2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

[skeepe]

Assuming Chris is out

1. Jordan Ropana
2. Nick Cotrich
3. Albert Hopoat
4. Matthew Timooko
5. Xavier Sauvage
6. Ethan Strangways
7. Jamal Fogartee
8. Joash Papalii
9. Danny Leviticus
10. Joseph Tapinay
11. Hudson Yung
12. Zac Hosking
13. Morgan Smithys

14. Trey Moonie
15. Corey Horseborough
16. Ata Marioata
17. Pasami Salo

[LimeGreenMachine]

Looks like Schiller has boarded the plane to head over to NZ.

[Hong Kong Raider]

Looks like Schiller has boarded the plane to head over to NZ.

Did Cotric board the same flight ?

[Finchy]

It’s doubling down on the contract error by then also making him captain for 2024.

For all this siege mentality nonsense - the club and Rick only have themselves to blame for this situation, they’ve created it

EW is nowhere near our best 17, are we going to put outsized loyalty to an individual player ahead of what’s best for the collective group that have started the season so well?

The best decision makers across all industries are willing to change their priors when presented with new information…

Are you aware that EW was a starting player for England at the end of last season?

Blake Austin was playing wing for England a couple of years ago. Not sure English selection is the trump card you think it is for establishing a player is up to NRL standard

[Butters]

Looks like Schiller has boarded the plane to head over to NZ.

Yes just came to say that. Was a big feature in the clip. No Cotric to be seen.

Schiller's form is hard to resist.

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[Lamenting Actions]

Assuming Chris is out

1. Jordan Ropana
2. Nick Cotrich
3. Albert Hopoat
4. Matthew Timooko
5. Xavier Sauvage
6. Ethan Strangways
7. Jamal Fogartee
8. Joash Papalii
9. Danny Leviticus
10. Joseph Tapinay
11. Hudson Yung
12. Zac Hosking
13. Morgan Smithys

14. Trey Moonie
15. Corey Horseborough
16. Ata Marioata
17. Pasami Salo

[-TW-]

Assuming Chris is out

1. Jordan Ropana
2. Nick Cotrich
3. Albert Hopoat
4. Matthew Timooko
5. Xavier Sauvage
6. Ethan Strangways
7. Jamal Fogartee
8. Joash Papalii
9. Danny Leviticus
10. Joseph Tapinay
11. Hudson Yung
12. Zac Hosking
13. Morgan Smithys

14. Trey Moonie
15. Corey Horseborough
16. Ata Marioata
17. Pasami Salo

New rugby league game out already?

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[Bluesbrother]

It’s doubling down on the contract error by then also making him captain for 2024.

For all this siege mentality nonsense - the club and Rick only have themselves to blame for this situation, they’ve created it

EW is nowhere near our best 17, are we going to put outsized loyalty to an individual player ahead of what’s best for the collective group that have started the season so well?

The best decision makers across all industries are willing to change their priors when presented with new information…

Are you aware that EW was a starting player for England at the end of last season?

Blake Austin was playing wing for England a couple of years ago. Not sure English selection is the trump card you think it is for establishing a player is up to NRL standard

If you have a look at their second row options they are quite strong.

[Botman]

It’s doubling down on the contract error by then also making him captain for 2024.

For all this siege mentality nonsense - the club and Rick only have themselves to blame for this situation, they’ve created it

EW is nowhere near our best 17, are we going to put outsized loyalty to an individual player ahead of what’s best for the collective group that have started the season so well?

The best decision makers across all industries are willing to change their priors when presented with new information…

Are you aware that EW was a starting player for England at the end of last season?

Blake Austin was playing wing for England a couple of years ago. Not sure English selection is the trump card you think it is for establishing a player is up to NRL standard

If you have a look at their second row options they are quite strong.

"I get that you have a for Whitehead but you have to try to be objective. We've played really well last 2 weeks."

[Bluesbrother]

It’s doubling down on the contract error by then also making him captain for 2024.

For all this siege mentality nonsense - the club and Rick only have themselves to blame for this situation, they’ve created it

EW is nowhere near our best 17, are we going to put outsized loyalty to an individual player ahead of what’s best for the collective group that have started the season so well?

The best decision makers across all industries are willing to change their priors when presented with new information…

Are you aware that EW was a starting player for England at the end of last season?

Blake Austin was playing wing for England a couple of years ago. Not sure English selection is the trump card you think it is for establishing a player is up to NRL standard

If you have a look at their second row options they are quite strong.

"I get that you have a for Whitehead but you have to try to be objective. We've played really well last 2 weeks."

Haha, fair play. For the record, I think Whitehead is our 3rd best backrower. Just think it's reasonable he gets a shot to show where he is at this season.

[Botman]

See, we're all just trying to put forth the best team with the best players
You're happy to change a winning team because you think EW has something to offer, that'll mean dropping somoene who probably hasnt played that badly all things considered.

