2022 Rd 19 V Warriors: Game Day

[GreenMachine]

I’d say the biggest obstacle to making the 8 from here will be Ricky’s ego.

Literally every player he ordains as captain has crashed and flamed out performance wise…

Hopefully he can see and smell the flames with Whitehead early enough to allow our youngsters to play some finals football this season….and I’d happily rate that as a pass mark for the season given how we started and how we’ve managed to blood a lot of new players..

One can only hope.

[BadnMean]

I’d say the biggest obstacle to making the 8 from here will be Ricky’s ego.

Literally every player he ordains as captain has crashed and flamed out performance wise…

Hopefully he can see and smell the flames with Whitehead early enough to allow our youngsters to play some finals football this season….and I’d happily rate that as a pass mark for the season given how we started and how we’ve managed to blood a lot of new players..

One can only hope.

Narrator: but alas, Ricky did not smell the flames.

[The Greenhouse]

MATCH REPORT: Canberra Raiders claim memorable comeback win over Warriors



It was the definition of a game of two halves on Saturday afternoon.The Raiders turned around their rusty, error-riddled first-half effort to mount a sensational comeback, scoring four unanswered tries to defeat the New Zealand Warriors 26-14 at Canberra Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The Warriors had the perfect start, testing the Canberra defence early and scoring two tries in the first seven minutes, the home side failing to touch the ball until the 10-minute mark.

Canberra Raiders 26 (Albert Hopoate, Sebastian Kris, 2 Corey Harawira-Naera tries; Jamal Fogarty 5 goals) bt New Zealand Warriors 14 (Jack Murchie, Daejarn Asi tries; Shaun Johnson 3 goals).

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14239

Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart left limping, Albert Hopoate's super starting debut



Raiders coach Ricky Stuart left Canberra Stadium on Saturday afternoon hobbling after a jumping celebration on the sideline following his side's 26-14 victory over the New Zealand Warriors.

"It was first game I've coached where I pulled up sorer than the players," Stuart said with a smile in his post-match press conference. The excitement got me. It was when Corey went over for his try and I went down and tore a calf."

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14280

MATCH REPORT: Wighton inspires Raiders to stunning comeback against Warriors: https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/07/23/wig ... -warriors/

MATCH REPORT: Raiders fight back to secure crucial victory against Warriors: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2022/07 ... -warriors/



MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Raiders v Warriors: https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/07/23/mat ... -warriors/

‘Here come the Raiders’: Ricky’s men overcome 14-point deficit to dominate Warriors: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... 5488495ea5

PRESS CONFERENCES: Raiders v Warriors: https://www.nrl.com/watch/matches/telst ... d-19-2022/

Raiders: https://www.nrl.com/watch/matches/telst ... -round-19/

Warriors: https://www.nrl.com/watch/matches/telst ... -round-19/

GALLERY: Raiders v Warriors: https://www.gettyimages.com.au/photos/2 ... =775738567

https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2022/07 ... -warriors/

[Off]

Sounds like the Raiders had a well drilled meticulous win, top 4 stuff.


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[Raiders666]

I’d say the biggest obstacle to making the 8 from here will be Ricky’s ego.

Literally every player he ordains as captain has crashed and flamed out performance wise…

Hopefully he can see and smell the flames with Whitehead early enough to allow our youngsters to play some finals football this season….and I’d happily rate that as a pass mark for the season given how we started and how we’ve managed to blood a lot of new players..

One can only hope.

That's the problem isn't it? It's not easy to drop the captain...Especially with a young team lacking leadership. It doesn't always bode so well for team morale.

[GreenMachine]

I’d say the biggest obstacle to making the 8 from here will be Ricky’s ego.

Literally every player he ordains as captain has crashed and flamed out performance wise…

Hopefully he can see and smell the flames with Whitehead early enough to allow our youngsters to play some finals football this season….and I’d happily rate that as a pass mark for the season given how we started and how we’ve managed to blood a lot of new players..

One can only hope.

That's the problem isn't it? It's not easy to drop the captain...Especially with a young team lacking leadership. It doesn't always bode so well for team morale.

I’ll tell you what is worse for team morale….seeing a clearly under performing player selected over a player who is clearly out performing and playing well for the team…

It makes a joke out of the motto that players are selected on merit..

[Raiders666]

Tapine has to be Captain asap

[T_R]

Tapine has to be Captain asap

Probably better to choose someone who will be here next year

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[Rickmando]

I’d say the biggest obstacle to making the 8 from here will be Ricky’s ego.

