Panthers R21 @ the Gong

[Dragon David]

We won't be walked over in this game, not by a long shot. We are capable of beating the Panthers at WIN. Our guys will be primed for a really big game, mark my words.

 

[56to66]

We won't be walked over in this game, not by a long shot. We are capable of beating the Panthers at WIN. Our guys will be primed for a really big game, mark my words.

I'll take the DRAW!
There you won't have the Premiers losing twice in year.

 

[since77]

We won't be walked over in this game, not by a long shot. We are capable of beating the Panthers at WIN. Our guys will be primed for a really big game, mark my words.

Hope you're right!! Would be great to see the team stand up this weekend and compete for 80 minutes.

 

[FlickFlano]

We won't be walked over in this game, not by a long shot. We are capable of beating the Panthers at WIN. Our guys will be primed for a really big game, mark my words.

Please keep this bullshit talk to the rumours thread

 

[TheRev]

I'll take the DRAW!

I know 2pts is always better than 1, but I must say a draw does take a lot of For & Against issues out of the equation!

That said there is no way Penrith dont score in 10 minutes of extra time! Still cant believe Cleary landed that 2pt angled kick last week.

 

[justadragon]

We capitulated both times to the Roosters , as a matter of fact they are the primary cause of why our F/A is so bad. We need to show something against the Panthers and Melb, just to validate our season. Getting smoked by both these sides would set us back immensely and questioning if we are ever going to turn the corner. Just a good solid game would do me and even if we lose at least make them earn it and take them down to the wire.

 

[since77]

I know 2pts is always better than 1, but I must say a draw does take a lot of For & Against issues out of the equation!

That said there is no way Penrith dont score in 10 minutes of extra time! Still cant believe Cleary landed that 2pt angled kick last week.

not to mention we rarely win golden point games. Mr Marquee signing (C)Hunt can never ice a clutch moment. Plus we're too dumb to play golden point properly.

 

[Parko1310]

The way I see it, we should be up for this one. Huge 2 points on the line, 2pm Sunday afternoon at the Gong - wearing our commemorative jersey and (hopefully) there's been a bit of a build up during the week about what the club means. Its an especially big game because we're heading down to Melbourne next week, it doesn't get much tougher than that and we're at risk of falling a few spots back on the ladder if we lose two in a row. We've named probably the best side we possibly could have - and I see an advantage for us on the interchange, our bench is better than theirs.

Sutton will give us nothing against penrith - no matter how big and vocal the crowd is on Sunday. We're going to have to deal with that and just get over it - first 20 minutes line speed will be crucial. Once their bench forwards come on and ours do too, line speed still crucial but it's a lot more comforting that our bench players are better. It's about weathering those periods when JFH and Leota are on and dominating field position. Hunt's kicking game has to be better to allow for this, a few early kicks maybe to make up for the fact that when he kicks on the 5th all he does is find opposition wingers/fullbacks on the full. If we pin them, discipline, discipline, discipline. Give Sutton no reason to blow his whistle, because he will given the slightest opportunity. Hunt also needs to just get out of the way and let the ball go left in this game which is the thing that worries me most. There's points out there if we let the ball go left, but Hunt just won't allow it. Absolute ball hog. If we go left, angled runs from Suli right at Cleary are the go, Sloan out the back of shape to expose Tago who has been hopeless this year defensively. I just pray Hunt doesn't dominate the possession down the right, it would illustrate just how clueless and selfish he is considering how blatantly obvious it is we need to go left

 

[jeffdragon]

Sloan in doubt.
Hamstring strain!

 

[TheRev]

Sloan in doubt.
Hamstring strain!

Was just reading, MFeagai is on standby, Lomax is staying on the wing.

They will make the call 24hrs out.. we shall see hey.

