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ArnoldHinchcliffe and Weyman return
June 10th 2008 04:29
MEDIA RELEASE - Canberra Raiders
The CFMEU Canberra Raiders will welcome back Ryan Hinchcliffe and Michael Weyman into their side this weekend, for their must win match against the Brisbane Broncos at Canberra Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Hinchcliffe returns after an extended layoff through a thumb injury, while Weyman plays his first match since being suspended in round four.
Raiders prop Scott Logan will miss the next three matches for the Green Machine, after he today pleaded guilty on his dangerous throw charge.
Logan’s absence sees Troy Thompson return to the starting side with Weyman on the bench, while Hinchcliffe’s inclusion on the bench sees a reshuffle of the Raiders playmakers, with Glen Buttriss set to start the match on Sunday at hooker.
With Buttriss starting at hooker Raiders skipper Alan Tongue moves to five-eighth, with Terry Campese shifting to the centres to cover for the injured Adrian Purtell, who is set to miss a minimum of three matches after straining the medial ligament in his knee.
David Milne shifts from the wing to fullback for the match, with incumbent fullback Bronx Goodwin trading places with Milne on the wing.
The Raiders have named an extended bench for the match with Ben Jones and Brett Kelly named in jumpers 18 and 19, while Toyota Cup centre Justin Carney has been named in jumper number 20. If Carney plays on Sunday afternoon it will be his first grade debut.
Raiders assistant Coach David Furner said Campese’s move to the centre would allow Alan Tongue to move into the halves, and maintain the size out wide in the backs.
“With Adrian Purtell out for between 3-6 weeks we’ve moved Terry Campese into the centres, and he’s played there before,” Furner said. “Alan has played in the halves before and he’s also a very good organiser and he’s been in a situation at nine over the past few weeks where he’s been more of an organiser, so we don’t see too much of a change their.”
Furner said David Milne’s move to fullback had been solid against the Eels, and he would stay there for the Broncos match.
“David has been taking his opportunities and it was a late change last week, Neil (Henry) spoke to him about his carries, and he has plenty of speed to the ball and bringing it back to the defensive line,” he said. “Again there’s some things there we need to adjust but he’s been impressive.”
The Canberra Raiders team to meet the Broncos is -
1. David Milne
2. Colin Best
3. Terry Campese
4. Joel Monaghan
5. Bronx Goodwin
6. Alan Tongue (C)
7. Todd Carney
8.Troy Thompson
9. Glenn Buttriss
10. Dane Tilse
11. Glen Turner
12. Nigel Plum
13. Joe Picker
Interchange -
14. Josh Miller
15. Ryan Hinchcliffe
16. Trevor Thurling
17. MIchael Weyman
18. Ben Jones
19. Brett Kelly
20. Justin Carney
2. Colin Best
3. Terry Campese
4. Joel Monaghan
5. Bronx Goodwin
6. Alan Tongue (C)
7. Todd Carney
8.Troy Thompson
9. Glenn Buttriss
10. Dane Tilse
11. Glen Turner
12. Nigel Plum
13. Joe Picker
Interchange -
14. Josh Miller
15. Ryan Hinchcliffe
16. Trevor Thurling
17. MIchael Weyman
18. Ben Jones
19. Brett Kelly
20. Justin Carney
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