Canberra Raiders to feature in Origin 2024

[greeneyed]

NSW coach gives 'passionate' Raider some classic advice for Origin return

NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire has laid out exactly what Hudson Young needs to do in the coming weeks to force his way back into the Origin selection frame after his series debut last year.

"He's a passionate Blue, old Huddo," Maguire said. "As I've said to all the players - build consistency and play really well for your club. Hudson's shown that he can play in that Origin space. It's about playing really good footy for your club now, because it puts you in the best light for being able to come into camp and perform well."

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... son-young/

[Azza]

Riveting.

[reptar]

Riveting.

Duffying!

[Finchy]

I'm glad that advice was passed on, otherwise Huddo might have thought playing badly would get him there. Glad he has time to re-focus on playing well instead.

[Mickey_Raider]

“Play good”.

Cutting edge insight from a modern day rugby league luminary.

[Rick]

It’s now wonder we have fallen off a cliff performance wise given the level of assistant coach we lost.


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[cat]

I did the members survey and one of the questions was what else I wanted as a member

Videos of Ricky's face when Hudson told him Madge called and told him to play well for the Raiders would be perfect!

[Lamenting Actions]

Riveting.

Duffying!

My old stomping grounds.

Long live the Streeton Dr/Bangalay Cres burnout championships.

[-PJ-]

In other news..

David Fifita is yet to decide on his future.

[reptar]

In other news..

David Fifita is yet to decide on his future.

Cooleman Court has a ramp! Get him to it!

[Rickmando]

Ah passion.

Only at the Raiders is passion seen as an appropriate substitute for ability, or, as the byword for not needing to be accountable for executing your role. Starts from the top down… #bleedgreen

[greeneyed]

Maroons squad named for women’s Origin opener

Canberra Raiders captain Zahara Temara and forward Sophie Holyman have been included in the Queensland Maroons squad for the historic opening game of the first ever three-match women’s State of Origin series. The squad includes 16 players who took the field during the two-match series against the New South Wales Blues last year.

The Maroons will assemble on the Gold Coast today for a short camp, before coming together again in Brisbane on Friday week to step up preparations for the March 16 opener at Lang Park.

Queensland Maroons

Skyla Adams Souths Logan Magpies
Tarryn Aiken Tweed Seagulls
Emily Bass Wynnum Manly Seagulls
Ali Brigginshaw Western Clydesdales
Destiny Brill Souths Logan Magpies
Lauren Brown Burleigh Bears
Shenae Ciesiolka Western Clydesdales
Jessika Elliston Tweed Seagulls
Sophie Holyman Burleigh Bears
Keilee Joseph Souths Logan Magpies
Sienna Lofipo Wynnum Manly Seagulls
Emma Manzelmann Mackay Cutters
Shannon Mato Brisbane Tigers
Evania Pelite Souths Logan Magpies
Tazmin Rapana Burleigh Bears
Julia Robinson Wynnum Manly Seagulls
Romy Teitzel Wynnum Manly Seagulls
Zahara Temara Burleigh Bears
Tamika Upton Central Queensland Capras
Makenzie Weale Norths Devils

Read more: https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2024/05/03/ ... in-opener/

[Hong Kong Raider]

When's the last time that we had no Canberra origin players in the men's teams ? Papa had been a mainstay of Qld up until last year. Last year we had Horse and Young. Wighton had been in and out since around 2020.

[-PJ-]

We’ll have zero representatives this year.

None.

[The Nickman]

We’ll have zero representatives this year.

None.

And Frankly, we should have.

[Bluesbrother]

Looking around the game there is a real lack of middles - NSW has very few. I would not be completely shocked to see someone like Mariota given an opportunity. I think NSW needs to move past the slowness of Paulo and the inconsistency of the Saifiti brothers. Terrel May, Utoikomano, Lindsay Smith are other young middles emerging in NSW ranks - Ata has as much promise if not more than these guys. It would be a left field selection but he will be in amongst this environment in the coming seasons.

Young is nowhere near it and Horse hasn't had an opportunity. Papa could be included if he opts out of retirement - I think he is playing well enough. The loss of Tino is huge for QLD and Papa could fill that role well if he opts in.

[Finchy]

With all due respect, basically no-one would even know who Mariota is outside of Canberra fans. I'm his number 1 fan, but he's nowhere near rep quality yet. Guler, Saulo, and Mooney would be about as much of a chance of getting picked. Which is to say, they wouldn't.

[Bluesbrother]

Madge knows him though, Finchy. I wouldn't be shocked to see him in a squad with a view of him entering the fray in coming years. Then, a couple injuries all of a sudden it's a chance. I think its a higher chance of Larry getting a date with Mary Samson.

[Finchy]

Madge knows him though, Finchy. I wouldn't be shocked to see him in a squad with a view of him entering the fray in coming years. Then, a couple injuries all of a sudden it's a chance. I think its a higher chance of Larry getting a date with Mary Samson.

*"Samsonite". Great movie!

[The Nickman]

With all due respect, basically no-one would even know who Mariota is outside of Canberra fans. I'm his number 1 fan, but he's nowhere near rep quality yet. Guler, Saulo, and Mooney would be about as much of a chance of getting picked. Which is to say, they wouldn't.

Dunno that you can just go around claiming to be someone's Number 1 fan without providing any evidence, Finchy.

