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Who will win?

Raiders 13+
5
31%
Raiders 1-12
8
50%
Draw
0
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Titans 1-12
1
6%
Titans 13+
2
13%
 
Total votes: 16

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Canberra Raiders V Gold Coast Titans
Saturday 30 July, 3:00pm
Robina Stadium
Gates open: 12:30pm
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TV coverage: Fox League Channel 502
Radio: ABC, Mix 106.3, 2CC

The Raiders head to the Gold Coast in Round 20 for a clash with the Titans. Who would you like to see line up in green in this match? Name your own team, and then see how close you were when the official teams are named on the Tuesday before the match. We will have the official squads in the first post of this thread, once they are announced.

OFFICIAL SQUADS

Canberra Raiders

1. Xavier Savage
2. Nick Cotric
3. Matthew Timoko
4. Sebastian Kris
5. Albert Hopoate
6. Jack Wighton
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papalii
9. Zac Woolford
10. Joseph Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliott Whitehead
13. Adam Elliott

14. Tom Starling
15. Ryan Sutton
16. Emre Guler
17. Corey Harawira-Naera

18. Matt Frawley
19. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
20. Ata Mariota
21. Semi Valemei
22. Peter Hola

Injury/Suspension

Corey Horsburgh, Virus (Rd 21)
James Schiller, Ankle (Rd 21)
Jordan Rapana, Suspended (Rd 21)
Trey Mooney, Ankle (Rd 21-22)
Harry Rushton, Fractured jaw (Rd 25)
Jarrod Croker, Shoulder (Season)
Harley Smith-Shields, Knee (Season)
Josh Hodgson, Knee (Season)

Gold Coast Titans

1. AJ Brimson
2. Sosefo Fifita
3. Phillip Sami
4. Brian Kelly
5. Patrick Herbert
6. Tanah Boyd
7. Toby Sexton
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Aaron Booth
10. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
11. David Fifita
12. Beau Fermor
13. Erin Clark

14. Jayden Campbell
15. Herman Ese'ese
16. Isaac Liu
17. Jaimin Jolliffe

18. Sam McIntyre
19. Corey Thompson
20. Greg Marzhew
21. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
22. Paul Turner

Injury/Suspension

Joe Vuna, ACL (Indefinite)
Shallin Fuller, Leg (Season)

Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch judges: Wyatt Raymond, Nick Morel
Video referee: Kasey Badger

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Well you couldn’t pick Whitehead again after that…..
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Billy Walker wrote: July 23, 2022, 1:06 am Well you couldn’t pick Whitehead again after that…..
How did you know Billy :clap:
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Man Guler has surprised me. Not sure who goes out of he and Sutton when Horse is back, I’m leaning towards Sutton given he’s leaving (but is awesome in defence though). Tough pick.

Otherwise same team.

Ideally Whitehead plays reserves, but we know that won’t happen. Just give CHN more game time, although he really added spark so I’m okay with his 30-35 mins. I just think we’re hindering ourselves for the other 45-50
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We started very slow against the Warriors and cannot afford to do that again. I don't see Sticky making any changes to the line up for this week. EW is under the most pressure. It is a shame Mooney and Rushton are injured. CHN should be in the run on side but EW is the Captain and I don't see Sticky dropping him. We are short of edge forwards and I reckon at least one will need to be purchased for next season. I am impressed by Kris, but I think his future will be in the backrow once HSS returns.
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For the life of me I don’t understand why we wouldn’t keep picking Hoppa and Schiller. Neither Raps or Cotric are finding new heights in their game. Schiller and Hoppa could be very good.
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Whitehead was atrocious, was like an old man running back and trying to get in the defensive line. He’s so unfit. Watch him tackle too - doesn’t have any sting at all
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Hong Kong Raider wrote: July 23, 2022, 6:44 pm Whitehead was atrocious, was like an old man running back and trying to get in the defensive line. He’s so unfit. Watch him tackle too - doesn’t have any sting at all
That 100 year old sweet old duck who blew the horn had more go about her than Whitehead.
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Billy Walker wrote:For the life of me I don’t understand why we wouldn’t keep picking Hoppa and Schiller. Neither Raps or Cotric are finding new heights in their game. Schiller and Hoppa could be very good.
You’d be mental dropping Raps while you’re in the hunt.
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gangrenous wrote: July 23, 2022, 7:17 pm
Billy Walker wrote:For the life of me I don’t understand why we wouldn’t keep picking Hoppa and Schiller. Neither Raps or Cotric are finding new heights in their game. Schiller and Hoppa could be very good.
You’d be mental dropping Raps while you’re in the hunt.
Raps has an error or two in him but an X factor for sure. I think Cotric takes the other wing spot due to experience and the fact he can be very good on his day. Albert showed promise though. Schiller too is a great prospect.

