Hinchcliffe, Ryan

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Storm signs Raiders hooker for next two years
Wed June 18, 2008
by Matthew O'Neill
Source: www.melbournestorm.com.au

Canberra Raiders hooker Ryan Hinchcliffe has today signed a two-year deal with the Melbourne Storm, joining the club until the end of the 2010 season.

Hinchcliffe has been signed as back-up in the hooker's role for Storm captain Cam Smith, however he can also play in the back-row when needed.

"He's a tough kid who has pretty good skills around the ruck," said Storm coach Craig Bellamy.

"Cam is obviously our captain and hooker, but there's definitely a spot in the 17 with his ability to fill in at hooker and play in the back-row.

"With Matt Geyer retiring, we see Ryan possibly playing the role Matt has this year, and Nathan Friend and James Aubusson have played for us over the past couple of years."

Hinchcliffe has played 11 NRL games in his career so far, including four in 2008. And while he knows he'll have a battle on his hands to unseat Smith, he was more than happy to sign with the Storm when the opportunity arose.

"Initially I did want to stay (in Canberra). I like it here and all my family's close by," Hinchcliffe said.

"But ask everyone in the NRL and they'll tell you that the Melbourne Storm is the benchmark. So I'll head down there, have a good off-season and try and fill a spot for next year.

"But I'm just worrying about playing every game from now for the Raiders at the moment."

News Source: www.melbournestorm.com.au


Hinchcliffe and Weyman return for Raiders
Tue June 10, 2008
by Matthew O'Neill
Source: www.raiders.com.au

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."

NRL - Canberra Raiders V Brisbane Broncos
Canberra Stadium, Sunday June 15, 2.00pm

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. Glen Buttriss
10. Dane Tilse
11. Glen Turner
12. Nigel Plum
13. Joe Picker

Subs:
14. Josh Miller
15. Ryan Hinchcliffe
16. Trevor Thurling
17. Michael Weyman
18. Ben Jones
19. Brett Kelly
20. Justin Carney
(three to be omitted)

Coach: Neil Henry

Injuries/Suspension
Scott Logan - Suspended - Round 17
Adrian Purtell - Knee - Round 17
Marshall Chalk - Thumb - Round 15-17
Tom Learoyd-Lahrs - Knee - Indefinite
William Zillman - Knee - Season
Phil Graham - Knee - Season
Lincoln Withers - Knee - Season

Toyota Cup - Canberra Raiders V Brisbane Broncos
Canberra Stadium, Sunday June 15, 11.45am

1. Levi Freeman
2. Steve Naughton
3. Jarrad Kennedy
4. Jarrod Croker
5. Drury Low
6. Michael Picker
7. Matt Smith
8. Nick Skinner
9. Travis Waddell
10. Andrew Edwards
11. Zac Merritt
12. Joel Thompson
13. Shaun Fensom (c)

14. Brock Dunn
15. Josh Dugan
16. Todd Rheinberger
17. Matt Britt
18. Daniel Vidot
(one to be omitted)

Coach: Tony Adam


News Source: www.raiders.com.au

Thu October 4, 2007
• Raiders re-sign Hinchcliffe
  

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