Dragons v Tigers round 5

[Lovemedragons]

I was a little concerned about what Tedesco might do to Aitken given he wears L plates in defence. Will Mann do better in defence?

 

[blacksafake]

I was a little concerned about what Tedesco might do to Aitken given he wears L plates in defence. Will Mann do better in defence?

Yep

 

[slippery5]

If we win, do we still not change a winning team ??????

 

[ALSGI]

If we win, do we still not change a winning team ??????

Good Point and question S5.
Like I've been saying for a while, always change a winning team. The never change a winning team crap is failure in the making.

 

[getsmarty]

NRL, NYC Team Updates: Round 5 v Wests Tigers
Sat 1st April, 04:00PM
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St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor has announced his updated 19-man squad for the Dragons' Round 5 clash with the Wests Tigers at ANZ Stadium, Olympic Park on Sunday, April 2.

Euan Aitken has been ruled out with a hamstring complaint sustained late in the week at training.

Utility Jai Field is the other man who drops out of the Dragons' initial 21-man squad named on Tuesday.

NRL Squad for Round 5 v Wests Tigers

1. Josh Dugan
2. Nene Macdonald
17. Kurt Mann
4. Tim Lafai
5. Jason Nightingale
6. Gareth Widdop (c)
7. Josh McCrone
8. Russell Packer
9. Cameron McInnes
10. Paul Vaughan
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Joel Thompson
13. Jack de Belin
Interchange:
14. Tariq Sims
15. Leeson Ah Mau
16. Jacob Host
19. Taane Milne
20. Luciano Leilua
21. Hame Sele

NYC Squad for Round 5 v Wests Tigers

1. Steven Marsters
23. Israel Seufale
2. Matheson Johns
4. Zac Lomax
5. Jason Gillard
6. Tristan Sailor
7. Jackson Willis
8. Josh Dowel
9. Reece Robson
10. Matt Sheppard
11. Trent Peoples
12. Jayden Morgan
13. Stuart Mason
Interchange:
14. TJ Uele
15. Max Bailey
17. Joe Lovodua
18. Hayden Lomax
19. Jackson Ford
20. Tom Angel
21. Dylan Morris

http://www.dragons.com.au/news/2017/04/01/nrl_nyc_team_updates.html

 

[TheOnlyTeam]

Yep so our handling of the situation would be the key change we need to make and bring in youngsters rather than the 'safe' experienced options.

But to the original point of teams struggling without their form players I think they would see a massive drop in form from their best.

For example imagine Melbourne without say smith, Bromwich, slater (they now have Munster though)

Cowboys without Coote, Thurston and Scott.

Sharks without Graham, Maloney and Holmes.

You'd see a big difference in all their performances.

What I'm trying to get at is why are we pointing constantly to the fact we would struggle without our 3 form players? If the time comes so be it, but we can't always go back to that point because we have actually started the season better than most thought we would.

Wasn't it the cowboys we beat during origin last year?

 

[possm]

Or Milne straight into right cent, Mann in the halves and McCrone on the bench.

 

[Crush]

Or Milne straight into right cent, Mann in the halves and McCrone on the bench.

I doubt that will happen. I think as the team list suggests, Mann a straight swap for Aitken most likely. I am hoping that he does well but I am not sold on Mann as much as many other posters. People have said he is our best back, I don't think that is close to true. He was top try scorer last year because he is a good finisher on the wing but I don't think that he will be a household name like some have suggested on here.
I truly hope that he kills it though. We need our backs hitting their straps if we are to be a contender

 

[Crush]

Its raining again.........oh ohhhhh its raining again..........lalalalalalaaaaaa!

 

[possm]

Its raining again.........oh ohhhhh its raining again..........lalalalalalaaaaaa!

The Dragons love the rain and wet track. Our forwards will roll up through the middle busting the confidence of the Tigers forwards. The Tigers halves will be shut down and so Tedesco won't get good service.

Final score Dragons 30, Tigers 8.

 

[coast_dragons]

Mann to wing and McDonald to centre.

 

[dragonssamy61]

Mann to wing and McDonald to centre.

Great idea.
I hope thats what happens

 

[Smack]

We got this. Dragons 38, Tiglets, 8.

 

[possm]

So I've shown you mine, how about showing me yours.

 

[Dragonslayer]

Both Sele and Leilua not named for Illawarra today!!!

 

[coast_dragons]

Sele and Milne not named for the Cutters and Field out again.

 

[coast_dragons]

Willie Manu has been named wonder when he signed up.

 

[TomRedVRiver]

Can't predict what's going to happen for the first grade final 17?

Maybe Leilua to the bench, Milne 18th man?
Or Milne keeps his spot on the bench, Leilua 18th and Sele misses out?

One of them has to be injured. I guess we'll find out in half an hours time!

 

[Como Connection]

I reckon Milne for the 17.
That may Mann can move to 7 later in the game.
CC

 

[MilanDragon]

NRL Team for Round 5 v Wests Tigers:

1. Josh Dugan
2. Nene Macdonald
17. Kurt Mann
4. Tim Lafai
5. Jason Nightingale
6. Gareth Widdop (c)
7. Josh McCrone
8. Russell Packer
9. Cameron McInnes
10. Paul Vaughan
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Joel Thompson
13. Jack de Belin
Interchange:
14. Tariq Sims
15. Leeson Ah Mau
16. Jacob Host
19. Taane Milne