2024 Canberra Raiders NSW Cup

Post by **The Greenhouse** » March 23, 2024, 1:55 pm

Raiders kick off to start the second half.

RedRaider · Post by **RedRaider** » March 23, 2024, 2:10 pm

Trevilyan on in 53rd minute.

NoMan · Post by **NoMan** » March 23, 2024, 2:10 pm

That was a great set after the Warriors almost scored.

RedRaider · Post by **RedRaider** » March 23, 2024, 2:21 pm

Trev try from dummy half beside the posts. Converted Raiders 28 Warriors 4.

NoMan · Post by **NoMan** » March 23, 2024, 2:22 pm

Well done Trev! He has looked sharp in his short time on the park.

Post by **The Greenhouse** » March 23, 2024, 2:22 pm

65th min TRY RAIDERS to Adrian Trevilyan. Good work in the red zone from the bench hooker, finally the second half points drought breaks. It’s been a bit of an arm wrestle this half. Not the best football you’ll see. Adam Cook converts.

Raiders 28-4

NoMan · Post by **NoMan** » March 23, 2024, 2:25 pm

I’m not sure why they are risking Horse and Ata with the game done and dusted.

RedRaider · Post by **RedRaider** » March 23, 2024, 2:26 pm

Ex Raider Kalani Going gives away a penalty and Raiders shoot for goal. Raiders 30 Warriors 4

Post by **The Greenhouse** » March 23, 2024, 2:26 pm

68th min PENALTY GOAL RAIDERS to Adam Cook from in front.

Raiders 30-4

RedRaider · Post by **RedRaider** » March 23, 2024, 2:28 pm

Warriors fumble and Henderson picks it up and races 30 meters for TRY. Raiders 36 Warriors 4.

Post by **The Greenhouse** » March 23, 2024, 2:28 pm

72nd min TRY RAIDERS to Mitch Henderson, scoots away from 30 metres out, taking advantage of the loose ball. Adam Cook converts from in front.

Raiders 36-4

Rick · Post by **Rick** » March 23, 2024, 2:30 pm

Whitehead might not make the NSW Cup squad….

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RedRaider · Post by **RedRaider** » March 23, 2024, 2:34 pm

Mooney a crash over TRY, Raiders 42 Warriors 4.

Post by **The Greenhouse** » March 23, 2024, 2:34 pm

78th min TRY RAIDERS to Trey Mooney, off a Trevilyan pass. Well deserved. Converted from virtually in front by Adam Cook.

Canberra Raiders 42
New Zealand Warriors 4

FULL TIME

MATCH REPORT: The Green Machine continue their red-hot form

The Canberra Raiders have defeated the Warriors 42-4 at Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan - getting some revenge for last years finals defeat. A strong first-half from the Raiders saw them score four tries to one. It was a sloppy start to the second-half but the Raiders powered on scoring another three tries to end the afternoon with a 42-4 victory over the Warriors.

Read more: https://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2024/03/2 ... rsWarriors

RedRaider · Post by **RedRaider** » March 23, 2024, 2:37 pm

Full time Raiders 42 Warriors 4. Although this is NSW Cup opposition, both hookers in NSW Cup pass the ball better than the current FG hookers, both read the play better and defend better than DL. I was impressed by the Raiders pack and 5/8 Henderson who plays on the right. Jed Stuart played very well too. Chevy did some neat things but he is still developing and a year in NSW Cup will do him no harm long term. I thought the Warriors fullback looked ok running the ball and fielding kicks. Warriors forwards looked out of puff in the second half and it showed with their handling errors.

NoMan · Post by **NoMan** » March 23, 2024, 2:43 pm

I don't think was near to their best effort in a lot of ways, they weren't building a lot pressure because of all the errors and penalties and if they didn't scramble well in defense or if the Warriors could hold the ball it would've been a lot closer. Horse, Ata and Mooney are also such a cheat code at that level it didn't matter much and they just rolled over them constantly and still flogged them.

Ignoring those middles who are all just way to good for NSW cup, I thought Sasagi was the best and Stuart and Asomua were also very strong. Trev and Germ looked very good as well. There's really good signs overall with the Flegg starting the year on fire and SG Ball turning its season around.

