hoping we're both wrong.

Me too.

In that case I hope all 3 of use are wrong.

[Raiders_Pat]

Raiders 1-12 is my call

[pickles]

Last week we went away from what has been working all season which has been controlling the ball, building pressure and creating some good opportunities when attacking the line. Last week we tried to score off every play, and turned the ball over on tackle 1 a number of times and then let Manly suck us into their game.

The one lesson this team needs to learn is that to win we need to play our brand of football and when we stick to it, it is good enough to win us any game.

I am confident that we can go back to our strengths and grind out a win under very tough conditions and all but lock up 3rd on the ladder.

I also think that Gallen in his last home game will be a major problem for the sharks as he tries to do way too much and get's in the way with 4th tackle hit ups. It's basically his MO at every level and the big stage brings out the worst in him by far.

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Origin readies Nick Cotric for Canberra Raiders finals run

Finals experience is a rare commodity for some players in Canberra, but Nick Cotric is hoping his first stint as a State of Origin player earlier this season has prepared him mentally for the play-off pressure cooker.

"A big crowd like that, it's a high-pressure game and it's going to be a big learning curve for me and a few of the boys who haven't played finals yet, it just gives us a taste of what's to come," Cotric said.

Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/08/28/ori ... inals-run/

PODCAST: Behind the Limelight: Nigel Ashley-Jones and Wayne Pearce: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2019/08 ... e-pearce2/

Five Things: Raiders v Sharks: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2019/08 ... -v-sharks/

Gallery: Signing session at Raiders Weston: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2019/08 ... rs-weston/

Game Day Guide: Raiders v Sharks: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2019/08 ... -v-sharks/

Sharks v Raiders: Katoa in for Feki; Cotric fills Leilua hole: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/08/26/sha ... 4-preview/

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Bailey Simonsson ready to turn Canberra Raiders trial into an NRL finals mission

Bailey Simonsson has vowed to make the most of his unexpected finals audition as he prepares to be thrust into a Shark Park pressure cooker on Sunday afternoon.

"When I got here it was a trial and train deal, then I got moved to the development squad and eventual the top 30. I had a desire and an opportunity to train. So yeah, this does make it all worth it.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... s-mission/

Canberra Raiders centre Joey Leilua accepts two-game ban as Bailey Simonsson gets golden chance: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239

More public transport needed to stop mass parking fines at Canberra Stadium: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... a-stadium/

How Raiders and Sea Eagles have overhauled their defence in 2019 with similar rosters:
https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... 8c09b319b3