Raph's 50th this week

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Raph's 50th this week

Post: # 785117Post James »

Good on him.


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Post: # 785119Post meher baba »

Call me nit-picking, but I'm going to wait until I know he's been selected before I congratulate him.


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Post: # 785121Post James »

Him and Gwilt did enough to last another week in the side in my books. Then again Ross Lyon makes some strange choices from time to time.


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Post: # 785132Post plugger66 »

James wrote:Him and Gwilt did enough to last another week in the side in my books. Then again Ross Lyon makes some strange choices from time to time.
When?


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Post: # 785137Post rodgerfox »

Well done Raph.

I'm a fan. Quite a big fan actually.

Lot's of upside to this guy as a footballer. Quality human too.


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Post: # 785139Post mightysainters »

Well done raph I have been a big skeptic but last week was a good game looks to be finding his feet and improving on his defficiencies. This game won't suit his game style but will be a good indicator on how he's coming along m


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Post: # 785147Post saintly »

itonly 50 games?

it feels like he has been at the saints for years.


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Post: # 785156Post saintlee »

saintly wrote:itonly 50 games?

it feels like he has been at the saints for years.
Thats what I thought......couldn't believe he's only played 50


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only 50 ....me2....fair dink

far out brussel sprout ,....go the 'upside'


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Post: # 785163Post Eastern »

Go the RAPH !!


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Post: # 785172Post i_luv_nick_riewoldt »

Well done raph!!! Hope you play many more games for the red white and black!


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Post: # 785182Post Duggie »

I recall reading at the time he followed X-man to join us that Raph was rated the better of the two. Has been a bit slow to prove that up till now but I have faith in him.
Go well Raph !
And a nice guy to talk to as well. :lol:


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Post: # 785187Post SainterK »

Great work Raph! I hope if he plays, we give him a 50 games banner....Dooley, is something organised?


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Post: # 785194Post saintdooley »

ohwhenthesaints! wrote:Great work Raph! I hope if he plays, we give him a 50 games banner....Dooley, is something organised?
aparently its already been done.
so god help us if he doesnt get picked


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Post: # 785210Post F_Q_F »

Suprised he is only just bringing up 50 games, congrats to him!


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Post: # 785221Post saintbrat »

Some thought you'd never do it Raph
well done for persisting through


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Post: # 785228Post St.Dianne »

Well done, Raph. Good luck in your 50th game on Saturday night.


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Post: # 785232Post Sainter_Dad »

Was there to do the banner - in fact it is my wording that was used. It is a celebratory banner for Raphs 50th!

If he doesn't play it can be easily altered


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Post: # 785240Post Beej »

The Saints are on the prowl
It's a premiership we seek
Congrats to Raph on 50 games
If not tonight, hopefully next week


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Post: # 785243Post thirty-seven!? »

Now he is named: Congrats Raph!!


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Post: # 785247Post meher baba »

I'm on board: go Raph!! Rip em up on Saturday night!!

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Post: # 785283Post desertsaint »

surprised me too - well done raph!


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Post: # 785289Post perfectionist »

Yes, he has had too many injuries for such a young man (like his older brother), so hopefully this milestone gives him just a little more confidence to go even further. I have long thought that he will be integral to a strong attacking backline - because he has just that bit of flair.


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Post: # 785291Post Solar »

people forget that his first 3-4 preseasons were wrecked through back injuries. Add epilepsy and it's n suprised he was in and out of the team.

Well done raph, have a great one


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Post: # 785299Post SaintDebi »

Raph, I've always been a fan despite sometimes questioning your selection ahead of others. I'm glad to be able to congratulate you on 50 games. I hope you continue to grow in your game and prove to us all that you really are the quality Saint we all want you to be.

Well done, Raph. Congratulations.


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