Next 5 Games are critical

[RedV Resurgence]

Just notice we are in 10th spot on the ladder, however we are equal 5th on six points.

Looking at our next 5 games (Titans, Raiders, Roosters, Dogs and Tigers), we stand a good chance of winning 4 maybe 5 of those games. If we do it will set us up for a chance to finish in the top 8 this year. Yeah I know its early, but the next month will determine our success this season.

Also, its a bit concerning that winning these games, may also lead to Hook being extended - which is a real concern.

 

[Parko1310]

Just notice we are in 10th spot on the ladder, however we are equal 5th on six points.

Looking at our next 5 games (Titans, Raiders, Roosters, Dogs and Tigers), we stand a good chance of winning 4 maybe 5 of those games. If we do it will set us up for a chance to finish in the top 8 this year. Yeah I know its early, but the next month will determine our success this season.

Also, its a bit concerning that winning these games, may also lead to Hook being extended - which is a real concern.

We absolutely must be winning at least four of those games, all 5 are winnable though. Any less than 4, and it'll be the same old season. Close to the 8, would've been there in September if we'd won games we should have. This year if we're to make the eight that trend obviously needs to stop.

 

[SnowDragon]

Yeah, we could win 5, but roosters will be hard,and dogs and titans wont be easy. Tigers we must beat, and raiders looking poor atm. 3 or more wins is ok, but maybe your right, to make the 8 we will need 4

 

[St Tangles]

Only 1 of the next 5 is a home game

All these sides will be looking at us as a game they would target as winning

I can see us winning 3 of the next 5 any more is a bonus any less is business as usual

 

[BringTheNoise]

Raiders could potentially be a real stumbling block for us. Regardless of form lines, we always struggle with this one.

 

[Dragon David]

I can see the top 8 positions in this year's comp changing several times throughout the season with possibly the Broncos and Penrith being in the top 2 for most of the year. There will be several upsets this year and anything can happen.

For the Dragons to be one of those teams and actually finishing in the top 8, we need to be holding onto at least the 6th or 7th position for most of the season so that at least we don't end up on similar ladder points with a couple of other teams at 8th position and then bow out because of poor for and against.

Therefore, it is crucial for us to be winning at least 4 of the next 5 games to maintain a good position on the ladder which would almost take us midway through the comp. This should help build more confidence in the squad with a winning culture. During the comp, it could be a good thing if one or two players are rested on purpose each week to keep fresh and rejuvenated for the next game. In saying this, I hope that the guys in our KOE Cup start to shine and several ready to have a go in first grade to enable the guys in firsts to be rested.

It all starts again against the Titans next weekend.

 

[Coffs dragon]

I’m not worried about the next 5 games, I am more concerned with the last 10 games of the season.
That has been our Achilles heel for many a past season, when we slide from mid table to the lower end.
Traditional, after Origin we turn to shit with burnout, whilst the cream rises to the top.

 

[Slippery Morris]

Spot on Coffs Dragon. Last 10 will be interesting against stronger sides.

Winning against the weaker sides and getting flogged against the top 8 sides does not warrant an extension which may happen IF Saints win the next 5 of 6 games. After the last round we just saw I don't see any easy games as Warriors, Dogs and Knights were impressive last weekend and Titans have beaten the Strom. Dolphins lost their first game and the teams below Saints in Parra, Cows, Sharks and Souths will hit their straps soon.

I hope no decisions regarding extending the coach is not based on winning against the weaker sides but with this club that seems to be the pattern lately.

 

[TheRev]

The Top 8 is virtually unobtainable with teams like the Dogs, Warriors, Manly starting to push up on a Top8 from last year that was already bluddy hot... although I suppose the more even the comp is, the less points required to make it, but we still gotta beat 50% of em.

But this part of the draw we are in.. if we wanted to go on a run.. this is the time.. but we would need to win almost all of the games.. and they are all very winnable.. but conversely on their day, most of these sides could easily put 30 on us.. and im not sure if we have the resilience to get up for 80minutes week after week.

 

[AyiosYiorgos]

Yeah, we could win 5, but roosters will be hard,and dogs and titans wont be easy. Tigers we must beat, and raiders looking poor atm. 3 or more wins is ok, but maybe your right, to make the 8 we will need 4

I'm more confident of beating the rorters than the tigpies...

 

[blacksafake]

I'm more confident of beating the rorters than the tigpies...

Funnily enough I tend to agree.

 

[justadragon]

You would have to think the Tigers will do something to a team very soon, the Roosters we will struggle with unless we have our defense well and truly sorted, Titans if we keep Fafita quiet we can win, I say no to the Dogs and no to our Bogey side Raiders. Hand on my heart I would like to say 4 wins but my Dragons supporter logic tells me 2 wins.

 

[possm]

Just notice we are in 10th spot on the ladder, however we are equal 5th on six points.

Looking at our next 5 games (Titans, Raiders, Roosters, Dogs and Tigers), we stand a good chance of winning 4 maybe 5 of those games. If we do it will set us up for a chance to finish in the top 8 this year. Yeah I know its early, but the next month will determine our success this season.

Also, its a bit concerning that winning these games, may also lead to Hook being extended - which is a real concern.

Unfortunately, history tells us that the Saints often lose the games they are expected to win.

 

[Crush]

I think we will win one or two of next five.
Then after that we will struggle a bit.

 

[hewi]

Canberra at home will be a big test, they have the wood on us.

 

[SnowDragon]

Canberra at home will be a big test, they have the wood on us.

Maybe without Rapana after his head was Kapou’d

 

[RedVee_8]

They went well tonight

 

[SnowDragon]

They went well tonight

Very well. Just hoping they exhausted their tanks a bit. They play like that next week and it will be really tough

 

[Dragon David]

Very well. Just hoping they exhausted their tanks a bit. They play like that next week and it will be really tough

They looked big and mobile tonight and defended very well against the Broncos and will be hard at their home ground, but first the game against the Titans is what we need to focus on and win.

 

[justadragon]

I had only picked the Dragons for 2 wins , one being the Titans, now I have my doubts about even beating the Tigers. Kiss the 8 goodbye guys they will be well out of reach this year and god only knows for how long after that.