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by RTW
January 2, 2023, 2:17 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: Melbourne Storm 2023
Replies: 12
Views: 1166

Re: Melbourne Storm 2023

I think Tariq Simms will transition into a middle forward at the Storm and can see him being a very valuable bench forward. I expect this is the year where we see Jack Howarth make his mark. The storm have been very controlled with his progression but he is certainly a talented junior. Sent from my ...
by RTW
January 2, 2023, 2:13 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders miss out on David Fifita
Replies: 1585
Views: 169420

Re: Canberra Raiders bid for David Fifita

Maybe. I know that Haas moved to the Queensland for football, and that he attended. Was he signed by the Broncos and then sent to KP? Do KP and the Broncos have an arrangement? Keebra Park are now linked with the Titans. That wasn’t the case a few years back. Despite this it doesn’t really matter i...
by RTW
December 23, 2022, 7:46 am
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: Brisbane Broncos 2023
Replies: 48
Views: 3933

Re: Brisbane Broncos 2023

Looks like a bottom eight team to me. Have added a quality young fullback and have arguably the best back five in the comp. If Reynolds can stay fit they have a rep quality half with an outstanding kicking game next to a young up and comer who has plenty of individual brilliance. ( Mam will deserve...
by RTW
November 17, 2022, 7:25 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4135
Views: 590478

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

How on earth did I miss this?! My man Dimitri Pelo came in #8 in New Caledonia’s most handsome men 2021. The man was robbed. New Caledonia’s 10 most handsome men alive 2021: https://conandaily.com/2021/12/31/new-caledonias-10-most-handsome-men-alive-2021/ How on earth did you find this? Sent from m...
by RTW
November 12, 2022, 8:27 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2023 Canberra Raiders draw
Replies: 169
Views: 16698

Re: 2023 Canberra Raiders draw

Ricky Stuart rejects the idea that the Canberra Raiders have an “easy” draw in 2023 Ricky Stuart has responded to claims Canberra has arguably the easiest draw, given the Raiders have the most games against bottom-eight sides and equal most against bottom-four teams. “I have coached at the NRL leve...
by RTW
November 11, 2022, 4:40 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2022
Replies: 1535
Views: 166962

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2022

greeneyed wrote:He is trying to go to Redcliffe though, isn’t he?
Correct


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by RTW
November 2, 2022, 11:06 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Panthers junior lock Hohepa Puru joins Raiders on ongoing training deal
Replies: 27
Views: 3429

Re: Panthers junior lock Hohepa Puru joins Raiders on ongoing training deal

Hopefully a move away from friends and comfort zones will help him get his off field commitment to where it needs to be. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Are you suggesting a MOTM grand final performer has an issue with his off field commitment or do just have general concerns about the Penrith s...
by RTW
November 1, 2022, 3:39 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Panthers junior lock Hohepa Puru joins Raiders on ongoing training deal
Replies: 27
Views: 3429

Re: Panthers junior lock Hohepa Puru joins Raiders on ongoing training deal

Hopefully a move away from friends and comfort zones will help him get his off field commitment to where it needs to be.


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by RTW
October 27, 2022, 7:07 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Toughest preseason ever 2023
Replies: 270
Views: 36784

Toughest preseason ever 2023

I actually think Korisau leaving (and to a lesser degree Kikau) is going to bring them back to the pack. I still think they will be the team to beat - but I think the gap will be less. Korisau is a really good 9 and we already know the differences between a good 9, and an exceptional 9 - tight game...
by RTW
October 2, 2022, 10:30 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2022 Grand Final: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 452
Views: 19606

Re: 2022 Grand Final: Teams and Game Day

The Panthers put on an absolute football clinic for most of the Grand Final. Only in the last few minutes did they relax the defensive intensity. The Dylan Edwards tackle on Bailey S was one of the classic defensive plays and very uplifting for his side. Edwards deserved the Clive Churchill medal a...
by RTW
October 2, 2022, 10:13 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2022 Grand Final: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 452
Views: 19606

Re: 2022 Grand Final: Teams and Game Day

Can someone explain to me - when a team dominates the first 20mins and kills a game like Panthers did to eels and eels did to us, is that all about play the ball speed? Possession was fairly even at the start in both games. Would Parra have been better off risking a few penalties to slow the play t...
by RTW
October 2, 2022, 10:05 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2022 Grand Final: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 452
Views: 19606

