2019 R18 Fri - Panthers 40-18 Dragons @ Panthers

[TheFrog]

Even with Mary being a dud coach

Mary may be a dud coach, but he has the proven ability to motivate his side to produce an exceptional performance when least expected and most needed. Round 1, 2017 should not be forgotten, nor last year's semi-final match against the Broncos, who had been flogging all and sundry. We must be ready for an ambush.

 

[OzDragon]

Mary may be a dud coach, but he has the proven ability to motivate his side to produce an exceptional performance when least expected and most needed.

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[TheFrog]

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Part of the trap.

 

[OldPanther]

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That's what the Broncos said last year and Mary unleashed his plan. The ultimate long con.

 

[SBD82]

That's what the Broncos said last year and Mary unleashed his plan. The ultimate long con.

Just quietly, Mary’s master plan this week includes having a 2 game 30ish year old rookie play halfback.

Your move, Ivan.

 

[OldPanther]

Just quietly, Mary’s master plan this week includes having a 2 game 30ish year old rookie play halfback.

Your move, Ivan.

Ivan named Regan "game high of 50 metres" Campbell-Gillard. Checkmate.

 

[SBD82]

Ivan named Regan "game high of 50 metres" Campbell-Gillard. Checkmate.

It’s a bold move. Unfortunately for us, Mary’s playing checkers.

 

[OldPanther]

It’s a bold move. Unfortunately for us, Mary’s playing checkers.

 

[TheFrog]

Just quietly, Mary’s master plan this week includes having a 2 game 30ish year old rookie play halfback.

Your move, Ivan.

Ben Hunt not named for a must win game. The dragon fanbase must be ecstatic.

Darren Nicholls aint no goose. Captained the Panthers to the Interstate Championship (whatever they call it) but didn't debut in NRL until the age of 29 and now he's doubled his NRL games tally. Fair bet he won't surpass Cam Smith. Maybe Mary is hoping he plays the game of his life against his old club, but I would not have rested anyone for this game if I were him. Surely Hunt is injured?

 

[SBD82]

Ben Hunt not named for a must win game. The dragon fanbase must be ecstatic.

Darren Nicholls aint no goose. Captained the Panthers to the Interstate Championship (whatever they call it) but didn't debut in NRL until the age of 29 and now he's doubled his NRL games tally. Fair bet he won't surpass Cam Smith. Maybe Mary is hoping he plays the game of his life against his old club, but I would not have rested anyone for this game if I were him. Surely Hunt is injured?

No offence to Nichols. He was the perpetual bridesmaid and by all reports he’s a good bloke.

Hunt is reported as being “rested”. But Mary has form here. Remember when Mary “rested” Benji?

 

[OldPanther]

No offence to Nichols. He was the perpetual bridesmaid and by all reports he’s a good bloke.

Hunt is reported as being “rested”. But Mary has form here. Remember when Mary “rested” Benji?

Apparently it's due to origin but this is an absolute must win for you guys and Norman doesn't seem like he could carry your attack.

 

[SBD82]

Apparently it's due to origin but this is an absolute must win for you guys and Norman doesn't seem like he could carry your attack.

Honestly mate, it’s far from must win. Our season is over, whether we win this Friday or not.

 

[OldPanther]

Honestly mate, it’s far from must win. Our season is over, whether we win this Friday or not.

Can't you still make The 8 If you go on a run? I understand there might not be much confidence of that happening but all it takes is the players getting themselves a win and momentum will do the rest. Just look at our season, we we're wooden spoon favourites and now we've won 6 in a row and are in the top 8.

 

[soc123_au]

I'm nervous about this game. Lifetime contract on Mary's desk by Saturday morning.

 

[SBD82]

Can't you still make The 8 If you go on a run? I understand there might not be much confidence of that happening but all it takes is the players getting themselves a win and momentum will do the rest. Just look at our season, we we're wooden spoon favourites and now we've won 6 in a row and are in the top 8.

We’re a mathematical chance, sure. But we are busted.

Even if we had the strike to go on a run, Mary’s gameplans are far too conservative to let it happen. And our middle is too fragile to grind out wins.

 

[OldPanther]

We’re a mathematical chance, sure. But we are busted.

Even if we had the strike to go on a run, Mary’s gameplans are far too conservative to let it happen. And our middle is too fragile to grind out wins.

That sounds weird coming from someone who follows a team full of rep players. You also get James Graham back this week.

I take your point though and it's a real shame that your club has let you down so badly.

 

[thommo4pm]

Always a game to look forward to. Plus Dragons fans are usually a good bunch to banter with - possibly because we share the same pains of continuous mediocrity.

Would love to see a huge win just like in 2018 at home. However, it will most likely end up a close one, either way.

Yep, it’ll be close until kick off.

 

[Hutty1986]

Just quietly, Mary’s master plan this week includes having a 2 game 30ish year old rookie play halfback.

Your move, Ivan.

Nicholls should be thankful JDB isn't allowed to play

 

[isaiah]

Easy round to pick eight. All the home teams exc sharks and storm.

 

[isaiah]

We’re a mathematical chance, sure. But we are busted.

Even if we had the strike to go on a run, Mary’s gameplans are far too conservative to let it happen. And our middle is too fragile to grind out wins.

The run won’t even start this week vs best pack in the comp.