 

[Dr Fruitbasket Returns]

I go on about the spoonfight. This is one that really does show where we are under Flanagan. Forget the two points. We've had our lessons from Easts - considerably better side plays to its very best, smashes us. We've been embarrassed by Redcliffe, "North Queensland Cowboys" and C****rbury - overall, better sides who beat us by more than they should have. Now it's later in the season. For a poor roster we're probably fielding close to our best seventeen. There is no excuse for a capitulation and every good reason for this team to play its best game of the year. At home, with an against-all-odds opportunity to keep pushing for the 8 and prove the doubters (including me and not that anyone gives a shit about my opinion) wrong. I don't care if they go down fighting this week and next. But if Flanagan is really building something the team plays with pride, to the best of its ability, doesn't surrender a fiftyburger, and the backend of the draw is winnable. We might genuinely be seeing the start of something special.

Put in a half-arsed effort over the next two weeks, lose out, or even pick up a couple in the arse-end run and - spoon or not - any apparent uptick this season is just new manager bounce on the back of last year's absolute nadir. Get ready for next season's painful regression to the mean.

They're the stakes. I hope the players know it. I hope they feel it in every cell. I know which scenario I'm hoping for. COME THE f**k ON SAINTS.

The greatest institution in professional sports will rise again! Or it won't.

 

[justadragon]

The way I see it, we should be up for this one. Huge 2 points on the line, 2pm Sunday afternoon at the Gong - wearing our commemorative jersey and (hopefully) there's been a bit of a build up during the week about what the club means. Its an especially big game because we're heading down to Melbourne next week, it doesn't get much tougher than that and we're at risk of falling a few spots back on the ladder if we lose two in a row. We've named probably the best side we possibly could have - and I see an advantage for us on the interchange, our bench is better than theirs.

Sutton will give us nothing against penrith - no matter how big and vocal the crowd is on Sunday. We're going to have to deal with that and just get over it - first 20 minutes line speed will be crucial. Once their bench forwards come on and ours do too, line speed still crucial but it's a lot more comforting that our bench players are better. It's about weathering those periods when JFH and Leota are on and dominating field position. Hunt's kicking game has to be better to allow for this, a few early kicks maybe to make up for the fact that when he kicks on the 5th all he does is find opposition wingers/fullbacks on the full. If we pin them, discipline, discipline, discipline. Give Sutton no reason to blow his whistle, because he will given the slightest opportunity. Hunt also needs to just get out of the way and let the ball go left in this game which is the thing that worries me most. There's points out there if we let the ball go left, but Hunt just won't allow it. Absolute ball hog. If we go left, angled runs from Suli right at Cleary are the go, Sloan out the back of shape to expose Tago who has been hopeless this year defensively. I just pray Hunt doesn't dominate the possession down the right, it would illustrate just how clueless and selfish he is considering how blatantly obvious it is we need to go left

I'm hearing you Parko,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BUT,,,when was the last time you saw Hunt NOT dominating possession at any cost ???

 

[denis preston]

No pressure as far as I’m concerned. They have improved but there is only so much the coach can squeeze out of this side. Credit to all players but the Dragons have one of the worst rosters in the comp so if another thrashing i won’t be slashing my wrists. A great effort & 80 minute performance wouldn’t go astray & further signs of our growth & improvment is what I’m looking for.

 

[hewi]

Can’t risk Sloan with a strain to risky with 4 forwards on the bench.

 

[R&WTILLIDIE]

not to mention we rarely win golden point games. Mr Marquee signing (C)Hunt can never ice a clutch moment. Plus we're too dumb to play golden point properly.

Hunt is def rocks and diamonds. And more rocks lately. Wish he’d just learn how to kick better and make better decisions on the last tackle. He’s a good player, but for the amount of cash he’s on, he should be an outstanding player week in and week out

 

[blacksafake]

The worse one is Todd Smith. He says it in his sleep

You’re probably right

 

[Dragon David]

Please keep this bullshit talk to the rumours thread

Are you not happy Flick? You having a go at me? If you are, you are wasting your time.

 

[blacksafake]

Hunt is def rocks and diamonds. And more rocks lately. Wish he’d just learn how to kick better and make better decisions on the last tackle. He’s a good player, but for the amount of cash he’s on, he should be an outstanding player week in and week

 

[Saints Forever]

If we win this one I will begin to believe in miracles

 

[Lennyb]

Sloan in doubt.
Hamstring strain!

Didnt see that coming.