2025 R16 Fri - Wests Tigers 12-16 Canberra @ Campbelltown

[blocka]

Honestly maybe it was a hangover from their first bye, but the raiders need to play better than that in the finals, they should be putting the tigers to bed in both halves.

 

[Mr. Shaman]

3 tries after 23 mins and then arse, did someone in here invoke the thread?

 

[mongoose]

Honestly maybe it was a hangover from their first bye, but the raiders need to play better than that in the finals, they should be putting the tigers to bed in both halves.

hard to say, we've been steamrolling teams in the 2nd half of games this season. Might be good for us to grind out a win like that.

 

[KennySterling]

Skelton cost Wests that game. Couldn't pick up a loose ball and childish hair pulling.
Luai must think 'what have I done'.

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

Skelton cost Wests that game. Couldn't pick up a loose ball and childish hair pulling.
Luai must think 'what have I done'.

After being fisted in just about every game last year all I wanted was a team that is competitive

now we’ve got a competitive team we just can’t seem to win. Our last 4 games we’ve lost by 4 points …

a bit more luck going our way and we’d be in the 8

 

[MRN]

Solid reporting from the NRL senior reporter.

 

[BadnMean]

Raiders had a poor first half against Souths and now struggled 2nd half against Tigers.

Starting to slide?

Battling big time.

Might not win another game by 30+ all season.

 

[nick87]

Do any of these people actually watch footy?
Even in the peak Panthers seasons there were games they'd struggle in... no one is going through a season without having a few off performances

The raiders werent close to their best, they never got out of 2nd gear and they won. Being able to win games when you're not close to your best is a pretty good indicator of what a team is capable of.

 

[nick87]

Canberra getting a gifted win there. A try from a set after going into touch and a pass off the ground.

Where exactly is a try with a pass off the ground?

 

[Vic Mackey]

I just thought he was uneven. The Tigers were holding down in the ruck just as much as we were but largely got away with it.

We were pushing it, no arguments about most of the calls against us, but we should have had a few more our way.

Oh and that high tackle call against Sasagi was bullshit. Luai screamed and Gee fell for it.

Not to mention the 3 overturned calls which were pretty blatant for the most part.

Was at the game and the big screen is shit so couldnt see any replays but had no issues with refereeing. Apparently Jed was out when he pushed the 40/20 back in but linesmen always guess with those things.

We had more than enough ball and field possession to win it but couldnt, few unlucky things against us but more so bounce of the ball type situations as opposed to reffing calls, they just tend to go against you when youre losing. Luai planting the ball on Tapines leg the prime one, the kick at the end being perfectly placed for Bula but not bouncing up for him the next.

I put the loss on us and Benjis horrible bench rotations. Raiders line speed and contact far better. We've been pretty good the last 3 weeks but just unable to get the W. I really dont think we're far off

 

[Chins]

Do any of these people actually watch footy?
Even in the peak Panthers seasons there were games they'd struggle in... no one is going through a season without having a few off performances

The raiders werent close to their best, they never got out of 2nd gear and they won. Being able to win games when you're not close to your best is a pretty good indicator of what a team is capable of.

You're going ok but settle down honey you ain't us

 

[Big Pete]

Was at the game and the big screen is shit so couldnt see any replays but had no issues with refereeing. Apparently Jed was out when he pushed the 40/20 back in but linesmen always guess with those things.

We had more than enough ball and field possession to win it but couldnt, few unlucky things against us but more so bounce of the ball type situations as opposed to reffing calls, they just tend to go against you when youre losing. Luai planting the ball on Tapines leg the prime one, the kick at the end being perfectly placed for Bula but not bouncing up for him the next.

I put the loss on us and Benjis horrible bench rotations. Raiders line speed and contact far better. We've been pretty good the last 3 weeks but just unable to get the W. I really dont think we're far off

What's going on with the forwards mate? The club has identified an issue and signed KPP which hopefully pans out but it seems like Terrell May is a one man band upfront. Are there any quality props coming through on the horizon? Or are they all loose forwards in the mould of a Fonua Pole? Just seems like you're missing that Laffranchi/Gibbs type of player to help bolster that middle.

 

[Speedy Gonzales]

What's going on with the forwards mate? The club has identified an issue and signed KPP which hopefully pans out but it seems like Terrell May is a one man band upfront. Are there any quality props coming through on the horizon? Or are they all loose forwards in the mould of a Fonua Pole? Just seems like you're missing that Laffranchi/Gibbs type of player to help bolster that middle.

Pretty much hit the nail in the head … after Pole and May it’s a long list of plodder central. I’d put the Finau brothers above the plodders list but they are wildly inconsistent

We’re about a centre (doueihi is reliable but way too slow) and a couple quality forwards away from being a pretty good team I feel. For once I am happy with our spine atm and that’s been our Achilles heel for so long

 

[nick87]

You're going ok but settle down honey you ain't us

Didnt remotely suggest we are, hence the phrasing "Even the peak Panthers".
Comprehension not your strong suit, Chins?

 

[speedster]

Do any of these people actually watch footy?
Even in the peak Panthers seasons there were games they'd struggle in... no one is going through a season without having a few off performances

The raiders werent close to their best, they never got out of 2nd gear and they won. Being able to win games when you're not close to your best is a pretty good indicator of what a team is capable of.

Yeah, sure.

Could be a lull (as you imply) or could be a slide. We shall see.

Sorry if I upset you.

 

[skeepe]

Do any of these people actually watch footy?
Even in the peak Panthers seasons there were games they'd struggle in... no one is going through a season without having a few off performances

The raiders werent close to their best, they never got out of 2nd gear and they won. Being able to win games when you're not close to your best is a pretty good indicator of what a team is capable of.

Exactly. We won, best not to dwell on it too much. Not when we’ve got a game with our feeder team coming up.

 

[mozza91]

Adam Gee gets his beloved Raiders over the line yet again. It’s a story as old as time.