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by Braddrew
March 7, 2024, 10:34 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 682
Views: 22927

Re: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day

After watching the replay, it seems Cotric spent some time at fullback. When Hastings scored that try late, it was because Cotric didn’t tie in as the defensive fullback in the line. Interesting that Cotric and savage both spent time at fullback
by Braddrew
March 7, 2024, 10:08 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 682
Views: 22927

Re: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day

The big takeaway for me is seeing we are no worse off without Jacko (granted, only one game sample) + we have cap room and up side with a young up and coming playmaker Lazy Sydney and Qld journos aside, people who have actually watched the Raiders consistently at least for the last 2 seasons would ...
by Braddrew
March 7, 2024, 9:46 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 682
Views: 22927

Re: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day

The big takeaway for me is seeing we are no worse off without Jacko (granted, only one game sample) + we have cap room and up side with a young up and coming playmaker
by Braddrew
March 7, 2024, 9:34 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 682
Views: 22927

Re: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day

Also, who were the couple of geezers who were bemoaning Fogs kicking game after about 5 minutes. His kicking was pretty much perfect after not nailing his first 2-3 kicks. Yeah ill put my hand up for that... 5 minutes is generous, he was kicking like **** for a bit longer than that, but he found hi...
by Braddrew
March 7, 2024, 9:22 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 682
Views: 22927

Re: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day

Great start to the season for us. Things to take away - knights picked the wrong team: picked on last years form rather than picking cogger and KPP to start. - Amazing game plan and we stuck to it all night (well done fog) - minimal errors and built pressure We can’t play like this all year though, ...
by Braddrew
March 7, 2024, 8:01 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 682
Views: 22927

Re: 2024 Round 1 v Knights: Game Day

Why we didn’t put on a play off the scrum to kick for Xav Sav is unbelievable. That is so against Stuart's never risk anything approach though... He won't take off the training wheels. The play was to kick to savage off the scrum.. Newcastle read it and that’s why rapa took the run and offloaded. L...
by Braddrew
February 17, 2024, 8:02 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 581
Views: 32416

Re: 2024 Trial 2 v Cowboys: Teams and Game Day

1. Chevy
2. Savage
3. Schiller
4. Timoko
5. Raps
6. Weekes
7. Fog
8. Papa
9. Trev
10. Taps
11. Young
12. Whitehead
13. Smithies

14. Starling
15. Ata
16. Hosking
17. Saulo
18. Mooney
19. Asomua
20. Strange
21. Puru
22. Hola
by Braddrew
February 12, 2024, 3:51 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders team for 2024
Replies: 659
Views: 259841

Re: Canberra Raiders team for 2024

Personally, I think Levi and starling have had ample first grade games to show what they have to offer. Stats and eye test show we are a better team when Woolford is on the park, so I would rather finish the game with him on the field. To make that happen, I would be confident in Puru covering the s...
by Braddrew
September 3, 2023, 8:43 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Finals Week 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 323
Views: 33808

Re: 2023 Finals Week 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

Leave the kids in NSW cup, it’s more beneficial at this stage if they can go deep in that finals series playing together
by Braddrew
June 25, 2023, 11:03 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 17 v Roosters: Game Day
Replies: 595
Views: 23917

Re: 2023 Rd 17 v Roosters: Game Day

Let’s remember we have a spine of
Kris
Wighton
Fogarty
Woolford

You can move the deck chairs around, but this is what our club has at its disposal. Don’t take wins for granted, especially against the roosters, away from home. We are what we are, try and find some joy 🤞🤞
by Braddrew
June 3, 2023, 8:46 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 15 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 221
Views: 18232

Re: 2023 Rd 15 v Warriors: Teams and Previews

‘Let the kids in free’ has some merit. I remember Laurie’s last game in 2000 being a little fella on the field and forming a guard of honor when he ran out. I hope they do something similar for Crokes- he’s been giving away headgears, kicking tee’s, shorts etc to kids for a decade- it would be nice...
by Braddrew
June 3, 2023, 5:54 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 15 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 221
Views: 18232

