R14 v Dolphins 06/06 Friday @ Suncorp

[Wolfgang90]

Massive game. Need to win these 50/50 games if we want to play finals.

 

[Wolfgang90]

Hope the inclusions of ct helps create more ruck speed with quick ptb due to his strong runs. The gutho try was all from quick ruck speed throughout the set. Get the defence line on the back foot.

 

[Wolfgang90]

We haven't had much luck with injuries during games. Egan, sua, couchman etc. Hope this changes.

 

[getsmarty]

‘Debuts are special’: Lawson talks strong NRL introduction

Round 13 debutant Nathan Lawson chats to the media ahead of the squad's Round 14 battle with the Dolphins.

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[getsmarty]

Couchman: “Backing up our performance is a massive focus”

Toby Couchman speaks with the media in the lead-up to the side's Dolphins duel at Suncorp Stadium.

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[getsmarty]

NRL Match Preview: Round 14 v Dolphins

The Dragons will be back at Suncorp Stadium for the third time in five weeks to take on the Dolphins in a Friday night face-off.

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[getsmarty]

Suli: “Flano’s kept it real simple for me”

Moses Suli chats to the media ahead of Round 14 clash against the Dolphins.

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[getsmarty]

Flano's Final Word: Round 14

Head Coach Shane Flanagan previews our Round 14 clash against the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium.

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[Redvdragons21]

I believe we will gain wins in the next 3 rounds:
Dolphins
Sharks
Eels

On achieving this we will be firmly placed in the top 8.

If we win the next 3 I’m sure we will finish in the top 4 no question

 

[Ronnie Dobbs]

Hope the inclusions of ct helps create more ruck speed with quick ptb due to his strong runs. The gutho try was all from quick ruck speed throughout the set. Get the defence line on the back foot.

It’s our best back 5 in years and years.

Lot of good fundamentals in the side now.

 

[This Year?]

I’m usually very negative. So I’ll take off my negativity cap and try and look at this game as a neutral supporter would. Sorry to say. I’m leaning towards the dolphins. I like the dragons line up this week, so I won’t be that surprised if they pull out a close win.

It's post Wayne conditioning. As fans when we're up for a win, we usually get slapped in the face with a humiliating loss.
The Dolphins ceiling is higher than ours, but both our floors are pretty much the same.

 

[steerlerbab]

The key to dolphins game is defense defense defense.

If we defend well against them, it will frustrate them and we will win.

On the other hand if our defense is weak, they can amass a lot of points since they are a great attacking team.

 

[KingFlanno7]

Not trying to be negative or anything but one thing that really worries me is that we beat the Broncos who are absolutely horrible right now and the Knights without Ponga. Tomorrow won't be no easy game the Dolphins have us everywhere on the park, halves stand out as the biggest mismatch. If we can get the W tomorrow I will be a very happy man but if I'm being honest Dolphins deserve to be favourites and we could be in some serious trouble. No Sua will hurt, you can't replace an 80 minute player with someone who plays way less minutes, it's impossible.

 

[Gazzamataz]

nice thought piece on where we are at.

i agree mostly. We have definitely improved in my perception over last 2 years. We are not there yet, by a stretch, but:
- it feels like we are on the rise.
-lots of young guys have come on, something we really lacked for ages.
-passion and enjoyment is seemingly coming back in the team (or at least I’m perceiving it so)

now of course my blood pressure now needs to be treated
-we have a lot to do in the halves (I don’t have a real or possible solution, just know it’s our #1 issue
-especially With injuries we lack a bit in the pack, imagine if we had got AFB? Or could really stand a chance with Haas? Klemmer is coming good, maybe he can fill the role until the younger guys grow into their bodies. Maybe Sele will overcome injuries and do the same?
- wrt props, I just hope we don’t settle for roadblocks. Wrt the forwards we should support and develop our youth and only accept elite from here.
- FB and hooker is a strength atm, we need to plan for the future (how long does Gutho have? will cook even make the top 17 next year?)

Gutho on 3 yr deal but will have to make way for Cody when he is ready. Cody is an out and out FB. Saint Guth may have to shift to centre of 5/8.

 

[KingFlanno7]

Geez bad loss from Manly there. Another team we only just beat I wouldn't be getting to excited honestly we have 1 bye left most teams still have 2 so hopefully we win tomorrow.

 

[jeffdragon]

Geez bad loss from Manly there. Another team we only just beat I wouldn't be getting to excited honestly we have 1 bye left most teams still have 2 so hopefully we win tomorrow.

Big chance for us to jump Manly.

Maybe Sloan should compete like the Fletcher boys do for the Knights.

We've won same amount of games as the Knights.

Cmon Dragons.

 

[possm]

Geez bad loss from Manly there. Another team we only just beat I wouldn't be getting to excited honestly we have 1 bye left most teams still have 2 so hopefully we win tomorrow.

If we win tomorrow and the Warriors beat the Sharks on Saturday, we will be 5 or 6 on the ladder depending on the margin of these results.

 

[bathtime]

‘Debuts are special’: Lawson talks strong NRL introduction

Round 13 debutant Nathan Lawson chats to the media ahead of the squad's Round 14 battle with the Dolphins.

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this was a pretty touching interview

 

[thebigredv]

this was a pretty touching interview

I had no idea about his mum - what?!

This guy...I hope he goes far in the red v.

 

[Sloan Ranger]

Gutho on 3 yr deal but will have to make way for Cody when he is ready. Cody is an out and out FB. Saint Guth may have to shift to centre of 5/8.

Geez, we'll be travelling well when Cody outplays Gutho for the fullback spot.