Literally every player he ordains as captain has crashed and flamed out performance wise…

Hopefully he can see and smell the flames with Whitehead early enough to allow our youngsters to play some finals football this season….and I’d happily rate that as a pass mark for the season given how we started and how we’ve managed to blood a lot of new players..

One can only hope.

Fair old obstacle!

[Northern Raider]

Tapine has to be Captain asap

Probably better to choose someone who will be here next year

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Are we releasing him?

[Green Machine 2011]

Tapine has to be Captain asap

Probably better to choose someone who will be here next year

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If he resigns, he should be captain straight away. But agree, you don’t make him captain where he may not be with us long term.

[Botman]

Is there any reason other then self pity why we think Tapine will leave?

[Green Machine 2011]

Is there any reason other then self pity why we think Tapine will leave?

We’re not allowed nice things as raiders fans but no

[GreenMachine]

Tapine has to be Captain asap

100%

[Raiders666]

Tapine has to be Captain asap

Probably better to choose someone who will be here next year

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Don't be so dramatic

[T_R]

Is there any reason other then self pity why we think Tapine will leave?

Nope, just that odd sense you get when these things drag on

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[Crusader]

Not sure if its mentioned but we won when Whitehead came off

[Postman Pat]

Is there any reason other then self pity why we think Tapine will leave?

Nope, just that odd sense you get when these things drag on

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Ricky has stated that Taps wife is now happy, so why would he leave?

[T_R]

Is there any reason other then self pity why we think Tapine will leave?

Nope, just that odd sense you get when these things drag on

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Ricky has stated that Taps wife is now happy, so why would he leave?

Well, I guess he won't.

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[Postman Pat]

Is there any reason other then self pity why we think Tapine will leave?

Nope, just that odd sense you get when these things drag on

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Ricky has stated that Taps wife is now happy, so why would he leave?

Well, I guess he won't.

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Happy wife, happy life.

[FuiFui BradBrad]

Tapine has to be Captain asap

Probably better to choose someone who will be here next year

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If he resigns, he should be captain straight away. But agree, you don’t make him captain where he may not be with us long term.

Can’t make him captain if he resigns. He’ll need to re-sign

[zim]

Well hard start because we couldn't diffuse a damn kick to save our lives but that half time speech really calmed us down. Halves really took control. Hoppa had a great game too.
CHN just made things happen with extra effort.

[Austezer84]

Absolutely agree, CHN changed the right side. Jack and Jam were great in second half, Taps should be Captain. Huge win, it's same score as R19 2020 when Chris Sutton was also ref!

[Kryptonite]

I’d say the biggest obstacle to making the 8 from here will be Ricky’s ego.

Literally every player he ordains as captain has crashed and flamed out performance wise…

Hopefully he can see and smell the flames with Whitehead early enough to allow our youngsters to play some finals football this season….and I’d happily rate that as a pass mark for the season given how we started and how we’ve managed to blood a lot of new players..

One can only hope.

That's the problem isn't it? It's not easy to drop the captain...Especially with a young team lacking leadership. It doesn't always bode so well for team morale.

Give the “C” to Tapine now!

[Botman]

Absolutely agree, CHN changed the right side. Jack and Jam were great in second half, Taps should be Captain. Huge win, it's same score as R19 2020 when Chris Sutton was also ref!

It cannot be overstated how much having a genuine strike player, who can run lines that draw in and freeze defenders helps the shape, structure and spacing of an attacking edge

His play allows men outside him more room, he naturally straights the attack himself or allows the fullback and centres time and space to straighten up and attack holes. Which is how you can create overlaps and easy opportunities
Not to mention his second phase game

Yes his defence isn’t always top notch, there are games he doesn’t do enough hard hit up work and yes he’s prone to a silly error or penalty.

But unquestionably he should be out starting edge forward and in my mind what he gives us is something we simply cannot afford to turn our backs on. We’re not good enough in the halves and we’re not creative enough across the field to be sitting one of our best strike players

[sprintman]

Injury list. Stuart torn calf

[The Greenhouse]

And that's all we have for our game day coverage! Thanks for following!

[gerg]

I'm going to have to rewatch that game. I just cannot understand or believe the difference between the first and second half. How can our best and worst be so far apart?

