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

[thevikingclap on ig]

Hosking to start

[Finchy]

What’s the bet Mariota is one of the unlucky blokes to make way

Highly doubt it.

Prophetic from The Ang

[Northern Raider]

I assume Whitehead went to his sister's wedding.

[Crusader]

disappointed with the team tbh, but Technically its

8. Australian/Queensland/Samoan Prop
10. New Zealand/Maori Allstar Prop
11. NSW Rep
12. England 2nd Row
13. England foward

[Rick]

Where is Horse? Did Stick read the game day thread and assume he still had another week left?


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[Finchy]

The club must be as mistaken as the media and think he can’t come back until next week

[Raiders_Pat]

I can't see the team lining up the way it's been named.

Okay, how do you see them lining up?

[Bluesbrother]

Gee this place is ridiculous. Why are we going so well to start the season? Because the club, and it's staff, knows what it's doing.

People crying over a team list named on a Tuesday.

Trust the process.

Blaming Ricky for a team named on a Tuesday like he has just dropped a premiership.

1. It's unlikely that's how we will line up - our Tuesday teams are changed about 50% of the time prior to game day.
and 2. Even if it is, trust the coaches that they know what's going on. They have us in a good position right now.

[Canberra Milk]

Gee this place is ridiculous. Why are we going so well to start the season? Because the club, and it's staff, knows what it's doing.

People crying over a team list named on a Tuesday.

Trust the process.

Blaming Ricky for a team named on a Tuesday like he has just dropped a premiership.

1. It's unlikely that's how we will line up - our Tuesday teams are changed about 50% of the time prior to game day.
and 2. Even if it is, trust the coaches that they know what's going on. They have us in a good position right now.

Just this place? Check Facebook and Instagram comments, including from non-Raiders fans

[Bigcheese]

I expected Whitehead to be back starting but it’s so so disappointing to see Mariota dropped, I honestly thought it’d be Guler.

[Finchy]

He’s mates with Ricky, of course he’s going to defend anything the man does

[Botman]

I can't see the team lining up the way it's been named.

Okay, how do you see them lining up?

I think Hosking will start in front of EW
But I expect the rest of the side to be as is

[Northern Raider]

Gee this place is ridiculous. Why are we going so well to start the season? Because the club, and it's staff, knows what it's doing.

People crying over a team list named on a Tuesday.

Trust the process.

Blaming Ricky for a team named on a Tuesday like he has just dropped a premiership.

1. It's unlikely that's how we will line up - our Tuesday teams are changed about 50% of the time prior to game day.
and 2. Even if it is, trust the coaches that they know what's going on. They have us in a good position right now.

One of the reasons we've been going so well is because we brought in a starting back rower from the premiership winning team. That player has been our best for the first 2 weeks. What happened to Ricky's philosophy from last year about not changing a winning team?

[Dylan’s Raiders]

Low key I genuinely think the club thinks Horse has another week - he doesn’t need to return via cup. It’s suspension unlike the 36 year old second rower.

Also because I’m still annoyed at the Guler selection…
2022: 76 run metres per game
2023: 87 run metres per game

Career average of 0.83 tackle breaks per game
Career average of 0.5 offloads per game
Career average of 2.2 missed tackles per game

I know he is a bench prop but what am I missing? What is he brining to the team because it isn’t run meters, opportunity, enthusiasm or second phase play. Just reminds of me Dane Tilse getting picked every week

[Billy Walker]

Gee this place is ridiculous. Why are we going so well to start the season? Because the club, and it's staff, knows what it's doing.

People crying over a team list named on a Tuesday.

Trust the process.

Blaming Ricky for a team named on a Tuesday like he has just dropped a premiership.

1. It's unlikely that's how we will line up - our Tuesday teams are changed about 50% of the time prior to game day.
and 2. Even if it is, trust the coaches that they know what's going on. They have us in a good position right now.

Good post.

[Bluesbrother]

He’s mates with Ricky, of course he’s going to defend anything the man does

You know more than Rick. Pop your number down and I'll make sure he runs his selection, recruitment and retention decisions by you.

