BY DAN Ricky Stuart confirmed the least surprising news in Canberra, telling the Daily Telegraph’s David Riccio that DUI buddies Corey Harea-Naera and Corey Horsburgh won’t be part of the Raiders’ round one team. Before we focus on the implications, let’s chuck a shout-out to Riccio, who has apparently taken Paul Kent’s role as Stuart’s … More Corey(s) dropped for round one
BY DAN You may have noticed in the last few days that there’s been a bit of noise about Tom Brady being the greatest (athlete) of all time. They call it the GOAT, which in the esoteric tradition of English is simultaneously an animal, a food, an acronym and an athletic status. I’m pretty sure … More The actual GOAT
BY DAN Recency bias is a helluva drug. The flux of life and the change of the last 12 months sometimes makes it hard to remember what came before it. When analysing the Canberra Raiders, 2019 may be prominent in our minds, but we are not immune to this phenomena. The before times are sometimes … More Bailey Muscles Up
BY DAN Canberra Raiders got some infuriating news when it was reported by the Daily Telegraph that both Corey Horsburgh and Corey Harawira-Naera will appear in court in the near future on charges of driving under the influence. It’s frustrating news that will have potentially significant impacts on each player, but likely not substantially on … More The cost of the Harawira-Naera and Horsburgh DUIs
BY DAN For months these pages have been wondering where exactly the Raiders unending list of talent would spend its time when it wasn’t in first grade. Our questions have been answered with the announcement that the Green Machine will field a team in the Canterbury Cup in 2021 for the first time since 2007. … More A Solid Gold Solution
BY DAN Peter V’Landys has made his reputation as a fearless leader. He stood up to a virus. He convinced governments of the safety and seriousness of the game. He even appropriately tugged at the shirt of the AFL. And he brought back the game everyone thought was gone. For most, including many in the … More V’Landys Weak-spot
This is part of a multi-part look at some of the talent that exists at the Raiders outside the top 30. You can read Part I on Elijah Anderson here, and Part II on Xavier Savage here. BY DAN Seb Kris didn’t play footy in 2020. This wasn’t the same reason as many of his colleagues. … More Outside the Box Part III: Seb Kris
BY DAN Tom Starling had his first victory in court today when six of the seven charges against him were reportedly dropped by NSW police. This is unquestionably good news for the Raiders. Tom is a critical part of the squad in 2021. He provides talented depth at a critical position. The idea that Josh … More Good News for Tom Starling
BY DAN Among the interesting tid-bits from his interview with David Riccio from the Daily Telegraph over the weekend was his emphasis on the necessity of competition. In this interview, Sticky makes it clear that he considers the performances of the back five in 2020 as substandard (his exact word was ‘disappointed’) and that he … More The Stuart Competition Philosophy
BY DAN BREAKING: Scientists are speculating whether Josh Hodgson’s new moustache has magical healing powers. The Canberra Raiders released photos today of Hodgson sporting a new moustache, and scientists from the National Hype Measurement Institute have already identified that it may be important in Hodgson’s recovery from an ACL injury suffered last year. “We’re not … More Hodgson’s Magical Moustache
