2016 R23 - Raiders 22-8 Storm @ GIO Stadium Canberra

[TheFrog]

It's not bad when having a slump means you win by under 10 every week.

 

[Rhyno]

Raiders by 4

 

[Pennies]

Storm.

 

[Pete Cash]

Storm are probably our worst match up imo. We are a huge side that is built on running the ball but can be mentally a bit weak/crazy. The storm are good at tackling

If they can tackle strongly for the first 40 and we self destruct it will make a comeback tricky.

 

[Noname36]

I like the Raiders in this one. They're finally starting to click and at the right time of the year.

 

[STORM.99/07]

STORM.. will be ready to play this week. haven`t had to go too hard for the last few weeks, done enough to win without too much exertion.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Hodgson v Smith is one of the best matchups you'll see all year.
Storm by 10 unfortunately

 

[Buzzard Breath]

Storm should just get home.

 

[Chief_Chujo]

Should be a cracker of a game. Raiders by a field goal.

 

[Timmah]

Match Preview:
Raiders v Storm preview
Robert Crosby | August 12 2016 4:15PM

Match of the Round as Raiders stare down ladder leaders

Having missed out on the play-offs last season with a seemingly dream run home, the Raiders have surprised many with the performances in 2016 to sit in outright third. Guaranteed to feature in September for the first time since 2012, coach Ricky Stuart will be priming his side for another massive scalp after downing the high-flying Sharks last Saturday. Set to field the same squad that triumphed over Cronulla 30-14, the Raiders will be hoping consistency in their roster continues to yield consistent results on the field. With both sides recording three wins apiece in recent clashes, look for the Canberra faithful to rally behind their side as they fight to cement their first top four finish in over a decade.


Read more http://leagueunlimited.com/news/28973-raiders-v-storm-preview/

 

[Walt Flanigan]

Kurt Baptiste is coming back in for Clydesdale.

 

[ZEROMISSTACKLES]

Kurt Baptiste is coming back in for Clydesdale.

Thats great news.

 

[Vic Mackey]

With the Sharks, Cowboys, dogs and Broncos looking terrible the raiders could be a genuine premiership threat this year. Big chance to prove it tomorrow night. Should be a cracker!

 

[ed-grimley]

A Raiders win will seriously f**k up the aspirations of a few clubs. Broncos and Cowboys not in the four - who'd have thought?

 

[moffla]

A win is huge for both clubs here. A win to the Raiders means top 4 is theirs, and a win for us means top spot is ours. Mind you, if Raiders win this they could make a late charge for top 2 if Sharks drop 2 of their next three.

All hypothetical obviously but it should make for an entertaining game

 

[ACTPanthers]

Tipping the Raiders in this one - My thinking is the home crowd will get them over the line - Have to say, the buzz among Canberra fans here in the capital is palpable - It's actually really good to see.

 

[Cuppy]

We'll find out soon if theres any truth to the Cronk/Smith being rested tonight rumours.

 

[some11]

The only time Storm players get rested is when they play 70 minutes in Round 26 when they're up by 30.

 

[coolumsharkie]

Another great try!!!! Go Canberra !!

 

[thorson1987]

A win is huge for both clubs here. A win to the Raiders means top 4 is theirs, and a win for us means top spot is ours. Mind you, if Raiders win this they could make a late charge for top 2 if Sharks drop 2 of their next three.

All hypothetical obviously but it should make for an entertaining game

A win for us only guarantees top 2.