2024 NRL Round 8 - Canberra Raiders vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, 4.05pm Sunday 28 April @ GIO Stadium Canberra

[Vichyssoise]

A real professional performance. Extremely pleasing 80 minutes. No stress, never in doubt, always in control of the game. Loved every minute of it.

A few random thoughts:
- Timoko is a handful, but Ramien was a beast.
- Levi butchering the try was the turning point of the game.
- The first 15 minutes were Panthers like with the forwards focused on the defense and the backs making most of the yardage.
- We haven't played against a Top 8 team yet (well technically the Bulldogs qualify but ) and the next 4 rounds will be a real test. I'll be happy even if we only go 2-2.
- Please leave this team alone come Origin.
- Is there any part of his body McInnes doesn't bleed from?

And last but not least

Ricky, Happy

 

[Vichyssoise]

How the f*ck was that an illegal steal from tieg wilton on schiller
?????

I'm still trying to figure that one out.
Mercy ruling?

 

[bort]

Cut for Tuks

No further explanation yet (that I’m aware of)

There some chat online about a calf injury

 

[jocktheshark]

We might not be beating supposed top 8 teams but we are winning by margins that the best teams do , something that we have battled to do in recent seasons . There is a different mentality this year , we are more patient and wearing teams down and then taking opportunities when they arise . The Canberra team looked shagged 10 mins into the second half .

 

[JimBob]

We might not be beating supposed top 8 teams but we are winning by margins that the best teams do , something that we have battled to do in recent seasons . There is a different mentality this year , we are more patient and wearing teams down and then taking opportunities when they arise . The Canberra team looked shagged 10 mins into the second half .

I’m still cautious about how we’ll fair against the other contenders.

When we get on a roll with our momentum we’re one of the best looking sides in the competition. However (as we’ve seen repeatedly the last couple years) if a side is able to halt that momentum, we can crumble and give away easy points through dumb plays and mistakes.

We’ve still seen shades of it this year (Tigers and the first game against Raiders). Next four weeks will show if we’re really contenders this year.

 

[HaroldBishop]

I’m still cautious about how we’ll fair against the other contenders.

When we get on a roll with our momentum we’re one of the best looking sides in the competition. However (as we’ve seen repeatedly the last couple years) if a side is able to halt that momentum, we can crumble and give away easy points through dumb plays and mistakes.

We’ve still seen shades of it this year (Tigers and the first game against Raiders). Next four weeks will show if we’re really contenders this year.

Yep. Really looking forward to the next 5-6 weeks, that will give us a better idea of where we're at.

 

[The Punisher]

when did we start that breathing routine???????????

Stole it from Warriors
Hence they've gone ****, whilst were in the ascendancy

 

[jocktheshark]

I’m still cautious about how we’ll fair against the other contenders.

When we get on a roll with our momentum we’re one of the best looking sides in the competition. However (as we’ve seen repeatedly the last couple years) if a side is able to halt that momentum, we can crumble and give away easy points through dumb plays and mistakes.

We’ve still seen shades of it this year (Tigers and the first game against Raiders). Next four weeks will show if we’re really contenders this year.

I agree , contenders or pretenders , but we seem to have a game plan where we are much more patient and stick to it , wear the forwards down and get ourselves back into it . The Tigers was very early season so give that a pass , everyone seems a little more even this season so the next few weeks is going to sort out where we really stand .

 

[BlackWhiteBlue]

I'm still trying to figure that one out.
Mercy ruling?

Yeah i thought it was a bad call. I guess ref was basing it on them being on the ground/tackle complete. However if Schiller had rolled out of the tackle and kept running he’d have said play on

 

[BlackWhiteBlue]

Raiders v Sharks​

• Judiciary: TBC
• Dally M votes: Nicho Hynes 6, Blayke Brailey 2, Jesse Ramien 2, Sione Katoa 1, Daniel Atkinson 1

DA got a vote???

Not to say Atkinson didnt play well but i can think of maybe 5 other players deserving of a point over him.

Iro, Hazelton, Tieg, Mcinnes and Kaufusi to start with

 

[vicsharkfan]

Yep. Really looking forward to the next 5-6 weeks, that will give us a better idea of where we're at.

Yep agreed
Once I’d see this draw and be flat. Now I’m like bring it on bitches.

 

[Western Sharkie]

Not to say Atkinson didnt play well but i can think of maybe 5 other players deserving of a point over him.

Iro, Hazelton, Tieg, Mcinnes and Kaufusi to start with

I agree.
Im not either and yes, I feel there are more worthy recipients

 

[BlackWhiteBlue]

I agree.
Im not either and yes, I feel there are more worthy recipients

And Atkinson did a great job IMO

 

[Western Sharkie]

And Atkinson did a great job IMO

Agree

it is just that there are players who did even better.

 

[BlackWhiteBlue]

Agree

it is just that there are players who did even better.

But you know what, ill take it. Maybe thats a little vote of confidence, every bit will help him settle in, id imagine hes gunna be there for a few weeks at least

 

[Vichyssoise]

Schiller and Stewart are the victims of that demolition job. Not sure they were the reason for the defeat.

 

[beaver2233]

Schiller and Stewart are the victims of that demolition job. Not sure they were the reason for the defeat.

Levi still in haha

 

[apezza]

Schiller and Stewart are the victims of that demolition job. Not sure they were the reason for the defeat.

I'm sure Ricky is just protecting Chevy. He's a young kid that has had a few big weeks.

 

[HaroldBishop]

I'm sure Ricky is just protecting Chevy. He's a young kid that has had a few big weeks.

Ricky did wonders for Albert Kelly's career

 

[Vichyssoise]

I'm sure Ricky is just protecting Chevy. He's a young kid that has had a few big weeks.

I'm sure he has his reasons, but it's surprising looking from afar.
Didn't he "protect" Savage last year or the year before too?
Unless he thinks Hopoate is a better option for reasons I can't put my finger on.

Ricky did wonders for Albert Kelly's career

Hopefully, he's learned from past mistakes.