2018 Rd 9 V Titans: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

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2018 Rd 9 V Titans: Teams and Previews



Canberra Raiders V Gold Coast Titans
Saturday 5 May 3:00pm
Canberra Stadium
Tickets: Click here
TV coverage: Fox League Channel 502
Radio: ABC, 2CC, Mix 106.3

The Raiders produced a very good defensive display against the North Queensland Cowboys in Round 8, winning for the first time in Townsville since 2006. There are still things to improve upon, but it was a win full of character and attitude. In Round 9, the Green Machine heads home to face the Gold Coast Titans at Canberra Stadium.

Who do you think should line up for the Green Machine? Tell us your team here and see how you go in comparison to the official squad when announced. We will include the official line ups in the first post of this thread as soon as they're available.

OFFICIAL SQUADS

Canberra Raiders

1 Jack Wighton, 2 Nick Cotric, 3 Jarrod Croker (c), 4 Joseph Leilua, 5 Jordan Rapana, 6 Blake Austin, 7 Aidan Sezer, 8 Iosia Soliola, 9 Siliva Havili, 10 Junior Paulo, 11 Joseph Tapine, 12 Elliott Whitehead, 13 Josh Papalii

14 Ata Hingano, 15 Shannon Boyd, 16 Luke Bateman, 17 Dunamis Lui

18 Liam Knight, 19 Michael Oldfield, 20 Brad Abbey, 21 Jack Murchie

Gold Coast Titans

1 Michael Gordon, 2 Anthony Don, 3 Brendan Elliot, 4 Konrad Hurrell, 5 Phillip Sami, 6 Bryce Cartwright, 7 Ashley Taylor, 8 Jarrod Wallace, 9 Mitch Rein, 10 Ryan James (c), 11 Kevin Proctor, 12 Will Matthews, 13 Jai Arrow

14 Max King, 15 Jack Stockwell, 16 Keegan Hipgrave, 17 Ryan Simpkins

18 Leilani Latu, 19 Moeaki Fotuaika, 20 Brenko Lee, 21 Kane Elgey

Officials:

Referees: Gavin Reynolds, Alan Shortall
Sideline Officials: Brett Suttor, Jarrod Cole
Video Referees: Steve Chiddy, Bryan Norrie

Match Hashtags: #NRL #WeareRaiders #BleedGreen #NRLRaidersTitans

The Greenhouse Hashtags: #WearGreen2018 #FromAllAngles

Mounties team: Coming



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[Ilanraiders]

Boyd might’ve injured his hamstring n Tapine is limping.......
Same team that won tonight n maybe Knight to replace Boyd and hopefully Tapine is good.

[reptar]

The Raiders are like that ex that you still love but if you spend too much time together you get reminded of why it doesn't work.

Who knows which side will turn up?

[Green eyed Mick]

We're going to belt them.

[1992]

Just thinking of how we lost the first 3, and especially game 1 makes me mad.

Anyway, if the boys show up (50/50) we can put a big score on them. Happy for the side to stick with their defensive mentality because against the Tits we can score a lot of points.

[PrimetimeRaider]

Titans again?

God we've had a piss easy schedule this season. Disgusting that we're not in the top 4

[greeneyed]

The reason behind Siliva Havili's desire to stay with Canberra Raiders

Siliva Havili has "a lot more left in the tank for NRL footy" and he has revealed the driving force behind his desire to earn a new contract with the Canberra Raiders.

"[Mausia] is keeping me settled and keeping me focused on what I need to do, especially with the position I’m in with the one-year contract, she gives me the extra drive so that’s always good," Havili said. "[A contract extension is] the goal, that’s another goal. I know I’ve got a lot more left in the tank for NRL footy and I want to let the footy do the talking and everything will play out by itself.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... 4zcae.html

[greeneyed]

Josh Papalii living in a Canberra Raiders state of mind

Josh Papalii’s resurgence has seen the Canberra Raiders star’s name thrown back into the mix for State of Origin selection but the man himself is refusing to let a maroon jersey clog up his radar.

The boys are pretty excited with the win. Our biggest focus is our next game and the preparation for the next game starts now," Papalii said. "The boys really dug down deep for each other and hopefully we can take it into next week. It was definitely a happy moment for myself [to start and win] but we’ve still got a long way to go and we’ve still got one more game [coming up].

