OK I'll say it

[Gareth67]

Life's Good , as we both know there was only one ' Kandos ' and it ain't that good looking fella above!
Kevin Ryan will always hold the title.

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

My apologies if its been mentioned in this thread.

There was a set the Broncos had i think early/mid second half where they were struggling to make any metres. James Graham i believe made 3 or 4 tackles in a row. Tackle, get up chase and tackle again.

That was a pivotal moment in the game. He lifted the whole team,

When things got heated.. who faced up to the Broncos pack ? Graham did. He frustrated the shite of out them.

When on the field he was calling and instructing players, when we scored he was passionate.He is a "team " man.

I referred once to the farce that we saw when Willie Mason was miked up for a game against us a few years back, where he sledged us, on open mike, ridiculed our pack, and not a word from our boys. Not having a go at the lads, they kept their composure. But sometimes, and moreso often you need an enforcer who gets in their face and takes no crap.

Our pack with Paul / JDB / Tyson etc are top notch. Was has been missing is the in the your face, non-apologetic mongrel that gives as well as he takes, and that rubs off on the team.

I thought he was terrific.

Special mention to the most underated prop in the the NRL. LAM, is a workhorse. his post contact metres are something to admire.

Good post mate....thought LAM had his best game for us in quite a whlie....he always gives 100 % but last nite he was exceptional....his leg drive was fantastic

 

[SEAT 1A]

Latimore was a great buy.

Love Sele and Host however, old head, little moments and all that jazz. Buy him a beer.

 

[Uplifting]

So I can't give him credit for setting an example for the younger guys at training to try and emulate? Leading by example. The one percenters and both training and the game, yep ok.

Sorry mate not having a go at you personally - I heard similar comments in the media. Just in the this context, a young player training hard in preseason is about self motivation. If Graham inspires people on the field by being a great example then give him credit. That’s my opinion anyway.

 

[redandwhite4evr]

Thought we played real well tonight and a lot of positives but was it just me that really though that Graham was ineffectual ? Please , better judges of the game tell me why i am wrong as i want to give myself a uppercut !!

 

[redandwhite4evr]

Graham is not Jason Taumalolo and never was the tackle busting,metre gaining sort of forward. However, he is VERY good defender- he was one of the prime reasons Australia struggled to bust the English line in the world cup final. His line speed is very good and he TALKS. NONE of last years pack is a talker. De Belin, Frizz, LAM, Vaughan are all the strong silent types. Graham is the sort of red ragger who will fearlessly rip into teammates and give them a bollocking when they need it. HIs leadership is invaluable.

On the downside, I am still of the opinion that SGI lack forward and back depth and this will kill them when injuries hit. There is a huge gap in class from our starting six forwards and LAM to Latibore and any of Leilua, Sele and Host. When you're only getting impact from one of your bench forwards at full strength, it is a worry.

 

[MILEY CYRUS]

On the downside, I am still of the opinion that SGI lack forward and back depth and this will kill them when injuries hit. There is a huge gap in class from our starting six forwards and LAM to Latibore and any of Leilua, Sele and Host. When you're only getting impact from one of your bench forwards at full strength, it is a worry.

Kerr could fill in nicely

 

[Red V for life]

Hated JG at the Bulldogs. LOVE him now he is in the Red V!

The only cause for concern comes from a comment Ennis gave in the pre-game shoe on Fox where he said JG was loving Mary’s coaching lol.

To be fair, Des used him wrong and the style Mary coaches suits him better.

Anyway, if I heard correctly, he has never won a premiership (super league or nrl). Let’s hope he can help us get one before his career is over.

 

[redandwhite4evr]

Kerr could fill in nicely

 

[redandwhite4evr]

Agree-but Mary won't pick him.

 

[Drag Queen]

Hated JG at the Bulldogs. LOVE him now he is in the Red V!

The only cause for concern comes from a comment Ennis gave in the pre-game shoe on Fox where he said JG was loving Mary’s coaching lol.

To be fair, Des used him wrong and the style Mary coaches suits him better.

Anyway, if I heard correctly, he has never won a premiership (super league or nrl). Let’s hope he can help us get one before his career is over.

 

[Drag Queen]

I'm with you. Hated him when he played with the Dogs but popped my cork when we got him. Happy days.

 

[Gareth67]

I'm with you. Hated him when he played with the Dogs but popped my cork when we got him. Happy days.

Welcome back Drag Queen , must admit that he wasn't quite my cuppa of tea whilst at the Bullgrubs . But after watching the way he almost single handily fought the South Sydney pack in the 2014 G.F. He won my respect.

The man just did not give up until the final whistle and the way he tore strips of his own forward pack for not going on with it .
The Dragons will reap the benefits from his signing whether he is on the field or off it , his experience and knowledge of the game is second to none .

 

[TruSaint]

Hated JG at the Bulldogs. LOVE him now he is in the Red V!

The only cause for concern comes from a comment Ennis gave in the pre-game shoe on Fox where he said JG was loving Mary’s coaching lol.

To be fair, Des used him wrong and the style Mary coaches suits him better.

Anyway, if I heard correctly, he has never won a premiership (super league or nrl). Let’s hope he can help us get one before his career is over.

He has won 1 with St helens, he said last.

" St Helens reached the 2006 Super League Grand final to be contested against Hull F.C. and Graham played from the interchange bench in Saints' 26-4 victory. As 2006 Super League champions, St Helens faced 2006 NRL Premiers the Brisbane Broncosin the 2007 World Club Challenge. Graham played from the substitute bench in Saints' 18-14 victory."

 

[Saint_JimmyG]

When was the last time that we had anyone who was vocal, could lead by exampler and played with some passion. This is what a captain should do. And something we lack and have lacked for years. The only player who springs to mind that had any form of passion is Lance Thompson.

Not all great captains are naturally vocal.

Remember, Ben Hornby?

More often than not, it's actions speak louder than words.

Graham would make a fine Dragons' captain but I don't think Widdop hasn't done too badly given the unfair amount of responsibility that's was lumped on his shoulders since 2014.

 

[SBD82]

Not all great captains are naturally vocal.

Remember, Ben Hornby?

More often than not, it's actions speak louder than words.

Hornby might not have been too vocal. But his sign language was pretty loud sometimes.

 

[ALSGI]

Hornby might not have been too vocal. But his sign language was pretty loud sometimes.

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One of your best SBD82, love it.
Shame we’re not seeing this from the box and sidelines.

 

[ALSGI]

Hornby might not have been too vocal. But his sign language was pretty loud sometimes.

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Thought he was giving it to comrade Young at first, wonder who he was calling a dumb f**k?

 

[dragonssamy61]

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Life's Good , as we both know there was only one ' Kandos ' and it ain't that good looking fella above!
Kevin Ryan will always hold the title.

Agree gareth.
Nice selfie mate.
Looking sharp

 

[Gareth67]

Agree gareth.
Nice selfie mate.
Looking sharp

Thanks Sammy , i suppose a man could have had a shave , but Ethel can get a bit carried away with that camera on her mobile phone at times .

Good 1st up win for the boys , they can only improve . By the way I hope that after we beat the Sharks that we can see James Graham leading the victory song , he looked a bit lonely at the back of the locker room on Thursday night .