2024 Round 6 v Titans: Teams and Previews *Teams p1*

[The Greenhouse]

2024 Round 6 v Titans: Teams and Previews



Canberra Raiders v Gold Coast Titans
Sunday 14 April, 6:15pm
Canberra Stadium
Tickets: Click here
TV coverage: Fox League Channel 502
Radio coverage: ABC, Mix106.3, 2CC

The Canberra Raiders host the Gold Coast Titans in Round 6 at Canberra Stadium... in the dreaded Sunday night time slot. 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 at 4:00pm on the Tuesday before the match. We will have the official squads in the first post of this thread, once they are announced.

Canberra Raiders

1. Chevy Stewart
2. James Schiller
3. Matthew Timoko
4. Sebastian Kris
5. Xavier Savage
6. Ethan Strange
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papalii
9. Danny Levi
10. Joe Tapine (c)
11. Hudson Young
12. Zac Hosking
13. Morgan Smithies

14. Tom Starling
15. Ata Mariota
16. Trey Mooney
17. Pasami Saulo

18. Kaeo Weekes
19. Simi Sasagi
20. Zac Woolford
21. Nick Cotric
22. Emre Guler

Injury/Suspension
Albert Hopoate, Burns (Round 7)
Elliott Whitehead, Calf (Round 8-9)
Corey Horsburgh, Groin (Round 12-14)
Jordan Rapana, Knee (Round 12-14)
Corey Harawira-Naera, Seizure (TBA)

Gold Coast Titans

1. Jayden Campbell
2. Harley Smith-Shields
3. Brian Kelly
4. AJ Brimson
5. Jojo Fifita
6. Kieran Foran
7. Tanah Boyd
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Chris Randall
10. Jaimin Jolliffe
11. David Fifita
12. Beau Fermor
13. Klese Haas

14. Sam Verrills
15. Erin Clark
16. Isaac Liu
17. Josiah Pahulu

18. Joe Stimson
19. Keano Kini
20. Iszac Fa'asumaleaui
21. Tony Francis
22. Alofiana Khan-Pereira

Injury/Suspension
Isaac Liu, Concussion (Round 6)
Keenan Palasia, Quad (Round 8)
Phillip Sami, Ankle (Round 9)
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, Knee (Season)

Officials

Referee: Kasey Badger
Touch judges: Damian Brady, Chris Sutton
Video referee: Peter Gough

Match Hashtags: #NRL #WeareRaiders #NRLRaidersTitans

NSW Cup teams: Click here
Jersey Flegg teams: Click here

[The Nickman]

Same team that beat the tigers!

[IBG]

Horse out, Mooney in

Hosking in, I'd take out Starling and leave Sisagi at 14.

[Sid]

If Horse out, Mooney in
If Rapana out, not a bad time of year to start blooding Stewart
Hosking in
I like the idea of Sasagi on the bench instead of Starling, although I don't know who'd play hooker if Levi gets injured during the game. Probably Fogarty to 9, Kris to 6

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[-PJ-]

Raiders by 40.

[creevy]

Assuming Rapana is out it could be a game to see what Chevy has to offer

[kona_dream]

I would love to see Chevy make his debut this week. I thought this would be a great week anyway with 4 weeks to the bye. I assume he will get a fine for the attempted trip. I think this is his 2nd fine this year?

[denissnowy]

I have only been able to watch highlights of reggies, but given what I saw in the trials and RS's conservative approach to bringing kids into firsts I don't think we'll see Chevy if Rapa is out.

Would love to though.

[Dusty]

1. Stewart
2. Schiller
3. Kris
4. Timoko
5. Savage
6. Strange
7. Fogarty
8. Papalii
9. Levi
10. Tapine
11. Young
12. Hosking
13. Smithies

14. Starling
15. Mariota
16. Mooney
17. Saulo

Horse, Raps, Smelly
Unavailable


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[Azza]

Raiders by 40.