Re: 2023 Rd 15 v Warriors: Teams and Previews

‘Let the kids in free’ has some merit. I remember Laurie’s last game in 2000 being a little fella on the field and forming a guard of honor when he ran out. I hope they do something similar for Crokes- he’s been giving away headgears, kicking tee’s, shorts etc to kids for a decade- it would be nice ...
by Braddrew
April 9, 2023, 12:20 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 6 v Broncos: Game Day
Replies: 738
Views: 30852

Re: 2023 Rd 6 v Broncos: Game Day

Just saw the Rapana incident I’ve honestly never seen a penalty for accidental contact with the legs like that I’ve seen it plenty with sliding knees or a lash out with the boot but never when there was no intent So in that respect I think that’s a lucky call. However with how the game is officiate...
by Braddrew
April 2, 2023, 6:42 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Recruitment
Replies: 127
Views: 9286

Re: Recruitment

When does Tom Deardon come off contract? He’s only 22 and by the time he’s 26 will mature from 6 to 7. It’s this type of player we need to throw $1m at and hope we get a top 3 NRL player out of it by the time they’re in their peak
by Braddrew
March 31, 2023, 7:11 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696664

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

Time to roll the dice on a kid. I’m all in on Jonah Pezet- he’s stuck behind Hughes so might actually be looking for an opportunity. Happy to let Fog go to SL for the last year of his contract
by Braddrew
March 31, 2023, 7:07 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Game Day
Replies: 535
Views: 24194

Re: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Game Day

PerthRaider86 wrote: March 31, 2023, 7:04 pm Ricky needs to be sacked tonight.

End of discussion
Bra, you don’t have to say it on every page. We get it, you want Ricky sacked, tonight
by Braddrew
March 31, 2023, 6:45 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Game Day
Replies: 535
Views: 24194

Re: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Game Day

thedevilingreen wrote: March 31, 2023, 6:43 pm SACK HIM NOW. Don't even bother waiting for the stupid game to finish.
And then what champion? We’ll still have the same dumb team with a terrible spine
by Braddrew
March 31, 2023, 6:36 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Game Day
Replies: 535
Views: 24194

Re: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Game Day

dubby wrote: March 31, 2023, 6:34 pm
Braddrew wrote: March 31, 2023, 6:32 pm
Green Taipan wrote: March 31, 2023, 6:31 pm Pity Rapana wasn't outed for the season. What an amateur mistake! This is a side that lacks professional coaching and team selection.


We lack halves.

We're also without Wighton, Savage and Cotric. Three of our first choice backs
Yeah agree. That’s my point
by Braddrew
March 31, 2023, 6:32 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Game Day
Replies: 535
Views: 24194

Re: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Game Day

Green Taipan wrote: March 31, 2023, 6:31 pm Pity Rapana wasn't outed for the season. What an amateur mistake! This is a side that lacks professional coaching and team selection.
I think you’ll find we lack quality playmakers
by Braddrew
March 31, 2023, 6:27 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Game Day
Replies: 535
Views: 24194

Re: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Game Day

Ricky’s fault they didn’t call forward pass
by Braddrew
March 31, 2023, 6:24 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Game Day
Replies: 535
Views: 24194

Re: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Game Day

Ricky’s fault that Rapana dropped that
by Braddrew
March 31, 2023, 6:15 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Game Day
Replies: 535
Views: 24194

Re: 2023 Rd 5 v Panthers: Game Day

HSS wow.
So dumb
by Braddrew
March 26, 2023, 4:20 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Game Day
Replies: 647
Views: 25086

Re: 2023 Rd 4 v Knights: Game Day

HSS doesn’t like to get his shoulder in
by Braddrew
March 17, 2023, 2:00 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 3 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 233
Views: 18177

Re: 2023 Rd 3 v Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

A coach is only as good as his play makers. Not even Bellamy could get a storm side to fire without Munster and Paps against the dogs last week. There’s a reason the Roosters let Pearce go to get Cronk and haven’t made a Prelim since he retired, despite having an amazing roster. A coach can implemen...
by Braddrew
February 23, 2023, 8:41 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 424
Views: 35105

