R 1 2023

[jeffdragon]

We have been drawn against the bye in R1.
On top of the table before a balll has been kicked .

 

[Ozzi_78]

Heard you’re getting the start though.

 

[Divine]

Heard you’re getting the start though.

So harsh (but fair)

 

[lemnoc]

That is definitely the worst time to get the bye. The NRL dont even want us to play in Round 1 anymore, we used to play in the opening, marquee game of Round 1... How far this once great club has fallen!

 

[Black Panther]

You will be 9th after the completion of round 1 unless a draw occurs. Could be worse right.

 

[Ozzi_78]

I don’t think the bye placements are as big of a deal anymore. Everyone has 3 of the damn things so an even spread is all you can ask.

 

[Trifili13]

So whoever we play in round 2 will have had a game to get rid of any rustiness in round 1 while we would not have played a game for 3 weeks after the charity shield.

 

[justadragon]

That is definitely the worst time to get the bye. The NRL dont even want us to play in Round 1 anymore, we used to play in the opening, marquee game of Round 1... How far this once great club has fallen!

I reckon the bye comes in handy later in the year when the team needs a rest and maybe fix up some niggling injuries.

 

[Black Panther]

Penrith should’ve been given the Bye round 1 after they play the World Club Challenge against St Helens. Makes more sense.

 

[Dragsters]

I reckon the bye comes in handy later in the year when the team needs a rest and maybe fix up some niggling injuries.

Totally.

This is potentially the worst possible outcome.

Unless we have a spate of injuries during the trials...

 

[TruSaint]

Tough one to call.

 

[Slippery Morris]

Hook will get re-signed for sure now as the BOD will see a win in round 1, they don't care who it is against.

 

[Dragon David]

Well at least we win something. Being the first to have the bye in 2023. I hope that our round 2 game will be a home game. Another hope is that Hook picks a team that will do the job to win that round 2 game and none of the old hands being picked.

There will be no ifs or buts for Hook in 2023.

 

[Crush]

Not a great time for a bye IMO, surely better to get later in the year when a break might be needed?

 

[SBD82]

Hook will still select McCullough and Mbye to start.

 

[SBD82]

Not a great time for a bye IMO, surely better to get later in the year when a break might be needed?

I think it’s nice for the players.

They’ll have a whole month off at the end of the season anyway. Nice to spread their time off over the year.

 

[Banger]

It will give us an extra week to recover from the charity shield

 

[Maddragon99]

We have been drawn against the bye in R1.
On top of the table before a balll has been kicked .

Gives us an extra week to find 30 players who want to play for us!

I still can’t fathom preseason has started & our squad hasn’t been announced yet

 

[Parko1310]

What is it with the NRL's hatred towards our club? A bye in round 1 is the worst possible time to get one, whilst you can guarantee teams like the panthers will be helped out during origin with their byes around that time. Knowing the NRL, we'll get another bye in something like round 9, and then only have one left for the rest of the year whilst others have all three still up their sleeve. Plus, this throws our pre-season out of whack as we now have a two week break after trials before our season starts. The NRL should be finding us a q cup team to trial against for that week, but we know that won't happen, it'll be up to us to sort something out with another team's scheduling with no help whatsoever. How is it warranted that teams like the titans get to play over us?

 

[thebigredv]

The bye in round one is insulting.

The Dragons were once a draw card pitted against a rival to have tongues a wagging in anticipation.

Before long we were against the Titans or Warriors and now we don't even get a run at all. Certainly consistent with the way the club is treated by the current nrl regime who wouldnt know tradition and history if it bit them on the behind.

Sure, our own lack of aspiration has contributed to this but not only is there nothing to benefit from a first round bye, it is a complete anticlimax for the average supporter. Put the Dolphins or spooners there. Easy call.