Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
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Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
I know BA is talking a big game about Sanders giving him his word about not asking for an early release
1. I say **** that. I hope he pushes for one anyways. The eels season is cooked.
2. Definitely **** that once BA is **** canned.
1. I say **** that. I hope he pushes for one anyways. The eels season is cooked.
2. Definitely **** that once BA is **** canned.
Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
I'm def most worried about Stewart. Seems like a good kid so I hope I'm wrong but he seems to struggle under pressure. I haven't seen a lot of him play but when I compare the performances of the 3 at last year's origin... Strange absolutely killed it.... The kid loves big contests. I'm convinced we have a future origin player in him. Sanders was solid. Stewart made a few big errors. I actually thought he was pretty average. But he is younger and from all reports he has improved significantly the past 12 months so I'm def not writing him off. Just acknowledging some concerns I have with him at the momentFinchy wrote: ↑April 25, 2024, 9:53 pmIf you're correct in that at least 1 out of the 3 won't develop to any great heights, I wonder which one. Strange has shown plenty thus far, and a lot of commentators are convinced Sanders will definitely be a quality NRL player. It's actually Stewart I'm most worried about. But who knows.Bluesbrother wrote: ↑April 25, 2024, 8:51 pmI think it's impossible to say what will happen at this point. I agree, let's not get carried away. If a few things go our way we could be contending sooner that 26/27. The competition is so wide open at the moment.Colk wrote: ↑April 25, 2024, 5:25 pmWell come up with a counter argument then. I would say I’m being realistic. I agree it is our best chance but sometimes people need to not put undue pressure on young players as it is counterproductiveBilly Walker wrote: ↑April 25, 2024, 5:22 pmThat’s the spiritColk wrote: ↑April 25, 2024, 3:09 pm Look we need to cool our jets a little here. It’s promising that we signed a good young player but that is all it is: promising.
People stating that this means we should be challenging by 2026 or whatever is not only being disrespectful to history - I can only think of Manly with DCE, Foran and Ballin who’ve had three spine players debut within 24 months (or thereabouts) and go on and win a competition - but also disrespectful to other teams in the competition. Most teams in the competition have a good to very good fullback. Every other team has a better dummy half than us. Every other team has some decent backs and forwards.
I'm personally sceptical that Sanders, Strange and Stewart can all become elite players. Odds are that 1 of them (at least) won't reach great heights. However I'm hopeful.
Lots of things can happen in the game over a short period of time. There could be a guy on out books now that we haven't spoken much about who is better than all 3 of these guys.
Right now though, we have one of the best forward packs in the NRL. With that, we should be competitive in most games.
Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
I wouldn't say Stewart struggles under pressure. The opposite actually, I think he just plays his natural game all the time he just has some mistakes in him since he is so involved. His best trait is when he does make them he just keeps going, you could see it last week again. I do think playing up so early hasn't helped in a comparison, he is a year younger than Strange and Sanders which can be an eternity in junior terms and shows physically in his case.
Sanders will be a decent NRL player at the floor I think. It's a really hard position to be elite in though. Strange on the other hand is already pretty much locked in for rep at some point if he keeps his head screwed on and keep working.
I also don't think it's a failure if any of these guys aren't elite. Not every player bought through needs to be a superstar to be a success.
Sanders will be a decent NRL player at the floor I think. It's a really hard position to be elite in though. Strange on the other hand is already pretty much locked in for rep at some point if he keeps his head screwed on and keep working.
I also don't think it's a failure if any of these guys aren't elite. Not every player bought through needs to be a superstar to be a success.
Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
Look if Stewart is the one that doesn’t kick on and the other two do then that’s pretty good. There are plenty of good fullbacks around and it is easier to replace. Halves not so muchFROG wrote: ↑April 26, 2024, 6:31 amI'm def most worried about Stewart. Seems like a good kid so I hope I'm wrong but he seems to struggle under pressure. I haven't seen a lot of him play but when I compare the performances of the 3 at last year's origin... Strange absolutely killed it.... The kid loves big contests. I'm convinced we have a future origin player in him. Sanders was solid. Stewart made a few big errors. I actually thought he was pretty average. But he is younger and from all reports he has improved significantly the past 12 months so I'm def not writing him off. Just acknowledging some concerns I have with him at the momentFinchy wrote: ↑April 25, 2024, 9:53 pmIf you're correct in that at least 1 out of the 3 won't develop to any great heights, I wonder which one. Strange has shown plenty thus far, and a lot of commentators are convinced Sanders will definitely be a quality NRL player. It's actually Stewart I'm most worried about. But who knows.Bluesbrother wrote: ↑April 25, 2024, 8:51 pmI think it's impossible to say what will happen at this point. I agree, let's not get carried away. If a few things go our way we could be contending sooner that 26/27. The competition is so wide open at the moment.