You and your online mates bagging Ricky every chance you get from your protected lounge room. Get out and do something if you want to change it.

[NoMan]

FWIW, the team associated with the term "Trust the Process" hasn't won a competition in 40 years.

[Ultima]

Hoskings on the bench for Whitehead... Utter insanity!

[Raiders_Pat]

Low key I genuinely think the club thinks Horse has another week - he doesn’t need to return via cup. It’s suspension unlike the 36 year old second rower.

Also because I’m still annoyed at the Guler selection…
2022: 76 run metres per game
2023: 87 run metres per game

Career average of 0.83 tackle breaks per game
Career average of 0.5 offloads per game
Career average of 2.2 missed tackles per game

I know he is a bench prop but what am I missing? What is he brining to the team because it isn’t run meters, opportunity, enthusiasm or second phase play. Just reminds of me Dane Tilse getting picked every week

Raiders propaganda mouthpiece The Canberra Times has confirmed that Horsburgh is available but will play NSW cup this week

[dubby]

Assume horsburgh will play nsw cup to get minutes under his belt?

That would be my understanding

[Dylan’s Raiders]

Low key I genuinely think the club thinks Horse has another week - he doesn’t need to return via cup. It’s suspension unlike the 36 year old second rower.

Also because I’m still annoyed at the Guler selection…
2022: 76 run metres per game
2023: 87 run metres per game

Career average of 0.83 tackle breaks per game
Career average of 0.5 offloads per game
Career average of 2.2 missed tackles per game

I know he is a bench prop but what am I missing? What is he brining to the team because it isn’t run meters, opportunity, enthusiasm or second phase play. Just reminds of me Dane Tilse getting picked every week

Raiders propaganda mouthpiece The Canberra Times has confirmed that Horsburgh is available but will play NSW cup this week

I just saw that article after I posted… the only game time difference between horse and smelly is 20 minutes in the trial… again, it’s picking Guler and Saulo ahead of others

[NoMan]

I don't mind the Horse one, no idea what his fitness levels are and it wouldn't be the first time he needs to get matchfit coming out of the offseason.

NSW cup would've been stacked if first grade was a home game.

*edit* Hang on, Horse isn't named in NSW Cup?

[Azza]

Warriors by 43

[Botman]

Maybe Hors and Stick had a blow up and they’re in the middle of a multi month period of not talking to each other

[Raiders_Pat]

I can't see the team lining up the way it's been named.

Okay, how do you see them lining up?

I think Hosking will start in front of EW
But I expect the rest of the side to be as is

Whilst I don't believe Whitehead should have walked straight into a starting spot ahead of Hosking who has been one of our best players in the opening two rounds, I don't think it particularly matters whether Whitehead starts or comes off the bench tbh. If that's the only change then I don't see the point of the initial comment suggesting it won't be the way we line up... we're essentially looking at the same side either way.

[dubby]

Low key I genuinely think the club thinks Horse has another week - he doesn’t need to return via cup. It’s suspension unlike the 36 year old second rower.

Also because I’m still annoyed at the Guler selection…
2022: 76 run metres per game
2023: 87 run metres per game

Career average of 0.83 tackle breaks per game
Career average of 0.5 offloads per game
Career average of 2.2 missed tackles per game

I know he is a bench prop but what am I missing? What is he brining to the team because it isn’t run meters, opportunity, enthusiasm or second phase play. Just reminds of me Dane Tilse getting picked every week

To the point, why was Ata dropped?

Guler dead set is not ahead of Ata.

[NoMan]

I can't see the team lining up the way it's been named.

Okay, how do you see them lining up?

I think Hosking will start in front of EW
But I expect the rest of the side to be as is

Whilst I don't believe Whitehead should have walked straight into a starting spot ahead of Hosking who has been one of our best players in the opening two rounds, I don't think it particularly matters whether Whitehead starts or comes off the bench tbh. If that's the only change then I don't see the point of the initial comment suggesting it won't be the way we line up... we're essentially looking at the same side either way.

