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Neil Henry's brain explosion: round 14

skeepe

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Hinchcliffe and Weyman return
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10 Jun, 2008
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The CFMEU Canberra Raiders will welcome back Ryan Hinchcliffe and Michael Weyman into their side this weekend, for their must win match against the Brisbane Broncos at Canberra Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Hinchcliffe returns after an extended layoff through a thumb injury, while Weyman plays his first match since being suspended in round four.

Raiders prop Scott Logan will miss the next three matches for the Green Machine, after he today pleaded guilty on his dangerous throw charge.

Logan's absence sees Troy Thompson return to the starting side with Weyman on the bench, while Hinchcliffe's inclusion on the bench sees a reshuffle of the Raiders playmakers, with Glen Buttriss set to start the match on Sunday at hooker.

With Buttriss starting at hooker Raiders skipper Alan Tongue moves to five-eighth, with Terry Campese shifting to the centres to cover for the injured Adrian Purtell, who is set to miss a minimum of three matches after straining the medial ligament in his knee.

David Milne shifts from the wing to fullback for the match, with incumbent fullback Bronx Goodwin trading places with Milne on the wing.

The Raiders have named an extended bench for the match with Ben Jones and Brett Kelly named in jumpers 18 and 19, while Toyota Cup centre Justin Carney has been named in jumper number 20. If Carney plays on Sunday afternoon it will be his first grade debut.

Raiders assistant Coach David Furner said Campese's move to the centre would allow Alan Tongue to move into the halves, and maintain the size out wide in the backs.

"With Adrian Purtell out for between 3-6 weeks we've moved Terry Campese into the centres, and he's played there before," Furner said. "Alan has played in the halves before and he's also a very good organiser and he's been in a situation at nine over the past few weeks where he's been more of an organiser, so we don't see too much of a change their."

Furner said David Milne's move to fullback had been solid against the Eels, and he would stay there for the Broncos match.

"David has been taking his opportunities and it was a late change last week, Neil (Henry) spoke to him about his carries, and he has plenty of speed to the ball and bringing it back to the defensive line," he said. "Again there's some things there we need to adjust but he's been impressive."

NRL
CANBERRA RAIDERS V BRISBANE BRONCOS
CANBERRA STADIUM, SUNDAY JUNE 15, 2.00PM

1. DAVID MILNE
2. COLIN BEST
3. TERRY CAMPESE
4. JOEL MONAGHAN
5. BRONX GOODWIN
6. ALAN TONGUE (C)
7. TODD CARNEY
8. TROY THOMPSON
9. GLEN BUTTRISS
10. DANE TILSE
11. GLEN TURNER
12. NIGEL PLUM
13. JOE PICKER

14. JOSH MILLER
15. RYAN HINCHCLIFFE
16. TREVOR THURLING
17. MICHAEL WEYMAN
18. BEN JONES
19. BRETT KELLY
20. JUSTIN CARNEY

COACH: NEIL HENRY

http://www.raiders.com.au/2008/detail_desc.php?news_id=765

I know we all wanted changes, but what the f**k?
 

edabomb

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The only bad thing I can say about that team is why is Tilse not captain yet. Also I thought he'd done more to earn the 6 jersey than Tongue, but I guess Tongue's kicking game gave him the edge.
 

green eyed mike

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I bet no one sw this line up coming!

But seriously WTF is going on here? Is this the old name a strange team to upset the oppostions preparation trick?

I know we have a lot of injuries and that Campo hasn't been going that at 5/8 but surely Tongue is not a 6!?

If we have to go with these players I would have preferred to see Buttriss in the halves, Hinchy at 9 and Tongue at 13 where he belongs. If I understand it right Buttriss has played a bit in the halves, has good hands and has been playing well.

Not looking forward to seeing this... very unusual for me.
 
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Buwahahahahaha.

Oh dear, sometimes you've just got to laugh.

In saying that though I reckon this is a smokescreen, and I HOPE this is how the side will line up:

1. DAVID MILNE
2. COLIN BEST
20. JUSTIN CARNEY
4. JOEL MONAGHAN
5. BRONX GOODWIN
3. TERRY CAMPESE
7. TODD CARNEY
8. TROY THOMPSON
9. GLEN BUTTRISS
10. DANE TILSE
11. GLEN TURNER
13. JOE PICKER
6. ALAN TONGUE (C)

14. JOSH MILLER
15. RYAN HINCHCLIFFE
16. TREVOR THURLING
17. MICHAEL WEYMAN


But if Tongue really starts at 5/8th, well ... Henry really has lost the plot.
 

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My preferred line-up based on the players named:

1. David Milne
2. Colin Best
20. Justin Carney
4. Joel Monaghan
5. Bronx Goodwin
3. Terry Campese
7. Todd Carney
8. Troy Thompson
9. Glen Buttriss
10. Dane Tilse
14. Josh Miller
12. Nigel Plum
6. Alan Tongue (c)

13. Joe Picker
15. Ryan Hinchliffe
16. Trevor Thurling
17. Michael Weyman
 

BSB Raiderman

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I'd expect them to actually play like this, can't see Butts & Hinchy both playing TBH & Henry being Henry means Kelly will be ahead of Carney.

