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1. Savage
2. Rapana
3. Timoko
4. Kris
5. Schiller
6. Strange
7. Fogarty
8. Papalii
9. Woolford
10. Tapine
11. Hoskingsons
12. Hudson-Young
13. Smithies
14. Puru
15. Horsburgh
16. Mariota
17. Mooney
18. Whitehead
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2. Rapana
3. Timoko
4. Kris
5. Schiller
6. Strange
7. Fogarty
8. Papalii
9. Woolford
10. Tapine
11. Hoskingsons
12. Hudson-Young
13. Smithies
14. Puru
15. Horsburgh
16. Mariota
17. Mooney
18. Whitehead
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God I would kill to see that team named. And I think anyone who isn’t a troll or personally invested in the coach would probably agreegerg wrote:1. Savage
2. Rapana
3. Timoko
4. Kris
5. Schiller
6. Strange
7. Fogarty
8. Papalii
9. Woolford
10. Tapine
11. Hoskingsons
12. Hudson-Young
13. Smithies
14. Puru
15. Horsburgh
16. Mariota
17. Mooney
18. Whitehead
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Yep Gerg’s nailed it perfectly here.The Nickman wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 2:47 pmGod I would kill to see that team named. And I think anyone who isn’t a troll or personally invested in the coach would probably agreegerg wrote:1. Savage
2. Rapana
3. Timoko
4. Kris
5. Schiller
6. Strange
7. Fogarty
8. Papalii
9. Woolford
10. Tapine
11. Hoskingsons
12. Hudson-Young
13. Smithies
14. Puru
15. Horsburgh
16. Mariota
17. Mooney
18. Whitehead
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That team is must-watch viewing.
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I also want gerg’s team please
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That side is beating most teams in the NRL through the middle third of the field.Rickmando wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 2:57 pmYep Gerg’s nailed it perfectly here.The Nickman wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 2:47 pmGod I would kill to see that team named. And I think anyone who isn’t a troll or personally invested in the coach would probably agreegerg wrote:1. Savage
2. Rapana
3. Timoko
4. Kris
5. Schiller
6. Strange
7. Fogarty
8. Papalii
9. Woolford
10. Tapine
11. Hoskingsons
12. Hudson-Young
13. Smithies
14. Puru
15. Horsburgh
16. Mariota
17. Mooney
18. Whitehead
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That team is must-watch viewing.
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And there’s firepower in the backs for when we’ve asserted that forward dominance! Sign me up.President Clinton wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 3:25 pmThat side is beating most teams in NRL through the middle third of the field.Rickmando wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 2:57 pmYep Gerg’s nailed it perfectly here.The Nickman wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 2:47 pmGod I would kill to see that team named. And I think anyone who isn’t a troll or personally invested in the coach would probably agreegerg wrote:1. Savage
2. Rapana
3. Timoko
4. Kris
5. Schiller
6. Strange
7. Fogarty
8. Papalii
9. Woolford
10. Tapine
11. Hoskingsons
12. Hudson-Young
13. Smithies
14. Puru
15. Horsburgh
16. Mariota
17. Mooney
18. Whitehead
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That team is must-watch viewing.
Cmon Rick, pick this team next week you big chicken
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I think we'll see Schiller play wing this week.
I am hopeful big red named and Guler back to NSW Cup.
Saulo isn't going anywhere. Neither is EW
I am hopeful big red named and Guler back to NSW Cup.
Saulo isn't going anywhere. Neither is EW
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Zero chance. Unless Hoppa is injured it'll be Hoppa on the wing and Kris back at centre
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Is savage ready to play fullback you think?The Nickman wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 2:47 pmGod I would kill to see that team named. And I think anyone who isn’t a troll or personally invested in the coach would probably agreegerg wrote:1. Savage
2. Rapana
3. Timoko
4. Kris
5. Schiller
6. Strange
7. Fogarty
8. Papalii
9. Woolford
10. Tapine
11. Hoskingsons
12. Hudson-Young
13. Smithies
14. Puru
15. Horsburgh
16. Mariota
17. Mooney
18. Whitehead
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Oh OK, I thought I read somewhere Hoppa had a niggle....must have got that wrong.
Man I'll be glad to see Kris back.
