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greeneyed wrote:
BJ wrote: June 25, 2022, 10:43 pm If there was a club that I thought Botman would never go to it was Newcastle.
It's a shock move alright.
Remember how strange Ricky looked in a bulldogs jumper or Mullins in a Roosters jumper.
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BJ wrote:
greeneyed wrote:
BJ wrote: June 25, 2022, 10:43 pm If there was a club that I thought Botman would never go to it was Newcastle.
It's a shock move alright.
Remember how strange Ricky looked in a bulldogs jumper or Mullins in a Roosters jumper.
It's disappointing but talent must always take the money on offer, loyalty doesn't keep you from living under a bridge later in life

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I just wanted to say I’ve really enjoyed my time here and have made life long friends, but at this stage of my career, it’s time for a new challenge

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Botman can go empty his tank in the Lime Lounge so far as I am concerned. We should be directing our attention to younger posters with potential, like JoshJacksonHead.
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BadnMean wrote: June 26, 2022, 1:11 pm Botman can go empty his tank in the Lime Lounge so far as I am concerned. We should be directing our attention to younger posters with potential, like JoshJacksonHead.
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BadnMean wrote: June 26, 2022, 1:11 pm Botman can go empty his tank in the Lime Lounge so far as I am concerned. We should be directing our attention to younger posters with potential, like JoshJacksonHead.
It'll be funny when he gets to Newcastle and finds that indeed, they did salt the earth up there.
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Botman wrote: June 26, 2022, 12:57 pm I just wanted to say I’ve really enjoyed my time here and have made life long friends, but at this stage of my career, it’s time for a new challenge

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John Folau spotted with Don Furner at elemental Braddon this morning, positive signs
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Valemei95 wrote: July 3, 2022, 11:22 pm John Folau spotted with Don Furner at elemental Braddon this morning, positive signs
I heard Don’s meeting up with Daniel Mortimer today. Looking hopeful for next year
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I am reliably informed that Don Furner was also spotted with James Roby sharing a pasty at a local Greggs in Wigan.
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Dark days in the signing rumours thread when the John Folau and Mortimer jokes resurface...
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I actually heard an interesting one the other day, and given our woes in the halves, im not surprised
The Raiders are engaged in talks with Henry Paul
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Botman wrote: July 4, 2022, 3:43 pm I actually heard an interesting one the other day, and given our woes in the halves, im not surprised
The Raiders are engaged in talks with Henry Paul
Don't you mean Robbie Paul?
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greeneyed wrote: July 4, 2022, 4:13 pm
Botman wrote: July 4, 2022, 3:43 pm I actually heard an interesting one the other day, and given our woes in the halves, im not surprised
The Raiders are engaged in talks with Henry Paul
Don't you mean Robbie Paul?
My sauce didn’t mention Robbie. Assume he’s staying retired.
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Botman wrote: July 4, 2022, 4:34 pm
greeneyed wrote: July 4, 2022, 4:13 pm
Botman wrote: July 4, 2022, 3:43 pm I actually heard an interesting one the other day, and given our woes in the halves, im not surprised
The Raiders are engaged in talks with Henry Paul
Don't you mean Robbie Paul?
My sauce didn’t mention Robbie. Assume he’s staying retired.
Retired? He's only 46.
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greeneyed wrote: July 4, 2022, 4:47 pm
Botman wrote: July 4, 2022, 4:34 pm
greeneyed wrote: July 4, 2022, 4:13 pm
Botman wrote: July 4, 2022, 3:43 pm I actually heard an interesting one the other day, and given our woes in the halves, im not surprised
The Raiders are engaged in talks with Henry Paul
Don't you mean Robbie Paul?
My sauce didn’t mention Robbie. Assume he’s staying retired.
Retired? He's only 46.
He sounds perfect for a three year deal with an option in his favour for a fourth!
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Bloody_Burnham wrote:Dark days in the signing rumours thread when the John Folau and Mortimer jokes resurface...
Any Queanbeyan servo Tony Williams sightings lately?


