Pre-Game Raiders V Manly [Round 23, 2025]

[Seagles68]

We need some balls with our selections. This has fewer balls than a desexed dog.

Ruff but true

 

[Jethro]

Raiders v Sea Eagles: No changes for Ricky; Turbo returns to fullback

The Raiders will be looking to bounce back hard after an upset loss to the Dragons while Manly face do-or-die from here on in if they are to be part of the finals action.

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[Brookie1973]

Just for your info, we have him again. This will now be the 4th game in a row.


MATCH OFFICIALS:

Peter "Daly! He's got 10 in the bin & he's got 10 in the bin & he's got 10 in the bin " Gough
Referee

Jarrod Cole
Touch Judge

Nick Pelgrave
Touch Judge

Chris "You're on report & you're on report & you're on report & you're on report " Butler
Bunker Review Official

Raiders v Sea Eagles

Canberra Raiders versus Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles match centre includes live scores and updates. Includes official live player and team stats. Run metres, fantasy points scoring.

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NRL TEAMS - 2025 Round 23 » League Unlimited

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Don't expect any favours from the Match Officials this week.

Better than Kasey Badger I guess.

 

[Uk eagle]

Better than Kasey Badger I guess.

Is this still the bit about lack of balls?

 

[Brookie1973]

Is this still the bit about lack of balls?

Kasey or Chris?

 

[madmax]

We had the worst forward pack at the start of the season, then it became worse and worse and worse, and you know it's really bad when MCK gets a start .

MCK is way better than Waddell mate. I’m surprised it’s taken this long to give him a go!!!

 

[madmax]

When they see that team list they'll have a good reason for being complacent. That is a shocking forward pack and our backs aka as "weapons" don't fill with too much excitement these days either.

I do like the addition of Simione Laiafi!!!! Big wraps on the young fella. Maybe a late change???

 

[Fibro Eagle]

He will get another start next weekend unfortunately
Apparently Burbo and Jazz will probably miss next game
Good news hopefully is that Navale should get a start
But more likely they will play Cheekam

I posted this on another thread the other day
I should have kept quiet 🤫
Navale may still get a bench spot depending on Jazz if his hip is not quite good though

 

[Fibro Eagle]

I do like the addition of Simione Laiafi!!!! Big ways on the young fella. Maybe a late change???

Could only hope but if Navale can’t get a start not much chance of Laiafi getting one 🙄

 

[Nambawan]

Ruff but true

Chee Kam in. Chee Kam now aged 33 and has played reserves all year with apparent disinterest. Navale on the other hand has given 100%, and can't get a look in. Something not right.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

Chee Kam in. Chee Kam now aged 33 and has played reserves all year with apparent disinterest. Navale on the other hand has given 100%, and can't get a look in. Something not right.

That’s why we aren’t getting any better. I am so over Seibold.

 

[God]

On a positive note no BenT

 

[Port Eagle]

On another positive note….. only 147 more sleeps to Christmas 🎄

 

[Nordburg]

TLT is the best time to come onto ST’s.We get the people that overthink the list by suggesting,more often than not,a rookie could be a late inclusion,despite the fact that late and surprise inclusions are rarely seen nowadays.Not to mention the fact that 99% of the time a player that’s in the r 18-22 jumpers and is named in the NSW Cup side,will end up playing reggies.Then there’s the folk who get hard ons about a player thats played minimal first grade and not exactly demanded regular selection,but insist that he should be selected or he needs to get the “goat” photos.This year it’s Navale’s turn. In the past we’ve had GCKT,Demetriou,Fifita,Tuitavake,Fulton,Miski,Myers etc. How have they fared since they’ve been ignored by Manly first grade coaches?

 

[Brookie1973]

TLT is the best time to come onto ST’s.We get the people that overthink the list by suggesting,more often than not,a rookie could be a late inclusion,despite the fact that late and surprise inclusions are rarely seen nowadays.Not to mention the fact that 99% of the time a player that’s in the r 18-22 jumpers and is named in the NSW Cup side,will end up playing reggies.Then there’s the folk who get hard ons about a player thats played minimal first grade and not exactly demanded regular selection,but insist that he should be selected or he needs to get the “goat” photos.This year it’s Navale’s turn. In the past we’ve had GCKT,Demetriou,Fifita,Tuitavake,Fulton,Miski,Myers etc. How have they fared since they’ve been ignored by Manly first grade coaches?

True, but there have been a few the other way - Weekes?

 

[mickqld]

our only hope is the raiders get a player sent off

I'd say about 5 sent off might give us a chance.

 

[mickqld]

Honestly, does anyone really care any more?

4 of the last 6 years, we've been out of contention several weeks out from season's end, 3 of which, the team literally gave up all commitment and effort, as evidenced by last week's performance.

Season 2026 can't come soon enough

I'd actually say I'm not looking forward to season 2026. It's going to be worse than this year. Not sure I can handle much more of this failure.

 

[Brookie1973]

Was kinda hoping they would take as lightly, but just remembered the touch up we gave them at brookie. They may have revenge in mind.

 

[jbb/james]

This seems one of those games where we select morgan boyle who has been injured for 20 weeks. Then he is available when we have no one. Next week, out for season. Are we still paying him

 

[Peter C]

our only hope is the raiders get a player sent off

Well that's whst happened at Brookie earlier in the year when Horsborough was binned and we ran in four tries, they never recovered from that