'10 | SF1 - W4 v L2 | Fri | Raiders 24-26 Tigers | Canberra (CAN elim)

[The Gambler]

Lawrence is basically a certain starter. Only a last minute backflip by dr's will rub him out.

 

[MacDougall]

I don't know why the Raiders are such favourites here. The Tigers are actually going to run out stronger this week than last week. Nobody is rubbed out except Daniela but he has been replaced by Lawrence. The Tigers and Roosters were basically unable to be split yet the Roosters go into their game huge favourites and the Tigers go in huge underdogs.

Anyone else get the feeling there is going to be a massive ambush?

 

[Chief_Chujo]

Yep. I just hope the players haven't been listening to the media. Anything but our best and we lose tonight.

 

[Pete Cash]

Of course the Raiders haven't been listening to the media (at least I hope) blind freddy could see the Tigers have been foxing all week.

 

[typicalfan]

If this were being played at the SFS I would say Tigers would be slight favourites. Momentum means a lot in semi finals and the Raiders have it although they haven't been at their best for the last fortnight.

 

[Pete Cash]

Just need total intensity to try and tire the Tigers out. They just came off a 100 minute epic. The side can't be at 100 percent. Target the guys like Marshall have TLL and Shillington run a lot of traffic at him. Even if that means putting TLL out a little wider occasionally.

Either way......its been a cracker year for the Raiders.

EDIT

I am watching the Raiders/Saints game from last year. Terry Campese don't be TOO intense. The last thing the side needs is for you to spend 10 in the bin.

 

[gronkathon]

Raiders are deserved favourites considering momentum.

Looking forward to what is hopefully a cracking match

 

[Pete Cash]

Indeed.

As cliche as it is. May the best side win. (as long as its the Raiders :sarcasm

 

[Juju]

Any further late mail - will Tounge play?

 

[Walt Flanigan]

Any further late mail - will Tounge play?

Tongue is a certainty.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Tongue is a certainty.

Then decent dummy half play isn't.

 

[soc123_au]

Tongue is a certainty.

Dazraiders mum loves it when i say that.

 

[RugbyHighlights]

Raiders by 12. I said it.

 

[TheFrog]

I don't know why the Raiders are such favourites here.

The Raiders are very very tough at home, and have been playing pretty good, thats why they are favourites. They have won their last two only narrowly, and are due for a loss, but you wouldn't bet against them this week.

I do feel for the Tigers having to play away in this game (and Panthers too, although they don't have to leave Sydney so its not so bad for them, although really the game should be at a neutral ground, such as ANZ). Something has to be done about how home grounds are decided in the second week, the current system has been widely criticised and rightly so. How about most wins (including Finals Week 1)?

 

[Perth Tiger]

Woo Hoo just got home from work and now I am ready for the game

This really is a 50 50 game both teams will have there chances and it will be whoever take them will get the win.

During the season I tip with my head but come finals I go with the heart so Tigers by 1 in golden point

 

[11Straight]

Dazraiders mum loves it when i say that.

:lol::lol::lol:

 

[pirie]

tigers price is shortening by the minute

 

[RugbyHighlights]

tigers price is shortening by the minute

All that really means is people are putting money down on the Tigers. A couple of big figure bets can change odds more than you'd think

I wouldn't look too much into odds

 

[Timmah]

Raiders - 1-17 Tigers - Lawrence starting, Brown to f/back, Meaney out. Gibbs starting w/ Payten to 2nd row & Fulton to bench.

Source: Andy Raymond (FOX Sports) http://twitter.com/Andy_Raymond

 

[Pete Cash]

Win or Lose tonight what a season it has been for Canberra. Come on the lads.