Broncos R19 in Brisbane.

[Bin Chicken]

It beggars belief that anyone could look at that lineup and identify Sloan as the weak link.

He is the weak link .

 

[RedV Resurgence]

I think we are specials for this game.

I think we will win by 16 points.

 

[BLM01]

I think we are specials for this game.

I think we will win by 16 points.

Hope you are right, because on paper they are a stronger attacking side and have a like v like forward pack / bench without their origin players. Not forgetting they are at home and on a 5 game losing streak and media pressure.

 

[since77]

on a 5 game losing streak and media pressure.

Yep, this is what worries me the most. Perfect conditions for the Dragons to fold like a soggy deck of cards. It's what we do in games likes this.

 

[BLM01]

Yep, this is what worries me the most. Perfect conditions for the Dragons to fold like a soggy deck of cards. It's what we do in games likes this.

At home I would not be that worried
Our record recently in QLD except for Titans R1 has been poor

 

[Hound of Dracula]

In the NRL game preview one ‘Stat Attack’ makes me cranky.

“The Dragons have won only one of their past 11 games without Ben Hunt”.

E’ffing media, always promoting bloody Ben Hunt as the only factor dictating a Dragons win.

I swear some of these media NRL experts have NFI - Do they even watch?

This year Hunts only missed one (Panthers) and we won. (Albeit a depleted Panthers)

I’m praying for Marschke and Kyle to engineer another win without the sook

 

[since77]

In the NRL game preview one ‘Stat Attack’ makes me cranky.

“The Dragons have won only one of their past 11 games without Ben Hunt”.

E’ffing media, always promoting bloody Ben Hunt as the only factor dictating a Dragons win.

I swear some of these media NRL experts have NFI - Do they even watch?

Yeah context would be a nice thing, HOD!!

This would be more accurate ----->>> The Dragons, who have been a complete shit show since the end of 2011, with three of the worst coaches in the history of the club, have won only one of their past 11 games without Ben Hunt. By the way they also struggle to win when Hunt is actually in the side due to his terrible game management, useless kicking game, terrible 5th tackle options and his inability to ice games in clutch moments......

 

[TheRev]

Let our other attacking players SHINE WITHOUT Hunt. Who knows what defence we'll get, hope R. Couchman gets into the side somehow.

We have a huge advantage in the forwards (and big backs).. if we're up for the game.. we shouldn't need fancy attacking plays.. were just gonna run over them and hopefully win it convinsingly in the 2nd half...

My main fear is the crowd/ref keeping them in it.. and they have points in that backline if they do get their share of the ball.

 

[sammymills]

In the NRL game preview one ‘Stat Attack’ makes me cranky.

“The Dragons have won only one of their past 11 games without Ben Hunt”.

E’ffing media, always promoting bloody Ben Hunt as the only factor dictating a Dragons win.

I swear some of these media NRL experts have NFI - Do they even watch?

This year Hunts only missed one (Panthers) and we won. (Albeit a depleted Panthers)

I’m praying for Marschke and Kyle to engineer another win without the sook

i swear whenever i listen to the media talk about our club, its like they have NFI. They always say how good ben hunt is, when you ask any dragons supporter their view of him and its vastly different.

 

[justadragon]

Its games like this that worry me, we have the goods to win this one, but my memory of getting done by the baby Bronco's last time at Suncorp, well maybe we have damaged goods oh what fun it is the be a Dragons fan,,,,,,,tight one AGAIN !!!! Dragons by 2

 

[TheRev]

i swear whenever i listen to the media talk about our club, its like they have NFI. They always say how good ben hunt is, when you ask any dragons supporter their view of him and its vastly different.

Man it drives me bonkers.. so many blokes being paid to give opinions on podcasts and TV, swear to god.. I dont know if they have ever watched a dragons game.. it takes 1-2yrs for whats actually happening on the field to propagate into the mouths of the 'experts'.. its why guys like Dufty had years of non-stop praise before finally 1 day someone dares to suggest something different..

The real problem though.. is these crap opinions hit so many ears that they become established fact amongst the community... its very hard to change points of view once it happens.

 

[Lennyb]

Looking forward to seeing big Rav4 locking the diffs in and trampling his opposite number.

Had a wake up call and wont be on island time for this one i reckon.

Lomax, Rav and Matt as back 3 for the rest of the season for mine.

 

[FlickFlano]

Rav is an absolute peanut, the only reason he is playing is that Finau/Mat are both injured. The drunk wont be here next year and we will be better for it.

 

[Lennyb]

Rav is an absolute peanut, the only reason he is playing is that Finau/Mat are both injured. The drunk wont be here next year and we will be better for it.

Might score a double though. Then what

 

[denis preston]

Rav is an absolute peanut, the only reason he is playing is that Finau/Mat are both injured. The drunk wont be here next year and we will be better for it.

Steady Pal.

 

[Budpower]

watch the Marshke/Flanno halves combo CARVE like the Panthers game, should be the permanent combo HUNT BEYOND SUCKS!!

 

[Veteran Dragon]

Looking forward to seeing big Rav4 locking the diffs in and trampling his opposite number.

Had a wake up call and wont be on island time for this one i reckon.

Lomax, Rav and Matt as back 3 for the rest of the season for mine.

Mikaele Ravalawa 2023 season.
21 games 21 tries​

 

[Gareth67]

Rav is more of a beast on the field where his ever so solid frame takes a devastating toll on his opponents.

But the NRL did not particularly like the fact that he was doing so much damage with perfectly legal tackles and decided to outlaw him .

He could only tackle below the knees , yet sods like JWH from the rorters could do high tackle all match long and only receive a smile from the ref !

However I have always like Rav’s style of play and the man himself appears to enjoy his game . He may not be a true fleet footed athlete as most wingers are , but he does his job and at the end of the day that’s whats counts .

 

[Hound of Dracula]

Rav is more of a beast on the field where his ever so solid frame takes a devastating toll on his opponents.

But the NRL did not particularly like the fact that he was doing so much damage with perfectly legal tackles and decided to outlaw him .

He could only tackle below the knees , yet sods like JWH from the rorters could do high tackle all match long and only receive a smile from the ref !

However I have always like Rav’s style of play and the man himself appears to enjoy his game . He may not be a true fleet footed athlete as most wingers are , but he does his job and at the end of the day that’s whats counts .

Yeah, I'm a bit of a Rava tragic!

I think the success of Zac at wing has come at the cost of Rava's form.
That forced Rava to the other side without ZAC, his partner in crime..

Like Zac, he prefers one side of the field and Zac's high jumping covers Rava's weakness.

Looks like he's still not on preferred side with Christian Tuipulotu listed as Zac's replacement.

Hopefully being dropped is still burning Rava and he responds aggressively.

Long live the beast!

 

[Draginzaaar]

i swear whenever i listen to the media talk about our club, its like they have NFI. They always say how good ben hunt is, when you ask any dragons supporter their view of him and its vastly different.

So are 'we' the experts then?