1. DAVID MILNE
2. COLIN BEST
3. TERRY CAMPESE
4. JOEL MONAGHAN
5. BRONX GOODWIN
9. GLEN BUTTRISS
7. TODD CARNEY
8. TROY THOMPSON
6. ALAN TONGUE (C)
10. DANE TILSE
11. GLEN TURNER
12. NIGEL PLUM
13. JOE PICKER

14. JOSH MILLER
16. TREVOR THURLING
17. MICHAEL WEYMAN
19. BRETT KELLY
 

jed

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Campo's not been setting the world on fire at 5/8 the last few weeks, so I can't see Tongue doing a worse job. With that in mind (and Herbert being overlooked), I'm interested to see how our backline works, assuming Henry's sticking with the named side.
In the forwards, I can't really fault it. We don't have too many more options, we've been struck hard by injuries again this year, it's starting to become a season of attrition, and we've not yet played half of our games!!!
 

green eyed mike

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Carney has been named on the extended bench a few times this season and should be due for a run sooner rather than later. Wouldn't mind seeing this:

1. Milne
20. J. Carney
2. Best
4. Monaghan
5. Goodwin
9. Buttriss
7. Carney
8. Thomson
9. Tongue
17. Weyman
12. Plum
13. Picker
3. Campese

10. Tilse
14. Miller
15. Hinchcliffe
16. Thurling
 

Mick_63

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Can Tongue pass left to right?
As most have said its probably a smokescreen.
Carney surely will start and i suppose its a plot to have him named 20 so he doesnt feel the pressure of the media.

But in all seriousness the named side would have to be the weakest i have seen in over 20 years.

We have had a great record against the Broncos over the years,so i guess anything is possible.

Snow perhaps?
 

Coraki_kid

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Hopefully this makes carney take more responsibility and dominate the attack and not go missing. Im getting sick of his inside balls he passes everytime he touches the ball.
 

aussies1st

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That team is going to get a touch up, hopefully then management will review it's stance on sacking Henry early.
 

Bay56

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The only bad thing I can say about that team is why is Tilse not captain yet. Also I thought he'd done more to earn the 6 jersey than Tongue, but I guess Tongue's kicking game gave him the edge.

:lol::lol:

I just dont care anymore
 

Bay56

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Geez Bay56 thats got to be Tuesday talking.

By Sunday you'll be down the tab putting your money on the green machine,just like me.

Not a betting man Mickey ... if I'd been putting money on the Raiders in the past few years I'd be one poor man.
 

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What. The f**k. I mean seriously.

We better line up like this or I'm calling shenanigans:

5. BRONX GOODWIN
2. COLIN BEST
4. JOEL MONAGHAN
20. JUSTIN CARNEY
1. DAVID MILNE
3. TERRY CAMPESE
7. TODD CARNEY
8. TROY THOMPSON
9. GLEN BUTTRISS
10. DANE TILSE
12. NIGEL PLUM
13. JOE PICKER
6. ALAN TONGUE (C)

14. JOSH MILLER
15. RYAN HINCHCLIFFE
16. TREVOR THURLING
17. MICHAEL WEYMAN
18. BEN JONES

11. GLEN TURNER
19. BRETT KELLY
 

Raider_69

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What. The f**k. I mean seriously.

We better line up like this or I'm calling shenanigans:

5. BRONX GOODWIN
2. COLIN BEST
4. JOEL MONAGHAN
20. JUSTIN CARNEY
1. DAVID MILNE
3. TERRY CAMPESE
7. TODD CARNEY
8. TROY THOMPSON
9. GLEN BUTTRISS
10. DANE TILSE
12. NIGEL PLUM
13. JOE PICKER
6. ALAN TONGUE (C)

14. JOSH MILLER
15. RYAN HINCHCLIFFE
16. TREVOR THURLING
17. MICHAEL WEYMAN
18. BEN JONES

11. GLEN TURNER
19. BRETT KELLY

Isnt that bascially the same team that got towelled by a 12 man Manly side and then out classed all over by Parramatta?
Im not saying i like the team, id rather we blood herbert but change was needed, he's done that.
 

Timbo

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Yeah because Tongue at 5/8 is the creative spark we need!

One thing I'll concede - at least we've got a decent rake combination.
 

Sydney_Raider

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At least Herbert and Costigan have been named in the starting side for Souths Logan this week. Only leaves TLL and Chalk to come back. Like most others I will be surprised if the make up of the side this week doesn't change on game day. J Carney coming in and Campo back to 6 would be the preferred. Also wouldn't be surprised if the starting pack has some changes.
 

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