[Bluesbrother]

Looks like Schiller has boarded the plane to head over to NZ.

Yes just came to say that. Was a big feature in the clip. No Cotric to be seen.

Schiller's form is hard to resist.

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Hope he gets a run. Would be a tough one on Cotric though, given he didn't get an opportunity to press his claims last week.

[Neeeegz]

That tackle by Strange cements his spot in first grade for me, I think I love him, Weekes if Strange ever gets injured maybe, but Cook looked better than him to me in the cup games I've watched
And our fullback heir apparent is waiting for his shot too

[Botman]

This might be a good game for Hudson Young to stand up and show a little something.
I think his back end of last year was disappointing and so far this year, albeit a small sample size he's not having the impact we'd expect from a bloke who's played SOO footy and is paid at his level.

Would love to see a statement game from him this weekend.

[Matt]

I expect the Rd 1 backs with Kris out HIAed.
I also expect Guler and Saulo OUT, Horse and Whitey IN.

I wouldn't get too excited about Horsburgh (or Whitehead) returning this round Matt.

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Excited? Wouldn't say I was excited, but thats what I think is coming.

[Matt]

I'd be very surprised if the Warrior's rushed CNK back early from a hammy.

Guess we'll see how desperate they are.

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I hope they don't. He should really rest another week.

Pretty sure he isn't due til Rd4, and the neck/back has complicated the recovery. Tuaupiki has been good too.

[zim]

Assuming Chris is out

1. Jordan Ropana
2. Nick Cotrich
3. Albert Hopoat
4. Matthew Timooko
5. Xavier Sauvage
6. Ethan Strangways
7. Jamal Fogartee
8. Joash Papalii
9. Danny Leviticus
10. Joseph Tapinay
11. Hudson Yung
12. Zac Hosking
13. Morgan Smithys

14. Trey Moonie
15. Corey Horseborough
16. Ata Marioata
17. Pasami Salo

New rugby league game out already?

Sneaky Gilchurch at 7 please.

[Crusader]

Did anyone watch south sydney 360, sorry I mean nrl 360, in the past 5 years this is all they have spoken about

Broncos are last
Brooks sucks
Tigers suck
Broncos are good
Bulldogs suck
Tigers still suck
Souths suck

[zim]

This might be a good game for Hudson Young to stand up and show a little something.
I think his back end of last year was disappointing and so far this year, albeit a small sample size he's not having the impact we'd expect from a bloke who's played SOO footy and is paid at his level.

Would love to see a statement game from him this weekend.

I've liked that he's gone looking for the ball a few times. Popping up in the middle and the other side of the field.
I think he's even started better this year than previous. Seems like one of those guys that needs a few rounds to build into it.
I'm hoping to see more impact too.
Hosking is a constant reminder that Young needs to be on his game.

[Hong Kong Raider]

Did anyone watch south sydney 360, sorry I mean nrl 360, in the past 5 years this is all they have spoken about

Broncos are last
Brooks sucks
Tigers suck
Broncos are good
Bulldogs suck
Tigers still suck
Souths suck

It seems every media report is about Latrell, Souths, Demetriou or Lachlan Ilias, sprinkled with some Brooks

I watched it today at work. Of course there was nothing on us. They even cursed us at the end when Hosking won the player of the round voted by fans award by over Ola.

Also on Matty Johns' show last night, our match v Wests was the only match they did not show as highlights or talk about.

We just have to lead the table to round 27 and keep on winning.

[Finchy]

Assuming Chris is out

1. Jordan Ropana
2. Nick Cotrich
3. Albert Hopoat
4. Matthew Timooko
5. Xavier Sauvage
6. Ethan Strangways
7. Jamal Fogartee
8. Joash Papalii
9. Danny Leviticus
10. Joseph Tapinay
11. Hudson Yung
12. Zac Hosking
13. Morgan Smithys

14. Trey Moonie
15. Corey Horseborough
16. Ata Marioata
17. Pasami Salo

New rugby league game out already?

Sneaky Gilchurch at 7 please.

Don’t be ridiculous. Eric Gilchurch retired years ago. Best wicket keeper and batsman the NRL has ever seen.

[greeneyed]

[Regs Revolution]

This might be a good game for Hudson Young to stand up and show a little something.
I think his back end of last year was disappointing and so far this year, albeit a small sample size he's not having the impact we'd expect from a bloke who's played SOO footy and is paid at his level.

Would love to see a statement game from him this weekend.

Young has a tendency to severely under perform in some games. He did this a lot last year. Especially after origin. He was bad. But I think he has started the year strong. He was good last week. But he needs to be delivering that every week. He ran for 165m. That’s quality. But we need it consistently.

If we have our backrowers doing those metres, along with big numbers from the front and out backs flying, we will be hard to beat.

Our run metres were nearly 2000 against the tigers. Big numbers. It comes on the back on that high completion rate. That’s the key.