Re: 2022 Grand Final: Teams and Game Day

Can someone explain to me - when a team dominates the first 20mins and kills a game like Panthers did to eels and eels did to us, is that all about play the ball speed? Possession was fairly even at the start in both games. Would Parra have been better off risking a few penalties to slow the play t...
by RTW
October 2, 2022, 9:56 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2022 Grand Final: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 452
Views: 19606

Re: 2022 Grand Final: Teams and Game Day

It's easy to do stuff for the camera doesn't mean they actually do much when the camera isn't there.... Its my opinion based on what I actually know not just see on tv. If you don't agree thats fine The panthers dont get my respect just because they play extremely well, you get my respect by the wa...
by RTW
October 2, 2022, 9:36 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2022 Grand Final: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 452
Views: 19606

Re: 2022 Grand Final: Teams and Game Day

Worst Gf in years You have to respect what Penrith have done as a club. That first half from Penrith was near faultless and as a result I found it really enjoyable. Whilst it was never a contest it was great footy from the panthers! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Respect for some of what they'v...
by RTW
October 2, 2022, 9:06 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2022 Grand Final: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 452
Views: 19606

Re: 2022 Grand Final: Teams and Game Day

dubby wrote:Worst Gf in years
You have to respect what Penrith have done as a club. That first half from Penrith was near faultless and as a result I found it really enjoyable.

Whilst it was never a contest it was great footy from the panthers!


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by RTW
October 2, 2022, 1:19 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Horse Racing
Replies: 1556
Views: 180091

Re: Horse Racing

Dusty wrote:My mates and I purchased a small share in a 2 year old filly yesterday. Our first taste at horse ownership. Exciting


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Nice work, what stables will she be based out of?


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by RTW
September 29, 2022, 9:57 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Michael Maguire joins Canberra Raiders coaching staff
Replies: 276
Views: 33235

Re: Canberra Raiders approach Michael Maguire for assistant coach role

Having an Assistant coach who are earmarked to succeed the current coach seems to be in vogue at the moment. With that in mind I would be having a crack at Rohan Smith, a young coach who has a resume as long as your arm. Won the Q cup last year and set Norths up to go back to back this year. Turned ...
by RTW
September 28, 2022, 7:27 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4135
Views: 590478

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

-TW- wrote:Ryan James looks like he'll not be re signed by the Broncos

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He is retiring from the NRL.


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by RTW
August 27, 2022, 12:41 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Brett White heading to Gold Coast Titans as assistant for Holbrook
Replies: 62
Views: 6382

Re: Brett White expected to sign with Titans

I find it really hard to have an objective view point on an assistant coach as no one outside the club really sees what they do. Having said that it is hard to see this as a real negative, we need fresh ideas, we need someone who is willing to challenge the status quo. We need someone who has only s...
by RTW
August 26, 2022, 7:52 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4135
Views: 590478

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

Former Raiders junior Jeremiah Simbiken has earned himself an NRL contract with his continual big-match displays in the Queensland Cup. Simbiken has agreed to a three-year deal with the Dolphins which will see him hold development contract status when the new NRL team begins pre-season later this y...
by RTW
August 25, 2022, 8:31 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders head of performance Jeremy Hickmans heads to the Dolphins
Replies: 29
Views: 2654

Re: Raiders head of performance Jeremy Hickmans heads to the Dolphins

Hayden Knowles is now available. Plenty of experience I’m sure we could do worse.


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by RTW
August 13, 2022, 9:57 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2022
Replies: 1535
Views: 166962

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2022

What second rowers and locks are available for next year? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Kind Hethrington is still contracted for 2023 at the Broncos but he is one that I would be looking to give an upgraded contract to. Broncos would struggle to match the price and if you get in before next se...
by RTW
August 8, 2022, 3:36 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: Melbourne Storm 2022
Replies: 24
Views: 2838

Re: Melbourne Storm 2022

A few unofficial sources are stating that the Storm have signed Eliesa katoa.

Looking forward to seeing how he improves under Bellamy. Confident he will turn him into a rep player.