I'm personally sceptical that Sanders, Strange and Stewart can all become elite players. Odds are that 1 of them (at least) won't reach great heights. However I'm hopeful.
Lots of things can happen in the game over a short period of time. There could be a guy on out books now that we haven't spoken much about who is better than all 3 of these guys.
Right now though, we have one of the best forward packs in the NRL. With that, we should be competitive in most games.
Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
NoMan wrote: ↑April 26, 2024, 6:47 am I wouldn't say Stewart struggles under pressure. The opposite actually, I think he just plays his natural game all the time he just has some mistakes in him since he is so involved. His best trait is when he does make them he just keeps going, you could see it last week again. I do think playing up so early hasn't helped in a comparison, he is a year younger than Strange and Sanders which can be an eternity in junior terms and shows physically in his case.
Sanders will be a decent NRL player at the floor I think. It's a really hard position to be elite in though. Strange on the other hand is already pretty much locked in for rep at some point if he keeps his head screwed on and keep working.
I also don't think it's a failure if any of these guys aren't elite. Not every player bought through needs to be a superstar to be a success.
True but you would want at least want one or preferably two to become elite.
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Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
He's been brought in a bit too early IMO, but the coach's hand was forced.FROG wrote:I'm def most worried about Stewart. Seems like a good kid so I hope I'm wrong but he seems to struggle under pressure. I haven't seen a lot of him play but when I compare the performances of the 3 at last year's origin... Strange absolutely killed it.... The kid loves big contests. I'm convinced we have a future origin player in him. Sanders was solid. Stewart made a few big errors. I actually thought he was pretty average. But he is younger and from all reports he has improved significantly the past 12 months so I'm def not writing him off. Just acknowledging some concerns I have with him at the momentFinchy wrote: ↑April 25, 2024, 9:53 pmIf you're correct in that at least 1 out of the 3 won't develop to any great heights, I wonder which one. Strange has shown plenty thus far, and a lot of commentators are convinced Sanders will definitely be a quality NRL player. It's actually Stewart I'm most worried about. But who knows.Bluesbrother wrote: ↑April 25, 2024, 8:51 pmI think it's impossible to say what will happen at this point. I agree, let's not get carried away. If a few things go our way we could be contending sooner that 26/27. The competition is so wide open at the moment.
I'm personally sceptical that Sanders, Strange and Stewart can all become elite players. Odds are that 1 of them (at least) won't reach great heights. However I'm hopeful.
Lots of things can happen in the game over a short period of time. There could be a guy on out books now that we haven't spoken much about who is better than all 3 of these guys.
Right now though, we have one of the best forward packs in the NRL. With that, we should be competitive in most games.
In saying that, those weather conditions in Brisbane are as bad as it gets. Very tough for any fullback, let alone a relatively small guy with 1 NRL game under his belt.
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Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
What's the benefit of him coming this season? I don't get it.
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Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
The young Souths fullback, 2nd top flight game , made errors early . He didn't drop his head either.
Young players are going to make errors , there is going to be a big gap between their best and worst.
Walsh still makes mistakes but the media makes you believe he is perfect.
They need to get experience and they will eventually close the gap between best and worst.
Young players are going to make errors , there is going to be a big gap between their best and worst.
Walsh still makes mistakes but the media makes you believe he is perfect.
They need to get experience and they will eventually close the gap between best and worst.
Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
1. I don’t expect Chevy to play the entire year in FG. Getting him here early and getting time to work on his combination work Chev would be a benefitBluesbrother wrote: ↑April 26, 2024, 9:27 amWhat's the benefit of him coming this season? I don't get it.
2. Whilst initially i felt he’d be best staying at parra in nsw cup to develop, i did not appreciate the **** show that cup team was. And I think his development would benefit from being in a cup team like ours who have strong middles
3. We actually don’t have halves depth in the club right now, Fog is out long term, if we lose one of Weekes or Strange in this period who is actually going to play in the halves?
