Round 7 V Roosters

[qld redvee]

as mentioned what a gutsy effort by the boys to hold on .. real heart in mouth stuff especially last 10 minutes
Once we lost birdy we had moose and mcullough having to play entire 80 We were out on our feet midway through the 2nd half so its a real credit to the players for holding on . Woods offloads are a bonus but he is slow around the ruck for me which causes problems . Now we MUST beat the tigers to continue momentum Injuries are going to hurt us and I wouldnt risk sua if a week off will help him later in the season ..

Congrats to the team and wont it be one hell of a rendition in the dressing room !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh when the Saints .......................

 

[getsmarty]

NRL: St George Illawarra Dragons, Sydney Roosters, Ben Hunt stars as Dragons hold off second half comeback | Dragons

St George Illawarra have survived a second half comeback to beat the Roosters 14-12 in the 20th ANZAC day clash at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[justadragon]

you I sat and watched Annesley say that top end teams dont get favorable decisions, I could think of at least 10 calls especially in the second half where they even were not a 50/50, they were dead set penalties. I wonder what he will have to say this week.

 

[Coffs dragon]

My nerves are shot after the 2nd half. Well done Ben Hunt and team, you did us all proud on ANZAC day as it was a real tough battle.
Our defence won it for us, even though the Ref & injuries tried to get the Roosters back into the game.

 

[Yow]

Two points

1. Where's that Roosters troll who was on last week telling us Knights were dudded?

2. The tackle of Tupou on Ravalawa makes a MOCKERY of this sport given some of the suspensions and bins we've received over the last year. I think back to Vaughan on a sharks player for accidentally brushing his nose, Pereira on Tedesco and some of the hip high tackle suspensions given to the rava himself.

Just heard Abdo even said it should have been a bin.

Appalling officiating.

Two points

1. Where's that Roosters troll who was on last week telling us Knights were dudded?

2. The tackle of Tupou on Ravalawa makes a MOCKERY of this sport given some of the suspensions and bins we've received over the last year. I think back to Vaughan on a sharks player for accidentally brushing his nose, Pereira on Tedesco and some of the hip high tackle suspensions given to the rava himself.

Just heard Abdo even said it should have been a bin.

Appalling officiating.

I think he might be still up Uncle Nicks you know what or found that latte cafe shop open let enjoy

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

Amone went ok with his limited time but highlights the importance of giving these blokes some more exposure in 1st grade...especially in these tight pressure cook games

 

[getsmarty]

Hunt masterclass seals ANZAC epic as Dragons find defensive mojo: 3 Big Hits

Hunt masterclass seals ANZAC epic as Dragons find defensive mojo: 3 Big Hits

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[getsmarty]

Tigers’ gun sidelined for an ‘indefinite period’ as injury list grows — NRL Casualty Ward

Tigers gun out indefinitely after surgery as Madge’s injury troubles deepen: NRL Casualty Ward

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Kolum Kid]

What a win!! Against 13 men, referee and the bunker. Even better against Rorters.

 

[Gareth67]

Yes it’s always a pleasure to beat the Bondi latte - set especially on Anzac Day . Can only repeat what you gents have already said - tough uncompromising defence by the Dragons today with Ben Hunt once again showing his class and worth to the team .

And regardless of the change of tactics in the 2nd half , Griffin had them playing as a team - they are beginning to gel and if we can keep our best 17 on the field the Big Red V season will go up a notch or three . Well done boys !

 

[thebigredv]

It’s a strange tactic to not kick on the last.

All in all its not going to get you far in the comp.

If we are scared of giving away the 7 tackle set why are we so happy to kick on the 3rd tackle? I think we even kicked one on the 2nd today. I get that its about field position but it was our confidence in the first half that gave us 14 point lead. That particular tactic was not one of a team who has belief and confidence. Surely Hunt can roll some kicks into the in goal, give it a bit of angle, not that hard. Maybe they'll knock it on or at worst get it out of their in goal. If anything the tactic would have given the Roosters more belief in themselves.

Might be wrong but I am not a fan. Lost the girls the grand final so doesn't always work out.

 

[Illusion]

I just want to enjoy the win on this sad but proud day ...... There are things they could have done better in attack, but that for another day ...... Proud of the team and the effort ......

 

[justadragon]

fox sports saying Jack bird has a broken arm, that min 6 weeks, time for Amone to step up or he put Mbye at 6 and Sloan back in the side.

 

[Gareth67]

Are these guys serious? f**k off NRL

You tell them mickey !

 

[TruSaint]

Anzac day win is more than 2 points.
Well done..

 

[thebigredv]

Amone went ok with his limited time but highlights the importance of giving these blokes some more exposure in 1st grade...especially in these tight pressure cook games

I've not been watching him go around in reggies to be honest, but surely Sloane gets picked next week and we can add a new dimension of attack to our team. Can't keep him out for too much longer.

 

[justadragon]

does anybody on here think that JWH's tackle on Su'a was a hip drop tackle or was it my imagination ???

 

[getsmarty]

Hunt wins Ashton Collier Medal | Dragons

St George Illawarra captain Ben Hunt hoists the Anzac Day trophy and collects the Ashton Collier Spirit of Anzac Medal for best on ground

www.dragons.com.au

 

[justadragon]

I've not been watching him go around in reggies to be honest, but surely Sloane gets picked next week and we can add a new dimension of attack to our team. Can't keep him out for too much longer.

He went well yesterday but he had Sullivan putting him in the right places.

 

[Saints Forever]

Tremendous defensive effort

last tackle option appears to have been deliberate to avoid broken play

injuries to Sua/Bird and Suli nearly cost us

Hunt and Lomax made some big plays

Moose/Molo/Sua and balance of forwards take a bow

great to see the amount of red and white jerseys in the crowd

Today the side beat the Roosters and referee in a titanic effort
Very happy to hear “oh when the saints” over the announcer system at the end.