Past Andrew Raines (2009-2014)

[PattyKwasagun]

His girlfriend is a stunner. The little tagger that could continues to reap the rewards

I noticed that too. Funny to hear him mention that she's got him on all the organic foods.

 

[Haso]

Lions retain top 4 players
September 13 2012
Greg Davis

THE trio of Andrew Raines, Matt Maguire and Rohan Bewick are set to follow Simon Black by re-signing with Brisbane.

Raines, 26, has developed into Brisbane's No.1 tagger since joining the Lions at the end of 2009 and recently celebrated his 100-game milestone. The former Tiger averaged more than 16 touches a game in 2012 while also negating some of the best midfielders in the AFL.

 

[Haso]

 

[Haso]

 

[karix]

Pay attention folks this is what it takes to win the most professional player award (aka getting away from the kids/girlfriend/mother-in-law)

 

[jackess]

Great to see. But I think most have started their individual pre-season program; going for jogs, swimming, etc.

 

[karix]

Yeah but you only get the credit for it if someone spots you doing it at the club

Shrewd Raines?

 

[luthor]

In all the "Crazy Vossy" stuff that followed season 2010, the signing of Raines actually put a lie to that unjust tag.

Goose was a seal at pick 90 and Staker was good and would have been better if not for the shocking knee job he suffered.

Irrespective, Raines roolz

 

[lionshine]

In all the "Crazy Vossy" stuff that followed season 2010, the signing of Raines actually put a lie to that unjust tag.

Goose was a seal at pick 90 and Staker was good and would have been better if not for the shocking knee job he suffered.

Irrespective, Raines roolz

I wonder what Goose would have been at pick 80? A dolphin perhaps

 

[Haso]

Raines Re-signs
23 Oct, 2012

Brisbane Lions midfielder Andrew Raines has committed to the Club for the next two years.

Raines, 26, signed a new contract after a break-out season saw him capture the Lions’ Most Professional Player award for 2012

He joins fellow teammates Ash McGrath, Ryan Lester, Rohan Bewick and Matt Maguire in re-signing with the Club in recent weeks.

 

[Happy_Neale]

 

[Haso]

Andrew Raines 2012 End of Season Review
by Nicky G

2011 review

Senior Games: 19
Goals: 8
Dreamteam: 1154
Supercoach: 1092
Club Best and Fairest Votes: 19.5

Image (2012 preseason) courtesy of Mr Ripper

Andrew Raines has consolidated his role as our go to tagger this year. He maintained his superb negating form, but has now added other dimensions to his game. He has begun picking up a reasonable amount of his own ball (averaging 16 per game, 8th at the club) and is generating his own clearances (averaging 2.3 per game, 6th best at the club). He has started to kick goals regularly and his once often cited downfall- the clanger- is now near non-existent. Hence, like the best taggers, he is beginning to contribute offensively. It's no exaggeration to state that he has now had career best form two years running. He has also garnered more positive press this year than the rest of his career combined- people outside the club are noticing. His addition to the list in 2009 must now be viewed as a massive fillip for the club.

Andrew's season started slowly after minor knee surgery in February. Following a warm up game in the Reserves in Round 2 he returned to the Seniors in Round 3 against Fremantle, keeping Stephen Hill to 14 possessions. In Round 4 he earned plaudits for his efforts against Gary Ablett, who, while having 33 possessions, didn't kick a goal and failed to have an influence- such was the pressure Raines applied. His effective niggling prompted Joel Selwood to strike him in Round 5, whereby his retaliatory blow earned him a two week suspension, which was reduced to one with an early plea. Once back in the side against Collingwood he had the measure of Pendlebury and then Swan for most of 3 quarters until Swan was moved forward. In the Round 10 upset win against the Eagles he played a key role limiting Kerr to 19 possessions. Against Adelaide he was moved from Scott Thompson to quieten the rampant Dangerfield after quarter time. Dangerfield then had just 9 disposals in the next 2 quarters as the Lions turned around a 38 point deficit into a win.

After playing only 15 games between 2008 and 2010, he managed to get to his 100th game against Port Adelaide. Andrew amassed 10 last quarter possessions to help the Lions scrape home.

To cap the year off he won the 2012 Marcus Ashcroft Most Professional Award. This looks at a players' professionalism off the field in terms of physical performance, attitude, work ethic and preparation during the week. He poled 19.5 votes at the club's Merrett-Murray Medal, and was placed equal 11th, after finishing 12th last year. He polled well in the following games- Fremantle, the first Gold Coast, GWS, the first West Coast, the first Western Bulldogs, the second Melbourne and Adelaide.

Andrew was also selected in the Queensland team of the year for the third time.