We don’t need to be looking at outside backs for a little while IMO.
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Green Machine 2011 wrote: July 23, 2022, 5:24 pm Man Guler has surprised me. Not sure who goes out of he and Sutton when Horse is back, I’m leaning towards Sutton given he’s leaving (but is awesome in defence though). Tough pick.

Otherwise same team.

Ideally Whitehead plays reserves, but we know that won’t happen. Just give CHN more game time, although he really added spark so I’m okay with his 30-35 mins. I just think we’re hindering ourselves for the other 45-50
Always been a Guler fan
But his last 18 months have been super disappointing. So its really good to see him back in FG and showing he's still got something to offer. Really strong couple of weeks for him imo
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President Clinton wrote: July 23, 2022, 7:23 pm
gangrenous wrote: July 23, 2022, 7:17 pm
Billy Walker wrote:For the life of me I don’t understand why we wouldn’t keep picking Hoppa and Schiller. Neither Raps or Cotric are finding new heights in their game. Schiller and Hoppa could be very good.
You’d be mental dropping Raps while you’re in the hunt.
Raps has an error or two in him but an X factor for sure. I think Cotric takes the other wing spot due to experience and the fact he can be very good on his day. Albert showed promise though. Schiller too is a great prospect.

We don’t need to be looking at outside backs for a little while IMO.
I’d love a bit more speed on the wings but yes there are options. I do think Rapas erratic, roving role upsets our structure at times. Cotric not offering enough for my liking.
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Botman wrote: July 23, 2022, 7:24 pm
Green Machine 2011 wrote: July 23, 2022, 5:24 pm Man Guler has surprised me. Not sure who goes out of he and Sutton when Horse is back, I’m leaning towards Sutton given he’s leaving (but is awesome in defence though). Tough pick.

Otherwise same team.

Ideally Whitehead plays reserves, but we know that won’t happen. Just give CHN more game time, although he really added spark so I’m okay with his 30-35 mins. I just think we’re hindering ourselves for the other 45-50
Always been a Guler fan
But his last 18 months have been super disappointing. So its really good to see him back in FG and showing he's still got something to offer. Really strong couple of weeks for him imo
Credit to Guler he has found a bit of form which is great, I’d be dropping Sutton purely because he’s not here next year and looking the the future, great problem to have especially with Mooney and Rushton out

Same goes with the backline really, if all fully fit you have HSS, Schiller and Hoppa all playing reserve grade and Asomua looks like he could be knocking the door down with another pre season under his belt.
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I'd roll with this side
Savage
Cotric
Kris
Timoko
Hoppa
Wighton c
Fogarty
Papa
Woolford
Tapine
Young
CHN
Elliot

Starling
Horse
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Sutton
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It's hard to make these calls when you're still trying to chase a finals spot... but i agree, Sutton and Elliott are playing good footy but we arent doing **** this year, i'd rather give those minutes to others myself

But that's a tough thing to balance when you're dealing with actual people and a dressing room who knows who the best players are and who should be playing
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Billy Walker wrote: July 23, 2022, 7:35 pm
President Clinton wrote: July 23, 2022, 7:23 pm
gangrenous wrote: July 23, 2022, 7:17 pm
Billy Walker wrote:For the life of me I don’t understand why we wouldn’t keep picking Hoppa and Schiller. Neither Raps or Cotric are finding new heights in their game. Schiller and Hoppa could be very good.
You’d be mental dropping Raps while you’re in the hunt.
Raps has an error or two in him but an X factor for sure. I think Cotric takes the other wing spot due to experience and the fact he can be very good on his day. Albert showed promise though. Schiller too is a great prospect.

