Charity Shield 2023 vs Souths

[justadragon]

They don't make coaches like Roy Masters anymore do they...


In his first year as head coach of St George, Roy Masters inherited a side that had won just 11 games in ’81 and finished behind the Bunnies on the ladder, but that wasn’t going to stop him talking up the Red V.

“We’ll beat Souths for sure,” Masters said, despite the form guide showing a loss to Easts in a trial earlier in the week.

Rabbitohs and Red V break new ground as an old rivalry is reignited

For four decades fierce rivals the Rabbitohs and Dragons have squared off in the Charity Shield and this weekend they break new ground with a first ever meeting at Kogarah.

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I think there is a bit of difference in the forwards that Masters had to what Hook has. I'd like to compare the coaches as well but to me there is no comparison !!!

 

[BLM01]

Is not

Sullivan on the bench.
Mbye 5/8.
Absolute Crap.
If Sullivan is fully fit he should be 5/8 if he isn't he should not be playing.

Is not a trial an opportunity to get some game fitness up which he needs.
I cannot see what is wrong with starting him on the bench then playing half a game at 6 for a trial when the heat is out of the game when he has not played for 6 months and coming off hamstring strain
Besides he will be happy it will be scorcher on Saturday

 

[BLM01]

That’s my team for charity shield

Toby has HIA issues and ruled out

 

[Illusion]

Is not

Is not a trial an opportunity to get some game fitness up which he needs.
I cannot see what is wrong with starting him on the bench then playing half a game at 6 for a trial when the heat is out of the game when he has not played for 6 months and coming off hamstring strain
Besides he will be happy it will be scorcher on Saturday

Agree as long as you say , he gets 30 , 40 minutes ...... if he doesn't then it's the same crap all over again ...... Time will tell ......

 

[kit66]

Should have pushed it to 6pm but I guess Foxtel wouldn't like that much.

 

[qld redvee]

Obviously some one will be attending this game on saturday . I ask a favour if you watch the reserve grade game can you let us know how the players went
thanks in advance

 

[Hills Dragon]

Hook must have missed the Indigenous vs Maori game - how the hell does Fuimaono get a jersey ahead of NLT or T.Couchman or anyone for that matter, he was diabolical. I wouldn't bother trialling Stewart again, he's obviously not ready for first grade and same with JHunt he's a reserve grader and back up only in a crisis, nothing more. I want to see more of (if they are eligible to play 1st grade this year), Egan, TCouchman, Coric and possibly Tamale and the Finau brother who plays wing/centre.
I'm happy to give Burns more time to prove himself but not at Lock, he's not the one for the 13 jersey, I can only see disaster ahead with that move.
For mine Lui Toso earned a run against the Bunnies.

Unfortunately we won’t be seeing any more of Coric in 2023 as he’s done his ACL. I think the club may be cursed.

 

[Jeremy Dragon]

Obviously some one will be attending this game on saturday . I ask a favour if you watch the reserve grade game can you let us know how the players went
thanks in advance

Don't think too many will watch the cup game it's being played at 10:30

 

[qld redvee]

Don't think too many will watch the cup game it's being played at 10:30

thanks Jeremy that is rather early

 

[Old Timer]

thanks Jeremy that is rather early

I guess it gives those backing up for 1sts a chance to recover.

 

[justadragon]

I'm starting to not give a toss about the result in this game, I'm just hoping for no more injuries !!!

 

[Slippery Morris]

Mbye at 5/8 is a safe and logical choice. Sully needs to be wrapped in cotton wool. We would hate to lose him for the start of the season against the weaker sides so need him to be 100% for round 2.

 

[Jeremy Dragon]

thanks Jeremy that is rather early

Due to the heat

I guess it gives those backing up for 1sts a chance to recover.

Longer break is worse

 

[Dragon David]

Mbye at 5/8 is a safe and logical choice. Sully needs to be wrapped in cotton wool. We would hate to lose him for the start of the season against the weaker sides so need him to be 100% for round 2.

Slippery, the Dragons against any side is tough for them. The Titans will not be a walk over, nor will the Broncos, then Sharks, Dolphins, Titans again, then Raiders and the Roosters in our first 7 matches. In fact, we could lose all 7 games. Sullivan if fit, should play and start in all of the games and not be on the bench. He needs continuity and getting used to playing with the other guys weekly and go through the tough, vigorous times.

Anyone can cop an injury because it is a contact sport with bodies and the ground involved. Some clubs over the years have had long injury lists and as such found it hard to win games to a degree and missing out on finals. Those same injured players return and the clubs they play with are better the next year in general but not the rule.

I want us to win the Charity Shield again this year as it always feels good to win and if we suffer any injuries, then so be it.

 

[redandwhite4evr]

Mbye at 5/8 is a safe and logical choice. Sully needs to be wrapped in cotton wool. We would hate to lose him for the start of the season against the weaker sides so need him to be 100% for round 2.

While I'm backing Sullivan to replace Amone as 5/8 this season, his injury problems are a concern. I saw some attacking plays from Treigh Stewart, particularly his acceleration through a gap, that had me thinking he could be an option for the number 6 if Sullivan goes down again and Sloan copes at the back. Thoughts?

 

[Walpole]

While I'm backing Sullivan to replace Amone as 5/8 this season, his injury problems are a concern. I saw some attacking plays from Treigh Stewart, particularly his acceleration through a gap, that had me thinking he could be an option for the number 6 if Sullivan goes down again and Sloan copes at the back. Thoughts?

What's Stewart's defence like, particularly if he's got big edge forwards running at him?

 

[Saints Forever]

Zach Herring to 6 if Sullivan goes down with injury

has a long kicking game, something we have lacked for years.

I would have him in the squad for the Charity Shield. 15-20 minutes to test his defence.

We need to know if he is a turnstile or not.

 

[getsmarty]

NRL 2023, Charity Shield, St George Illawarra Dragons, South Sydney Rabbitohs, the trial game with added spice since 1982 | Dragons

For four decades fierce rivals the Rabbitohs and Dragons have squared off in the Charity Shield and this weekend they break new ground with a first ever meeting at Kogarah.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[Dragon David]

NRL 2023, Charity Shield, St George Illawarra Dragons, South Sydney Rabbitohs, the trial game with added spice since 1982 | Dragons

For four decades fierce rivals the Rabbitohs and Dragons have squared off in the Charity Shield and this weekend they break new ground with a first ever meeting at Kogarah.

www.dragons.com.au

17 Charity Shield wins all hey. What club will lead 18-17 after this Saturday at Mudgee or will it be a draw? Come on Dragons - you can do it again.

 

[SEAT 1A]

After Bloker went toe to toe with the poms and with some prop depth, he will have a big year as he has been carrying the load over the last few years.

I'd go F Molo to start round two and JDB as lock. As it's a trial, whoever performs the best out of the reggies and first's gets first crack.