 

[POBT]

Great review Nicky G

Spot on in terms of the improvement in Raines' offensive output. He's not a really big body but he's developed, which allows him to do a bit of the bullocking work around stoppages that the likes of Redden, Black etc don't have the physique for. It will be interesting to see if this continues with the introduction of Moloney. It might actually free Raines up to get "outside" more often and use his run.

And in terms of clangers, I'd love to know whether he's fixed a flaw in his kicking (nothing's changed that I can see), whether it is confidence related or whether he's just matured as a player and so understands his limitations.

 

[PattyKwasagun]

2012 Highlights:

 

[Hollow Knight]

Great stuff PattyK!

 

[_Gin]

Raines was looking good for a goal a game towards the end of the season. It's pretty nice to have in a tagger, and I'm not sure how many other clubs have the same.

 

[Haso]

Lion dares to dream of finals
Dec. 16, 2012
Jon Pierik

With just the one finals series appearance since that grand era closed in the losing 2004 grand final, the Lions' modern-day band of talent - now led by Voss the coach - understands it's long past time to forge a new identity.

For those involved, team success remains paramount but, individually, the lure of showcasing one's skills in September is equally as appealing.

Andrew Raines is desperate to experience both, and appreciates what it means to be alive come September having digested the tales from his father Geoff, the champion centreman and one of the integral cogs of Richmond's 1980 premiership team.

Andrew Raines grew up in Queensland, watching the success of Matthews' Lions.

''You can't help but notice the stuff around the club, with the pictures, the photos of the great players who you looked up to,'' Raines said. ''Especially for someone like me. I grew up here and watched their success pretty closely.''

''It's obviously in the back of our minds but I think we are trying to form our own identity,'' he said.

 

[Hollow Knight]

Really good and in-depth article that. Raines is obviously a pretty intelligent and well spoken guy. Watching him at training yesterday, other players seem to respect him as a bit of a leader.

 

[3KZ is Football]

Really good and in-depth article that. Raines is obviously a pretty intelligent and well spoken guy. Watching him at training yesterday, other players seem to respect him as a bit of a leader.

I think that the way Raines has gone about cementing his place in the senior side is an outstanding example to younger players who are on the fringes when it comes to seniors selection. Thanks for the insight BrownDog, it confirms my view that he should be in the player's leadership group at Brisbane.

 

[Haso]

Lions new years resolutions
January 1, 2013

Andrew Raines – To stop picking my nose

 

[Dylan12]

Raines to add ‘spirit’

By Sam Lord 8:36am AEDT Friday, April 5, 2013

Andrew Raines was the third ‘IN’ for the Lions, and is expected to give the team some much-needed run and spark’.

“Rainesy not only performs a valuable role within the team, but he also gives the guys a bit of spirit,” Fletcher said.

“He loves a contest, and I’m sure he’ll be doing everything he can to make sure we come away with our first win of the season.”

 

[Dylan12]

Ablett the unstoppable
April 11 2013

Lions tagger Andrew Raines has previously been entrusted with the monumental job of minding Ablett, and can probably expect a similar task again this weekend.

Lions Vice-Captain Tom Rockliff believes Raines deserves first crack at the ‘un-taggable’ Gold Coast skipper.

“I think Andrew Raines has done a really good job on him in the past,” Rockliff said.

“I know he won the Medal last year down there, but to be honest I thought Rainesy did a pretty good job that night.”

“Rainesy gets the best midfielder each week – he got Patrick Dangerfield last week. Obviously Dangerfield got off the chain a bit (in the last quarter), but Rainesy was on the bench when he did that.”

I wasn't aware of the last sentence. Demonstrates the value of Raines' work IMO.

 

[chopperduck]

Yup, tagging isn't always about limiting the touches they get, but the quality of them. If they have half a second to use the ball for the majority of their touches, their influence will be much smaller than having 3-5 seconds to sum yup the situation and pick the best option and nail it every time. Raines wears them like a glove, and can kick a goal going the other way as well.

 

[Dylan12]

Courier Mail:

Lions tagger Andrew Raines did a superb job on Suns skipper Gary Ablett, who had 27 touches but not the usual influence.

Raines had 21 touches of his own.

 

[Dylan12]

Lions hang on in thriller
April 14 2013
Andrew Stafford

Andrew Raines played a huge role in the Suns' victory. The reborn tagger was once again given the job on Gary Ablett, and again, he excelled on the master. Ablett finished with 27 disposals, but Raines had 21, and more importantly, he'd nullified his opponent whenever Ablett was in a position to do any serious damage.

Raines' efforts reflected the superior work ethic of the Lions: beaten in close by the Suns, they worked harder whenever the ball found its way into space, where runners like Daniel Rich and Hanley did their best work.