[greeneyed]

Hudson has been just fine in 2024.

[Raiders Lim!]

All we got...

[Billy Walker]

Assuming Chris is out

1. Jordan Ropana
2. Nick Cotrich
3. Albert Hopoat
4. Matthew Timooko
5. Xavier Sauvage
6. Ethan Strangways
7. Jamal Fogartee
8. Joash Papalii
9. Danny Leviticus
10. Joseph Tapinay
11. Hudson Yung
12. Zac Hosking
13. Morgan Smithys

14. Trey Moonie
15. Corey Horseborough
16. Ata Marioata
17. Pasami Salo

Isn’t it Hoskings?

[Billy Walker]

This might be a good game for Hudson Young to stand up and show a little something.
I think his back end of last year was disappointing and so far this year, albeit a small sample size he's not having the impact we'd expect from a bloke who's played SOO footy and is paid at his level.

Would love to see a statement game from him this weekend.

Young has a tendency to severely under perform in some games. He did this a lot last year. Especially after origin. He was bad. But I think he has started the year strong. He was good last week. But he needs to be delivering that every week. He ran for 165m. That’s quality. But we need it consistently.

If we have our backrowers doing those metres, along with big numbers from the front and out backs flying, we will be hard to beat.

Our run metres were nearly 2000 against the tigers. Big numbers. It comes on the back on that high completion rate. That’s the key.

He’s a quality talent but I’d like to see his consistency improve and more dominant games from him. I’m with Botman - this week feels like a good opportunity for him to make a bit statement and take momentum into the rest of the season.

[Raidernation]

All we got...

We are a small team who likes to fly under the radar so its to be expected.
Do we even have a rivalry with another NRL team.
We should get more than a footnote but we also have to cultivate a media following.

[Billy Walker]

All we got...

We are a small team who likes to fly under the radar so its to be expected.
Do we even have a rivalry with another NRL team.
We should get more than a footnote but we also have to cultivate a media following.

I suspect we probably also create our own reality on some of these things. Ricky is constantly talking us down saying nobody gives any of our players credit for anything. What comes first the chicken or the egg? He’s hardly warm and engaging with the media in press conference. Why would the media decide to be supportive and interested in us?

[NoMan]

I thought Young was really good. The first try was after a good charge and ptb by him and then he was working pretty hard defensively after Kris came off.

That edge will really be something once Strange starts to ball play in the NRL and if Chevy can cut it quickly. I reckon it will be a good sign if Young is not getting as much footy at that point.

[Botman]

Tbh I don’t care much about metres from my edge forwards
It’s good that Young is getting involved and taking carry’s to ease the burden but I want my strike players making big plays and creating opportunities.

I’m not saying he’s playing poorly, I’m saying he’s not had the impact I’d want from a representative edge player. You think about the top edge players in the game and you don’t think about them carting the ball up on tackle 3, coming out of our own half


There was a period in the Manly Roosters game where in a team that is littered with elite talent like DCE and Turbo, the game ran through Olakau'atu. And it occurred to me it’s been a while now since we’ve seen our rep edge have that kind of impact

As I said, small sample size and he’s getting involved which is great. But you don’t pay edges for metres. Would love to see Young making impact plays this week.

[greeneyed]

Hosking creates Canberra Raiders selection headache

Canberra Raiders recruit Zac Hosking is only two games into his three-year contract but has already made a strong case to unseat captain Elliott Whitehead in the starting role in the second row.

"He's going to come straight back in the side, whether he's starting or on the bench, or I am," Hosking said. "I'm sure Ricky will choose the best thing for the team and we'll both roll with that. We're not selfish people and whatever is best for the team is what we'll do and we'll be happy to do."

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

Raiders enter week-long NZ camp in rare NRL position

The Canberra Raiders are flying high after 16 and 20-point wins to open the 2024 season and now they've embarked on a week-long camp in Christchurch from Monday to help keep that form going.

"Being around each other for more time in camp is only going to be a positive," Rapana said. "We don't want to be a team that is inconsistent. Getting back-to-back wins is important," he said. "Once you lose momentum - any team, no matter who you play - it's hard to get that back."

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

[The Nickman]

Assuming Chris is out

1. Jordan Ropana
2. Nick Cotrich
3. Albert Hopoat
4. Matthew Timooko
5. Xavier Sauvage
6. Ethan Strangways
7. Jamal Fogartee
8. Joash Papalii
9. Danny Leviticus
10. Joseph Tapinay
11. Hudson Yung
12. Zac Hosking
13. Morgan Smithys

14. Trey Moonie
15. Corey Horseborough
16. Ata Marioata
17. Pasami Salo

Hahahahaha extremely underrated post

[greeneyed]

Did he mean Tray Moonie?

[GreenMachine]

I can't believe people around here are entertaining the idea of Whitehead back into the team.....tell me you know nothing about football without telling me.