Robinson to start at fullback, Ferguson switches to the wing

[Raider_Joey]

Some Tigers fans couldn't care less, but just informing you of the late mail in the Raiders camp. Reece Robinson, who trained the house down in the off-season at fullback will return from injury and slot in at the back. Apparently was the Raiders' best in pre-season and is a solid, without being spectacular player. Ferguson reverts to his preferred right wing spot, and Pelo drops out of the team all together.

Tigers fans will perhaps lick their lips at this prospect (Robbo reverting to FB), however from all reports he is the 2nd best fullback at the club and ahead of Nathan Massey. I've never seen him play there, but he is believed to have had an immense 6 months preceding the season and has this week signed a new contract.

I'm still not overly optimistic of a win, but slightly more confident with Robbo at the back ahead of Fergo.

21\. Robinson
1\. Ferguson
3\. Croker
4\. Berrigan
5\. Wighton
6\. Campese
7\. McCrone
8\. Shillington
9\. Buttriss
10\. White
11\. Thompson
12\. Harrison
13\. Papalii

14\. Waddell
15\. Picker
16\. Mataora
17\. Learoyd-Lahrs

 

[westTAHger]

thanks for the info.
wests-tigers still need to limit movement of Campese, and muscle up against Raiders forwards.

 

[Flippedy]

Hey Joey, welcome back to the forum and thanks for the info. Despite your team's injuries, they are still very dangerous with a great forward pack and Campese - how is he traveling this year by the way?

 

[Guest]

I still rate the Raiders a fair chance. The Tigers have the worst completion rate in the comp at the moment, and it's no secret that you don't win games if you cannot hold the ball. The Raiders forward pack will punch holes through the Tigers if the Tigers don't hold the ball.

 

[happy_tiger]

Joey I think Massey's not that flash under the high ball Robinson is usually pretty good but I remember one horror night when he was playing for Brisbane Dropped 3 or 4 if memory serves

If you want to remind him of that night Joey go right ahead

 

[Raider_Joey]

Hey Joey, welcome back to the forum and thanks for the info. Despite your team's injuries, they are still very dangerous with a great forward pack and Campese - how is he traveling this year by the way?

Cheers mate. Regarding Campo, he has had 18 months out of the game, so as you can expect he is rusty. He has come back better than I thought he would have TBH. Running game, which is arguably the strength of his game, is absent. A confidence thing and I hope he can start to regain that in the coming weeks. Against the Storm and Titans he was very strong, however against the Roosters signs of rustiness were prevalent.

 

[Flippedy]

Hey Joey, welcome back to the forum and thanks for the info. Despite your team's injuries, they are still very dangerous with a great forward pack and Campese - how is he traveling this year by the way?

Cheers mate. Regarding Campo, he has had 18 months out of the game, so as you can expect he is rusty. He has come back better than I thought he would have TBH. Running game, which is arguably the strength of his game, is absent. A confidence thing and I hope he can start to regain that in the coming weeks. Against the Storm and Titans he was very strong, however against the Roosters signs of rustiness were prevalent.

Yep 18 months is a long time out of action, but no doubt, he will improve as the season progresses. Just hope this improvement begins AFTER Monday night, though :wink: