Andrew Raines

Bentleigh · Dec 13, 2005

What do you expect from young Raines next season?

Turns 20 about the start of the season. Played 6 games last season.

cogs24 · Dec 13, 2005

Needs a chance, should play him on the wing all game in the NAB cup. Whenever he has a good game he gets dropped

rfctigerarmy · Dec 13, 2005

Raines, I really have a fair bit of belief that he can make it at the top level. Moreso than Roach or Jackson. He has so much skill and poise about him.

Definitely a few games in the NAB cup, we need a lot of players to try and perform in that.

Truetiger · Dec 13, 2005

Good player with a bright future. Just needs more game time but he not getting it

hopeful on a strong preseason from him :thumbsu:

kretchy · Dec 13, 2005

I'm a bit of a fan. But because he doesn't have super pace, IMO he needs to develop a left side because at this stage he doesn't have the pace, evasive ability or strength to be able to find his right foot everytime.

IDGAF · Dec 13, 2005

kretchy said:
IMO he needs to develop a left side

LMAO when one thinks of his old man .

His mum must have been right handed

rota69 · Dec 14, 2005

i rate raines so highly they need to give him a real go.

Truetiger · Dec 14, 2005

rota69 said:
i rate raines so highly they need to give him a real go.

Spot on. Such a shame his best game was under Danny frawley vs the swans. He should get a game ahead of Roach and a few others that we have. Give the man game time please.

sante · Dec 14, 2005

Needs a go and should be played ahead of Jackson/Roach

Bentleigh · Feb 18, 2006

Good pre-season and has been flying in the intra-club. Was outstanding at Vic Park.

Back pocket, small defender we have been searching for? Good skills, great run.

banzai · Feb 18, 2006

Bentleigh said:
Good pre-season and has been flying in the intra-club. Was outstanding at Vic Park.

Certainly wouldnt say he was outstanding yesterday, he was playing against a VFL team with AFL players feeding him the ball in an end to end game. I think most players on our list would have looked ok yesterday playing his role. Im not sure his defensive skills are good enough for tha back pocket, half back role and good teams will take advantage of this. IMO Hartigan, Newman and Joel will provide enough run out of defence for us. It may seem harsh but i just dont think this guy will make it, but i will be as happy as anyone if he does.

sante · Feb 18, 2006

Will be a wingman IMO. Should be played there during the NAB and if he can perform then give him a go in the official stuff

I have faith in him...Personally I reckon he has a better chance than Roach and Jackson

jackson_rules · Feb 18, 2006

why do people keep comparing him and jacko both completly different players

Bentleigh · Feb 18, 2006

Jacko?

It seems Raines & Roach are the two always compared.

Bentleigh · Mar 6, 2006

Seems to be pushing for the 22.

:thumbsu:

Harvey Leadpipe · Mar 6, 2006

Bentleigh said:
Seems to be pushing for the 22.

He will be this year's Tuck. Seemingly on the outer, then coming of age and racking up possessions in the pre season. I like the way he gets going and runs in a straight line.

Bentleigh · Mar 12, 2006

Big Raps from Saints fans on Raines after his Sydney match.

Good to hear he was solid again.

Truetiger · Mar 12, 2006

Bentleigh said:
Seems to be pushing for the 22.

Well he can stop pushing. He has done enough to say he is a walk up start for round 1.

Bentleigh · Mar 12, 2006

Truetiger said:
Well he can stop pushing. He has done enough to say he is a walk up start for round 1.

Yeah?

If everyone is fit it'll be intersting to see how Wallace rates the like of Tambling, Raines, Hyde, Rodan, Hartigan, Foley, Jackson, Meyer etc.

More so Chaffey and Tivendale compared to the younger crop.

Truetiger · Mar 12, 2006

Bentleigh said:
Yeah?

If everyone is fit it'll be intersting to see how Wallace rates the like of Tambling, Raines, Hyde, Rodan, Hartigan, Foley, Jackson, Meyer etc.

More so Chaffey and Tivendale compared to the younger crop.

Well i dont see the likes of Tambling, Rodan, Foley , Meyer playing in the back line which is were raines will be.

Mark my words he will be in the starting 22 in round 1.

Bentleigh · Mar 14, 2006

Truetiger said:
Well i dont see the likes of Tambling, Rodan, Foley , Meyer playing in the back line which is were raines will be.

Mark my words he will be in the starting 22 in round 1.

Wouldn't hurt a Tambling or Meyer to play in the backline this season.

They'd take to it alot better than on a wing or the forward line.

Much easier to play with the ball comming towards you rather than having to create the play.

RHAS · Mar 14, 2006

Bentleigh said:
Wouldn't hurt a Tambling or Meyer to play in the backline this season.

They'd take to it alot better than on a wing or the forward line.

Much easier to play with the ball comming towards you rather than having to create the play.

Deledio doesn't seem to have much trouble creating the play

Bentleigh · Mar 14, 2006

RHAS said:
Deledio doesn't seem to have much trouble creating the play

Shame we dont have 44 Deledios.

jackson_rules · Mar 14, 2006

Bentleigh said:
Wouldn't hurt a Tambling or Meyer to play in the backline this season.

They'd take to it alot better than on a wing or the forward line.

Much easier to play with the ball comming towards you rather than having to create the play.

if meyer plays this year it will be in the forward line not backline

Bentleigh · Mar 14, 2006

jackson_rules said:
if meyer plays this year it will be in the forward line not backline

He'd get alot more of the pill and find it easier going off a back flanker rather than the forward line.

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