2019 team line up

[Dorothy the Winowhore]

I'd say we have the squad to go all the way.

But of course, no thanks to Millward I presume.

 

[Coppo_ForeverYOUNG]

With Widdop making his intentions to leave known, is he going to be relieved of his Captaincy?

My vote would be a Graham / Tariq co-captaincy.

I disagree with Graham, I think he is much better suited to being a leader of the pack without the captaincy. There is no doubting his leadership, however, I feel a bloke as emotional and passionate is best served not having to deal with the refs

 

[ALSGI]

I disagree with Graham, I think he is much better suited to being a leader of the pack without the captaincy. There is no doubting his leadership, however, I feel a bloke as emotional and passionate is best served not having to deal with the refs

Agree 100%.
Already the dominant leader at the club and doesn’t need the C next his name. He still has a ‘bad cop’ chat with the refs and makes his presence felt then lets the ‘good cop’ finish it off. Hope he can get a premiership this year with us because he thoroughly deserves one.

 

[dangerousdave]

1. Norman
2. Pearson
3. Lafai
4. Lomax
5. Ravalawa/Pereira
6. Widdop
7. Hunt
8. Vaugan
9. McInnis
10. K Sims
11. Frizell
12. T Sims
13. JDB

14. Dufty
15. Graham
16. Lawrie
17. Luc

 

[Como Connection]

So, with the signing of Maranta and the expected signing of Norman we are at 29 players.

Only 1 spot left.

Millward mentioned in his video re: Manns exit, that we were looking af a couple of squad fillers, Maranta being 1 of them.

I doubt very much Jennings will be the other.

Looking that way now for sure.
CC

 

[possm]

But of course, no thanks to Millward I presume.

Millward should give thanks to all the advice provided by the members of this forum. Without such advice, he would truly look the fool.

 

[possm]

1. Norman
2. Pearson
3. Lafai
4. Lomax
5. Ravalawa/Pereira
6. Widdop
7. Hunt
8. Vaugan
9. McInnis
10. K Sims
11. Frizell
12. T Sims
13. JDB

14. Dufty
15. Graham
16. Lawrie
17. Luc

We need Robson at 14 in the hooker and lock rotations.

 

[Dragonslayer]

given the circumstances that have arisen today, we will need to look for or promote another forward.

Taking a quick look around to see who is available now, and it's zero really. The only forward of any first grade is Vave and he's a plodding prop. Not what we need!!!

So, my forward pack will look something like this:

Start props - Vaughan and Graham
Start edge - Friz and Tariq
Hooker - Mcinnes
Lock - Aitken

Bench: Korbin, Lawrie, Leilua and either another forward such as Host or Robson or a utility and I'll go with Dufty here, assuming Norman plays fullback.

Now why do I think Aitken should play lock? well, basically he plays like a lock, good hard head down running, quick and will create some opportunities and his straight on defense is very good (which is separate to his lateral defense which is simply non-existent) and I remember reading he was a lock in his junior days. Playing him at lock also frees up Lomax to seamlessly take his centre spot.

 

[Frank Facer]

given the circumstances that have arisen today, we will need to look for or promote another forward.

Taking a quick look around to see who is available now, and it's zero really. The only forward of any first grade is Vave and he's a plodding prop. Not what we need!!!

So, my forward pack will look something like this:

Start props - Vaughan and Graham
Start edge - Friz and Tariq
Hooker - Mcinnes
Lock - Aitken

Bench: Korbin, Lawrie, Leilua and either another forward such as Host or Robson or a utility and I'll go with Dufty here, assuming Norman plays fullback.

Now why do I think Aitken should play lock? well, basically he plays like a lock, good hard head down running, quick and will create some opportunities and his straight on defense is very good (which is separate to his lateral defense which is simply non-existent) and I remember reading he was a lock in his junior days. Playing him at lock also frees up Lomax to seamlessly take his centre spot.

If DeBelin isn't there, then I think moving Frizell to lock and playing Lucky second row would be the obvious thing to do. We could have Aitken on the bench as the utility. A bench of

Sims
Lawrie
Host
Aitken/Robson

 

[SBD82]

If DeBelin isn't there, then I think moving Frizell to lock and playing Lucky second row would be the obvious thing to do. We could have Aitken on the bench as the utility. A bench of

Sims
Lawrie
Host
Aitken/Robson

I think we'd be better served starting with Host, and bringing Luch off the bench later in the game when his ballplaying would be more effective against tiring defence.

 

[Saints Forever]

I think we'd be better served starting with Host, and bringing Luch off the bench l
ater in the game when his ballplaying would be more effective against tiring defence.

I'd prefer Luc to run hard at the line and spreadeagle defenders like a bowling ball.

Once he busts the line a couple of times he can revert to using his ball playing skills.

 

[KiamaSaint]

1. Norman
2. Pearson
3. Lomax
4. Lafai
5. Ravalawa/Pereira
6. Widdop
7. Hunt
8. Vaugan
9. McInnis
10. K Sims
11. Frizell
12. T Sims
13. JDB

14. Dufty
15. Graham
16. Lawrie
17. Luc

Great team DD, just a few changes for me:

1. Widdop
2. Pearson
3. Lafai
4. Lomax
5. Ravalawa/Pereira
6. Hunt
7. Norman
8. Vaugan
9. McInnis
10. K Sims
11. Frizell
12. T Sims
13. JDB

14. Robson
15. Graham
16. Lawrie
17. Luc

 

[muzby]

Millward should give thanks to all the advice provided by the members of this forum. Without such advice, he would truly look the fool.

f**king hell..