We came into the year short in halves. Getting him early would address that to some extent
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Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
6. Strange
7. Whitehead
Return of the king baby.
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Return of the king baby.
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Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
Bringing Sanders to the club gets him into our system. That's the benefit.
I hope it happens but I don't see it happening unless we give them someone
I hope it happens but I don't see it happening unless we give them someone
Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
Look forward to half the GH writing Saunders off when he doesn't set up 3 tries, score 2 himself and run 300m tonight on debut.
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Followed by Brad Arthur doing a Stick and blaming the media for him having to select him.Azza wrote:Look forward to half the GH writing Saunders off when he doesn't set up 3 tries, score 2 himself and run 300m tonight on debut.
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All valid points.Botman wrote: ↑April 26, 2024, 10:12 am1. I don’t expect Chevy to play the entire year in FG. Getting him here early and getting time to work on his combination work Chev would be a benefitBluesbrother wrote: ↑April 26, 2024, 9:27 amWhat's the benefit of him coming this season? I don't get it.
2. Whilst initially i felt he’d be best staying at parra in nsw cup to develop, i did not appreciate the **** show that cup team was. And I think his development would benefit from being in a cup team like ours who have strong middles
3. We actually don’t have halves depth in the club right now, Fog is out long term, if we lose one of Weekes or Strange in this period who is actually going to play in the halves?
We came into the year short in halves. Getting him early would address that to some extent
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Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
Sanders looking sexy warming up
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I hope The Colonel sets up a try, scores one himself, has a sound kicking game and solid defence 2nite.
And Parra lose by 50.
And Parra lose by 50.
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Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
Keep it PG please, Dylan.
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Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
He’ll look better in green
Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
People on here somehow highjacking a Sanders thread to grandstand about Stewart being a concern are cooked.
What's wrong with you? Seriously. He's 18. And has had one game.
Get a life.
What's wrong with you? Seriously. He's 18. And has had one game.
Get a life.
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Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
LUKE BROOKS JUST TOOK HIS BLOODY HEAD OFF!
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Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
First game for Sanders - facing Olokuwatu as the opposing backrower. Talk about a baptism of fire. He looks good early.
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Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
Pfft - he’s touched it twice and hasn’t scored or set up a try yetBluesbrother wrote: ↑April 26, 2024, 8:21 pm First game for Sanders - facing Olokuwatu as the opposing backrower. Talk about a baptism of fire. He looks good early.
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His first touch he got a penalty because of good foot work, second touch he got a line break and he hasn’t missed a tackle
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Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
Yep, fair call. Let's cancel the contract.Billy Walker wrote: ↑April 26, 2024, 8:23 pmPfft - he’s touched it twice and hasn’t scored or set up a try yetBluesbrother wrote: ↑April 26, 2024, 8:21 pm First game for Sanders - facing Olokuwatu as the opposing backrower. Talk about a baptism of fire. He looks good early.
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Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
Bluesbrother wrote: ↑April 26, 2024, 8:26 pmYep, fair call. Let's cancel the contract.Billy Walker wrote: ↑April 26, 2024, 8:23 pmPfft - he’s touched it twice and hasn’t scored or set up a try yetBluesbrother wrote: ↑April 26, 2024, 8:21 pm First game for Sanders - facing Olokuwatu as the opposing backrower. Talk about a baptism of fire. He looks good early.
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Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
He’s looking like a steak out there. Mouthwatering but totally surrounded by spuds!
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Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
I’ve seen enough.
Strange should be playing on the right hand side starting this week and Fog should spend the next 3 months watching Hodgson / Smith tapes for his switch to hooker in the 2025 offseason
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Strange should be playing on the right hand side starting this week and Fog should spend the next 3 months watching Hodgson / Smith tapes for his switch to hooker in the 2025 offseason
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Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
Billy Walker wrote:He’s looking like a steak out there. Mouthwatering but totally surrounded by spuds!
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Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
That cooling period ended on Thursday didn't it...
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Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
Sanders looks like he certainly belongs in this company.
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Whoa woah - let’s say level, not company!Wiki Special wrote: ↑April 26, 2024, 8:48 pm Sanders looks like he certainly belongs in this company.
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Re: Eels half Ethan Sanders agrees to terms with Raiders for three year deal from 2025
Billy Walker wrote: ↑April 26, 2024, 8:38 pm He’s looking like a steak out there. Mouthwatering but totally surrounded by spuds!