Post by **greeneyed** » March 23, 2024, 7:18 pm

2024 NSW Cup Round 4: Canberra Raiders v Newtown Jets

Canberra Raiders v Newtown Jets
Saturday 30 March, 3:00pm
Henson Park
Live stream: NSWRL TV

Canberra Raiders

1. Chevy Stewart 2. Michael Asomua 3. Prinston Esera 4. Manaia Waitere 5. Jed Stuart 6. Mitch Henderson 7. Adam Cook 8. Corey Horsburgh 9. Zac Woolford 10. Peter Hola 11. Mitchell Spencer 12. Simi Sasagi 13. Hohepa Puru (c)

14. Adrian Trevilyan 15. Loghan Lewis 17. Peter Taateo

Newtown Jets

1. Liam Ison 2. Thomas Rodwell 3. Chris Vea'ila 4. Addison Demetriou 5. Samuel Stonestreet 6. Kade Dykes 7. Niwhai Puru 8. Max Bradbury 9. Samuel Healey 10. Rhys Dakin 11. Jordin Leiu 12. Blake Hosking 13. Billy Magoulias

15. Bradley Fearnley 17. Salesi Ataata 19. Jordan Swann 22. Jackson Ferris

Last round: The Canberra Raiders remain on top of the NSW Cup ladder after beating the New Zealand Warriors, 42-4, at Seiffert Oval on Saturday. The Green Machine was well in control at the break, scoring four tries in the first half. And while the second forty did not reach any great heights, the Raiders produced a late flurry to run out convincing winners.

The Raiders were bolstered by the late addition of Corey Horsburgh, returning from a four game suspension, and Ata Mariota. However, James Schiller and Kaeo Weekes were withdrawals - as both were required to be in Christchurch on Friday night, as reserves for the NRL clash. Jersey Flegg half Mitch Henderson was called into the team to replace Weekes at five eighth.

The Raiders scored inside the first minute, with Chevy Stewart running wide and setting centre Prinston Esera on a 45 metre run down the grandstand touch line to the try line. Esera had help outside at his disposal, in winger Michael Asomua, but he didn't need assistance. He just charged over the top of two Warriors defenders.

A wayward offload from Chevy Stewart in the 16th minute, gave the Warriors an opportunity with the ball in the red zone - and they made the Raiders pay, with winger Edward Cosi crossing out wide. Just four minutes later, Stewart made amends, backing up after a powerful break from Simi Sasagi, 30 metres from the try line. Four more points.

In the 35th minute, the Raiders produced the try of the match. A flick from Sasagi set it in motion, with Adam Cook sending a cut out pass to winger Jed Stuart. Stuart quickly realised he was running out of space, and just before he was taken over the sideline, he offloaded back inside to centre Manaia Waitere. Terrific try. A few minutes later, Canberra delivered another stunner. Zac Woolford sent the ball to the narrowest of blind sides, a short pass to Henderson followed by another short pass to Michael Asomua. The winger made a great break down the sideline, before passing back inside to Woolford for the four pointer.

The Raiders went to the break with a 22-4 lead. But neither side could quite put things together for the first 25 minutes of the second half. The Warriors bombed an almost certain try in the 52nd minute, when prop Zyon Maiu'u lost the ball over the line. The Raiders broke the second half points drought in the 65th minute, with hooker Adrian Trevilyan scoring an easy try out of dummy half, from close range. That was off the back of a forced line drop out and repeat set. An Adam Cook penalty goal extended Canberra's lead to 26 points with just under 10 minutes remaining.

The Raiders rounded out the match with tries to Mitch Henderson and Trey Mooney. Henderson swooped on a loose ball and ran nearly 40 metres to score, while Mooney crashed over for a well deserved try just before full time.

The Raiders had 58 per cent of the ball. It's hard to lose a game with that much possession. Canberra's completion rate was not outstanding (76 per cent), but the Warriors were sub 60 in that department. The Raiders made over 600 more running metres than the Warriors, and produced seven line breaks (Warriors three). The Raiders made more offloads (12-4) and tackle breaks (42-35), pretty much more everything in terms of attack. The coach probably won't be impressed with Canberra's 35 missed tackles (Warriors 42).

Corey Horsburgh impressed in his return to the field - and he should be playing NRL next week. He made 151 metres with the ball in hand and topped the tackle count (35). Props Trey Mooney (197) and Ata Mariota (180) beat Horsburgh for running metres gained, while Mooney finished second in the tackle count (28). In the backs, Michael Asomua and Chevy Stewart were stand outs, both producing 150 running metres. Hooker Zac Woolford had his brightest match of 2024, making his case for a first grade spot.

This round: In Round 4, the Raiders head to Sydney for a match up with the Newtown Jets at Henson Park. The Jets opened their season with a loss to the Warriors (28-24) at Mt Smart Stadium, but bounced back in Round 2, beating the Bulldogs (28-16) at Cronulla. The Jets are coming off a 25-24 victory at Lidcombe on Sunday, with Niwhai Puru kicking the winning field goal in the final minute. The Magpies scored two tries in the final 20 minutes, taking a 24-18 lead at 67th minute mark. But the Jets levelled thanks to a try to fullback Liam Ison with five minutes remaining.

Team news: The Raiders have named only 16 players, but the club has announced that Emre Guler will be turning out in NSW Cup. Ata Mariota has been elevated to the Raiders' top 17 for the NRL clash with the Sharks, while Trey Mooney will be 18th man in firsts. Corey Horsburgh will be given another run in "reggies" as he rebuilds match fitness. Simi Sasagi and Mitchell Spencer move into the starting pack.