A team designed by the “experts” on this forum would have similarities to a car designed by Homer Simpson..

 

[AyiosYiorgos]

Mal Meninga declares St George Illawarra’s Reece Robson a future representative star
Paul Crawley, NRL, The Daily Telegraph
December 14, 2018 6:06pm

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Meet the St George Illawarra rookie who has played a grand total of 46 minutes of NRL football but already has Australia’s Test coach Mal Meninga singing his praise.

Reece Robson is just 20 and was a member of the Junior Kangaroos this year while also playing in the Prime Minister’s XIII game against Papua New Guinea.

But despite having just two NRL games off the bench for the Dragons so far, Meninga is massive fan.

In fact, the Gold Coast Titans’ new head of performance and culture makes no apologies for declaring his interest in bringing back the youngster, who originally hails from Murwillumbah in the Tweed Shire.

The reigning NSW under 20s player of the year comes off contract at the end of 2019, which means Robson is already fair game to rival NRL clubs.

Robson is counted as one of the best up and coming dummy halves in the league.
And the problem for the Dragons is going to be keeping him and Cam McInnes at the same time.

As talented as Robson is, McInnes is only 24 and has tremendous respect within the Dragons’ playing squad as a part of Paul McGregor’s leadership group.

There was some speculation doing the rounds in Queensland this week that the Titans might have been interested in making a late bid to try and wrestle Cameron Smith away from Melbourne, given Smith is yet to sign his new contract with the Storm.

But Meninga was adamant that was not on the Titans’ agenda.

“I am 100 per cent sure (Smith) will be playing for the Melbourne Storm next year,” Meninga said.

But when Robson’s name came up in conversation, well, now that was a different subject entirely.

“That is the type of player we want playing for the club,” Meninga said.

McInnes has a mortgage on the Dragons hooking job. Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images.
“Reece comes from Murwillumbah.

“We are really keen on any talent that comes from the Gold Coast, if he wanted to come back to the club.

“I mean, that is what we want to do here (bring back local juniors).

“Brian Kelly is a really good example.

“It is great to have Brian back in the system after his time at Manly.”

The Gold Coast already has Nathan Peats and Mitch Rein who are both 28 and quality dummy halves.

But as is the case with every NRL club, there always has to be an eye on the future.

While staunch Dragons fans will already know of Robson’s talent, to the wider rugby league public he is still to really hit the spotlight.

Robson is just about ready for the big time.
But that is not to say the youngster hasn’t already sparked some serious interest.

Meninga certainly doesn’t need to be told how good a prospect Robson is.

“He is a first grader (now), definitely a first grader,” Meninga said.

Asked if he considered Robson a future representative player, Meninga didn’t hesitate: “Absolutely. I love his competitiveness and his toughness.

“I have been lucky enough to see him in action and watch how he carries himself around the footy team.

“He is a humble kid who wants to do well.

“He trains well, he loves his footy.

“He is someone we definitely have great interest in.”

 

[redVinme]

Oh no... Cam to lock. Blues don't really have a long term plan for 9. He could be there in just a couple of years given the chance

 

[GC Dragon]

There is two young players our club should be locking up long term regardless of the cost . Zac Lomax and Reese Robson .
Both will be internationals in the future . I believe Robson will be twice the player McInnes and Cook are in a few years time . If we lose either the powers that be should be shot .

 

[possm]

There is two young players our club should be locking up long term regardless of the cost . Zac Lomax and Reese Robson .
Both will be internationals in the future . I believe Robson will be twice the player McInnes and Cook are in a few years time . If we lose either the powers that be should be shot .

These two players should have been locked in way before now. Can Millward make the complex signings; those signings where other clubs are chasing our best and brightest young talent?

I say lock them in long term and play them in first grade in 2019.
Lomax at 3
Robson at 14

 

[Frank Facer]

I think we should sign Robson up for at least another year. I haven't seen that much of him, but there are some pretty big rapts on him. We may have to find out this year, who we are going to keep out of McInnes and Robson. I see them both as hookers and hookers only.

 

[possm]

I think we should sign Robson up for at least another year. I haven't seen that much of him, but there are some pretty big rapts on him. We may have to find out this year, who we are going to keep out of McInnes and Robson. I see them both as hookers and hookers only.

I'd say Robson and Lomax should be offered 4 year deals with options in favour of the Club. For goodness sakes, Aitken and Lafai were signed long term and at the time they were not in form.

 

[Pablooo]

There is two young players our club should be locking up long term regardless of the cost . Zac Lomax and Reese Robson .
Both will be internationals in the future . I believe Robson will be twice the player McInnes and Cook are in a few years time . If we lose either the powers that be should be shot .

Good strong and skillful player and has more upside than Mcinnes but to compare with Cook at this stage of Cook’s rise is a tad premature.