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Well at least they should start the season interested, fit and keen to impress.The squad is at boot camp for a few days.
Toughest pre season ever...
The Mole's NRL season previews: St George Illawarra pins hopes on under-performing star
By The Mole
The Dragons not only need to find a winning formula under new coach Anthony Griffin - they also need to win back their disillusioned fans.
RECRUITMENT: Tyson Frizell is a big loss but the club has come up with three handy gains in Daniel Alvaro (Warriors), Jack Bird (Broncos) and Poasa Faamausili (Warriors)
STRENGTHS: The Dragons have pace to burn out wide, with Matt Dufty and Zac Lomax both having great seasons in 2020 despite their team's poor form. They need to see more of the ball.
WEAKNESSES: The Dragons' attack was too predictable last season and the lack of penetration in the halves was a real problem - and may be again. The forwards weren't blameless either - the Dragons had the least offloads of any team in the NRL in 2020.
MAN UNDER PRESSURE: Corey Norman - has all the talent in the world but simply doesn't show it enough. Coming off contract at the end of the season - and that may just bring out the best in him.
ONE TO WATCH: JAYDEN SULLIVAN - still only 19 but the Dragons have high hopes for this nippy five-eighth. Will put the pressure on Norman as the year unfolds.
WHAT THE BOOKIES SAY: To win comp $41, to make finals $4.05 (via Sportsbet)
WHAT MOLEY SAYS: Perennial under-performers, have finally cleaned the place out with a new coaching staff and a bunch of new players. Have the roster to make the finals - but I think they will just miss the boat.
https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/mole-n...pressure/ca32e156-d1f0-417b-b97f-c3ca787f0d41
The squad is at boot camp for a few days.
Toughest pre season ever...
The mole is very close to the mark in each of his points . The only one that I would suggest is somewhat off are the odds that he has placed upon the Dragons chances of a premiership win and to a lesser extent the semifinal spot .
If I was a betting man I would have longer odds on both , however I believe that he is correct about just missing out on the final eight .
G67,
They should list Hook under the 'Strengths' category.
Weaknesses definitely Norman & Hunt but that now might correct itself.
Hoping we'll make the eight though.
Who knows, we may end up being 85 minutes from the GF.
Fan confidence in our Dragons team will run at fever pitch after we post wins in the first 4 round. This can happen if:85 minutes away from a Grand Final spot again ?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !
I have it from the horses mouth, Jack is being brought on steadily & will not play any trials. A lot of money invested in Jack to keep him fit & he’s already looking beyond his current contract to win a comp in the Red VHope they don't overwork Jacks' knee.
Should make Norman do the extra that Jack can't or shouldn't do.
I want to see Norman with grey hair by round one!
Jammer loves the Dragons/Saints. Beats me why we didn't go after him before he joined the Doggies?
It’s funny, now things are turning around now people want to come back. But then again who doesn’t want to back a winner.
Which horse would that be?I have it from the horses mouth, Jack is being brought on steadily & will not play any trials. A lot of money invested in Jack to keep him fit & he’s already looking beyond his current contract to win a comp in the Red V
Jammer loves the Dragons/Saints. Beats me why we didn't go after him before he joined the Doggies?
Anyway, he is back home now with his family as this is the best place in the world. Heading up the new female Dragons Academy pathways will certainly be a challenge for him which could lead him onto coaching some lower mens grades on top of his media work.