The difference is a bench second rower usually gets 20 minutes a game max. If Whitehead is benched, I don't see him getting a lot of minutes.

[Regs Revolution]

He’s mates with Ricky, of course he’s going to defend anything the man does

You know more than Rick. Pop your number down and I'll make sure he runs his selection, recruitment and retention decisions by you.

You and your online mates bagging Ricky every chance you get from your protected lounge room. Get out and do something if you want to change it.

Alright I will. Tomorrow, I’m gonna punch Lenny in the back of the head!

[Dylan’s Raiders]

Horse isn’t listed in the cup side and I maintain the club had no idea he could play

[Raiders_Pat]

I can't see the team lining up the way it's been named.

Okay, how do you see them lining up?

I think Hosking will start in front of EW
But I expect the rest of the side to be as is

Whilst I don't believe Whitehead should have walked straight into a starting spot ahead of Hosking who has been one of our best players in the opening two rounds, I don't think it particularly matters whether Whitehead starts or comes off the bench tbh. If that's the only change then I don't see the point of the initial comment suggesting it won't be the way we line up... we're essentially looking at the same side either way.

The difference is a bench second rower usually gets 20 minutes a game max. If Whitehead is benched, I don't see him getting a lot of minutes.

You can always start Whitehead at second row for 20 mins and then bring on Hosking to play the rest of the game there, with Whitehead back on in the final 15-20 min at lock. It doesn't make all that much of a difference imo.

[Finchy]

Horse isn’t listed in the cup side and I maintain the club had no idea he could play

Can someone please let the club know he can?

[Bluesbrother]

Fans criticising at every chance they get. We're sitting 2-0 on top of the competition. 4 of the last 5 finals series, looking like we will get to another finals series this season. In a transition year might I add. Yet our fans take every opportunity to bag selections and pontificate like they know more than the combined football IQ of the entire raiders NRL coaching staff, which consists of 1000's of games worth of coaching experience. It's honestly baffling the ignorance of some.

Are you fans or are you just people who never got anywhere in your own life so you jump on and bag people to make yourselves feel important?

[Dylan’s Raiders]

Fans criticising at every chance they get. We're sitting 2-0 on top of the competition. 4 of the last 5 finals series, looking like we will get to another finals series this season. In a transition year might I add. Yet our fans take every opportunity to bag selections and pontificate like they know more than the combined football IQ of the entire raiders NRL coaching staff, which consists of 1000's of games worth of coaching experience. It's honestly baffling the ignorance of some.

Are you fans or are you just people who never got anywhere in your own life so you jump on and bag people to make yourselves feel important?

And I will continue to slag off Guler any chance I get until he gives me reason not to. You can still win games and make objectively poor team selections.

[Raiders_Pat]

Low key I genuinely think the club thinks Horse has another week - he doesn’t need to return via cup. It’s suspension unlike the 36 year old second rower.

Also because I’m still annoyed at the Guler selection…
2022: 76 run metres per game
2023: 87 run metres per game

Career average of 0.83 tackle breaks per game
Career average of 0.5 offloads per game
Career average of 2.2 missed tackles per game

I know he is a bench prop but what am I missing? What is he brining to the team because it isn’t run meters, opportunity, enthusiasm or second phase play. Just reminds of me Dane Tilse getting picked every week

To the point, why was Ata dropped?

Guler dead set is not ahead of Ata.

Guler is third in the front row pecking order. He played in the 2019 grand final. That's all there is to it.

[Botman]

He’s mates with Ricky, of course he’s going to defend anything the man does

You know more than Rick. Pop your number down and I'll make sure he runs his selection, recruitment and retention decisions by you.

You and your online mates bagging Ricky every chance you get from your protected lounge room. Get out and do something if you want to change it.

Not that I think a TLT warrants this kind of action but there was a time where a group of fans did decide to investigate doing something to change it.

Do you know what they discovered? The club has set it self up in a way in which there is absolutely no recourse for a fan or group of fans even air frustrations and have the club listen to them, let alone actually impact change

So I’d be really eager to know what exactly you expect a fan to do?