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by Botman
May 10, 2024, 8:51 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1814
Views: 174157

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

Our young lad should have had a try assist in the first half but that washed slug Sivo wasn’t where he should have been

The colonel is showing a lot to be excited for imo
by Botman
May 10, 2024, 8:43 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 442
Views: 6591

Re: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day

That’s a money ball from Sanders there
Exactly where it needed to be except Sivo the washed up bum wasn’t where he’s supposed to be
by Botman
May 10, 2024, 8:37 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 442
Views: 6591

Re: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day

Great stuff from the young bloke! Great bounce back
by Botman
May 10, 2024, 8:31 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 442
Views: 6591

Re: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day

Young Blaize has a heap of talent but much like Chev he’s going to learn some lessons the hard way here :lol:
by Botman
May 10, 2024, 2:40 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 1048
Views: 85668

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

Jayden brailey worth a shot maybe?? Not sure of what his status is though Sent from my SM-G998B using Tapatalk Yeah i've mentioned him before. Again, i think he's in the right mould of player to target... not a superstar likely to attract attention from bigger profile clubs, in the right age bracke...
by Botman
May 10, 2024, 2:36 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 1048
Views: 85668

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

Ah that's interesting, he's contracted until the end of 2025, not that contracts mean much these days.
He'd be a pretty big loss for a Dolphins team that desperately needs as much talent as it can get.
by Botman
May 10, 2024, 10:26 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders back NRL call to eliminate disrespect towards match officials
Replies: 77
Views: 1886

Re: Canberra Raiders back NRL call to eliminate disrespect towards match officials

:lol: That is actually one of the most infuriating parts of the presser... when Annesley asks "any questions?" and it's crickets except for me at home screaming at my computer "YES! ME! I HAVE QUESTIONS" And yeah, i think you've hit on exactly why that is as it relates to the qua...
by Botman
May 10, 2024, 9:12 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders back NRL call to eliminate disrespect towards match officials
Replies: 77
Views: 1886

Re: Canberra Raiders back NRL call to eliminate disrespect towards match officials

Twitter debate on this has descended into a gender politics🙈 Of course. It could go no other way in 2024, because sadly we've not made big enough strides in equality for it not to be, and as people push further, it gets the misogynists tap dancing. And unfortunately sports is still a pretty rife wi...
by Botman
May 10, 2024, 9:07 am
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 442
Views: 6591

Re: 2024 NRL Round 10: Teams and Game Day

It always grinds my gears when an attacking play breaks down inside the 10 and a player kicks the ball dead out of frustration, or they dont make the effort to stop the ball going dead on a knock on or something. I reckon i see it at least once a week where a team gives away a free 20 metre restart ...
by Botman
May 10, 2024, 8:57 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders back NRL call to eliminate disrespect towards match officials
Replies: 77
Views: 1886

Re: Canberra Raiders back NRL call to eliminate disrespect towards match officials

gangrenous wrote: May 10, 2024, 7:10 am
greeneyed wrote: I can only conclude you haven’t been reading some of the other social media platforms.
Or proofreading their own posts…
:lol: indeed
by Botman
May 10, 2024, 8:53 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 1048
Views: 85668

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

The question in itself of Buttriss or Levi is perhaps the most depressing one you ask. I've said it before and i'll say it again, as far as NRL performances go, these are the two worst players i can think of who have played 100 games. JMK would be a very good signing imo. He's not a superstar by any...
by Botman
May 9, 2024, 10:01 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders back NRL call to eliminate disrespect towards match officials
Replies: 77
Views: 1886

Re: Canberra Raiders back NRL call to eliminate disrespect towards match officials

What happened? The game has a history of dissent towards referees, and no one has been really bothered, all part of the game. No referee ever cried on the field because of a put down. Suddenly a few female refs have a few atrocious games, everyone notices, and in this overly sensitive, hyper vigila...
by Botman
May 9, 2024, 9:59 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1934
Views: 187484

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

I feel sorry for Penrith. After losing so many stars it was about time they were able to buy one. I hate the Roosters. Of course they get him. They can recruit literally anyone they want. I feel sorry for the Titans, certainly not the Panthers. Never the Panthers. Of course I wouldn’t feel sorry fo...
by Botman
May 9, 2024, 9:55 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1934
Views: 187484

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

Except Dane Gagai apparently We’re they after him? Weird if true, he’s a bit irrelevant these days. Father Time getting him Apparently they were And were pretty close to getting him too if you believe Barry Toohey, who I think is as plugged into a club (knights) as any journo Must admit I was a bit...
by Botman
May 9, 2024, 9:02 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1934
Views: 187484

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

Except Dane Gagai apparently We’re they after him? Weird if true, he’s a bit irrelevant these days. Father Time getting him Apparently they were And were pretty close to getting him too if you believe Barry Toohey, who I think is as plugged into a club (knights) as any journo Must admit I was a bit...
by Botman
May 9, 2024, 8:57 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders back NRL call to eliminate disrespect towards match officials
Replies: 77
Views: 1886

Re: Canberra Raiders back NRL call to eliminate disrespect towards match officials

What happened? The game has a history of dissent towards referees, and no one has been really bothered, all part of the game. No referee ever cried on the field because of a put down. Suddenly a few female refs have a few atrocious games, everyone notices, and in this overly sensitive, hyper vigila...
by Botman
May 9, 2024, 8:55 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1934
Views: 187484

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

Except Dane Gagai apparently
by Botman
May 9, 2024, 7:30 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: NFL Thread
Replies: 14642
Views: 898600