Savage is seen primarily as a winger these days, but he'll fill in at 1 when necessary during a game.
Chevy will eventually take the 1
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I still think it’s his best positionbenda wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 3:47 pmIs savage ready to play fullback you think?The Nickman wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 2:47 pmGod I would kill to see that team named. And I think anyone who isn’t a troll or personally invested in the coach would probably agreegerg wrote:1. Savage
2. Rapana
3. Timoko
4. Kris
5. Schiller
6. Strange
7. Fogarty
8. Papalii
9. Woolford
10. Tapine
11. Hoskingsons
12. Hudson-Young
13. Smithies
14. Puru
15. Horsburgh
16. Mariota
17. Mooney
18. Whitehead
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I would start Rapana and switch them during the game.Rickmando wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 3:53 pmI still think it’s his best positionbenda wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 3:47 pmIs savage ready to play fullback you think?The Nickman wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 2:47 pmGod I would kill to see that team named. And I think anyone who isn’t a troll or personally invested in the coach would probably agreegerg wrote:1. Savage
2. Rapana
3. Timoko
4. Kris
5. Schiller
6. Strange
7. Fogarty
8. Papalii
9. Woolford
10. Tapine
11. Hoskingsons
12. Hudson-Young
13. Smithies
14. Puru
15. Horsburgh
16. Mariota
17. Mooney
18. Whitehead
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I still struggle to understand what happened to Savage. 2 years ago he was great at FB and then last year MIA.
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I would start Rapana and switch them during the game.Rickmando wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 3:53 pmI still think it’s his best positionbenda wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 3:47 pmIs savage ready to play fullback you think?The Nickman wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 2:47 pmGod I would kill to see that team named. And I think anyone who isn’t a troll or personally invested in the coach would probably agreegerg wrote:1. Savage
2. Rapana
3. Timoko
4. Kris
5. Schiller
6. Strange
7. Fogarty
8. Papalii
9. Woolford
10. Tapine
11. Hoskingsons
12. Hudson-Young
13. Smithies
14. Puru
15. Horsburgh
16. Mariota
17. Mooney
18. Whitehead
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I still struggle to understand what happened to Savage. 2 years ago he was great at FB and then last year MIA.
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Sign me up too. Im not sure about Puru as back up hooker but I'd love to see how that team goes. I remain pessimistic though that we'll see a full Raiders team picked on the strength of their performances at any point this year. A favoured few will continue to be assured a spot in the 17 over more deserving players and I think Mooney will sign with another club for next year - and fair enough too.
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I don’t see where Puru’s future is. He is too small to play exclusively as 13 in the NRL. I could see him playing a 2nd hooker/lock role similar to Havali but you would have think if this was his pathway we would see him playing some 9 in Cup.
Currently we have too many average hookers blocking up our system.
I would be looking to shop Levi and or Starling.
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I would be looking to shop Levi and or Starling.
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Yep zero chance. Hoppa and Cotric are going to be well and truly called up every time before Schiller.
I'm even doubtful we'll see Guler dropped this weekend. Both he and EW should be long gone.
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I think Puru has an NRL future but maybe not long term at Canberra. I don't think he easily fits into the current Raiders system but I could see him playing plenty of games at a club that is less focused on power through the middle. He probably realizes this which is why he wanted the option on his deal.Rick wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 5:07 pm I don’t see where Puru’s future is. He is too small to play exclusively as 13 in the NRL. I could see him playing a 2nd hooker/lock role similar to Havali but you would have think if this was his pathway we would see him playing some 9 in Cup.
Currently we have too many average hookers blocking up our system.
I would be looking to shop Levi and or Starling.
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Yes - see 2022benda wrote:Is savage ready to play fullback you think?The Nickman wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 2:47 pmGod I would kill to see that team named. And I think anyone who isn’t a troll or personally invested in the coach would probably agreegerg wrote:1. Savage
2. Rapana
3. Timoko
4. Kris
5. Schiller
6. Strange
7. Fogarty
8. Papalii
9. Woolford
10. Tapine
11. Hoskingsons
12. Hudson-Young
13. Smithies
14. Puru
15. Horsburgh
16. Mariota
17. Mooney
18. Whitehead
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As Nickman kind of said, I reckon aside from trolls and people with obvious personal conflicts of interest, it seems like there is a consensus people want to see more of:
Mooney
Mariota
Hosking
Schiller
Woolford
Puru
And less of:
Guler
Saulo
Whitehead
Hoppa/Cotric
Starling
Levi
Mooney
Mariota
Hosking
Schiller
Woolford
Puru
And less of:
Guler
Saulo
Whitehead
Hoppa/Cotric
Starling
Levi
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I’m going to be gutted if Mooney leaves when we have second rowers playing minutes in the middle. I don’t know what more he can do when his stats are god tier and he is even better in the eye test.
