NRL Preview - Eels vs Raiders

[Gronk]

Eels Vs Raiders Preview

Wednesday, April 4, 2007 - 2:15 PM
Kick off 7:30pm (Local)
FOX SPORTS 3 - LIVE
Referee: Gavin Badger
Video Referee: Steve Nash
Sideline Officials: Peter Kirby, Jeff Younis

Once again, the Raiders will be out to make a mockery of wooden spoon betting.

Form: Parramatta created few opportunities of their own abut capitalised on the Tigers’ “scraps” to claim a fluky victory. Canberra produced a controlled and precise effort to slam the Knights 48-18 last Monday night.

History: Bolstered by Parramatta cast-offs, the Raiders took special joy in beating the Eels (winning five of the past seven clashes) but these days Canberra is an Eel-free zone.
Danger sign: The exuberance of the Raiders. They have two 20-year-olds running the show (Dobson and Carney) and another (Zillman) capitalising on their handiwork.

Best Bet? The Eels have not scored a point inside the 24-minute mark this season. Take a Canberra try or penalty goal as First Scoring Play.

Money-spinner: William Zillman’s three-try effort against the Knights makes him an ideal candidate for First Tryscorer.

http://www.nrl.com/Clubs/Eels/EelsNewsArticle/tabid/121/NewsId/4431/Default.aspx

 

[DanceMaster2000]

f**k me dead Canberra are sh*tting me. Yes they have some good juniors, but i'd like to thin from our Flegg & Premier league teams of the past year that we have better.

 

[FROSTY319]

'to claim a fluky victory'

Wtf was fluky about it ?

 

[Gronk]

'to claim a fluky victory'

Wtf was fluky about it ?

Well apparantly EVERY golden point victory herinafter by a team will be a fluke. :roll:

 

[DanceMaster2000]

Who cares, it was the type of win we needed. How many times do you see wins like that then the team hits a wining streak, it was gutsy, that was the best sign.

 

[hineyrulz]

Flukey win, who gives a toss. I'd take another flukey win this weekend, 2 points is 2 points.

 

[Eelementary]

I think it's idiotic for a reporter to slam an out of form team capitalising on a dubious refereeing call which won them the match as "flukey"...