denis preston
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Honestly I understand venting is good but those who say they now don't bother to watch games , why post on here ?
Can't argue with anything in that articleAgree, although personally voicing our concerns just puts it out in the public forum.
More than likely nothing will change... and the NRL will lose supporters who have been watching for decades...
Are the Dragons to blame for their own mediocrity?
Years of terrible retention look to have come back to haunt the Red V.www.zerotackle.com
A good article. Thanks.Can't argue with anything in that article
Until Sloan can prove he’s reliable under the high ball Ramsey will be our fullback.Bloody shame. His best position is fullback but our coaching staff seem to think that Ramsay is the man. Dont get me wrong I think Ramsay has a big future but in the three quarters where he can use his blistering pace. Sloan has one major asset over Ramsay.. ball skills. He has not had much chance to show them at top level but he does in Ressies. Two weeks ago he almost single handedly won the match with three try assists and two four pointers of his own. He has exceptional pace, almost glides across the turf, silky footwork, his biggest asset imo is his vision. You dont teach that . If only we could find him a position as his skills are wasted sitting out on the wing waiting for the ball.
I understand where you’re coming from @getsmarty & it’s disappointing to read comments like yours & other supporters on here with seemingly little hope for us ahead.Well said... unfortunately the Board at our club are responsible as are the NRL...
Fans are turning off... unless as you correctly stated you are a supporter of one of the top 6 teams...
If that is what the NRL want, then so be it... Have better things to do with my time.
P.S I forgot to add we all watch the game as a pleasant diversion from the stresses of life...
I don't expect our team to win every year, but one would hope that we a competitive and that we are also seemingly given a fair go at the Judiciary etc...which is debatable...
Presently, I don't enjoy watching FULLSTOP... I watched a few of those floggings...well at least the 1st 20 mins and turned it off...
Even last weekends game was on in the background...almost a distraction...
In reality, the NRL adds little positive to my life ( this forum excluded ), so why bother ?
AgreeUntil Sloan can prove he’s reliable under the high ball Ramsey will be our fullback.
Sorry to say but the high ball is a real mental block for Sloan, if a fullback or winger can’t catch a bomb then he’s not a first grader. Simple as that.
What about Sloans current deficiencies in playing fullback where Ramsay shows strengthsBloody shame. His best position is fullback but our coaching staff seem to think that Ramsay is the man. Dont get me wrong I think Ramsay has a big future but in the three quarters where he can use his blistering pace. Sloan has one major asset over Ramsay.. ball skills. He has not had much chance to show them at top level but he does in Ressies. Two weeks ago he almost single handedly won the match with three try assists and two four pointers of his own. He has exceptional pace, almost glides across the turf, silky footwork, his biggest asset imo is his vision. You dont teach that . If only we could find him a position as his skills are wasted sitting out on the wing waiting for the ball.
Yeah it’s kinda like Moga, if a winger can’t catch a ball in the clear and make it to the try-line then he ain’t a first grade winger.Until Sloan can prove he’s reliable under the high ball Ramsey will be our fullback.
Sorry to say but the high ball is a real mental block for Sloan, if a fullback or winger can’t catch a bomb then he’s not a first grader. Simple as that.
I read earlier today Sharon Woods has taken up his opinion for 2023Yeah it’s kinda like Moga, if a winger can’t catch a ball in the clear and make it to the try-line then he ain’t a first grade winger.
Or like McCulloch, if a dummy half can’t be creative and get the opposition running backwards, then he ain’t a first grade hooker.
Or like Woods or Lawrie, if a prop can’t put a bit of fear into the opposition, make his tackles, be disciplined, play the ball quickly, get the team going forwards, then he ain’t much of a first grader.
Or like Hook, if a coach can’t devise a game plan, hold players accountable for their performances (not just the inexperienced ones) and create a professional, disciplined football side, then he ain’t really a first grade coach.
Sloan needs to baulk up in the off season & put in the time catching 1000 bombs & go for a wing spot in 2023.What about Sloans current deficiencies in playing fullback where Ramsay shows strengths
I saw a great inside almost flick pass from Ramsay in the 3rd try against the Titans and he too has good pace.
His ball skills are not that bad and Yes Sloan glides across field and can do better passes right to left but Ramsay deserves his spot after given a chance.
Sloan needs to win it back off him..starts by setting the game alight from the wing
Just have a look how Cobbo and Suaali are going and they both want to be fullbacks
I understand where you’re coming from @getsmarty & it’s disappointing to read comments like yours & other supporters on here with seemingly little hope for us ahead.
I never attended a single game this season such is my disappointment with the club & the way games are “managed” by officials but still watch with much less enthusiasm which has been good for my blood pressure & heart
It’s a long bow but hopefully next season finds us in a far better place
SHITI read earlier today Sharon Woods has taken up his opinion for 2023
Totally right there DennisHonestly I understand venting is good but those who say they now don't bother to watch games , why post on here ?
Well thats one bright spot for us supporters (NOT) Sharon will no doubt become captain of the KOE team as he offers absolutely nothing to a first grade team . Only 29 spots to fill for season 23 nowI read earlier today Sharon Woods has taken up his opinion for 2023
The sad thing is we are so thin in the front row Sharon will get plenty of game time in 2023.Well thats one bright spot for us supporters (NOT) Sharon will no doubt become captain of the KOE team as he offers absolutely nothing to a first grade team . Only 29 spots to fill for season 23 now
Cobbo - 190cm, 99kg. Suaali - 196cm, 98kg. Sloan - 185cm, 84kg.Just have a look how Cobbo and Suaali are going and they both want to be fullbacks
Any team that can find a place in the team for Aaron Woods or McCullough in 2022, let alone 2023, has given up competing plain and simple.The sad thing is we are so thin in the front row Sharon will get plenty of game time in 2023.
Real shame the George Burgess experiment was such a fail, I had high hopes for him.
Like Dufty, Sloan's skills in defense and when taking the high ball lwt him down when comes to selection for NRL fullback. I have always thought that while we have Hunt at 7, Sloan would be a good fit at 6 and maybe even improve his defensive skills while playing at 6.Bloody shame. His best position is fullback but our coaching staff seem to think that Ramsay is the man. Dont get me wrong I think Ramsay has a big future but in the three quarters where he can use his blistering pace. Sloan has one major asset over Ramsay.. ball skills. He has not had much chance to show them at top level but he does in Ressies. Two weeks ago he almost single handedly won the match with three try assists and two four pointers of his own. He has exceptional pace, almost glides across the turf, silky footwork, his biggest asset imo is his vision. You dont teach that . If only we could find him a position as his skills are wasted sitting out on the wing waiting for the ball.
There is another young gun coming through (Treigh Stewart) who may just end up being our long-term fullback. He can play anywhere in the back 5 and possibly at 6.Sloan needs to baulk up in the off season & put in the time catching 1000 bombs & go for a wing spot in 2023.
At this stage Ramsey is way above him in terms of playing fullback.
I hope Sloan takes the the time to reflect & work on his deficiencies rather than get the sulks.
I expect Hook will go after James TamouJust to get the discussion going!
Some forwards that are off contract that might be worth considering:
Jack Murchie
Royce Hunt
Matt Doorey
Hermen Ese Ese
Francis Pele
All in early to mid 20's. Do any fit the bill, if not who do we go after?