I honestly have not see a reserve grade player more deserving of first grade based on performance alone.
I guess I cant fault them on his development when he has continuously got better but it starts to feel like theres a game of chicken going on when it comes to not giving him his shot.
I honestly have not see a reserve grade player more deserving of first grade based on performance alone.
I guess I cant fault them on his development when he has continuously got better but it starts to feel like theres a game of chicken going on when it comes to not giving him his shot.
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He'd be a good pick up for Melbourne.NoMan wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 5:39 pmI think Puru has an NRL future but maybe not long term at Canberra. I don't think he easily fits into the current Raiders system but I could see him playing plenty of games at a club that is less focused on power through the middle. He probably realizes this which is why he wanted the option on his deal.Rick wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 5:07 pm I don’t see where Puru’s future is. He is too small to play exclusively as 13 in the NRL. I could see him playing a 2nd hooker/lock role similar to Havali but you would have think if this was his pathway we would see him playing some 9 in Cup.
Currently we have too many average hookers blocking up our system.
I would be looking to shop Levi and or Starling.
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Puru is an interesting one. He looks really fast this year which again is a thumbs up to the fitness coaches but if he is not the back up 13 and that goes to hors if smithies gets injured than I would probably release trev and play him starting 9 with woolford off the bench. If he isn't back up 13 than it's really hard to see a place for him.
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I agree with that. Aside from Woolford. I hope to see more of those guys in 1st grade throughout the season.Mickey_Raider wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 6:02 pm As Nickman kind of said, I reckon aside from trolls and people with obvious personal conflicts of interest, it seems like there is a consensus people want to see more of:
Mooney
Mariota
Hosking
Schiller
Woolford
Puru
And less of:
Guler
Saulo
Whitehead
Hoppa/Cotric
Starling
Levi
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Needs more Levi, Hopoate, Valemei, and Elliott...
Ata Mariota’s #1 fan. Bless his cotton socks.
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Perhaps with Woolford off contract, next year in cup we could see Trev at 9 and Puru back to that more hooker/lock role as a starling injury cover?Bluesbrother wrote:He'd be a good pick up for Melbourne.NoMan wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 5:39 pmI think Puru has an NRL future but maybe not long term at Canberra. I don't think he easily fits into the current Raiders system but I could see him playing plenty of games at a club that is less focused on power through the middle. He probably realizes this which is why he wanted the option on his deal.Rick wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 5:07 pm I don’t see where Puru’s future is. He is too small to play exclusively as 13 in the NRL. I could see him playing a 2nd hooker/lock role similar to Havali but you would have think if this was his pathway we would see him playing some 9 in Cup.
Currently we have too many average hookers blocking up our system.
I would be looking to shop Levi and or Starling.
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He would work well with cowboys system I think, since lolo is getting 20 minutes a gameBluesbrother wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 6:40 pmHe'd be a good pick up for Melbourne.NoMan wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 5:39 pmI think Puru has an NRL future but maybe not long term at Canberra. I don't think he easily fits into the current Raiders system but I could see him playing plenty of games at a club that is less focused on power through the middle. He probably realizes this which is why he wanted the option on his deal.Rick wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 5:07 pm I don’t see where Puru’s future is. He is too small to play exclusively as 13 in the NRL. I could see him playing a 2nd hooker/lock role similar to Havali but you would have think if this was his pathway we would see him playing some 9 in Cup.
Currently we have too many average hookers blocking up our system.
I would be looking to shop Levi and or Starling.
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Watched the warriors game again and EW really offers nothing anymore and it's a shame, he's been one of the best club men and players we've had, tough and skill full, but looks a shadow of himself. Needs cup time for fitness, too slow now.
Hopoate can never be picked at centre again. Ever.
