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Finals Week 2 vs Souths

getsmarty

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Dragons prepare for Rabbitohs slugfest
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Ben Hunt in action on Sunday. Picture: AAP

THEY blew Brisbane away on Sunday but Dragons halfback Ben Hunt says his side will need to draw more on grit than flash to cause their second major upset in as many weeks against Souths on Saturday.

The two sides have split clashes this season, with the Dragons eaking out a 16-12 win in Kogarah in round five before the Rabbitohs got won back with a 24-10 win five weeks later.

Hunt expects Saturday's clash to be more like their first meeting.

“I watched the Souths-Melbourne game the other night and I think it’s one of the best NRL games I've ever seen so we’ve got a big game ahead of us next week,” Hunt said.

“Early in the year we just got in a tough grind with them and it was anyone’s game. I think we were lucky to come out on top that night.

“It wasn’t a flashy game from either side, we just grinded it out. With the forward pack they’ve got and the quality they’ve got out on their edges, you can’t give them too much ball.”


https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/5637581/dragons-prepare-for-a-slugfest/?cs=2375
 

gonz

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Dragons prepare for Rabbitohs slugfest
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Ben Hunt in action on Sunday. Picture: AAP

THEY blew Brisbane away on Sunday but Dragons halfback Ben Hunt says his side will need to draw more on grit than flash to cause their second major upset in as many weeks against Souths on Saturday.

The two sides have split clashes this season, with the Dragons eaking out a 16-12 win in Kogarah in round five before the Rabbitohs got won back with a 24-10 win five weeks later.

Hunt expects Saturday's clash to be more like their first meeting.

“I watched the Souths-Melbourne game the other night and I think it’s one of the best NRL games I've ever seen so we’ve got a big game ahead of us next week,” Hunt said.

“Early in the year we just got in a tough grind with them and it was anyone’s game. I think we were lucky to come out on top that night.

“It wasn’t a flashy game from either side, we just grinded it out. With the forward pack they’ve got and the quality they’ve got out on their edges, you can’t give them too much ball.”


https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/5637581/dragons-prepare-for-a-slugfest/?cs=2375

Cmon Benny Boy cmon.
 

SBD82

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Get Smarty,
Like a lot on the Forum I appreciate the trouble you go to post the articles. Some I have already seen but many I have missed or don't have access to. So a very big thank you for your time and effort. Very much appreciated.
Yeah. @getsmarty don't let the trolls put you off mate. You save me plenty of time avoiding paywalls.
 
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getsmarty

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Get Smarty,
Like a lot on the Forum I appreciate the trouble you go to post the articles. Some I have already seen but many I have missed or don't have access to. So a very big thank you for your time and effort. Very much appreciated.


Thanks Dragonsteve2 ....I appreciate your feedback..People like Gareth67/Life's Good/Old Kogarah Boy/one years/Coffs Dragon/Slippery Morris/Blood shot eyes/ALSGI/blacksafake Dragonssamy etc...have been very supportive. ( Sorry If I missed anyone else...but appreciate all the feedback.)

I will not do it forever and when people are unappreciative all that does is help to reinforce my resolve that maybe it is time for some one else to take over.....Funny thing is the people who come on here with negative comments towards other people mainly come on here to bait and troll others....

Thank you to all the people on here who carry on in a civil manner...we can agree to disagree and move on ....


P..S It's been a really tough week..death in the family and Close relative rushed to hospital...so thank you to the Above Troll...you got to me...hope you are happy now.
 
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Mickthedragon

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Thanks Dragonsteve2 ....I appreciate your feedback..People like Gareth67/Life's Good/Old Kogarah Boy/one years/Coffs Dragon/Slippery Morris/Blood shot eyes/ALSGI/blacksafake etc...have been very supportive. ( Sorry If I missed anyone else...but appreciate all the feedback.)

I will not do it forever and when people are unappreciative all that does is help to reinforce my resolve that maybe it is time for some one else to take over.....Funny thing is the people who come on here with negative comments towards other people mainly come on here to bait and troll others....I will not respond to them any longer but you will eventually notice that I will take a break.

Thank you to all the people on here who carry on in a civil manner...we can agree to disagree and move on ....

P.S If anyone feels inclined to want to takeover, I'm more than happy to pass on the baton.

P.P.S Been a really shit week..death in the family and Close relative rushed to hospital...so thankyou to the Above Troll...you got to me...hope you are happy now.
Always appreciate the articles you post up mate. Well done and stuff the trolls.
 

Life's Good

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Thanks Dragonsteve2 ....I appreciate your feedback..People like Gareth67/Life's Good/Old Kogarah Boy/one years/Coffs Dragon/Slippery Morris/Blood shot eyes/ALSGI/blacksafake Dragonssamy etc...have been very supportive. ( Sorry If I missed anyone else...but appreciate all the feedback.)

I will not do it forever and when people are unappreciative all that does is help to reinforce my resolve that maybe it is time for some one else to take over.....Funny thing is the people who come on here with negative comments towards other people mainly come on here to bait and troll others....

Thank you to all the people on here who carry on in a civil manner...we can agree to disagree and move on ....


P..S It's been a really tough week..death in the family and Close relative rushed to hospital...so thank you to the Above Troll...you got to me...hope you are happy now.

Mate, not good to hear that you have been doing it tough. Hopefully, it will only get better from here.

Myself, like plenty of others, are appreciative of you posting the articles without prompting. Sad, pathetic trolls exist for a reason - to remind us that for every single one of them there are plenty that tip the balance well back in favour of the decent folk.
 