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... 4zcad.html

[Matt]

Id say Havili has earnt an extension

[edwahu]

Yep, I am sure he will attract interest from elsewhere as well.

[FuiFui BradBrad]

Been a while since we had some tank talk!


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[LastRaider]

Yeah I’m really concerned we are going to lose Havilii. Havilii will see the writing on the wall with Hodgson coming back and Stuart’s desire to play a halve at 14. Manly, Penrith and Brisbane will be circling very soon if not alrwdy


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[reptar]

Josh Papalii living in a Canberra Raiders state of mind

Josh Papalii’s resurgence has seen the Canberra Raiders star’s name thrown back into the mix for State of Origin selection but the man himself is refusing to let a maroon jersey clog up his radar.

The boys are pretty excited with the win. Our biggest focus is our next game and the preparation for the next game starts now," Papalii said. "The boys really dug down deep for each other and hopefully we can take it into next week. It was definitely a happy moment for myself [to start and win] but we’ve still got a long way to go and we’ve still got one more game [coming up].

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... 4zcad.html

Woah! Can we wait for two good games in a row before these kinds of stories?

[zim]

Yeah I’m really concerned we are going to lose Havilii. Havilii will see the writing on the wall with Hodgson coming back and Stuart’s desire to play a halve at 14. Manly, Penrith and Brisbane will be circling very soon if not alrwdy


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He's only picking a half at 14 because he doesn't want to pick Garvey. Havili is definitely at 14 when hodgo comes back.

[RedRaider]

How would you bring Hodgo back Zim? Would you start him or go via Mounties to gain some match fitness or as No.14? Havili is sure in good form and I would expect Hodgo to be a bit tentative in his first match back. About Round 16 we are going to have 2 International No9s on the books.

Other than for injury I don't expect Sticky to make any changes for the Titans match.

[CJ42]

Hodgo to return as 14 for me


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[reptar]

Not for this game though

Hodgo to return as 14 for me


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[-PJ-]

Yeah I’m really concerned we are going to lose Havilii. Havilii will see the writing on the wall with Hodgson coming back and Stuart’s desire to play a halve at 14. Manly, Penrith and Brisbane will be circling very soon if not alrwdy


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Where do you come up with all this ?

How about we give Havili that extension and he wears #14 when Hodgson returns ?

Manly, Penrith and Brisbane eh ?

What if we are chasing a decent halves replacement for Brake (Norman) ?

6. Norman
7. Sezer
9. Hodgo
14. Havili.

Head over to the speculatation thread and dribble there ****...

[Timbo]

Just thinking of how we lost the first 3, and especially game 1 makes me mad.

Anyway, if the boys show up (50/50) we can put a big score on them. Happy for the side to stick with their defensive mentality because against the Tits we can score a lot of points.

How different a lot of views on this season would be if we'd held on through those first three.

[The Nickman]

Just thinking of how we lost the first 3, and especially game 1 makes me mad.

Anyway, if the boys show up (50/50) we can put a big score on them. Happy for the side to stick with their defensive mentality because against the Tits we can score a lot of points.

How different a lot of views on this season would be if we'd held on through those first three.

How different would the first three have been if we'd showed up with the attitude and commitment in defence as we did in three of the last four weeks.

[greeneyed]

Canberra Raiders forward Joe Tapine relishing the grind

The Canberra Raiders are in a holding pattern as they look to lock in a stack of high-profile stars but they can rest easy knowing Joe Tapine isn't going anywhere.

"Joey was good. He is still only young and playing him in the middle to get the foundation and a bit of a platform into his game to understand the intensity and the speed of NRL was always the plan," Stuart said. "Now he has moved back to the edge he is really finding what it’s like to play NRL for 80 minutes of footy and he is really doing a good job for us."

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... 4zcds.html

[gerg]

Love the way Tapine is playing atm. I thought he got a little carried away with his emotion/aggression last year but he is totally in control this year. Lolo not playing for the Kiwis last year turned out great.

[gilby_gillard]

I hope we have a plan in place to pay Tapine what he will deserve when his contract is up next year. He is becoming the most important forward in the team.

[-PJ-]

Tapine is a gem..

[reptar]

Tapine is a gem..

He cuts a fine jib.

[dubby]

What's a jib?

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[-PJ-]

What's a jib?

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It's on a sailboat right ?

