R1 v Titans.

[thebigredv]

MM, BMM and maybe Mul if Liddle can play 80...

I am not sure Liddle can play a full game week in week out.

 

[SAP58]

I’m a very happy long term supporter but if I hear Doust make any comment I will be pi**ed off. He has held this club back for years.

 

[thebigredv]

Yeah

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Dragons 2024 premiers shirt already on its way in the mail mate. Forgone conclusion.

 

[St Tangles]

Righto time for a five year extension for Flanno

Only 5

 

[thebigredv]

The Flanagan Hunt combination looked a lot more formidable then anything we've witnessed with Norman or Amone. Night and day. Of course so did a lot of other elements of our game but that's been a big one and it just felt so much smoother.

 

[Wizardman]

I could feel from the trials that a win and a good performance was coming. The attitude from your boys deserves a big tick. You might be the first ever team to get full value from Suli. He basically played two positions tonight (backrow and centre).

A nice solid 80 where every player stayed in the fight. Saints fans should be pleased with that tonight.

 

[justadragon]

You can’t ask for much more than that. Great first up win they were still tackling hard at the end which impressed me. Go the dragons

 

[Rocket Rod]

I was watching the match on my phone whilst at local Japanese restaurant and couldn’t take my eyes off it. My missus (bronco supporter.) was sympathetic and didn’t interfere as she said it was great to see me watch a dragons match with a smile on my face!
Well done to all the players and coaches

 

[Wizardman]

I am not sure Liddle can play a full game week in week out.

Based on me seeing him as a Tigers supporter, Liddle definitely played his best footy when he didn't play 80. I'd put him in tandem with someone else. Very good player though.

 

[thebigredv]

I was watching the match on my phone whilst at local Japanese restaurant and couldn’t take my eyes off it. My missus (bronco supporter.) was sympathetic and didn’t interfere as she said it was great to see me watch a dragons match with a smile on my face!
Well done to all the players and coaches

My daughters didn't seem to compute that it was a Dragons game because I was actually smiling and acting pleasantly.

I get that it is one game but I have a good nose for stuff like this, and I reckon we are a team on the up for sure. Will have a bit of pep in my step this week.

 

[R&WTILLIDIE]

I’ve seen enough….dragons to go undefeated and Sloan to win the Clive Churchill…goodnight all!

 

[True_Believer]

My thoughts.

Caveat: Yes the Titans had a few key players missing. Yes there are players that need to improve. Yes it's the first game of the year.

OK. That's done.

Firstly, whoever said Lomax was fast is dreaming. He isn't. BUT, he does work on the wing. As others have said, he's already broken his record for most meters and he was absolutely great in bringing the ball back and in challenging the high balls. It's early days but his position as a winger is looking promising.

What was great to see was the goal line defense. We stuck to it. How many times were they held up over the line. How many times did we keep them out in that first half. In previous years we would have capitulated in the second half - even with an under strength opposition. But we kept it up which was awesome to see.

Additionally the attack looks a whole heap different. The fact we were able to repel them in the first half with A LOT of defense and then turn around smash them in attack was not like the Dragons at all. It is definitely a completely different mind set and team. The change in fitness is massive.

Finally, I watched the FOX telecast after the game and they showed a heap of footage of the team in the sheds after the game. They look completely different. Everyone is so happy and really enjoying each others company. It's like it's a completely different team. The new recruits have really slotted in and I can't think of one that has been a dud so far.

Yes I may have had a few JD's during the game, but I don't think you need to be under the influence to see that the Dragons are a different team. We may still have a way to go, but we are definitely on the up.

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

Well there you go...we competed for the full 80 mins.....first time since 2010....very rewarding to get the points and the boys deserved it in particularly the way they defended in the first half without much possession.... not getting to carried away with our last 2 wins against the Tits and the Tigers but it's a good foothold when we play against the top sides....it's my Birthday on the 12th so thanks boys for the early present

 

[Wizardman]

My thoughts.