Depends what mentality we showup with

[Rick]

1. Rapana / Stewart
2. Schiller
3. Kris
4. Tomoko
5. Savage
6. Strange
7. Fogarty
8. Papali
9. Levi
10. Tapine
11. Young
12. Hosking
13. Smithies

14. Woolford
15. Mariota
16. Horsburgh
17. Saulo
18. Mooney

It’s a long season, now is as good a time as any to give Stewart a run if there is even the slightest concern over Rapana’s knee.

I would also suggest Mooney comes in for whichever forward needs a break. Tapine, Horse, Smithies and Ata all looked to cop a knock. Even if they are good enough to play get Mooney in there for a game, he is hungry and needs to be fed.

Starling just can’t pass, I would rather we used the time when the opposition is tired to have Woolford work the ruck for the outside backs rather than Starlings one out runs which can be read from a mile away. His passes from the scrum and anything which requires distance are poor.


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[Regs Revolution]

If you told me we are 2nd in attack and pretty much 2nd in defence after 5 rounds, I wouldn’t have believed you. And to be honest, we have a lot more we can bring to the table. We can be better.

[Regs Revolution]

1. Rapana
2. Savage
3. Timoko
4. Kris
5. Schiller
6. Strange
7. Fogarty
8. Papali’i
9. Levi
10. Tapine
11. Young
12. Hosking
13. Smithies

14. Woolford. Just want to see if we can add another dimension.
15. Mariota
16. Sasagi
17. Saulo

18. Mooney

[-TW-]

If the rotation of players to get more minutes in cup is consistent we should see Starling drop back pretty soon

Levi is playing 60 minutes a game, Starlings match fitness will be nowhere if he's needed for a longer stint

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[denissnowy]

I have been critical of Levi, mostly for running at inappropriate times, but he played well. He seems to be getting more selective with when he runs.

Starling is offering nothing. I don't think Woolford offers any game turning dynamism that warrants him being picked over Starling, so I'd like to see Puru get a go in the 14.

[Dylan’s Raiders]

1. Jordan Rapana/Chevy Stewart
2. Xavier Savage
3. Seb Kris
4. Matt Timoko
5. Albert Hopoate
6. Ethan Strange
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Josh Papali’i
9. Danny Levi
10. Joseph Tapine
11. Hudson Young
12. Zac Hosking
13. Morgan Smithies

14. Tom Starling
15. Pasami Saulo
16. Ata Mariota
17. Trey Mooney
18. Simi Sasagi

Assuming horse is out. Would love to see Puru in for Starling - whose role has seem to become a bit redundant.

Also, this is an important game for us - let’s see whether we get complacent against the team likely to finish at the bottom.

[Old School Green]

Yeh last night will mean nothing if we don’t back it up this week.

Titans are getting desperate and if we have a hint of complacency we get our pants pulled down. Enjoy the win no doubt but all business this week. That’s the challenge I think Rocky needs to set them this week.

[The Nickman]

I’d like to see the same team as last night get a run but Woolford in for Starling. I’m really starting to like Danny Levi now, he’s definitely growing on me.

If Rapana is out, time to throw the keys to the Chevy to Stewart.

I suspect Hoppa would come back in for Schiller, but I’d love to see another week of Schiller. He’s a bit suss in defence but offers so much more in attack, and seems to be building a nice partnership with Timoko.

I genuinely can’t see how Whitehead comes back into this team.

[The Nickman]

Also, how good is it to see some free-flowing attacking movement?

It’s interesting, we’re now suddenly executing these lovely sweeping backline plays, and it’s essentially all players who were here last season, like Levi to Tapine to Fogarty to Rapana to Timoko, even though we were repeatedly told our lack of any form of attack was largely a player-driven issue.

Who would’ve thought coaching might have something to do with attack?

[The Ang]

Raps/Stewart
Schiller
Timoko
Kris
Savage
Strange
Fog
Paps
Levi
Taps
Young
Hosking
Smithies

Simi-surely could fill in at hooker if needed, perfect 14
Mariota
Hors/Mooney
Saulo

[RedRaider]

Yeh last night will mean nothing if we don’t back it up this week.

Titans are getting desperate and if we have a hint of complacency we get our pants pulled down. Enjoy the win no doubt but all business this week. That’s the challenge I think Rocky needs to set them this week.

Complacency has been a big issue for us in previous seasons after a good win OSG. I would like to think that Sticky and Justin Giteau are all over keeping the players heads focused on performing in the next match. After getting out to a big lead against the Sharks we gave them the game on a platter so complacency is still an issue imo.

It is early in the season, but we have not yet beaten a current Top 8 side. The two we have played in the Warriors and Sharks we have been beaten by. To get the two competition points is vital. Effort on Effort each week is needed. We'll be away with the grandkids next week but I'll hopefully find a pub or club to watch the game at.

[Regs Revolution]

Also, how good is it to see some free-flowing attacking movement?

It’s interesting, we’re now suddenly executing these lovely sweeping backline plays, and it’s essentially all players who were here last season, like Levi to Tapine to Fogarty to Rapana to Timoko, even though we were repeatedly told our lack of any form of attack was largely a player-driven issue.

Who would’ve thought coaching might have something to do with attack?

Interestingly enough not one try last night, besides the last one was scored inside the 20. They were all long range/ish. I’ve always felt we struggle with plays inside the 20. Needs to be addressed and starts with the 9. Levi looked pretty good last night. Kudos to him.

[reptar]

Same team that beat the tigers!

Nah, yeah!

[benda]

Also, how good is it to see some free-flowing attacking movement?

It’s interesting, we’re now suddenly executing these lovely sweeping backline plays, and it’s essentially all players who were here last season, like Levi to Tapine to Fogarty to Rapana to Timoko, even though we were repeatedly told our lack of any form of attack was largely a player-driven issue.

Who would’ve thought coaching might have something to do with attack?

Interestingly enough not one try last night, besides the last one was scored inside the 20. They were all long range/ish. I’ve always felt we struggle with plays inside the 20. Needs to be addressed and starts with the 9. Levi looked pretty good last night. Kudos to him.

It is interesting that we manages to score long range tries. But Ill take it. Lets hope we can also address the inside 20m piece too.

Very frustrating to watch a team that simply has no idea in attack every week. So last night was great! Its refreshing when there is speed.

[benda]

Also... strange > wighton. Convincingly IMO.

Both on current form and upside.

[greeneyed]

All hail the new 'Leipana' as Savage and Seb sizzle

If watching Raiders duo Xavier Savage and Seb Kris tear up the left edge on Sunday gave you flashbacks to the Jordan Rapana-Joey Leilua era, then it’s fair to say some off-season homework has paid off. After studying the 2019 'Leipana' highlights reels over the pre-season, Savage went to coach Ricky Stuart with the belief that he and best mate Kris had the potential to bring a similar spark to the Green Machine’s attack.

“In the off-season I was watching a lot of Rapana and Leilua highlights and I started to think to myself a little bit,” Savage said on Sunday. “It’s really exciting seeing the plays that they could pull off. I flicked the idea to 'Sticky' and I’m glad he was on board with it.

Read more: https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/04/08/all ... eb-sizzle/

Raiders duo Savage and Kris seeking ‘Leipana’ status: https://canberradaily.com.au/raiders-du ... na-status/

[Mickey_Raider]

I don't think Seb has been sizzling so far this season. I actually think he has been a bit quiet and tentative.

On TLT, it will be fascinating to see what Ricky decides to do because there are actually quite a lot of selection headaches to deal with.

Does he bring in/retain Ricky favourites such as EW, Starling and Hoppa even though they are either down on form or being outplayed by their replacements?

Does he bring in Chevy for a taste if Rapa is injured? Or does he go with Weekes or back to the tried and failed formula of Kris at the back?

