2023 FW1 Sun - Newcastle 30-28 Canberra @ McDonald Jones

[mongoose]

Not sure there the worse finals team ever.

Matty Elliot's 2002 Raiders have the worst record to play in finals in the NRL era.

Won 10 games and a draw out of 24 games with a PD of -170.

I think Ricky's 2023 boys have them covered.

our 2004 side that came 8th was pretty terrible too lol

 

[Woody90]

Talk about kissed on the d*ck. Canberra on a sunny Sunday afternoon in the Hunter. Knights by whatever they want.

Yeah, having to win 9 games in a row to get to this position was really lucky.

 

[skeepe]

our 2004 side that came 8th was pretty terrible too lol

Yet 2003 was a fantastic season, at least until Matt Elliott malfunctioned and played Terry Martin at 5/8th for our home final, and then THAT Bulgarelli drop over the line.

 

[skeepe]

Anyway, I remain steadfast in my opinion that Ponga is doing a Jarryd Hayne and will take the Knights all the way to the grand final.

We’re not going to stop that happening.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Talk about kissed on the d*ck. Canberra on a sunny Sunday afternoon in the Hunter. Knights by whatever they want.

Says the Broncos supporter... Lmao

 

[This Year?]

Rugby league can be a cruel game.

On my dad's 40th birthday, the Raiders won their third premiership against the Bulldogs with a smashing performance. On my 40th birthday, the Raiders are going to be eliminated - badly - by the team I hate more than any other.

Such is life.

Mine is on Friday.
Everything makes sense now.

 

[gerg]

Yeah, having to win 9 games in a row to get to this position was really lucky.

I think what he is actually suggesting is the Knights are lucky to be playing our rabble. All 7 sides would have been licking their lips at the prospect of obliterating the Raiders.

 

[hineyrulz]

Mine is on Friday.
Everything makes sense now.

Happy birthday moite!!

 

[Fangs]

Touch of destiny about this Raiders team.

 

[JamesRustle]

Rugby league can be a cruel game.

On my dad's 40th birthday, the Raiders won their third premiership against the Bulldogs with a smashing performance. On my 40th birthday, the Raiders are going to be eliminated - badly - by the team I hate more than any other.

Such is life.

If Skeepe senior turned 40 in 1994 and Skeepe junior turns 40 in 2023 (assuming he lasts another week) and 98% of Raiders losses are attributable to incompetent refereeing, how many texters has Ricky Stuart sent since he has been head coach of the Raiders?

 

[mozza91]

We should win. Can’t take Canberra lightly though they’ve had some very good performances in Finals over the last few years.

First time we’ve ever played each other in a Final too. Let’s turn this thread into a classic!

 

[perverse]

The referee should be put under some sort of police protection post-match. This might be the one that sends skeepe off the deep end.

 

[mongoose]

its a shame raiders fans are so down on their team, this thread would be an all time classic.
Truth is Knights are going to pump us in the first ever finals meeting between these clubs.

 

[skeepe]

The referee should be put under some sort of police protection post-match. This might be the one that sends skeepe off the deep end.

maybe if we were in form. I am resigned to our fate.

 

[GongPanther]

Talk about kissed on the d*ck. Canberra on a sunny Sunday afternoon in the Hunter. Knights by whatever they want.

Bloke in the scoreboard is sawing an extra hole to make room for another digit in case Newcy score a ton.

 

[Mr. Shaman]

Wackiest game of the week, and best match thread. I am excite

 

[Someguy]

Can it come down to a Crocker conversion please

 

[Someguy]

If Skeepe senior turned 40 in 1994 and Skeepe junior turns 40 in 2023 (assuming he lasts another week) and 98% of Raiders losses are attributable to incompetent refereeing, how many texters has Ricky Stuart sent since he has been head coach of the Raiders?

I’m convinced! Skeepe is Ricky

 

[King-Gutho94]

Elliott reduced to tears in tribute to Boyle and Stuart for salvaging career

Adam Elliott takes on Canberra – the club that picked him up when his career was at a crossroads – with his life back on track thanks to Ricky Stuart and his soon-to-be wife.

www.smh.com.au

Canberra fans are you bit annoyed Adam Elliott left after getting him off the scrapheap for 1 season. Walks out to join Millie Boyle in Newcastle.

Who ends up at the Roosters anyway.

 

[Chief_Chujo]

Savage still can't get a run lol

Getting flogged and knocked out by the Knights is what we deserve.