Schiff IS Goonski

[BSB Raiderman]

Steve Franciscus proved those days are gone

 

[Tokyo_Raider]

God, that is truly awful.

 

[dubby]

Not much on your list Stuart. I bet we end up with a Walker or 2, and Scott Minto..

plus i'm sure Tame Tupou has signed with the Sharks.

 

[Sydney_Raider]

I know Fransiscus was tinted but wasn't he a Queenslander. I am talking about the ridgy didge Pacific Islander.

 

[thickos]

Not much on your list Stuart. I bet we end up with a Walker or 2, and Scott Minto..

plus i'm sure Tame Tupou has signed with the Sharks.

I think you're thinking about Leon Bott, who is already playing in the Sharks PL side.

As Kris_man has said 'who needs experience' but that side is way too raw for my liking, and devoid of the big name or star that can win us games off their own bat.

 

[BSB Raiderman]

Not much on your list Stuart. I bet we end up with a Walker or 2, and Scott Minto..

plus i'm sure Tame Tupou has signed with the Sharks.

I knew Bott went to the Sharkies but hadn't heard of Tame Tupou's plans.

Fraser Anderson and Darius Boyd would be good buys.

 

[les amber]

Shontayne Hape must be a target, i believe he was talking to Roosters...

 

[Timbo]

This is just too bloody much for me.

I look at that list of who's left and sigh.

I'm sick of hearing that the Roosters have signed Anasta, the Eagles have signed Kennedy or the Eels have signed Tahu, to turn around and see we've signed John Smith, a 'promising young player'.

I would FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE to see a headline "[insert name], origin star, signs for Raiders".

WHEN IS IT GOING TO BE OUR TURN TO SIGN A SUPERSTAR!!!!!

AAARRRRGGHHH!!!!

 

[BSB Raiderman]

I know Fransiscus was tinted but wasn't he a Queenslander. I am talking about the ridgy didge Pacific Islander.

PNG Steve was funnily enough from...... PNG

I know what you mean with the islander players but I think the NRL is now so professional that those days are well past, The Warriors are the proof for mine, no other team has the raw ability they posess but it's too professional nowadays.

 

[Stuart]

This is just too bloody much for me.

I look at that list of who's left and sigh.

I'm sick of hearing that the Roosters have signed Anasta, the Eagles have signed Kennedy or the Eels have signed Tahu, to turn around and see we've signed John Smith, a 'promising young player'.

I would FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE to see a headline "[insert name], origin star, signs for Raiders".

WHEN IS IT GOING TO BE OUR TURN TO SIGN A SUPERSTAR!!!!!

AAARRRRGGHHH!!!!

It's unlikely to happen and IMO talented young John Smith is a far better way forward for the club than average but experienced Chris Plodder.

Just look at how Tom LL, Tilse and Thurling have performed this year...

 

[edabomb]

I think the talent on the islands is identified far earlier these days than in the early 90s, so it's much harder to raid talent from there (excuse the pun).

ESL is probably our best option for recruitment for several reasons:
- lower demand for players
- they have come from a cooler climate
- generally older players, not after the party lifestyle so much

This will be the trend untill we become a desirable location for players. This requires better managament and performance on the park, which may be a while off

 

[raidersforme]

Signings,resignings,losses,off contract

Brisbane Broncos
Signed:
Re-signed: Karmichael Hunt (2009), Ian Lacey (2008) David Stagg (2009), Ben Hannant (2008), Michael Ennis (2007)
Losses: Shane Webcke (Retired), Casey McGuire (Catalan Dragons), Barry Berrigan (Retired), Leon Bott (released mid-season Cronulla Sharks)
Off Contract: Darius Boyd, Scott Minto, , Tame Tupou

Canberra Raiders
Signed: Colin Best (St George Illawarra Dragons) 2008
Re-signed: Phil Graham (2009), Marshall Chalk (2008) Ben Jones(2008)
Losses: Simon Woolford (St George Illawarra Dragons), Adam Mogg (Catalan Dragons)
Off Contract: Jermaine Ale, Terry Campese, Jason Croker, Bronx Goodwin, Terry Martin, Alan Rothery, Jason Smith, Nathan Smith

Canterbury Bulldogs
Signed: Daryl Millard (St George Illawarra Dragons) (2009)
Re-signed: Jarrad Hickey (2008), Chris Armit (2008), Reni Matuia (2009), Willie Tonga (2008)
Losses: Daniel Irvine (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
Off Contract: Daniel Conn, Trent Cutler, Ben Czislowski, Andrew Emelio, Jon Green, Tony Grimaldi, Nick Kouparitsas, Dallas McIlwain, Brad Morrin, Nate Myles, Jamie Small