We don’t need to be looking at outside backs for a little while IMO.
I’d love a bit more speed on the wings but yes there are options. I do think Rapas erratic, roving role upsets our structure at times. Cotric not offering enough for my liking.
Cotric has been underwhelming at times this season, but when he is on - which seemed to be the case before his injury - he is very effective. A big metre eating winger with tackle busting ability. I don’t think Rapana upsetting our structure at times is a bad thing, considering how pedestrian it can be.

Perhaps if/when we are on song he won’t feel the need to chance his arm as much.
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For the love of dog please give Whiteheads minutes to CHN Ricky.
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Horse in for Whitehead or Sutton because the first option won’t happen. CHN to start
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Cant start CHN
We need that iron curtain defence Smelly showed on in the first 10 minutes
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Botman wrote: July 23, 2022, 9:03 pm Cant start CHN
We need that iron curtain defence Smelly showed on in the first 10 minutes
He was gassed after 5 minutes, would suggest he goes and does 80 in Reggie's, but that won't happen
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If I’m Wighton, Tapine or Papa there is no way I want to be named captain.

It’s a curse!

Whitehead- named captain and now stinks

Hodgo - Named captain and then nothing but injuries and to make matters even worse the poor bastard has been signed by Parra.

Croker - Had an injury free career until named captain.

Campo - Was the Raiders best player in a long time. Gets made captain and then Ricky Stuart had to put him down in the car park.


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Rick wrote: July 23, 2022, 11:38 pm If I’m Wighton, Tapine or Papa there is no way I want to be named captain.

It’s a curse!

Whitehead- named captain and now stinks

Hodgo - Named captain and then nothing but injuries and to make matters even worse the poor bastard has been signed by Parra.

Croker - Had an injury free career until named captain.

Campo - Was the Raiders best player in a long time. Gets made captain and then Ricky Stuart had to put him down in the car park.


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Botman wrote: July 23, 2022, 9:03 pm Cant start CHN
We need that iron curtain defence Smelly showed on in the first 10 minutes
Unfortunately CHN’s defence or discipline isn’t up to the mark either. He’s at best a bench player. If Whitehead were dropped, and I think he should be, CHN shouldn’t be starting.
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greeneyed wrote: July 23, 2022, 11:44 pm
Botman wrote: July 23, 2022, 9:03 pm Cant start CHN
We need that iron curtain defence Smelly showed on in the first 10 minutes
Unfortunately CHN’s defence or discipline isn’t up to the mark either. He’s at best a bench player. If Whitehead were dropped, and I think he should be, CHN shouldn’t be starting.
So who would take Whirehead’s starting spot?
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It’s all a moot point because Stick isn’t dropping him.

Horse in for Sutton my only change.

Use CHN a little different and give him more minutes (starting back end of first half), similar to when Starling is brought on “against tiring defences”. I could live with that.

1. Xavier Savage
2. Nick Cotric
3. Matthew Timoko
4. Sebastian Kris
5. Albert Hopoate
6. Jack Wighton
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papalii
9. Zac Woolford
10. Joseph Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Elliot Whitehead
13. Adam Elliot

14. Tom Starling
15. Emre Guler
16. Corey Harawira-Naera
17. Corey Horsburgh
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greeneyed wrote: July 23, 2022, 11:44 pm
Botman wrote: July 23, 2022, 9:03 pm Cant start CHN
We need that iron curtain defence Smelly showed on in the first 10 minutes
Unfortunately CHN’s defence or discipline isn’t up to the mark either. He’s at best a bench player. If Whitehead were dropped, and I think he should be, CHN shouldn’t be starting.
Unfortunately there aren't any other 2nd rowers in the entire squad. And we can't suggest moving Elliott unless Mooney is fit and firing imo.
well, I guess you could say that I'm buy curious.
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Raiders are on 20 Competition points along with the Chooks, Manly and Dragons. The Chooks play Manly next round so one of those sides will not add any competition points, unless a draw happens. Our opportunity is to beat the Titans and leapfrog at least one of them. The Dragons also have a tough match coming up against the Cowboys. The team needs the two competition points on offer from the Titans match.