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I had a Teams meeting with Don Furner today.

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John Folau is a good player
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I’m hearing Glen Fisiiahi will be meeting with Don Furner at Elemental Braddon for a coffee this week to discuss a contract with the green machine
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Not cool man.
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Valemei95 wrote: July 4, 2022, 7:45 pm I’m hearing Glen Fisiiahi will be meeting with Don Furner at Elemental Braddon for a coffee this week to discuss a contract with the green machine
Don drinks a lot of coffee.
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How are the talks with Jake Connor, Adam Keighran, Will Pryce and Lachlan Lam progressing ?

We are reportedly interested apparently.

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CHT is taking time off from the game. Not someone you'd want to land at the moment.
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-PJ- wrote: July 5, 2022, 3:39 pm How are the talks with Jake Connor, Adam Keighran, Will Pryce and Lachlan Lam progressing ?

We are reportedly interested apparently.

We missed Jack Hetherington, CHT and Herbie Farnsworth.
Don’t think we will land any of those guys, can’t see us signing anyone for 2023 of purpose.
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Crusader wrote: June 23, 2022, 8:58 pm I get the feeling that CNK will be released, and he will sign with Warriors, with Reece Walsh possibly on Dolphin Watch, and the fact that we are showing intrest in Jake Connor, pure Speculation here, doesnt this add add up?
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My pommy mail is that Jake Connor is a very good versatile player but probably not quick enough to make a huge difference in the NRL at 1


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Dusty wrote:My pommy mail is that Jake Connor is a very good versatile player but probably not quick enough to make a huge difference in the NRL at 1


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exactly what his highlights reel displays

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Dusty wrote: July 5, 2022, 6:41 pm My pommy mail is that Jake Connor is a very good versatile player but probably not quick enough to make a huge difference in the NRL at 1


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I'd believe that from his highlights- big body and great passer but the athleticism needed by NRL Fbs these days is next level and he was kind of big enough to push through the odd SL defence but never burns anybody. He can kick though so there's be worse shouts as a half, doing a Nicho Hynes type transition. Would depend a lot on whether he could still pass as well up in the line at NRL defenses with a bit less space.

If we were doing a radical overhaul though, get this bloke in at #6, he runs the sweeps on the left ala Wighton does now and Jack to #13 (where I think he'd also be rep level overnight).
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We better @#$$and*g sign someone. Maybe go after a decent 5/8 and let Jack be Jack in the left centre spot, and start giving our young blokes a go, we are gonna need them next season. Raiders aren't investing in established players by the looks of it
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This is the Raiders Problem. And partly why I'm sympathetic to Sticky from time to time. We can hardly sign any established player, especially in key spine positions
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Canberra Milk wrote: July 5, 2022, 9:13 pm This is the Raiders Problem. And partly why I'm sympathetic to Sticky from time to time. We can hardly sign any established player, especially in key spine positions
Careful. Billy will call you a sad defeatist with that attitude, however true your statement may be
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hakuna Rapana wrote:With CNK leaving and Recce Walsh going back to brissy the club should target Tesi Niu
certainly not lacking ability Tesi Niu but I think Savage is trending the right way.

We need a replacement ready for Rapana, he just can't keep dragging us around nearly single-handedly forever

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Canberra Milk wrote: July 5, 2022, 9:13 pm This is the Raiders Problem. And partly why I'm sympathetic to Sticky from time to time. We can hardly sign any established player, especially in key spine positions
True, but isn't part of the problem the coach himself - that they won't come and play for him? Wasn't there a survey conducted by Sydney Morning Herald of the top players as to which coach that they viewed was the best?

It's also a vicious cycle as success makes players want to join us. Latrell wouldn't join the Tigers even though they offered over $ 1 m and Souths lower.

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The surprise: Robinson only received seven per cent of the votes.

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Haha the year we made the grand final Stuart still only polled 5% of votes for Best Coach?

That says it all, really. Just a terrible, terrible coach.
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