Coach: David Furner
Gains: Danny Galea (Wests), Reece Robinson (Broncos)
Losses: Phil Graham (Roosters), Glen Turner (retired), Nigel Plum (Panthers), Adrian Purtell (Panthers), Stuart Flanagan (Sharks)
2009 finished 13th
2010 Squad: Michael Brophy, Glen Buttriss, Terry Campese, Justin Carney, Jarrod Croker, Josh Dugan, Andrew Edwards, Shaun Fensom, Danny Galea, Bronson Harrison, Marc Herbert, Dan Joyce, Brett Kelly, Cy Lasscock, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs, Scott Logan, Drury Low, Sam Mataora, Josh McCrone, Josh Miller, David Milne, Joel Monaghan, Joe Picker, Michael Picker, Dave Shillington, Nick Skinner, James Stuart, Joel Thompson, Troy Thompson, Trevor Thurling, Dane Tilse, Alan Tongue, Daniel Vidot, Travis Waddell, Matt Ward, Josh White
Canberra Raiders draw for 2010
The Raiders in 2010 will…
…do better than expected. The Raiders are always tough at home when it is icy but consistency on the road has not been on of their strong points. If they can find they key winning games away then they will challenge for the eight.
Campese and Tongue are vitally important to the Raiders and must have injury free seasons. The forward pack contains promise and if Tom Learoyd-Lahrs continues with his form from last season then the Raiders could really punch above their weight. There is the foundation of great team in Canberra and last year’s experience should serve them well. I do worry about the 7 and 9. Lack of recognised talent in these positions could limit how far the Raiders go.
Teams aren’t going to relish going down to Canberra on a cold winter’s night as per most seasons. And if they can build on their talented youngsters and start winning on the road then they will have a season that promises good times ahead.
The Raiders are $34 to win the premiership and $2.75 to make the eight.
8 responses so far ↓
Shaun // Feb 10, 2010 at 10:52 am
Oops. For some reason I had “I do worry about the 6 and 9.” That should be “…the 7 and 9.” Fixed.
Mountain Boy // Feb 10, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Canberra say goodbye to Nigel Plum and the flying Adrian Purtell – now both on the Panthers payroll – and will face their old team in Round 1. So add Nigel Plum, Kevin Kingston (sorry Shaun), Dane Laurie (if they teach him to catch) to the existing forwards – Pritchard, Waterhouse, Nathan Smith, and Masada “Yo”sefa and a handy forward pack could well be an understatement. We now also have Fittler back to help Brandy Alexander with personal coach of Luke Walsh and Wade Graham in the finer points of the craft & to sharpen up play through the backline. Who better than the ’91 premiership combo. Looking forward to previews getting up to the “P”s. (not to mention the Penrith-Parra trial Feb 20)
Mountain Boy // Feb 10, 2010 at 3:31 pm
..sorry did I forget Petero from that forward pack? I heard he is playing this year too.
Mungo Amanda // Feb 11, 2010 at 10:19 am
Segue: Would anyone be interested in a Sidelined league in the Terror’s NRL Fantasy comp? Its a bit more interesting than just tipping as you get to pick your fantasy team. I set up a private league called Sidelined (League Code 836901 – enter the code at sign up to join it). If I’m there by myself, no dramas
http://nrlfantasy.dailytelegraph.com.au/
Shaun // Feb 11, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Welcome back MB. I hope the off season was kind to you.
Yes, the P’s will be interesting. I haven’t got that far yet so have nothing further to say.
Shaun // Feb 11, 2010 at 3:38 pm
@Mungo
Grand idea. I have joined up and I suggest everyone else do the same.
Mountain Boy // Feb 11, 2010 at 9:57 pm
Yes. Hello down there from up here. Twas a confusing time over Christmas which saw us say our last goodbyes to a close friend of the wife. Age 27 taken by MS. Soon after to find out we are expecting our first child. Eerily possibly only a couple of days pregnant at the friend’s goodbye. Did one lost life make way for a new one here? Of course – who knows the answer, but we are happy to think so. Anyway, looks like timing could not be better – due in early September, just in time for Father’s Day (and home for the final series!!). Genius.
Shaun // Feb 12, 2010 at 10:24 pm
Glad to hear some great joy after the sadness.
So, you gonna name your little one after the 1991 or 2003 Penrith grand final side?