Cronulla Sharks
Signed: Richard Villasanti (signed mid-season 2006), Leon Bott (signed mid-season 2006 Brisbane Broncos), Craig Stapleton (2008) (Penrith Panthers)
Re-signed: Luke Douglas (2008), Lance Thompson (2009), Luke Covell (2008)
Losses: Tevita Latu (released mid-season), Phil Bailey (Wigan Warriors), Nigel Vagana (South Sydney Rabbitohs) Beau Scott (Dragons) Tony Caine (Dragons)
Off Contract: Luke Harlen, Matt Hilder, Hutch Maiava, Clifford Manua, , James Stosic, Richard Villasanti

Gold Coast
Signed: Richard Mathers (Leeds Rhinos) (2008), Matthew Petersen (Parramatta Eels) (2008), Brian Carney (Newcastle Knights) (?), Preston Campbell (Penrith Panthers) (?), Scott Prince (Wests Tigers) (2010), Luke Bailey (St George Illawarra Dragons) (?), Nathan Friend (Melbourne Storm) (?), Brad Meyers (Bradford Bulls) (?), Anthony Laffranchi (Wests Tigers) (2009), Luke Swain (Penrith Panthers) (2008), Luke O’Dwyer (Parramatta Eels) (2008), Frank Puletua (Penrith Panthers) (2008), Josh Graham (Western Force) (2008), Michael Hodgson (Canberra Raiders) (2008), Steve Turner (Melbourne Storm) (2008), Michael Henderson (St George Illawarra Dragons) (?), Jake Webster (Melbourne Storm) (2009)

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Signed: Jamie Lyon(Saint Helens)(2010)
Re-signed: Steve Menzies (2008), Mark Bryant (2008), Travis Burns (?)
Losses:
Off Contract: Matt Ballin, Kylie Leuluai, Nathan Tutt, Ashley Alberts, Paul Stephenson,

Melbourne Storm
Signed: Anthony Quinn (Newcastle Knights) (2009)
Re-signed: Cooper Cronk (2009), Dallas Johnson (2008), Matt Geyer (2008), Ryan Hoffman (2009)
Losses: Nathan Friend (Gold Coast Titans), Steve Turner (Gold Coast Titans), Jake Webster (Gold Coast Titans)
Off Contract: Chris Walker, Glen Turner

New Zealand Warriors
Signed: Aidan Kirk (Sydney Roosters) (2008), Wade McKinnon (Parramatta Eels) (2009)
Re-signed: Tony Martin (2007), Manu Vatuvai (2009), Simon Mannering (2009), Ruben Wiki (2008), Evarn Tuimavavae (2009), Eplahame Lauaki (2007 – with option for 2008)
Losses: Misi Taulapapa (released mid-season), Clinton Toopi (Leeds Rhinos), Brent Webb (Leeds Rhinos)
Off Contract: Awen Guttenbeil,, George Gatis, George Tuakura, Cooper Vuna

Newcastle Knights
Signed:
Re-signed: Kurt Gidley (2009)
Losses: Brian Carney (Gold Coast Titans), Anthony Quinn (Melbourne Storm), Todd Lowrie (Parramatta Eels)
Off Contract: Chris Bailey, Dane Campbell, Dustin Cooper, Matthew Kennedy, , Luke Quigley, David Seage, Craig Smith, Daniel Tolar, George Carmont

North Queensland Cowboys
Signed:
Re-signed: Paul Bowman (2007), Carl Webb (2008), Aaron Payne (2008), Johnathan Thurston (2010), Jacob Lillyman (2008)
Losses: Matt Sing (Hull FC)
Off Contract: Ray Cashmere, Gavin Cooper, Josh Hannay, Justin Smith

Parramatta Eels
Signed: Todd Lowrie (2009) (Newcastle Knights)
Re-signed: Fui Fui Moi Moi (?), Chad Robinson (?), Jarryd Hayne (?), Ben Smith (?), Aaron Cannings (?), Luke Burt (?), Josh Cordoba (?)
Losses: Matthew Petersen (Gold Coast Titans), Luke O’Dwyer (Gold Coast Titans), Glenn Morrison (Bradford Bulls), Dean Widders (South Sydney Rabbitohs), John Morris (Wests Tigers), Wade McKinnon (New Zealand Warriors)
Off Contract: Jake Afamasaga, Brett Delaney, Adam Peek, Henry Perenara, John Williams