Re: NFL Thread

Matt wrote: May 9, 2024, 4:42 pm Lads,
I'm sure I know the idea, but I assume former Jagz WR Zay Jones is being shopped coz he hasn't quite got it?
And/or
Limited tred on the tyres?
Na i think he's ok, nothing special, guys who are arent available this late in FA, but he can be a contribitor to a WR room as a #3-4
by Botman
May 9, 2024, 5:41 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1934
Views: 187484

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

Really interested to see how he goes at a club like that and a coach like Robinson
by Botman
May 9, 2024, 4:00 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders back NRL call to eliminate disrespect towards match officials
Replies: 77
Views: 1886

Re: Canberra Raiders back NRL call to eliminate disrespect towards match officials

I wonder - has anyone in print or TV media ever had a nuanced discussion about a contentious call post Annesley presser where they've discussed his explanation and reconsidered their position based on that? Like has Braith Anasta ever gotten on Fox Footy and said "I thought the call was wrong b...
by Botman
May 9, 2024, 1:40 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders back NRL call to eliminate disrespect towards match officials
Replies: 77
Views: 1886

Re: Canberra Raiders back NRL call to eliminate disrespect towards match officials

I quite like the Annesley presser. I've had a number of times where I've had questions about rules and interpretations and I've liked have him come out and explain it so i can know, whether I'm right/wrong, or agree/disagree on what he says. I've gotten plenty out of it myself However I think you're...
by Botman
May 9, 2024, 12:52 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1934
Views: 187484

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

If he's opting out officially, get the **** ramp back out! We won't win but have a crack at least.
by Botman
May 9, 2024, 9:35 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1814
Views: 174157

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

Exactly... anyways there is obviously views on this that can't agree so best to move on.

Can't wait to do it all again after Colonel's game tomorrow night! :lol:
by Botman
May 9, 2024, 9:18 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders back NRL call to eliminate disrespect towards match officials
Replies: 77
Views: 1886

Re: Canberra Raiders back NRL call to eliminate poor behaviour towards match officials

The AFL brought in a dissent rule and poor player behaviour towards umpires stopped in a weekend. If the NRL really wants to stop this behaviour just penalise it out of the game. Players will learn quickly. Agreed Any player approaching a referee and remonstrating should be immediately penalised an...
by Botman
May 9, 2024, 8:48 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Newcastle Knights sign Canberra Raiders back James Schiller
Replies: 147
Views: 8643

Re: Newcastle Knights sign Canberra Raiders back James Schiller

Jimmy going to knights to play centre...

Get ready to learn wing, buddy
by Botman
May 9, 2024, 8:43 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1934
Views: 187484

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

I think most people see it as a straight swap for JFH and respect the Panthers approach to the game enough that its not a bad look at all. 100% agree You could build a top 4-6 team with the players the Panthers have lost over the years to other clubs It is remarkable the amount of talent they've le...
by Botman
May 9, 2024, 8:39 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1814
Views: 174157

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

Regs Revolution wrote: May 9, 2024, 7:54 am I feel like I’ve just repeated myself about the same things that I’ve posted and you still can’t get it.
There is something we can agree on
by Botman
May 9, 2024, 8:38 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1814
Views: 174157

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

Look, I’m loathe to keep this debate going, it’s clear people have different views on this that aren’t likely to change and we should all just move on. But I can’t help but feel you’re being particularly defensive of any concerns about Stewart (and previously Savage) because you’re very high on the...
by Botman
May 8, 2024, 10:09 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1814
Views: 174157

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

You might of! He played U19's SOO last year at 17 years old. Admittedly a game that didnt go his way. But he, Sanders and Strange combined for a delightful little interplay that should give us all hope for what could be to come! (but sure, let me clarifiy that i mean the highest level of club compet...
by Botman
May 8, 2024, 10:03 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1814
Views: 174157

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

Also, why do I keep seeing talk about people being abused? Who’s being abused here? Apart from Finchy and his irrational hatred for Stewart, I can’t see anyone else even emptily crossing the line. That’s because no one is Nicko. People are giving honest, polite feedback and they’re being cast to be...
by Botman
May 8, 2024, 9:20 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 1048
Views: 85668

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

Yes indeed.
The scuttlebutt about him in the off season was NOT GREAT to say the least! haha
There seemed to be genuine concerns if he'd ever play FG footy again due things unrelated to his on field plahy
by Botman
May 8, 2024, 3:31 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1814
Views: 174157

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

Green Blogger wrote: May 8, 2024, 3:13 pm So.....has Sanders signed or not? It has been a few pages since he was discussed.
He's signed
My Raiders game this week is the Eels on Friday night, ill be watching our young lad with keen interest!
by Botman
May 8, 2024, 2:51 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1934
Views: 187484

Re: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita

Players should be able to play where every they like for whatever pay they're happy to accept. Fifita might sign for the Roosters because he likes Sydney or see's more post career opportunities there and wants to establish his profile. he might sign for the Panthers for less because he dreams of wi...
by Botman
May 8, 2024, 2:45 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1814
Views: 174157

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

Ok fair point :lol: :cry: I'm on the Strange train now, toot toot :lol: And look, i didn't mean to single you out on that, but it was just an example of just how quickly things can change and we really don't need to be prisoners of the moment with these guys, good or bad. I'm not saying we cant tal...
by Botman
May 8, 2024, 2:11 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders
Replies: 1814
Views: 174157

Re: Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

Strange is not someone to build a team around imo. Galvin could be. My hope is that together with Chevy and the Colonel, maybe even add Savage to that, they form a formidable unit Strange I think is pretty nailed on. Even if he doesn't develop his passing and ballplaying, he can lean heavily on tha...