Does he take the opportunity to give Mooney a go and maybe rest Papa or send Hors to NSW cup for minutes?

Does Hosking slot straight back in and if so which forward drops off the bench?

How on earth does Whitehead come back into this side?

Is Starling doing enough to keep a spot on the bench and if not can Woolford or Puru be given a shot?

Were Schillers defensive lapses enough for Ricky to revert back to the conservative picks of Hoppa/Cotric?

So many questions.

[julian87]

Also, how good is it to see some free-flowing attacking movement?

It’s interesting, we’re now suddenly executing these lovely sweeping backline plays, and it’s essentially all players who were here last season, like Levi to Tapine to Fogarty to Rapana to Timoko, even though we were repeatedly told our lack of any form of attack was largely a player-driven issue.

Who would’ve thought coaching might have something to do with attack?

Or it could be having an upgrade of players in the entire back 5 with Timoko being the only constant.

[Ron78]

I don't think Seb has been sizzling so far this season. I actually think he has been a bit quiet and tentative.

On TLT, it will be fascinating to see what Ricky decides to do because there are actually quite a lot of selection headaches to deal with.

Does he bring in/retain Ricky favourites such as EW, Starling and Hoppa even though they are either down on form or being outplayed by their replacements?

Does he bring in Chevy for a taste if Rapa is injured? Or does he go with Weekes or back to the tried and failed formula of Kris at the back?

Does he take the opportunity to give Mooney a go and maybe rest Papa or send Hors to NSW cup for minutes?

Does Hosking slot straight back in and if so which forward drops off the bench?

How on earth does Whitehead come back into this side?

Is Starling doing enough to keep a spot on the bench and if not can Woolford or Puru be given a shot?

Were Schillers defensive lapses enough for Ricky to revert back to the conservative picks of Hoppa/Cotric?

So many questions.

Think if Rapa is out, he will revert to Kris at FB and Sasagi at Centre possibly.


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[Azza]

Also... strange > wighton. Convincingly IMO.

Both on current form and upside.

Wighton was an absolute airhead early in his career. Still is really. Strange looks a lot smarter.

[Finchy]

Also... strange > wighton. Convincingly IMO.

Both on current form and upside.

Wighton was an absolute airhead early in his career. Still is really. Strange looks a lot smarter.

Haha I was thinking "early in his career"? The bloke legitimately has a monkey clanging some cymbals inside his head.

[Azza]

Also... strange > wighton. Convincingly IMO.

Both on current form and upside.

Wighton was an absolute airhead early in his career. Still is really. Strange looks a lot smarter.

Haha I was thinking "early in his career"? The bloke legitimately has a monkey clanging some cymbals inside his head.

Bloke played on instinct, and very little strategy behind that - I can already see more promise from strange

[Bluesbrother]

Anyone who saw it, how did Chevy go yesterday?

Would love to see Starling out of the team. I'm unsure what he offers us. I'd rather see Sasagi stay in the 17 or Puru in to add more versatility.

[mikeraider]

Also... strange > wighton. Convincingly IMO.

Both on current form and upside.

Wighton was an absolute airhead early in his career. Still is really. Strange looks a lot smarter.

Haha I was thinking "early in his career"? The bloke legitimately has a monkey clanging some cymbals inside his head.

Bloke played on instinct, and very little strategy behind that - I can already see more promise from strange

Well he went to souths didn't he !! and were are souths on the ladder? now don't miss his balls throw to no one and kics out on the full.

[pickles]

Not sure that Woolford is a suitable bench player. He is solid and good at delivering crisp ball to get the forwards rolling forward and defends well but doesn't offer much in terms of a running game and basically every time he kicks its a disaster. Starling at least brings a change in style that might be required in some games where structure isn't working. At his best he has been able to bring that to the team.

Will be interesting to see how the pack pulls up after that game. There were a few players down at different points but that may create the opportunity to bring Mooney into this side.

Home game against a team we should beat comfortably on the back of a strong win..... what could possibly go wrong?