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by Shiv
March 24, 2024, 11:42 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day
Replies: 659
Views: 21944

Re: 2024 Round 3 v Warriors: Game Day

Probably late to the party here, but I was ok with our game. Sure we lost, and thats sad. But in years gone by we would have leaked points, dropped balls, kicked out on the full etc etc and been well and truly thumped. The fact we were in that game up to our eyeballs all the way is a great sign of t...
by Shiv
March 22, 2024, 3:56 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27942

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

oh man is that funny.

T O M - worst tattoo ever....
by Shiv
March 19, 2024, 7:04 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27942

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

I am somewhat less fussed then you lot about the team selections. The current Raiders captain was always coming straight back in. That was never in doubt. Not a great choice, but never in doubt. However, all of the players who are interviewed keep commenting on how they are feeling the pressure of t...
by Shiv
March 19, 2024, 3:03 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 585
Views: 27942

Re: 2024 Rd 3 v Warriors: Teams and Previews

I really thought Horse got a 5 week suspension and wasn’t due back until next week. I know what people have posted, but for some reason I always had 5 in my head.


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by Shiv
February 28, 2024, 3:38 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders team for 2024
Replies: 659
Views: 259838

Re: Canberra Raiders team for 2024

I thought it was obvious that they had done no research when they wrote the sentence
“Losing their best player Jack Wighton”….


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by Shiv
February 26, 2024, 11:45 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews *Teams p1
Replies: 784
Views: 49440

Re: 2024 Rd 1 v Knights: Teams and Previews

$1000 fine for Strange - so he should be good to go.
by Shiv
February 20, 2024, 3:16 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

Yup Zac would be out - 11 day standdown from Cat1 HIA
by Shiv
February 20, 2024, 3:05 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

Actually, its probably cause Ricky is going to play Raps at FB, and doesn't want to risk him in a trial. I wouldn't be surprised if Chevy comes on later - he only made 50 minutes last week before cramping up - so some match fitness needed there.
More interesting is Xavier at Wing for the second time.
by Shiv
February 19, 2024, 10:16 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Canberra Raiders injury/suspension update
Replies: 102
Views: 10440

Re: 2024 Canberra Raiders injury/suspension update

actually, interesting side note. JWH from the Roosters is in exactly the same boat as Kris. (the All-Stars match doesn't count, even though he's been selected before, and would have been selected this time) So there is, oddly, consistency in the NRL's inconsistent decision making.
by Shiv
February 19, 2024, 6:53 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Canberra Raiders injury/suspension update
Replies: 102
Views: 10440

Re: 2024 Canberra Raiders injury/suspension update

I suspect, that whilst the Raiders are hopeful of that outcome, they are probably resigned to him not playing round 1. I suspect their real reasons are: 1)Firmly and loudly supporting Kris - both behind the scenes and in the media 2)Continue to establish a reputation as being willing to call the NRL...
by Shiv
February 18, 2024, 12:29 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 461
Views: 30466

Re: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*

The TV I understand, but why a new brick? What are you doing to the poor brick.
by Shiv
February 18, 2024, 11:42 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 461
Views: 30466

Re: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*

Trial's are a funny thing. If you get spanked you say "well its only a trial and it doesn't count", if you are the Spanker you still say "well its only a trial and it doesn't count..." For me the most notable thing across the park was speed, and speed in spades. Weaks/Stewart/Sav...
by Shiv
February 14, 2024, 9:15 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: Rugby League 2024
Replies: 138
Views: 5573

Rule changes and Interpretations for 2024

2024 NRL Rule change and interpretations clarification: https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/02/14/2024-nrl-rule-change-and-interpretations-clarification/ Worth a watch - its circa 35mins Only rule change is around short dropouts. No longer a penalty if it doesn't go the 10. Instead its a play the ball 10m...
by Shiv
February 13, 2024, 10:11 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day *Teams p1*
Replies: 461
Views: 30466

Re: 2024 Trial 1 v Eels: Teams and Game Day

Given it’s a trial, I am expecting the TL to be of all 30 players.
Maybe minus the people playing in the all stars.


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by Shiv
February 2, 2024, 11:35 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Toughest preseason ever 2024
Replies: 389
Views: 111577

Re: Toughest preseason ever 2024

Little things could be like. When you are up by 10, with 10 to go, don’t throw risky low percentage passes. Take the tackle. Grind out that last 10. I am thinking of that St George game in particular. But all the big teams do it. When they have a good lead, they put the low percentage plays away. Ma...
by Shiv
January 19, 2024, 3:59 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders team for 2024
Replies: 659
Views: 259838

Re: Canberra Raiders team for 2024

As I have mentioned before, Levi played all year in Cup. So despite playing in round 1, he never made it back to 1st grade. If Ricky believes Levi is so good, and by extension better then Zac, why didn't Levi play 1st grade at all? By all accounts and the views of the GH, as soon as Levi was fit he ...
by Shiv
January 19, 2024, 3:34 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4116
Views: 589765

Re: Ex Raiders... where are they now?

yeah agreed - pretty much a nothing story
by Shiv
January 16, 2024, 6:28 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders reject request from Dragons to release Zac Woolford
Replies: 148
Views: 18158

Re: Raiders reject request from Dragons to release Zac Woolford

What makes the whole Levi thing even more interesting, is when he did come back from his broken jaw and had played a number of cup games, he still didn't get called up to first grade. If Ricky loves him so - then why wasn't he called up? If Zac is better than Levi, then why are we looking at letting...
by Shiv
January 7, 2024, 5:00 pm
Forum: Greenhouse Issues
Topic: The Greenhouse - Now in our 20th anniversary season!
Replies: 6
Views: 1576

Re: The Greenhouse - Now in our 20th anniversary season!