2024 season record: Raiders: 3 and 0 (1st, +54)
Jets: 2 and 1 (5th, +9)
Form: Raiders: WLWWW
Jets: WWLWW
Recent meetings: 2023 Round 24 Raiders 36 defeated Jets 12 at Henson Park
2023 Round 3 Raiders 28 defeated Jets 20 at Canberra Stadium
2022 Round 13 Raiders 30 defeated Jets 22 at Canberra Stadium
2022 Round 1 Jets 36 defeated Raiders 22 at Henson Park
2021 Round 13 Raiders 20 defeated Jets 10 at Henson Park

Post by **The Greenhouse** » March 30, 2024, 9:30 am

Welcome to our coverage of today's NSW Cup clash between the Canberra Raiders and Newtown Jets at Henson Park. Kick off is at 3:00pm. There is a live stream of the game on NSWRL TV. We will have live scores right here... but if you're watching, please join in with your own commentary.

Here are the final teams.

Canberra Raiders

1. Chevy Stewart 2. Michael Asomua 4. Manaia Waitere 19. Nick Cotric 5. Jed Stuart 6. Kaeo Weekes 7. Adam Cook 8. Trey Mooney 9. Zac Woolford 20. Emre Guler 11. Mitchell Spencer 12. Simi Sasagi 13. Hohepa Puru (c)

3. Prinston Esera 10. Peter Hola 14. Adrian Trevilyan 15. Loghan Lewis

18. Luke Webley

Newtown Jets

1. Liam Ison 2. Thomas Rodwell 3. Chris Vea'ila 4. Addison Demetriou 5. Samuel Stonestreet 6. Kade Dykes 7. Niwhai Puru 8. Max Bradbury 18. Joshua Cook 10. Rhys Dakin 11. Jordin Leiu 12. Blake Hosking 15. Bradley Fearnley (c)

9. Samuel Healey 17. Salesi Ataata 19. Jordan Swann 22. Jackson Ferris

26. Tyla Tamou

Finchy · Post by **Finchy** » March 30, 2024, 10:49 am

What’s happened to Kaeo Weekes?

NoMan · Post by **NoMan** » March 30, 2024, 11:02 am

Possibly holding him back as he is 19th man.

-TW- · Post by **-TW-** » March 30, 2024, 1:11 pm

Botman · Post by **Botman** » March 30, 2024, 2:06 pm

That’s a very poor defensive effort on set 1. Newtown right up the middle

Botman · Post by **Botman** » March 30, 2024, 2:08 pm

Christ
That’s really bad too, miiiiiillles off side on the kick off

NoMan · Post by **NoMan** » March 30, 2024, 2:11 pm

Rough start.

Dusty · Post by **Dusty** » March 30, 2024, 2:12 pm

Anywhere to watch it?

Or do I need a subscription?

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NoMan · Post by **NoMan** » March 30, 2024, 2:13 pm

They haven’t turned up today.

Makaveli · Post by **Makaveli** » March 30, 2024, 2:13 pm

Terrible pass from dummy half and Chevy Stewart decides to kick it dead, Newtown score off the 7 tackle set

Botman · Post by **Botman** » March 30, 2024, 2:13 pm

Raiders way off the pace early here
Jets score a nice try down their right hand side
10-0 with the conversion to come

-TW- · Post by **-TW-** » March 30, 2024, 2:13 pm

Dusty wrote:Anywhere to watch it?

Or do I need a subscription?

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Nswrl.tv, can sign up with a free trial

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NoMan · Post by **NoMan** » March 30, 2024, 2:14 pm

Dusty wrote: ↑March 30, 2024, 2:12 pm Anywhere to watch it?

Or do I need a subscription?

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Yeah, its on nswrl.tv. Theres a 14 day trial.

-TW- · Post by **-TW-** » March 30, 2024, 2:17 pm

This commentator is awful

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Botman · Post by **Botman** » March 30, 2024, 2:18 pm

-TW- wrote: ↑March 30, 2024, 2:17 pm This commentator is awful

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I took my headphones out early

Couldn’t take it for more than 3 minutes

Botman · Post by **Botman** » March 30, 2024, 2:19 pm

Nice try saver from Chevy there
But it’s alarming how easily Newtown are getting wingers away in space

NoMan · Post by **NoMan** » March 30, 2024, 2:19 pm

Great tackle Chevy.

Lamenting Actions · Post by **Lamenting Actions** » March 30, 2024, 2:20 pm

-TW- wrote: ↑March 30, 2024, 2:17 pm This commentator is awful

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Not sure who it is but it sounds like a classic case of getting a commentator who has done predominantly radio work. They forget that the game they are commentating is televised and that the vast majority of us have eyes that work correctly.

Edit: I would take a pickled Spudd over him. Which is saying something.