[Finchy]

With all due respect, basically no-one would even know who Mariota is outside of Canberra fans. I'm his number 1 fan, but he's nowhere near rep quality yet. Guler, Saulo, and Mooney would be about as much of a chance of getting picked. Which is to say, they wouldn't.

Dunno that you can just go around claiming to be someone's Number 1 fan without providing any evidence, Finchy.

It's in my signature. I'm claiming it!

[The Nickman]

With all due respect, basically no-one would even know who Mariota is outside of Canberra fans. I'm his number 1 fan, but he's nowhere near rep quality yet. Guler, Saulo, and Mooney would be about as much of a chance of getting picked. Which is to say, they wouldn't.

Dunno that you can just go around claiming to be someone's Number 1 fan without providing any evidence, Finchy.

It's in my signature. I'm claiming it!

Yeah, but your username suggests you're actually Brett Finch's Number 1 fan.

[zim]

Oooooof.

[Finchy]

With all due respect, basically no-one would even know who Mariota is outside of Canberra fans. I'm his number 1 fan, but he's nowhere near rep quality yet. Guler, Saulo, and Mooney would be about as much of a chance of getting picked. Which is to say, they wouldn't.

Dunno that you can just go around claiming to be someone's Number 1 fan without providing any evidence, Finchy.

It's in my signature. I'm claiming it!

Yeah, but your username suggests you're actually Brett Finch's Number 1 fan.

I'm not, but I'll pay that one

[NoMan]

Mariota grew up and played his juniors in NZ and was born in samoa. So probably only QLD eligible.

[Bluesbrother]

Mariota grew up and played his juniors in NZ and was born in samoa. So probably only QLD eligible.

That makes sense.

I thought he was from Sydney so I got that one wrong.

[The Nickman]

Mariota grew up and played his juniors in NZ and was born in samoa. So probably only QLD eligible.

Haha yeah, like James Tamou and Wille Mason

[bonehead]

Mariota grew up and played his juniors in NZ and was born in samoa. So probably only QLD eligible.

Haha yeah, like James Tamou and Wille Mason

willie grew up 5kms from me

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[The Nickman]

Mariota grew up and played his juniors in NZ and was born in samoa. So probably only QLD eligible.

Haha yeah, like James Tamou and Wille Mason

willie grew up 5kms from me

Congratulations.

[bonehead]

Mariota grew up and played his juniors in NZ and was born in samoa. So probably only QLD eligible.

Haha yeah, like James Tamou and Wille Mason

willie grew up 5kms from me

Congratulations.

well and truly nsw

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[Hong Kong Raider]

Looking around the game there is a real lack of middles - NSW has very few. I would not be completely shocked to see someone like Mariota given an opportunity. I think NSW needs to move past the slowness of Paulo and the inconsistency of the Saifiti brothers. Terrel May, Utoikomano, Lindsay Smith are other young middles emerging in NSW ranks - Ata has as much promise if not more than these guys. It would be a left field selection but he will be in amongst this environment in the coming seasons.

Young is nowhere near it and Horse hasn't had an opportunity. Papa could be included if he opts out of retirement - I think he is playing well enough. The loss of Tino is huge for QLD and Papa could fill that role well if he opts in.

Terrell May impressed me in the Roosters v Broncos game. Don’t know if it would be too early though. Bench at best. Stefano has played better this year compared to last when he got the call up from Fittler. There’s also talk of Barnett. He played well against us. Hazleton has really played well (don’t know his background) but may be too early.

I wouldn’t be picking RCG or Paulo or Safiti brothers - their form has been patchy and Madge has said he will be picking on form.

[Bluesbrother]

Looking around the game there is a real lack of middles - NSW has very few. I would not be completely shocked to see someone like Mariota given an opportunity. I think NSW needs to move past the slowness of Paulo and the inconsistency of the Saifiti brothers. Terrel May, Utoikomano, Lindsay Smith are other young middles emerging in NSW ranks - Ata has as much promise if not more than these guys. It would be a left field selection but he will be in amongst this environment in the coming seasons.

Young is nowhere near it and Horse hasn't had an opportunity. Papa could be included if he opts out of retirement - I think he is playing well enough. The loss of Tino is huge for QLD and Papa could fill that role well if he opts in.

Terrell May impressed me in the Roosters v Broncos game. Don’t know if it would be too early though. Bench at best. Stefano has played better this year compared to last when he got the call up from Fittler. There’s also talk of Barnett. He played well against us. Hazleton has really played well (don’t know his background) but may be too early.

I wouldn’t be picking RCG or Paulo or Safiti brothers - their form has been patchy and Madge has said he will be picking on form.

100% - My bench at this stage would be

14. Mcguiness
15. Murray
16. May
17. Barnett

[Finchy]

100% - My bench at this stage would be

14. Mcguiness
15. Murray
16. May
17. Barnett

Is that Kevin or Ken in the 14? They’re both a little long in the tooth these days for mine

[Dusty]

My Blues 17 at the moment

1. Edwards
2. To'o
3. Staggs
4. Critchon
5. T. Trbjovic
6. Burton
7. Cleary
8. Haas
9. Kourisau
10. Campbell-Gillard
11. Martin
12. Olakuatu
13. Yeo

14. Papenhauzen
15. McInnes
16. Barnett
17. J. Trbjovic


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[afgtnk]

Leaving out proven danger men like Addo-Carr and picking that toiler Dylan Edwards is exactly what QLD want us to do. Edwards doesn't have the class for rep football.

Can't see Teddy being unseated, but if he is, it'll be for Turbo.