Penrith Panthers
Signed:
Re-signed: Frank Pritchard (2010), Luke Priddis (2008), Shane Rodney (2008), Rhys Wesser (2009), Michael Gordon (2008)
Losses: Preston Campbell (Gold Coast Titans), Luke Swain (Gold Coast Titans), Frank Puletua (Gold Coast Titans), Craig Stapleton (Cronulla Sharks)
Off Contract: Lee Hookey

South Sydney Rabbitohs
Signed: David Peachey (signed mid-season 2006), David Kidwell (Melbourne Storm) (2009), Nigel Vagana (Cronulla Sharks) (2008), Dean Widders (Parramatta Eels) (2009), Roy Asotasi (Canterbury Bulldogs) (2011), Daniel Irvine (Canterbury Bulldogs) (2008)
Re-signed: David Peachey (2007)
Losses:
Off Contract: Joven Clarke, Rhys Hanbury, Adam MacDougall. Luke MacDougall. Manese Manakafoa, Mark Minchiello, Todd Polglase, Shane Rigon, , Ben Walker, Shane Walker, , Trent Young

St George Illawarra Dragons
Signed: Simon Woolford (Canberra Raiders) (2008) Beau Scott (Cronulla Sharks) Tony Caine(Cronulla Sharks)
Re-signed: Matt Cooper (2009), Mark Gasnier (2011), Dean Young (2009), Matthew Head (2008), Ashton Sims (2008), Justin Poore (2009), Ben Creagh (2009)
Losses: Luke Bailey (Gold Coast Titans), Trent Barrett (Wigan Warriors), Clint Greenshields (Catalan Dragons), Colin Best (Canberra Raiders), Michael Henderson (Gold Coast Titans), Daryl Millard (Canterbury Bulldogs)
Off Contract: Matt Bickerstaff, Aaron Gorrell, Sam Isemonger, Beau Mundine, George Ndaira, Andrew Price, Chris Sheppard, Reece Simmonds, Shaun Timmins, Aaron Wheatley

Sydney Roosters
Signed:
Re-signed: Jamie Soward (2008), Anthony Minichiello (2009), Craig Fitzgibbon (2007)
Losses: Ryan Cross (Western Force), Adrian Morley (Warrington Wolves), Aidan Kirk (New Zealand Warriors)
Off Contract: John Doyle, Daniel Dumas, Glenn Hall, Michael Lett, Lafi Manua, Vince Mellars, Lelea Paea, Lopini Paea, Mickey Paea, Sam Perrett, Nigel Plum

Wests Tigers
Signed: John Morris (Parramatta Eels) (2009) Danny Galea (Penrith Panthers)
Re-signed: Dene Halatau (2009) Taniela Tuiaki(2008)
Losses: Scott Prince (Gold Coast Titans), Anthony Laffranchi (Gold Coast Titans), John Skandalis (Huddersfield Giants), Sam Harris (NSW Rugby Union)
Off Contract: Shane Elford, Daniel Fitzhenry, Ben Reynolds, Jarrod Saffey, Sam Moa, Michael Crockett,


My picks are myles, ndaria, boyd, topou and cutler

I don't want to talk about turncoatski otherwise i will be banned for excessive profanity

 

[Roy Rover]

Please explain? :shock:

Because both Shif and Mad Dog have tested positive for steriods in the RL careers.

 

[edabomb]

Monaghan> Finch> Schif

 

[dubby]

]I think you're thinking about Leon Bott, who is already playing in the Sharks PL side.[/B]

As Kris_man has said 'who needs experience' but that side is way too raw for my liking, and devoid of the big name or star that can win us games off their own bat.

.

 

[thickos]

what did i say?

The possible 2007 side sans Schif may have plenty of promise but he have no genuine star or gamebreaker in sight.

 

[Tokyo_Raider]

Remember the old Raiders game plan? Chuck it to Peter, chuck it to Gary or chuck it to Mal.

We are missing that kind of game breaker.

 

[legend]

If I was to take the pick of the sh*tty litter, I would go for McIlwain from the Dogs, John Williams from the Eels, Gavin Cooper from the Cowboys, Matt Bickerstaff from the Dragons and Sam Perrett from the Chooks. He is very fast.

 

[azza]

:lol: It's like digging through rubbish in a dumpster.

Sigh... looks like another long season for the Raiders next year.

 

[nickraider]

If I was to take the pick of the sh*tty litter, I would go for McIlwain from the Dogs, John Williams from the Eels, Gavin Cooper from the Cowboys, Matt Bickerstaff from the Dragons and Sam Perrett from the Chooks. He is very fast.

Hasn't Cooper signed with the Titans?