Yup, this is the place to be. To rant, to rave, to sob and to beg. You've got it all.

Seriously though, excellent work to the Mods, its hard thankless work, and you only notice it when its not there.
by Shiv
December 19, 2023, 10:14 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Toughest preseason ever 2024
Replies: 389
Views: 111577

Re: Toughest preseason ever 2024

I have a good feeling about 2024 too But not in a W-L results sense I think this time next year, I am going to be pretty excited for what this group have the potential to achieve but i fully anticipate this season will be a bit of a rollar coaster with probably more downs than ups. Im going to try ...
by Shiv
December 15, 2023, 1:01 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Grace Kemp extends her stay with the Green Machine
Replies: 11
Views: 5847

Re: Grace Kemp extends her stay with the Green Machine

Good stuff - genuinely looks like she loves her footy
by Shiv
December 10, 2023, 10:26 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2023
Replies: 3787
Views: 696663

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2023

How many games in 2024 is Kris missing - just the one? Also how many for Big Red ( I lost track )
by Shiv
December 6, 2023, 1:10 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders team for 2024
Replies: 659
Views: 259838

Re: Canberra Raiders team for 2024

When I look at 2023 Jack, we win some games with him in the team and we lose some games with him in the team. I didn’t see any games we won OR lost solely because of him. So it’s hard to see him moving on as a catastrophic loss that sets us back to the dark ages and wooden spoon contenders. All the ...
by Shiv
December 4, 2023, 10:14 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Toughest preseason ever 2024
Replies: 389
Views: 111577

Re: Toughest preseason ever 2024

This:
Jamal Fogarty said. "Sebastian Kris is back in his home spot at centre, so it's up to Chevy and a couple of young boys to put their hands up [at fullback].
by Shiv
December 2, 2023, 9:21 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Should one of the next Immortals be a Raider?
Replies: 75
Views: 21580

Re: Should one of the next Immortals be a Raider?

oh, and in context of trusting NRL to investigate. It did also come out that Storm was on their Radar as having far too many good players. They had investigated them and found nothing - until literally the books were placed in their hands. So no, I think their competence here is low, not high.
by Shiv
December 2, 2023, 9:19 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Should one of the next Immortals be a Raider?
Replies: 75
Views: 21580

Re: Should one of the next Immortals be a Raider?

The NRL investigation found they weren’t aware. They didn’t sign two contracts, rather some conditions were in side letters which the club hid. Side letters are common legal practice. I know people won’t accept the explanation, but it’s been given and the players cleared. And you trust the NRL runn...
by Shiv
December 1, 2023, 3:37 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Should one of the next Immortals be a Raider?
Replies: 75
Views: 21580

Re: Should one of the next Immortals be a Raider?

and doubling down, this was the same club this year the celebrated the 2 premierships that were taken off them. And were then surprised that everyone who wasn't a Storm supporter had an issue with it.....
No immortals at that club, none deserving of so lofty a title.
by Shiv
December 1, 2023, 2:38 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Should one of the next Immortals be a Raider?
Replies: 75
Views: 21580

Re: Should one of the next Immortals be a Raider?

Actually, I don't think any player knowingly involved in the level of salary cap scandals that any of those Melbourne players should be considered. An immortal is meant to embody something above and beyond that of the Hall of Fame peeps. They know they were involved in it, the NRL knows the players ...
by Shiv
November 17, 2023, 9:51 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Toughest preseason ever 2024
Replies: 389
Views: 111577

Re: Toughest preseason ever 2024

actually, as an interesting aside, given all the press around how much better Souths are going to be with Jack there, how he is their big signing etc etc. I do wonder if the pressure will get to him, and if he will overplay his hand. Just a thought.
by Shiv
November 17, 2023, 12:55 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Toughest preseason ever 2024
Replies: 389
Views: 111577

Re: Toughest preseason ever 2024

You know, I really do think they are all literally making this stuff up. For example, the article says ofJack "whose class and ability to shine in the big games" I can't think of one game in 23 where that happened. Conversely, I can think of a number of games where we desperately needed ou...
by Shiv
November 14, 2023, 9:51 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1582
Views: 169239

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita... for a second time

actually, I don't mind if he uses us to drive his price up again, at the Titans. Well and truly cooks their cap. I'm ok with that.
by Shiv
November 13, 2023, 11:19 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2024 Canberra Raiders draw
Replies: 124
Views: 17896

Re: 2024 Canberra Raiders draw

What does our Magic round look like?


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by Shiv
November 9, 2023, 6:53 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4116
Views: 589765

Re: Ex Raiders... where are they now?

yeah he was trash. (both on an off the field) Can't see any club picking him up either - its not like he was a once-in-a-generation type talent. No feel good story here.
by Shiv
November 1, 2023, 8:55 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 in review - Xavier Savage
Replies: 19
Views: 1656

Re: 2023 in review - Xavier Savage

I am going to go with there is more here than meets the eye. I've said it before - but there is clearly a piece of the "Savage" puzzle we are not seeing. I agree he couldn't get a look in to 1st grade - even when we were so desperately short of both wingers and FB's. For sure he should ha...
by Shiv
November 1, 2023, 6:31 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 in review - Xavier Savage
Replies: 19
Views: 1656

Re: 2023 in review - Xavier Savage

I am going to go with there is more here than meets the eye. I've said it before - but there is clearly a piece of the "Savage" puzzle we are not seeing. I agree he couldn't get a look in to 1st grade - even when we were so desperately short of both wingers and FB's. For sure he should hav...