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    The Rumours Thread

    OT, my intention was never to underrate the achievements of 1956-1966 teams. I am sorry if I created that impression. It was more to support Wittenberg's perspective that we developed "a culture whereby the club became complacent and where our Board has traded on the reputation and history of...
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    The Rumours Thread

    Wittenberg, a thought-provoking perspective that helps to explain our long run of impotence. But when I see any reference to our "glory years" I think it needs to be pointed out that St. George's great success came in a 10 team, all Sydney competition. Our run ended for a variety of reasons but...
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    NRL team: Trial v Newcastle Knights

    No argument with you there, OT, except I now believe that Zac has deservedly passed into being one of Mary's 'boys'. It can be very tough for a junior to prove himself to Mary (unlike less capable but experienced players from other clubs) but once you do you are in for life. I think Aitken is...
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    NRL team: Trial v Newcastle Knights

    Good morning OT. I think you are spot on when you refer to our low spirits and our desperation. There has already been plenty to further depress us in 2020 - the JDB fiasco to drag on, the speculation over Tyson's future, the injury to Cameron McInnes........... For me even the spirited display...
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    NRL team: Trial v Newcastle Knights

    Thanks for that, George. It is quite a relief actually. I had been wondering how Mary could manage a 14 man bench when a four man bench is too complicated for him.
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    Bench Strategy 2020

    Like many posters any pre-season optimism is tempered by the fact that Mary remains at least in name as the Head Coach. However to those who assume this season could be as poor as last year's or even one spot worse I say that the 2019 performance leaves significant areas where there is...
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    1st 4 weeks of 2020

    Numerous St. George-Illawarra players. Do I need to name some? Host, Quinlan, Mann, Hutch.........
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    One Question to ask Mary

    Paul, I have heard it said that you bleed red and white. Why then don't you vacate the Head Coach position for the good of the club, the players and the fans?
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    The Rumours Thread

    It was great to see Kerr running hard and straight in the NRL game last night and the CC semi today. Also great to see his reaction today when the Bulldogs player was forced into touch to ensure the Dragons' CC victory. Jacob Host was equally enthusiastic. Nice to know that guys who have...
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    FINALLY

    Dennis, I would be happy with any on your list - would love to own a time machine which I could set back to October 2016 and have Jason Demetriou appointed. What a special three seasons we may have been able to have with his appointment. Having said that, my preference, assuming the imposter...
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    Shane Flanagan to Dragons - Suggested in yesterdays Daily Telegragh

    I remember walking past Flanagan when I went to watch the Dragons' NSW Cup team play Newtown at Henson last year. Surely we could not appoint as our NRL Coach a mentor prepared to watch the reserve grade guys go round? It would be too much of a shock for them if they thought they were a chance...
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    8 Centres/Wingers Under 21 Better than Lomax

    I thought Lomax made a considerable difference to the team's success vs Knights, Broncos and Rabbits in the last three matches of 2018. For the first time other than when Kurt Mann was there the right side stopped leaking points. Mary not selecting Zac at right centre from the start of this...
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    Sack mcgregor

    I received an email from the Dragons store yesterday suggesting Father's Day gift ideas. This was my reply: Is there a "Sack Mary" shirt available yet? Now that would be a popular Father's Day gift! Sorry, no longer prepared to support the Dragons in any financial way till the appalling...
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    Sack mcgregor

    I do not know which was the first St.George game that I watched. I was certainly aware of the 1965 Grand Final vs Souths. The first game that I can clearly remember watching was a rarity - a Sunday game at the SCG when the Tigers beat us 3-10. Since then 53 years of support through thick and...
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    Sack mcgregor

    You are very perceptive, Dennis, in regards to Bellamy and Bennett. But I just find your use of the word "mediocrity" is far too kind to Mary. To me the word implies an average coach. In my opinion Mary falls far below average or mediocre. I am no strategist so I will just refer to common...
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    The Rumours Thread

    Muzby, it saddens me to see such conflict on this Forum especially at such a low point in the history of the Dragons. We poorly treated supporters need to stick together and help each other survive this appalling Mary era. In the interest of solving this conflict between you and Dragonsamy I...
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    Trent Barrett

    I am no great fan of Trent Barrett but I would happily take him if it meant Mary was shown the door now and we could at least hope for some improvement in 2020-21 rather than more of the same from Mary. Mary sets the bar so low that I don't think it would be difficult for any replacement to...
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    The Roar's take on things

    Like all of us here, Gareth, who value your contribution, I would like to add my condolences. I guess your news makes us all realise that as fanatical as we are there are more important things in life than footy. But support of a club often runs in a family. My Dad played rugby with St. George...
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    A Question of Balance

    OT, I am grateful for what you have done. For me there is too much sniping over one or two players on this Forum but you have provided a detailed analysis of the many issues that cause us concern. The only problem is that putting it altogether as you have done it is very hard not to reach...
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    Top 8 almost done.

    Yes, Jeff. For me the Mudgee debacle signalled we must treasure any win we manage for the rest of the season and ignore the 8. I no longer bother checking the ladder. But I'm a Dragons fanatic rather than a Rugby League fan. So I will continue to seek out every bit of Dragons info, hang out...

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