Wittenberg

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Look I don't think we can win on the weekend. They beat us well when we played them last time and then our side contained a fit De Belin and Widdop. I'm not sure if Vaughan was still in the side then. They powered through our middle and then ran around our flanks.
I am not saying we can't win, because I thought the Broncos would kill us on the weekend, but Souths will be burning after the Storm loss and Burgess will be so keen to atone for the mistake riddled game he put in last week.
 

Drag Queen

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Thanks Dragonsteve2 ....I appreciate your feedback..People like Gareth67/Life's Good/Old Kogarah Boy/one years/Coffs Dragon/Slippery Morris/Blood shot eyes/ALSGI/blacksafake Dragonssamy etc...have been very supportive. ( Sorry If I missed anyone else...but appreciate all the feedback.)

I will not do it forever and when people are unappreciative all that does is help to reinforce my resolve that maybe it is time for some one else to take over.....Funny thing is the people who come on here with negative comments towards other people mainly come on here to bait and troll others....

Thank you to all the people on here who carry on in a civil manner...we can agree to disagree and move on ....


P..S It's been a really tough week..death in the family and Close relative rushed to hospital...so thank you to the Above Troll...you got to me...hope you are happy now.
Keep the articles coming mate. I rely on you for up to date info. PS. Sorry about your loss.
 

SEAT 1A

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Same team vs. Souths except the shift for Widdop.
Any talk of Aitken coming in for Lomax is ludicrous. The kid is a genuine footballer who can also kick goals.
With the recent performances of Lomax, Luc, Lawrie & Pereira(admittedly forced in some cases)maybe just maybe Mary is realising the way to freshen a squad is to bring in some hungry, nothing to fear, new players.

Huge team effort against BNE. Can't drop anyone, the boys would be on a high.

Feel for Aitken though, just bad luck with the injurie.
 

merahputih

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Thanks Dragonsteve2 ....I appreciate your feedback..People like Gareth67/Life's Good/Old Kogarah Boy/one years/Coffs Dragon/Slippery Morris/Blood shot eyes/ALSGI/blacksafake Dragonssamy etc...have been very supportive. ( Sorry If I missed anyone else...but appreciate all the feedback.)

I will not do it forever and when people are unappreciative all that does is help to reinforce my resolve that maybe it is time for some one else to take over.....Funny thing is the people who come on here with negative comments towards other people mainly come on here to bait and troll others....

Thank you to all the people on here who carry on in a civil manner...we can agree to disagree and move on ....


P..S It's been a really tough week..death in the family and Close relative rushed to hospital...so thank you to the Above Troll...you got to me...hope you are happy now.
Appreciate your efforts. I'm reasonably computer literate but have trouble with links. Hope things pick up for you.
 

ALSGI

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Thanks Dragonsteve2 ....I appreciate your feedback..People like Gareth67/Life's Good/Old Kogarah Boy/one years/Coffs Dragon/Slippery Morris/Blood shot eyes/ALSGI/blacksafake Dragonssamy etc...have been very supportive. ( Sorry If I missed anyone else...but appreciate all the feedback.)

I will not do it forever and when people are unappreciative all that does is help to reinforce my resolve that maybe it is time for some one else to take over.....Funny thing is the people who come on here with negative comments towards other people mainly come on here to bait and troll others....

Thank you to all the people on here who carry on in a civil manner...we can agree to disagree and move on ....


P..S It's been a really tough week..death in the family and Close relative rushed to hospital...so thank you to the Above Troll...you got to me...hope you are happy now.
Hey mate, sorry you’re having a rough time.

As I’ve said before everyone appreciates your articles, even the troll and we’ve all no doubt spent hours reading them on here, many articles that we wouldn’t have read all thanks to you.

Wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t anymore but hope that you do conitinue, as well as your other posts. This forum would be a lot poorer without your efforts mate.

f**kc the troll piece of shit.
 

Dea

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I’m having a big turn around from my thoughts during the season and hoping McGregor does his cut n paste team sheet with the only change being Mann moves to six and Aitkin comes onto the bench.
Aitkin is better option then Field as he brings size to the bench and could cover a forward loss if required plus also cover for a backline.
Lomax should stay. Goal kicker and attacking weapon. He came through the intimidation of playing at Suncorp and gets better with every game.
Nighty’s time has gone. Will always be a Dragons favourite but I don’t believe he should play. The team did the job last week, give them another go, I say.
 

denis preston

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Look I don't think we can win on the weekend. They beat us well when we played them last time and then our side contained a fit De Belin and Widdop. I'm not sure if Vaughan was still in the side then. They powered through our middle and then ran around our flanks.
I am not saying we can't win, because I thought the Broncos would kill us on the weekend, but Souths will be burning after the Storm loss and Burgess will be so keen to atone for the mistake riddled game he put in last week.
Look I probably agree with you Witt but does it matter ? As long as they go out there and have a crack that to me is all that matters. The experience the young guys are getting is immeasurable. To end 2018 season with distinction will help enormously our preparation for 2019.
 

SGMax

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I’m having a big turn around from my thoughts during the season and hoping McGregor does his cut n paste team sheet with the only change being Mann moves to six and Aitkin comes onto the bench.
Aitkin is better option then Field as he brings size to the bench and could cover a forward loss if required plus also cover for a backline.
Lomax should stay. Goal kicker and attacking weapon. He came through the intimidation of playing at Suncorp and gets better with every game.
Nighty’s time has gone. Will always be a Dragons favourite but I don’t believe he should play. The team did the job last week, give them another go, I say.

Could work but......when Mann is on the bench, he covers all the backs including the halves.
If either Hunt or Mann go down during the game, not sure we will be able to cover them with Aitken on the bench (and JDB not running freely....joke).
Aitken is a stronger runner but Field may get the run for his halves background.
 

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