[LastRaider]

Yeah I’m really concerned we are going to lose Havilii. Havilii will see the writing on the wall with Hodgson coming back and Stuart’s desire to play a halve at 14. Manly, Penrith and Brisbane will be circling very soon if not alrwdy


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Where do you come up with all this ?

How about we give Havili that extension and he wears #14 when Hodgson returns ?

Manly, Penrith and Brisbane eh ?

What if we are chasing a decent halves replacement for Brake (Norman) ?

6. Norman
7. Sezer
9. Hodgo
14. Havili.

Head over to the speculatation thread and dribble there ****...

PJ, just being logical. Stuart is in favor of Hingano. He gave him a 2 year contract to come over from the warriors and Hingano came over probably on the promise to play 14. Havilii has been a great pick up for us and trust me I want him at 14, however there is many clubs looking for a utility player like Havilii at the moment, the clubs above are looking heavily for a hooker and the way Havilii keeps playing, the clubs will come with the promise of FG and he will go.

I didn’t mean to put my first comment in this thread, your right it should be in speculation


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[reptar]

What's a jib?

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It's on a sailboat right ?

jib1

dʒɪb/

noun

1.

SAILING

a triangular staysail set forward of the mast.

2.

the projecting arm of a crane

[-PJ-]

Yeah I’m really concerned we are going to lose Havilii. Havilii will see the writing on the wall with Hodgson coming back and Stuart’s desire to play a halve at 14. Manly, Penrith and Brisbane will be circling very soon if not alrwdy


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Where do you come up with all this ?

How about we give Havili that extension and he wears #14 when Hodgson returns ?

Manly, Penrith and Brisbane eh ?

What if we are chasing a decent halves replacement for Brake (Norman) ?

6. Norman
7. Sezer
9. Hodgo
14. Havili.

Head over to the speculatation thread and dribble there ****...

PJ, just being logical. Stuart is in favor of Hingano. He gave him a 2 year contract to come over from the warriors and Hingano came over probably on the promise to play 14. Havilii has been a great pick up for us and trust me I want him at 14, however there is many clubs looking for a utility player like Havilii at the moment, the clubs above are looking heavily for a hooker and the way Havilii keeps playing, the clubs will come with the promise of FG and he will go.

I didn’t mean to put my first comment in this thread, your right it should be in speculation


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Hingano is a half. If Stuart sees him as a part of our team moving forward he'll be playing #6 after he drop punts Brake back to Sydney. And I wouldn't pigeon hole Havili as a utility. He plays hooker and has filled in as lock for limited minutes. Maybe Ricky has been pleasantly surprised with what Havili has been doing for 8weeks(I am) and he's preparing to extend him. Either way when Hodgo returns in 8 weeks someone is going to Mounties.

[The Nickman]

Hahaha I can’t believe what I’m reading here! Despite all his flaws as coach, there’s no WAY Stuart will pick Hingano over Havili in the 14 once Hodgo gets back

Make no mistake about it, once Hodgo is back and firing on all cylinders again, Havili will take his rightful place on the bench, coming on in the final 10 minutes when Hodgo gets moved to lock

[-PJ-]

Hahaha I can’t believe what I’m reading here! Despite all his flaws as coach, there’s no WAY Stuart will pick Hingano over Havili in the 14 once Hodgo gets back

Make no mistake about it, once Hodgo is back and firing on all cylinders again, Havili will take his rightful place on the bench, coming on in the final 10 minutes when Hodgo gets moved to lock

Yep..

[LastRaider]

Hahaha I can’t believe what I’m reading here! Despite all his flaws as coach, there’s no WAY Stuart will pick Hingano over Havili in the 14 once Hodgo gets back

Make no mistake about it, once Hodgo is back and firing on all cylinders again, Havili will take his rightful place on the bench, coming on in the final 10 minutes when Hodgo gets moved to lock

Yep..

You have much more trust in Sticky then I do... the last 8 weeks with Sticky has destroyed all confidence I had


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[Big Jack]

Gus Gould on 100% Footy Tonight is saying he'd like to see Jack Wighton at left centre for NSW, but only if he was playing centre for Canberra. He must have been reading the Greenhouse

[magoo]

Now that Gus has said it publicly Sticky will never do it. I think it's a great idea. 1.Cotric 2.Croker 3.Wighton is worth exploring.