Ethan Sanders signs three year deal with Canberra Raiders

[Hong Kong Raider]

Ethan Sanders - WOW !

[Canberra Milk]

I can't watch - what's he doing well?

[Azza]

Very impressed by Edward Saunders

[-PJ-]

He’s been finger lick’n good so far..

[Finchy]

People on here somehow highjacking a Sanders thread to grandstand about Stewart being a concern are cooked.

What's wrong with you? Seriously. He's 18. And has had one game.

Get a life.

He’s had 2 games. And no-one’s “grandstanding”. It was a discussion about the unlikelyhood (is that a word?) of all 3 of Sanders, Strange, and Stewart becoming elite, and if one was to not make the cut, which one would it be? It’s obviously way too early be to sure how any of their careers will pan out, people just had concerns. It’s a forum where people have opinions on players. Get over it.

[FROG]

Good running game, good D. Has had a hand in 2 tries. Can't ask for much more in a half of football

[Hong Kong Raider]

I can't watch - what's he doing well?

Not just an organising half but loves to run, straighten the attack and can deliver a perfect bullet pass in traffic. And good defence.

[Bay53]

Remember Strange and Sanders are are year older than Stewart.

A year is a lot at that age.

[Botman]

Man I’m gutted to be missing this debut
Going to have to try and catch up on this game too
Pumped he’s having a good debut. Young man can play

[greeneyed]

Sanders has only helped to set up two tries! Why have we signed this guy?

[Hong Kong Raider]

Man I’m gutted to be missing this debut
Going to have to try and catch up on this game too
Pumped he’s having a good debut. Young man can play

You will love this. Discussing with my Manly mate and we both agreed that he's played better than DCE so far. They are on the same side of the field.

[Billy Walker]

Man I’m gutted to be missing this debut
Going to have to try and catch up on this game too
Pumped he’s having a good debut. Young man can play

More than anything he looks very comfortable. Olukuato has run at him a lot and he’s held up fine. He hasn’t dominated but his touches have been great and he looks so calm and composed. It’s a great debut.

[-PJ-]

I can see us winning 3 straight GFs.

All on The Colonel.

[LimeGreenMachine]

Definitely liking what I'm seeing

[Billy Walker]

I can see us winning 3 straight GFs.

All on The Colonel.

You’re settling for a 3 piece box?

[Botman]

Man I’m gutted to be missing this debut
Going to have to try and catch up on this game too
Pumped he’s having a good debut. Young man can play

More than anything he looks very comfortable. Olukuato has run at him a lot and he’s held up fine. He hasn’t dominated but his touches have been great and he looks so calm and composed. It’s a great debut.

Not surprised
My eyes told me he had NRL level kicking and defence off the bat. If you can tackle and kick, that’s a great foundation for a young half

[Azza]

Sanders is dominating

[-PJ-]

I can see us winning 3 straight GFs.

All on The Colonel.

You’re settling for a 3 piece box?

Not a bad feed though the dinner roll is a waste of time.

[-TW-]

Sanders is dominating

Shame the eels are for the tip

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[Billy Walker]

Not his finest moment in defence on that try. That said he’s probably just trying to avoid the Parra nudie run for anyone who gets through a game without an error.

[Azza]

Not his finest moment in defence on that try. That said he’s probably just trying to avoid the Parra nudie run for anyone who gets through a game without an error.

I feel based on that defensive lapse we should cancel his contract

[Billy Walker]

As exciting as this is, may I remind everyone it is hard for Parra players to receive an early release. Just ask Jarryd Hayne about that

[-PJ-]

Ricky’s on the phone to Fog..

“Empty yr locker Jamal, you are outta here”

[Billy Walker]

Sanders try here

[Billy Walker]

People on here somehow highjacking a Sanders thread to grandstand about Stewart being a concern are cooked.

What's wrong with you? Seriously. He's 18. And has had one game.

Get a life.

He’s had 2 games. And no-one’s “grandstanding”. It was a discussion about the unlikelyhood (is that a word?) of all 3 of Sanders, Strange, and Stewart becoming elite, and if one was to not make the cut, which one would it be? It’s obviously way too early be to sure how any of their careers will pan out, people just had concerns. It’s a forum where people have opinions on players. Get over it.

We need to get Sanders here early and I’m going to structure a proposed swap deal and email it to Furner. I’ve had to dig deep and in addition to Guler and Cotric, I’m throwing in 3 tackle pads, 4 corner posts and…. well you. If this all plays out as planned you will be a Parra supporter by Monday. Take one for the team mate - it’s a good outcome for all involved.

[BJ]

Not the best defence from Sanders there. But you can’t expect much more from a young defender than the Laurie Daley or Jack Wighton style of young defender.

[Billy Walker]

Hopefully Sanders will take two things away from his debut:

1. He should be confident he belongs in first grade and has a long NRL career ahead of him.

2. The sooner he can leave Parra the better. What a rabble!

[Dylan’s Raiders]

2025:

1. Chevy Stewart
2. Xavier Savage
3. Seb Kris
4. Matt Timoko
5. Michael Asomua
6. Ethan Strange
7. Ethan Sanders
8. Ata Mariota
9. Jamal Fogarty
10. Joseph Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Zac Hosking
13. Morgan Smithies

14. Hohepa Puru
15. Josh Papali’i
16. Trey Mooney
17. Cory Horsburgh

[NoMan]

He was good with the ball, more involved than I expected. His defence will come with practice and he will get plenty if he stays in first grade for a while at the Eels.

[Rick]

2025:

1. Chevy Stewart
2. Xavier Savage
3. Seb Kris
4. Matt Timoko
5. Michael Asomua
6. Ethan Strange
7. Ethan Sanders
8. Ata Mariota
9. Jamal Fogarty
10. Joseph Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Zac Hosking
13. Morgan Smithies

14. Hohepa Puru
15. Josh Papali’i
16. Trey Mooney
17. Cory Horsburgh

That is a bloody sexy team.


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[NoMan]

I can’t see Fog making 35+ tackles a week in the middle. Strange could.

[Rick]

I can’t see Fog making 35+ tackles a week in the middle. Strange could.

Well look harder.


On a serious note the defence and effort of Smithies would make this easier and it wouldn’t be the first ex Gold Coast half stick has tried to turn into a Hooker.

[Chicka Chicka Chicka]

Sanders should be very proud of his debut, will be a great addition to our club

[Hong Kong Raider]

As exciting as this is, may I remind everyone it is hard for Parra players to receive an early release. Just ask Jarryd Hayne about that

This made me laugh.

[The Nickman]

2025:

1. Chevy Stewart
2. Xavier Savage
3. Seb Kris
4. Matt Timoko
5. Michael Asomua
6. Ethan Strange
7. Ethan Sanders
8. Ata Mariota
9. Jamal Fogarty
10. Joseph Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Zac Hosking
13. Morgan Smithies

14. Hohepa Puru
15. Josh Papali’i
16. Trey Mooney
17. Cory Horsburgh

Fogarty to hooker??? Need I remind you of the McCrone Debarkle?