Caveat: Yes the Titans had a few key players missing. Yes there are players that need to improve. Yes it's the first game of the year.

OK. That's done.

Firstly, whoever said Lomax was fast is dreaming. He isn't. BUT, he does work on the wing. As others have said, he's already broken his record for most meters and he was absolutely great in bringing the ball back and in challenging the high balls. It's early days but his position as a winger is looking promising.

What was great to see was the goal line defense. We stuck to it. How many times were they held up over the line. How many times did we keep them out in that first half. In previous years we would have capitulated in the second half - even with an under strength opposition. But we kept it up which was awesome to see.

Additionally the attack looks a whole heap different. The fact we were able to repel them in the first half with A LOT of defense and then turn around smash them in attack was not like the Dragons at all. It is definitely a completely different mind set and team. The change in fitness is massive.

Finally, I watched the FOX telecast after the game and they showed a heap of footage of the team in the sheds after the game. They look completely different. Everyone is so happy and really enjoying each others company. It's like it's a completely different team. The new recruits have really slotted in and I can't think of one that has been a dud so far.

Yes I may have had a few JD's during the game, but I don't think you need to be under the influence to see that the Dragons are a different team. We may still have a way to go, but we are definitely on the up.

I can't see you guys get the spoon. The intent this Dragons team has shown over the two trials and round one is above a lot of football teams that played this weekend. Health permitting, I would not rule you guys out of a finals spot.

 

[BLM01]

My thoughts.

Caveat: Yes the Titans had a few key players missing. Yes there are players that need to improve. Yes it's the first game of the year.

OK. That's done.

Firstly, whoever said Lomax was fast is dreaming. He isn't. BUT, he does work on the wing. As others have said, he's already broken his record for most meters and he was absolutely great in bringing the ball back and in challenging the high balls. It's early days but his position as a winger is looking promising.

What was great to see was the goal line defense. We stuck to it. How many times were they held up over the line. How many times did we keep them out in that first half. In previous years we would have capitulated in the second half - even with an under strength opposition. But we kept it up which was awesome to see.

Additionally the attack looks a whole heap different. The fact we were able to repel them in the first half with A LOT of defense and then turn around smash them in attack was not like the Dragons at all. It is definitely a completely different mind set and team. The change in fitness is massive.

Finally, I watched the FOX telecast after the game and they showed a heap of footage of the team in the sheds after the game. They look completely different. Everyone is so happy and really enjoying each others company. It's like it's a completely different team. The new recruits have really slotted in and I can't think of one that has been a dud so far.

Yes I may have had a few JD's during the game, but I don't think you need to be under the influence to see that the Dragons are a different team. We may still have a way to go, but we are definitely on the up.

That was me. Did not say he was fast but he is one of our quickest in 40m shuttles. No dream. You need to go watch them train sometime. And I also said Lomax was happy and all this media and forum speculation was BS and stand by that.
Our Caveat.
We had 3 decent forwards missing, no ball in the 1st half..
Bird to ditch the soft hit up settlers.. they always go pear shaped.
Attack needs work as expected but the score should of been higher, we left 3 certain tries out there tonight if not more.

 

[BLM01]

I can't see you guys get the spoon. The intent this Dragons team has shown over the two trials and round one is above a lot of football teams that played this weekend. Health permitting, I would not rule you guys out of a finals spot.

Oh..no too early. That is the commentators curse death wish right there

 

[RedVee]

So happy to see this tonight. What a difference!

 

[Dragon David]

H

He chose the wrong club.

Thank goodness

 

[56to66]

I said this back in 2008, if Wayne Bennett couldn't get St George a premiership, no one could.
People rubbish our roster, I believe this roster can make a GF in a very short time in space, I smell a Brian Smith type revival, but the difference is Flanagan has won a comp, no Bridesmaid here. St George will win there 17th premiership under Flanno

 

[shiloh dc]

Great team performance - the new coach's prints are all over it - tough uncompromising display.