[Botman]

I'm going to have to rewatch that game. I just cannot understand or believe the difference between the first and second half. How can our best and worst be so far apart?

It's absolutely WILD
And this is where we do have to give Stuart some credit
That team was a total and utter mess when it walked in that dressing room, he'd have had every right to strip paint off the walls, but all reports are he was super calm and the team responded and came out and played a very calm and composed second 40 and not only won the game but did it fairly easily in the end

We've got to be fair and give the man his dues when they're deserved.

[Riaan]

Absolutely agree, CHN changed the right side. Jack and Jam were great in second half, Taps should be Captain. Huge win, it's same score as R19 2020 when Chris Sutton was also ref!

It cannot be overstated how much having a genuine strike player, who can run lines that draw in and freeze defenders helps the shape, structure and spacing of an attacking edge

His play allows men outside him more room, he naturally straights the attack himself or allows the fullback and centres time and space to straighten up and attack holes. Which is how you can create overlaps and easy opportunities
Not to mention his second phase game

Yes his defence isn’t always top notch, there are games he doesn’t do enough hard hit up work and yes he’s prone to a silly error or penalty.

But unquestionably he should be out starting edge forward and in my mind what he gives us is something we simply cannot afford to turn our backs on. We’re not good enough in the halves and we’re not creative enough across the field to be sitting one of our best strike players

Let’s not sugar coat it, his defence is appalling, the bench is the best spot for him because he can come on when the hard stuff has been done and as we saw today, dominate. Just being able to run some good lines isn’t enough to earn yourself a starting spot.

[Finchy]

Absolutely agree, CHN changed the right side. Jack and Jam were great in second half, Taps should be Captain. Huge win, it's same score as R19 2020 when Chris Sutton was also ref!

It cannot be overstated how much having a genuine strike player, who can run lines that draw in and freeze defenders helps the shape, structure and spacing of an attacking edge

His play allows men outside him more room, he naturally straights the attack himself or allows the fullback and centres time and space to straighten up and attack holes. Which is how you can create overlaps and easy opportunities
Not to mention his second phase game

Yes his defence isn’t always top notch, there are games he doesn’t do enough hard hit up work and yes he’s prone to a silly error or penalty.

But unquestionably he should be out starting edge forward and in my mind what he gives us is something we simply cannot afford to turn our backs on. We’re not good enough in the halves and we’re not creative enough across the field to be sitting one of our best strike players

Let’s not sugar coat it, his defence is appalling, the bench is the best spot for him because he can come on when the hard stuff has been done and as we saw today, dominate. Just being able to run some good lines isn’t enough to earn yourself a starting spot.

When the alternative is Elliott Whitehead, it is enough.

[Botman]

CHN is never going to be a great defender but is a much better defender than EW. Right now, CHN would be a substancial upgrade on both sides of the footy as a starting second rower. Anyone who thinks otherwise... i got nothing for you, you and i can not talk football. We see it too differently.

[Mickey_Raider]

I'm going to have to rewatch that game. I just cannot understand or believe the difference between the first and second half. How can our best and worst be so far apart?

It's absolutely WILD
And this is where we do have to give Stuart some credit
That team was a total and utter mess when it walked in that dressing room, he'd have had every right to strip paint off the walls, but all reports are he was super calm and the team responded and came out and played a very calm and composed second 40 and not only won the game but did it fairly easily in the end

We've got to be fair and give the man his dues when they're deserved.

Absolutely stoked to be able to give him credit.

Even in frustrating seasons we have had good wins (or good halves).

The man really needs to get us to the finals for mine though, as our run home is pretty soft. That’s when I will feel more comfortable giving unqualified credit.

[Kryptonite]

I'm going to have to rewatch that game. I just cannot understand or believe the difference between the first and second half. How can our best and worst be so far apart?

It's absolutely WILD
And this is where we do have to give Stuart some credit
That team was a total and utter mess when it walked in that dressing room, he'd have had every right to strip paint off the walls, but all reports are he was super calm and the team responded and came out and played a very calm and composed second 40 and not only won the game but did it fairly easily in the end

We've got to be fair and give the man his dues when they're deserved.

Yeah I agree, it’s the steadying of the ship that needed to happen, having said that, if he picks Smelly as a starting edge and captain next week, fire him into the Sun!

[Off]

It was a battle of the cellar dwellers, credit where its due, kudos on orchestrating a half of football, that would de bunk any of the other cellar dwellers, fantastic game changing stuff here.

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