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by RTW
August 7, 2022, 10:54 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Elliott Whitehead
Replies: 181
Views: 14824

Re: Elliott Whitehead

Billy Walker wrote:Take all the $$ we are currently giving to Croker, Hodgo and Whitehead and surely there isn’t player in the game we can’t buy??
With Dolphins throwing their hat in the ring for any quality player that is available it isn’t that somple.


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by RTW
August 4, 2022, 12:51 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2022 Rd 21 V Panthers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*
Replies: 226
Views: 19427

Re: 2022 Rd 21 V Panthers: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

The Panthers will be a real test for the Raiders forwards. They are a very patient team and with both halves out I think will play a pretty simple game. Bash through the middle, kick to corners and wait for the Raiders to make errors and invite them into the match. O’Sullivan has a pretty handy kick...
by RTW
August 2, 2022, 3:53 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders assistant coach Andrew McFadden heading to Warriors
Replies: 23
Views: 2502

Re: Raiders assistant coach Andrew McFadden heading to Warriors

I really hope we have a good external look at a replacement. But can’t help but think the job will be given to a recently retired Raider.


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by RTW
August 2, 2022, 3:50 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2022
Replies: 1535
Views: 166962

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2022

Katoa is an idiot for not following up our interest or maybe he just needs to stay in NZ. Stuart might not have a great record around developing half backs, but gee he can create opportunities for second rowers and improve their play. I’d love to be a second rower with Papa and Taps as my props and...
by RTW
July 31, 2022, 4:43 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2022
Replies: 1535
Views: 166962

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2022

Drinkwater is killing it today. Hes fast always backing up the forwards, creative and he's a back up 6. He creates points. I'd take this bloke over our current fullbacks. Savage is a spud. CNK has lost all confidence. Drinkwater has a contract for the Cowboys in 2023. Pretty confident given the sea...
by RTW
July 31, 2022, 9:39 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Elliott Whitehead
Replies: 181
Views: 14824

Re: Elliott Whitehead

EW is not what he was. He's not as bad as this echo chamber makes out either. It's good Ricky is giving him less minutes. But I'm not convinced Chn is much better. He led to 2 tries today. His EDIT defence was under 6 stuff. Hoping we have a viable alternative coming thru. We need a quality 13 and ...
by RTW
July 26, 2022, 9:58 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2022
Replies: 1535
Views: 166962

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2022

I mean im sure they're both good enough athletes to get out there and hold their own if they have to mid game, but i think both are pretty clearly heading for careers as middle forwards Someone like Katoa might not be a major upgrade or one at all, but we do need genuine edge forward depth on the r...
by RTW
July 17, 2022, 6:30 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2022
Replies: 1535
Views: 166962

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2022

This Hosking guy playing for Brisbane should be playing more first grade. Does everything right (nearly, unlucky to have a try disallowed just now). Been stuck in QLD cup for years so would be cheap. We should absolutely be on the phone to his manager He just signed with the Broncos this year, thou...
by RTW
July 10, 2022, 9:35 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders Pathways
Topic: 2022 ASSRL Championships
Replies: 82
Views: 8453

Re: 2022 ASSRL Championships

Seems every year the selectors have to include one Kiwi. Hard for them not to, if you look at the Langer trophy(main schoolboys comp in SE QLD) all of the 8 schools have a number on boys who move to Australia to push for an NRL contract. You are bound to get a few in the QLD team and hence some wil...
by RTW
July 2, 2022, 9:32 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders Pathways
Topic: 2022 ASSRL Championships
Replies: 82
Views: 8453

Re: 2022 ASSRL Championships

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by RTW
July 2, 2022, 9:32 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders Pathways
Topic: 2022 ASSRL Championships
Replies: 82
Views: 8453

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by RTW
June 21, 2022, 7:30 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Coaching issues
Replies: 2991
Views: 179047

Re: Coaching issues

Michael Dobson has been the Colts (under 21s) coach and been the pathway manager at Wynnum Seagulls for the past 5 years. QRL.com are reporting that he is finishing up as he has taken an NRL gig next year. Any chance he has taken a role at the Raiders? He is an old boy which fits our style. Has any ...