New recruits for 2023

[Mojo]

These are l great signings for many reasons - one major one is that it spells the early release of Aaron Woods.. . apparently Hook spoke to their parents

Yes, but apparently both sets of parents refused the offer of a swap of their boys for Aaron plus a block of flats in Tasmania.

 

[SnowDragon]

Yes, but apparently both sets of parents refused the offer of a swap of their boys for Aaron plus a block of flats in Tasmania.

But he is so cute

 

[steerlerbab]

Plu

+ BMM.
CC

In terms of new recruits that played top grade against Titans:
Liddle was our best vs Titans (112m and 22 tackles). - So far looks like our best buy for this year. 9point performance
Musgrove ran 125m and made 14 tackles. Comes second.
BMM ran 85m and made 11 tackles. He had one line break though. He seemed to suffer from cramps during the match. That may have limited his performance.

If they can keep it up, by round 5.

In terms of juniors that made it.

Couchman ran 97m and made 9 tackles before HIA.
Sloan finally graduated to top grade. I know he was tried last year but the year before, but he was not ready then. Ran 97m and made 2 line breaks.
Could not separate them.

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

not one bomb under pressure

makes a huge difference

from what i have seen Sloan has so many great attriubutes but he equally had bomb under pressure jitters that could put us under enormous pressure

 

[True_Believer]

not one bomb under pressure

makes a huge difference

from what i have seen Sloan has so many great attriubutes but he equally had bomb under pressure jitters that could put us under enormous pressure

Agreed. I expect Broncos to bomb to him and Rav and put them both under pressure. Also running at Sullivan could yield results.

 

[Hills Dragon]

not one bomb under pressure

makes a huge difference

from what i have seen Sloan has so many great attriubutes but he equally had bomb under pressure jitters that could put us under enormous pressure

Yeah he did get one bomb under pressure and he dropped it. We were lucky their halfback had a shocker with the boot. I’m still far from convinced about Sloan under the bomb, but hopefully he’s turned a corner.

 

[Kolum Kid]

Yeah he did get one bomb under pressure and he dropped it. We were lucky their halfback had a shocker with the boot. I’m still far from convinced about Sloan under the bomb, but hopefully he’s turned a corner.

You are right but even Turbo tommy let one bounce tonight.

 

[Budpower]

Turbos not Sloanys toenail dirt

 

[qld redvee]

not one bomb under pressure

makes a huge difference

from what i have seen Sloan has so many great attriubutes but he equally had bomb under pressure jitters that could put us under enormous pressure

regardless we continue to play tyrell at fullback and work on errors mistakes and keep geting him involved in attack

 

[Dragons4me]

Yeah he did get one bomb under pressure and he dropped it. We were lucky their halfback had a shocker with the boot. I’m still far from convinced about Sloan under the bomb, but hopefully he’s turned a corner.

All fullbacks face the same dilema no matter who they are. Sloan won't get them all. Last Sunday showed just how good he is playing behind a dominant team display. A little harsh if missing one bomb is your benchmark for being unconvinced about him as a fullback!

 

[Walpole]

Yeah he did get one bomb under pressure and he dropped it. We were lucky their halfback had a shocker with the boot. I’m still far from convinced about Sloan under the bomb, but hopefully he’s turned a corner.

Let's hope so. We'll find out this week against Reynolds. Just needs to get the first one to get some confidence.

 

[justadragon]

I dont care how many mistakes the young guns make, as long as we maintain attitude learn from our mistakes and keep getting better. Of course Reynolds wont let us off the hook with bombing and he is way better than the Titans were, but we need our young blokes exposed to this kind of pressure, not the pressure that comes from the supporters if they do make a mistake. The NRL is a pressure sport, you cant hide and you cant be shy, but you can build confidence on every bit of pressure you do handle and be encouraged on every bit you dont.

 

[Dragon David]

I dont care how many mistakes the young guns make, as long as we maintain attitude learn from our mistakes and keep getting better. Of course Reynolds wont let us off the hook with bombing and he is way better than the Titans were, but we need our young blokes exposed to this kind of pressure, not the pressure that comes from the supporters if they do make a mistake. The NRL is a pressure sport, you cant hide and you cant be shy, but you can build confidence on every bit of pressure you do handle and be encouraged on every bit you dont.

That's right justa. Just like in anything in life, you learn from your mistakes, although I must admit my earlier choices of women I married were questionable and maybe I didn't learn with those mistakes. Oh well, cie la vie and que sera sera.

Just like the Dragons making several mistakes with who they have recruited over the years, hopefully they would have learned by now the quality of players we now need.

 

[kit66]

That's right justa. Just like in anything in life, you learn from your mistakes, although I must admit my earlier choices of women I married were questionable and maybe I didn't learn with those mistakes. Oh well, cie la vie and que sera sera.

Just like the Dragons making several mistakes with who they have recruited over the years, hopefully they would have learned by now the quality of players we now need.

Haha, it took me 3 goes to get it right. Persitence pays off, I'm living proof, happy az.

 

[Old Timer]

Hopefully our discipline is good and we don’t end up with someone in the bin for a “late” shot on Reynolds after he bombs us.

Anything that even remotely looks late will see us get the bushy end of the pineapple

Sims, Fui & Maguire were huge liabilities in this area so we don’t need Blocker, Musgrave or anyone else thinking they have to take over that dumbarse behaviour.

 

[Dragon David]

Haha, it took me 3 goes to get it right. Persitence pays off, I'm living proof, happy az.

Yes me too kit. Third time lucky so they say. She is the best. I wish though that she had as much love of sport as I do, but you can't have it all your way.... I don't think?

 

[jak]

That's right justa. Just like in anything in life, you learn from your mistakes, although I must admit my earlier choices of women I married were questionable and maybe I didn't learn with those mistakes. Oh well, cie la vie and que sera sera.

Just like the Dragons making several mistakes with who they have recruited over the years, hopefully they would have learned by now the quality of players we now need.

dave, let me know what im doing wrong I have had the same redheaded wife for 50 years next month, and yes being a redhead has always scarred me just a little, just like gareth and ethel

 

[Inisai Toga]

Hopefully our discipline is good and we don’t end up with someone in the bin for a “late” shot on Reynolds after he bombs us.

Anything that even remotely looks late will see us get the bushy end of the pineapple

Sims, Fui & Maguire were huge liabilities in this area so we don’t need Blocker, Musgrave or anyone else thinking they have to take over that dumbarse behaviour.

Couldn't agree more; these indiscretions prevents you from building any pressure and cost us greatly in some important times over the last two years.

 

[kit66]

Hopefully our discipline is good and we don’t end up with someone in the bin for a “late” shot on Reynolds after he bombs us.

Anything that even remotely looks late will see us get the bushy end of the pineapple

Sims, Fui & Maguire were huge liabilities in this area so we don’t need Blocker, Musgrave or anyone else thinking they have to take over that dumbarse behaviour.

On the flipside, looks like the shoulder charge is back in fashion if last night's game is anything to go by.

 

[Dragon David]

dave, let me know what im doing wrong I have had the same redheaded wife for 50 years next month, and yes being a redhead has always scarred me just a little, just like gareth and ethel

Well jak, 50 years with the same woman I would be extremely happy with had the first one been my third one, who by the way I have had the pleasure to be with for over 31 years now.

You are lucky your wife is a redhead jak. Just make sure she wears a white top on game day and she will be your red and white mascot. haha!

Oh go the Dragons!!