Cotric doesn't have it. Asomua does.
Savage has it. One of the first picked now.
Why didn't weekes play cup ? I hope Ricky isn't gonna put him at 5/8 this week... good way to get the sharks a win
Hopoate can never be picked at centre again. Ever.
Cotric doesn't have it. Asomua does.
Savage has it. One of the first picked now.
Why didn't weekes play cup ? I hope Ricky isn't gonna put him at 5/8 this week... good way to get the sharks a win
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And Levi sucks, would be good in cup to try and win it, that's all he's good for
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Hooker is looking like the strongest position at the club from Flegg down, I would be expecting at least one of them will be stepping up to Cup next year. Maybe even later this year if there are injuries.Sid wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 7:09 pmPerhaps with Woolford off contract, next year in cup we could see Trev at 9 and Puru back to that more hooker/lock role as a starling injury cover?Bluesbrother wrote:He'd be a good pick up for Melbourne.NoMan wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 5:39 pmI think Puru has an NRL future but maybe not long term at Canberra. I don't think he easily fits into the current Raiders system but I could see him playing plenty of games at a club that is less focused on power through the middle. He probably realizes this which is why he wanted the option on his deal.Rick wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 5:07 pm I don’t see where Puru’s future is. He is too small to play exclusively as 13 in the NRL. I could see him playing a 2nd hooker/lock role similar to Havali but you would have think if this was his pathway we would see him playing some 9 in Cup.
Currently we have too many average hookers blocking up our system.
I would be looking to shop Levi and or Starling.
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Yeah i dont think we really need to go and get a 4-5 year long term option
I think the depth at the club in that position and the quality of the depth is at a really high level, a few of these young blokes are REALLY promosing.
I think we just need a competent hold over for 1-2 years to give them time. Problem is i think Stuart thinks he has that and he doesnt.
I think the depth at the club in that position and the quality of the depth is at a really high level, a few of these young blokes are REALLY promosing.
I think we just need a competent hold over for 1-2 years to give them time. Problem is i think Stuart thinks he has that and he doesnt.
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Agreed. A bench of Mooney, Ata, Horse, and one of Starling and Puru would kill it.Mickey_Raider wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 6:02 pm As Nickman kind of said, I reckon aside from trolls and people with obvious personal conflicts of interest, it seems like there is a consensus people want to see more of:
Mooney
Mariota
Hosking
Schiller
Woolford
Puru
And less of:
Guler
Saulo
Whitehead
Hoppa/Cotric
Starling
Levi
At least two of the "less of" category are off contract and hopefully won't be around next year.
BTW your first line cracked me up for a Sunday evening.
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Mitch Brophy terrific today in the Laurie Daley Cup Grand Final.Botman wrote: ↑March 24, 2024, 7:48 pm Yeah i dont think we really need to go and get a 4-5 year long term option
I think the depth at the club in that position and the quality of the depth is at a really high level, a few of these young blokes are REALLY promosing.
I think we just need a competent hold over for 1-2 years to give them time. Problem is i think Stuart thinks he has that and he doesnt.
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So who would be the 2 we would 100% keep?
Out of the up and comers.
Who is the best in your opinion
Out of the up and comers.
Who is the best in your opinion
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I don't think we need to decide right now. They are all at different stages of development.
The top two are Xavier Cacciotti and Mitchell Brophy in my view, but Owen Pattie could easily prove that to be wrong. Ethan Alaia is a very good hooker, but he's playing in the halves at the moment as he has versatility and there are that many hookers. Shaun Packer also strong and there's Toby Thorburn in there... neither playing at the moment, presumably due to injury. Both of them are strong, and more advanced, but I think the ceiling of the other three is highest.
The top two are Xavier Cacciotti and Mitchell Brophy in my view, but Owen Pattie could easily prove that to be wrong. Ethan Alaia is a very good hooker, but he's playing in the halves at the moment as he has versatility and there are that many hookers. Shaun Packer also strong and there's Toby Thorburn in there... neither playing at the moment, presumably due to injury. Both of them are strong, and more advanced, but I think the ceiling of the other three is highest.
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So many options, but I’m still of the strong view that Danny Levi is the best 9 in the club and is who Ricky will pick when the team is announced tomorrow.