I am a HorsPower fan but I don't know the type of virus he has had or how much energy he will have first game back. Perhaps a warm up game in reggies to see how he goes would be best. Sticky will be reluctant to change a winning side and while Sutton does not show any offloading threat, he will take the tough runs into the teeth of the opposition defensive line. Guler has shown 2019 type form recently so I would be persisting with him too.
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greeneyed wrote:
Rick wrote: July 23, 2022, 11:38 pm If I’m Wighton, Tapine or Papa there is no way I want to be named captain.

It’s a curse!

Whitehead- named captain and now stinks

Hodgo - Named captain and then nothing but injuries and to make matters even worse the poor bastard has been signed by Parra.

Croker - Had an injury free career until named captain.

Campo - Was the Raiders best player in a long time. Gets made captain and then Ricky Stuart had to put him down in the car park.


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Good to see Guler pull his finger out this week. Needs to back it up if he keeps his spot for the Titans game.

I'd love to see Horsburgh back.

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greeneyed wrote: July 23, 2022, 11:44 pm
Botman wrote: July 23, 2022, 9:03 pm Cant start CHN
We need that iron curtain defence Smelly showed on in the first 10 minutes
Unfortunately CHN’s defence or discipline isn’t up to the mark either. He’s at best a bench player. If Whitehead were dropped, and I think he should be, CHN shouldn’t be starting.
Hard disagree
Chn not only should start, but at this point not doing so is doing a great disservice to the team. Given the players at our disposal, not starting him and giving him serious minutes is completely indefensible for a team trying to win

It’s not even debatable in my mind. Anyone who’s watched the games and can’t see it is telling on themselves
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The right side looked really good when CHN was on. He needs to start. I also liked the combination between him and Fogarty. A right side of Fogarty, CHN, Timoko and Cotric (although I think he and Rapana should swap) can be threatening
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Seiffert82 wrote: July 24, 2022, 8:55 am Good to see Guler pull his finger out this week. Needs to back it up if he keeps his spot for the Titans game.

I'd love to see Horsburgh back.

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Horse has been playing well, he needs to come back and offers more than Sutton with the ball at this stage. His fitness is better. Sutton's attack is limited with always a mistake in him but his defence against the Storm was outstanding. Guler wasn't outstanding but his form is better than the beginning of the year.

Out of the forwards, on performances alone, and over a longer period of the season, I think Whitehead needs to be 18th man or dropped. Ricky had no problem dropping Fensom. Didn't think I would say this at the start of the year but Adam Elliott must be a certain starter.
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like it or not.....and I dont like it, Whitehead will be named in 17 for this match
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Crusader wrote: July 24, 2022, 9:19 am like it or not.....and I dont like it, Whitehead will be named in 17 for this match
Of course he will
And sadly he’ll be a liability every week. I’ve been a huge EW fan since he arrived
I think he’s one the best and more underrated players of this period, it really saddens me to see him go out like this
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Botman wrote: July 24, 2022, 9:34 am
Crusader wrote: July 24, 2022, 9:19 am like it or not.....and I dont like it, Whitehead will be named in 17 for this match
Of course he will
And sadly he’ll be a liability every week. I’ve been a huge EW fan since he arrived
I think he’s one the best and more underrated players of this period, it really saddens me to see him go out like this
I agree, Love the bloke, he loves the Raiders but he is simply past his time, I think 2020 was his last good year, he has no impact attack or defence, his starting 13 days are well and truly over, but it wont happen.
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