Corbin said:
Does Canberra take responsibility for places like Batsman Bay, Narooma, Bega?
Yes.
Raiders visit South Coast
13 Dec, 2006
The CFMEU Canberra Raiders used the nearby setting of South Coastal town Batemans Bay on Monday and Tuesday for their pre-Christmas camp, where they worked on their fitness and football skills, as well as visiting some of the districts local schools.
Over the two days the Raiders were put through a series of rigorous training sessions both on the field and on the beach, where players were given the chance to improve their fitness levels ahead of the Christmas break.
As part of the visit to the South Coast the Raiders took some time out away from training to visit some of the regions local schools, with Sunshine Bay Primary, Broulee Primary, and St Bernards, given the chance to meet their favourite players.
Canberra Raiders ARL Development officer Brad Donald said the children at the three schools enjoyed the visit from their NRL heroes, and the players were on hand to talk them through the life of a Canberra Raider.
The players attended school assemblies and happily answered any questions from the children about what its like to play Rugby League at the highest level, Donald said. Obviously its great to see the interaction between the players and their young fans, and it helps promote the game in a region where the Raiders have nurtured some great talent.
Donald said its great to see players enjoying themselves during such visits, and it gives the children involved a chance to get up close and personal to the Raiders.
Michael Weyman is from nearby Moruya and they have a good rivalry with Batemans Bay and some of the Children reminded him of that today with some friendly banter, he said. You could see all the players were enjoying themselves, and guys like Mick and Josh Miller had the children hanging on every word.
The players stayed after the assemblies to demonstrate some of the finer skills involved with Rugby League, and to sign and give away some Raiders posters and stickers.
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Raiders head to Eden
24 Jan, 2007
The CFMEU Canberra Raiders have taken to the sand hills and beaches of Eden today, as part of a three day travel to train camp.
The camp is the second of its kind for the Green Machine this pre-season, after the players ventured to Batemans Bay prior to the Christmas break for a similar camp, which combined training, school visits and public appearances.
This particular trip has been aimed at getting the players closer together ahead of the start of the trial match period, and will involve a number of both football and recreational activities.
Raiders assistant Coach David Furner said its a good opportunity to combine some hard work with fun before the trials start on February 24, as well as giving the South Coast community another chance to see the Raiders before the season.
"There will be some hard training sessions for sure, but we have also included some speed golf and deep seas fishing into the three day program," Furner said. "We will also conduct some coaching clinics with some of the local kids, so it should be a lot of fun."
The Raiders will wrap up the camp on Australia Day as they return to the nations capital, before intensifying their training ahead if their first trial against the Broncos in Redcliffe on February 24 at Dolphin Park.
Raiders ready for Community Carnival
06 Feb 2007
The CFMEU Canberra Raiders are set to embark on a thrilling three day adventure into South West Queensland, as part of this years NRL community carnival.
Six of the Raiders top squad will join Raiders Coach Neil Henry for the three day trip to Charleville, as the Raiders encompass the surrounding areas of Cunnamulla, Quilpie, and Tambo for the next three days.
Alan Tongue, Josh Miller, Glen Turner, Andrew Dunemann, Ben Jones and William Zillman will represent the Raiders playing squad, as they look to take the game of Rugby League to these areas and promote the NRL and the Raiders.
Raiders forward Josh Miller said the trip promises to be a fantastic experience for everyone involved, and hopes to see some keen young faces wherever the Raiders go.
Obviously the kids out that way rarely get to meet NRL players so I cant wait to get out there and meet them and help with their skills, Miller said. And its not often that we get to these areas so I know the boys are really looking forward to it.
Coming from the country township of Forbes in NSW Miller said he knew what it was like to get a visit from your favourite players, and he was sure it would be the same in Queensland this week.
I can remember as back as far as when I was eight years old and what it was like when some rugby league stars came to visit us and it was very exciting, Miller said. I just hope we can give the people out there the same sort of thrill."
Raiders recruit Glen Turner said he was looking forward to the upcoming adventure, and would make sure he signed plenty of autographs for the fans up north.
Its somewhere Ive never been so its an opportunity to see a different part of Australia, Turner said. I know it will be a great trip and a lot of fun so I cant wait to get up there and meet the locals.
The Raiders will conduct coaching clinics, visit schools and attend a special sportsmans dinner while in Charleville, and are sure to come back with plenty of stories and photos from the trip north.
Students and rugby league enthusiasts from the NSW country town of Parkes made a special visit to Raiders HQ last week, to learn some new skills and meet some of the Raiders 2007 players.
Around 25 young lads from Parkes were given a special tour of the Raiders training facilities, and given an exclusive insight into what it's like to be a Canberra Raider.
Raiders Coach Neil Henry had a brief chat with the children, before ARL development officer Brad Donald and a host of Raiders put the young stars through their paces on ACTEWAGL Park.
All in all it was a great experience for the future champions, and an afternoon many of them will probably never forget.
All that in just the last 5 months. And in comparison the Brumbies have gone as far afield as..... Yass, a town 20 minutes outside Canberra. Yep, looks like they're streets ahead of the Raiders :sarcasm:
Ozzie is just bitter that the Raiders haven't made the trek to Yass and have focused on more important areas.
