Raiders Army

Next Monday night the Canberra Raiders tackle the Melbourne Storm down at Olympic park. While we have not had the best start to the season heading into our first Bye, I think it is important to remember that we are not a club in crisis. While the ladder may say 2-6, we have been in every match and would have arguably won some of these if not for a few very contentious refereeing decisions.

The law of averages suggests that these decisions balance out by the end of the year, so surely we are bound to see some 50/50 decisions go our way, with a bit more luck we might even get some correct decisions awarded to the boys in green.

The effort is definitely there, this may sound clichéd, but it is true. When things start to click just watch how our side goes. We have blooded a lot of Rookies this year, who have all shown they have what it takes to match it in the NRL, these players are gaining valuable experience and the rewards will be shown in the future. Our new buys have also shown some quality form. All the ingredients are there for us to be successful.

The Raiders Army just want to remind all Raiders fans to get behind the side when they need you the most. It is very easy to get on board and show support when the side has won five in a row, but it is times like this when the support in the crowd can really help lift the side on the field.

Our next home game is against the Warriors on Sunday May 24, we would like to see a big turn out at Canberra Stadium to support the boys.

If you live in Sydney and are interesting in getting on A Raiders Army Bus to the game please contact Jed on jangus76@hotmail.com for further details.

Our next home game is against the Warriors on Sunday May 24, we would like to see a big turn out at Canberra Stadium to support the boys.

If you live in Sydney and are interesting in getting on A Raiders Army bus to the game please contact Jed on jangus76@hotmail.com for further details.

We encourage you all to leave some messages of support below, we think it is important for them to know that their Supporter group is still 100% behind David Furner and the team.

BELIEVE

- Raiders Army

 All,

 I am happy to confirm that we have come to an agreement with Countrylink regarding buses to away games and have secured coaches for each of our 7 away games in Sydney and have a tentative booking for the Newcastle away game. Countrylink are also going to put together a package for our game in Melbourne, which includes travel & accommodation, so we will see how we go with that one. The bus company we have secured has a 48 seater with a toilet and a 27 seater for games where we don’t get as many tourists. They will also be helping out the Sydney lads with their bookings (if required) and can arrange for the ‘beer on the way back’ policy to be allowed for their trips down the Hume.

I am ready to take expressions of interest and payments for the Wests Tigers away game in Round 1, to be played on Monday March 16^th in Campbelltown. I will confirm the departure times a little closer to the event, but I would envisage a 2pm departure from Jolimont at this stage. Cost for the trip will be $55 per person, which includes your return travel and maybe a beer or two on the way home. If you are interested in attending our first game of the season 9and kicking it off in style I might add), send me an email and I will add you to the list.

Also for those who purchased Greenbay 72 memberships, we have just got word that the flags have arrived at Raiders HQ. So bring in your membership card/ID to collect them.

Additionally, the Socceroos are taking on Kuwait in an Asian Cup Qualifier at Canberra Stadium on Thursday March 5. We are putting together a little crew and making a group booking of tickets in the “home” end. Tickets are $25 each, and we will probably have a pre-game syrup somewhere as well. If you are interested in joining us, send me an email at kw@raidersarmy.com

Happy days,

KW

UPDATE: Raiderpalooza @ The Lighthouse

Get to the Lighty around Midday on Sunday for some warm up beverages and general chit chat. A few of the lads from Sydney will be down and its our turn to provide some Cook-esque hospitality. Marko will have $15 ticket vouchers for those of you who aren’t members.

New Raiders Army Shirts

Shirts will be ready on Saturday at the Jerseys for Work and Play store at Brand Depot. They may also be available on game day at Bruce. They will retail at $35.

If you are interstate you can contact the store on 02 6262 7194

Stay tuned for the review!

The Raiders Army would like to announce that its Oztag team has just won it’s Division C Grand Final 6-4. After conceding the first try, the team never looked back and some blistering attack by the fast men was well supported by rock solid defence of the entire team. Special mentions go to Griffo and Rance for their contribution to the attack and another shout goes to P.Henson for not showing up do to an alcohol related problem.

What next? The Canberra Raiders take on Newcastle in Newcastle. A tough assignment, but if the Raiders Army can win the title against the odds, then the Canberra Raiders can beat the Noughts away!

See everyone in struggletown!