R5 Knights.

[jeffdragon]

Apparently meant to piss down on friday, especially northern nsw. Newcastle could get hit with torrential rain. I don't think we should risk anyone carrying an injury or on a mins restrictions. It'll be a battle for the middles & we need everyone fit.

I don't think the wet track will suit us.

 

[Wolfgang90]

I don't think the wet track will suit us.

Yea, unsure about it. They have a few fast guys so it'll help slow them down but then again who knows which defensive dragons show up.

 

[Wolfgang90]

We need to improve our play significantly, especially error rates & line speed. We were bad against manly, gave them plenty of chances but fortunately they were worse. We can't keep giving the opposition consistent chances due to our own play.

 

[jeffdragon]

Belinda Sharpe is in charge of our game.
Again.
Twice in 5 rounds.
I wonder how they selected refs for games.

 

[Gomarchin]

Belinda Sharpe is in charge of our game.
Again.
Twice in 5 rounds.
I wonder how they selected refs for games.

FMD.

 

[justadragon]

Belinda Sharpe is in charge of our game.
Again.
Twice in 5 rounds.
I wonder how they selected refs for games.

I think she was ok in our first game with her, in ref stats we came out on top,

 

[HenryTatana]

If a wet track it will be bombs away to Sloane. Might see Lomax slip back there if things get tough.

 

[TheRev]

I reckon Sloane will let em bounce if its a wet track and not a sure catch.. its not the end of the world.. but it does bring luck into it, which is not something we have much of at this club.

 

[Wolfgang90]

I reckon Sloane will let em bounce if its a wet track and not a sure catch.. its not the end of the world.. but it does bring luck into it, which is not something we have much of at this club.

Letting it bounce is worse than going for the catch, it pretty much tells the opposition i'm an easy target & i'm not confident in my abilities. When a player goes for the catch, they have some control over the ball but when they let it bounce they have zero control.

I'd be very disappointed if he doesn't attempt to catch it. It's an area where he needs to improve drastically. Too often this season he's let the ball bounce & hesitated going for the catch. I have no issues if he makes an attempt to catch it but drops the ball.

 

[TheRev]

Letting it bounce is worse than going for the catch, it pretty much tells the opposition i'm an easy target & i'm not confident in my abilities. When a player goes for the catch, they have some control over the ball but when they let it bounce they have zero control.

I'd be very disappointed if he doesn't attempt to catch it. It's an area where he needs to improve drastically. Too often this season he's let the ball bounce & hesitated going for the catch. I have no issues if he makes an attempt to catch it but drops the ball.

I do agree with the mentality side of things, and if Sloan was Turbo/Teddy etc.. but in heavy rain, statistically I'd be almost certain Sloan is best not to go for anything he cant get a clean catch on.. let it bounce or let the opponent catch it... and hopefully we can clean up the mess...bombs are not Sloans strong suite even in the dry... spilling it is the worst possible result, gifting the ball back in broken play while he himself is on the ground unable to tackle.

 

[steerlerbab]

Why Sele is dropped for this game? M Molo is in. He had a fair game against Manly. Only 26 minutes (least of our forwards).

 

[Super Owl]

I think she was ok in our first game with her, in ref stats we came out on top,

She let the Cowboys have a short ten and be off-side all game!

 

[Slippery Morris]

And called Birds flick pass for a try forward and then let a ton of Cows forward passes go all game. Worst ref and no surprise 2 games for 2 losses under her.

 

[Victoire]

I think she's one of the better refs tbh, not her fault we entirely shit the bed in the Cowboys game

 

[Victoire]

Why Sele is dropped for this game? M Molo is in. He had a fair game against Manly. Only 26 minutes (least of our forwards).

Ok so confirmation at the end of Flanno's recent presser that Sele's calf pulled up tight after the game so he's being rested for this one

 

[jeffdragon]

Flano said Sele pulled up last week with a bit of a tight calf after last week.
Hasn't re injured it but will be rested for this game.

 

[Dragon David]

Flano said Sele pulled up last week with a bit of a tight calf after last week.
Hasn't re injured it but will be rested for this game.

Correct as per Flanno's preview interview -

Coach's preview: Round 5 v Knights

Shane Flanagan speaks to the media ahead of the Dragons round 5 match against the Newcastle Knights.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[jeffdragon]

Dragons fb page there is a report Frizell is out .

 

[maestro1]

Dragons fb page there is a report Frizell is out .

It would be incredibly stupid to risk Sele's calf. If it was a final, different story.

 

[SAP58]

Dragons fb page there is a report Frizell is out .

Yes it was just announced on SEN that he has been sent for scans so is out. He has been playing well so good for us.