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R5 eels

tumbidragon

tumbidragon

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Yeah, we're real skinny in the middle in size and depth. Backs have cashed in when we get up the other end, but getting up the field against this big Parramatta side is easier said than done.
Just like to add that it really annoys me when players kick on the 3rd or 4th, when the opposition back 3 clearly have it well covered. We've done it twice now giving them easy metres. Then we just kicked early right after our FB butchers a TRY...
 
Dragsters

Dragsters

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Nice ball from Burns to Pereira who did well to carry 3 eels to line only to come up just short...
 
possm

possm

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I look at our line speed in defence early in the game to get an indication of our prospects for a win.

So move up quick boys and shut the play down!

In their face all night and you'll come away with a win!
 
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Blood Shot Eyes

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Gareth67 said:
And if I was Griffin I would be having our man Simms homing in on Mitchell Moses in the same manner that he done to the ex-Rorter Cooper Cronk a number of years back .

Nothing malicious mind you , just some good old fashioned ball and all tackling , similar to Brian ‘ Poppa ‘ Clay’s style - one hit and their down for the count !
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Now theres a mans man Poppa Clay....when he hit they stayed hit....used to take the opposition head on...one arm around the backs of their legs and the other across their chest and just drove them...no need for shoulder charge rubbish with him....was fortunate enough to receive a trophy from Brian on presentation day when I was playing for Cronulla /Caringbah....lovely chap he was and of course I was in awe
 
Gareth67

Gareth67

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Blood Shot Eyes said:
Now theres a mans man Poppa Clay....when he hit they stayed hit....used to take the opposition head on...one arm around the backs of their legs and the other across their chest and just drove them...no need for shoulder charge rubbish with him....was fortunate enough to receive a trophy from Brian on presentation day when I was playing for Cronulla /Caringbah....lovely chap he was and of course I was in awe
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He certainly knew how to plant them into the ground B.S.E. , in fact I am sure that a few wrestlers copied Poppa’s technique for the old ‘ barn ‘ at Rushcutters Bay Stadium .

It would had been a great memory for you to receive the trophy from him , it leaves a special feeling inside when that happens .

I received one from Artie Beetson back in the early sixties - I think it was and once again I also was in awe and forgot to thank him .
 
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George Sancti

George Sancti

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I am concerned that last weeks game may have taken a toll on our forwards. If Kaide Ellis has been selected on the bench, I feel it is a good move as it will give us fresh legs when the run on forwards begin to slow down.
 
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getsmarty

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The Red V is everything to me: Merrin reflects on Dragons career



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NRL late mail: Round 5 v Eels
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Timestamp
Sun 11 Apr 2021, 05:16 PM
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St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin has trimmed his squad to 19 ahead of the Dragons' Round 5 clash against the Parramatta Eels at Bankwest Stadium on Sunday, April 11.

Poasa Faamausili has been ruled out with a shoulder complaint. Max Feagai is the other player to make way from Tuesday's initial 21-man squad.

Jack Bird (suspension) returns in the centres for the Dragons following their 22-13 win over the Newcastle Knights last weekend.

2010 premiership-winning forward Trent Merrin will run out for game 150 for the St George Illawarra Dragons against the Eels.

Daniel Alvaro will also play his 100th NRL game against his former team.

Final NRL team for Round 5 v Parramatta Eels –
1. Matt Dufty – sponsored by EFEX
2. Cody Ramsey – sponsored by Aspec Masonry
3. Jack Bird – sponsored by Kingsgrove Sports Centre
4. Zac Lomax – sponsored by Floormania
5. Mikaele Ravalawa – sponsored by Wollongong Jetski
6. Corey Norman – sponsored by TripADeal
7. Adam Clune – sponsored by Narellan Pools Illawarra
8. Blake Lawrie – sponsored by Gym Solutions
9. Andrew McCullough (c) – sponsored by Dincel Construction System
10. Paul Vaughan – sponsored by Fox and Jones
11. Josh Kerr – sponsored by Sneaky Burger
12. Tariq Sims – sponsored by Modus Projects
13. Tyrell Fuimaono – sponsored by TLE Alexandria

Interchange:
15. Trent Merrin – sponsored by Manna from Heaven
16. Daniel Alvaro – sponsored by Professionals Padstow
17. Brayden Wiliame – sponsored by Deicorp
19. Kaide Ellis - sponsored by CMG Audio Visual

18th man:
18. Jackson Ford – sponsored by TLE Alexandria

https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2021/04/06/nrl-team-announcement-round-5-v-eels/
 
kit66

kit66

Bench
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Almost time. Hope the boys aren't too drained after their mighty effort last week. A win will see us back up to 5th a loss we'll stay at 7 or drop to 8 if Parra lay on some points,
Ellis might get us more metres than Po but Hook will likely give McGuire the 14 jersey when he arrives.

Be great if we got some good calls this week,
Come on boys, you can do it !
Saints by 8
 
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jeffdragon

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Last week was hopeful to win.
This week less hopeful.
But as long as we put in a decent effort that's all we can ask for.
See how we back up from last week.
If things don't go our way, this week we need to back up the good wins we've had in the last 3 wins next up.
 
Maddragon99

Maddragon99

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George Dragon said:
Ford no rules says the 18th player can't play lower grade.



Again, Ellis is playing .
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Ford obviously on the outer with Hook, guess they haven’t clicked. Shame for Ford he showed some potential. But with Burns now here & McGuire’s arrival imminent he’ll fall out of the top 21 squad.
 
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