Re: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Teams and Previews

In terms of squad balance, the better call may have been to let Cotric go and keep CNK. Scary to think how much we are paying Cotric and his actual output currently
by Braddrew
February 23, 2023, 7:13 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 424
Views: 35105

Re: 2023 Rd 1 v Cowboys: Teams and Previews

This fullback situation is an inexcusable failure of roster building Even more inexcusable given Rapana told him he doesnt have the legs for fullback... It truly boggles the mind that the club did not prioritise having a servicable back up in that spot. I agree, but more so on a basis where we have...
by Braddrew
February 20, 2023, 1:17 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Who replaces Savage?
Replies: 207
Views: 13620

Re: Who replaces Savage?

Let’s just push the breaks a little on HSS. He’s played a handful of FG games and is only one game back from an ACL. He has shown nothing in juniors to suggest he has the pace or passing game to be a fullback.
by Braddrew
January 29, 2023, 6:41 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: POLL: Strongest 2023 line up: Second row and bench utility
Replies: 24
Views: 2203

Re: POLL: Strongest 2023 line up: Second row and bench utility

Has to be EW. I rewatched the final in Melbourne recently and CHN came on for a Timoko HIA at centre. In defense, he got caught numerous times in the middle of the field, he’s gets drawn to where the ball is and doesn’t stay in his channel. He’s got the skills of an elite attacking edge forward, but...
by Braddrew
January 29, 2023, 3:45 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders Pathways
Topic: 2023 Canberra Raiders NSW Cup
Replies: 1563
Views: 123704

Re: 2023 Canberra Raiders NSW Cup

What happened to Caleb Esra? Still in the system?
by Braddrew
April 18, 2022, 8:44 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2022 Rd 7 V Panthers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 337
Views: 29805

Re: 2022 Rd 7 V Panthers: Teams and Previews

Rapana doesn’t have a high footy IQ. There was a play late in that first half when we were attacking line and it almost broke down on last tackle. Schneider picks it up and has a perfectly weighted kick to the right wing. Had Rapana been on his wing on last tackle instead of infield and offside when...
by Braddrew
March 6, 2022, 8:02 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2022 Canberra Raiders injury/suspension update
Replies: 142
Views: 22642

Re: 2022 Canberra Raiders injury/suspension update

Botman wrote: March 6, 2022, 6:07 pm I bet he'll be right by week 10-12
That’s around what I’m hearing. 8 weeks best case but probably 10 weeks
by Braddrew
March 6, 2022, 9:26 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2022 Rd 1 V Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 373
Views: 40479

Re: 2022 Rd 1 V Sharks: Teams and Previews

Can’t see Ricky playing Sutton if he’s signed with the dogs. Going off the trials, I think it will be 1. CNK 2. Savage 3. Timoko 4. Kris 5. Cotric 6. Wighton 7. Schnides 8. Papa 9. Hodgo 10. Taps 11. Young 12. CHN 13. Whitehead 14. Starling 15. Elliot 16. Hors 17. Guler Hodgos off to Parramatta, sh...
by Braddrew
March 5, 2022, 5:46 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2022 Rd 1 V Sharks: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 373
Views: 40479

Re: 2022 Rd 1 V Sharks: Teams and Previews

Can’t see Ricky playing Sutton if he’s signed with the dogs.
Going off the trials, I think it will be

1. CNK
2. Savage
3. Timoko
4. Kris
5. Cotric
6. Wighton
7. Schnides
8. Papa
9. Hodgo
10. Taps
11. Young
12. CHN
13. Whitehead

14. Starling
15. Elliot
16. Hors
17. Guler
by Braddrew
March 2, 2022, 12:08 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jamal Fogarty out for four months, Brad Schneider to start at half
Replies: 235
Views: 23819

Re: Jamal Fogarty out for four months with knee injury

Has to be Schneider.
If not, I’d move hodgo to 7, but have Smelly defend 3 in and hodgo defend in the middle