raiders game

[Dragon Blood]

I just get a bad feeling that we will get f**ked over by the refs to make the top 8 closer.

Go WWE/F/Y/Z.

Welcome to the the new era of ratings and NRL

 

[Saint_JimmyG]

lol what kind of food? A chicken mcnugget that fell down between the sofa pillows?

Rein has played 3 fkn games, and one of them was an absolute flogging at the hands of Souths. Hardly "steering" anything. McInnes shits on him from a great height.

If you say so.

 

[Mickthedragon]

No surprises here at all and typical stuff from this clueless coach.
Nice chance he gave to Mann there last week! He really is next level

 

[st.phil]

Mccrones form just too much to ignore....

 

[getsmarty]

ISP Team: Round 19 vs New Zealand Warriors
Tue 11th July, 03:59PM
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ISP Team: Round 19 v New Zealand Warriors

Illawarra coach Mat Head has named his side to play in Round 19 of the Intrust Super Premiership against the New Zealand Warriors.

The game is set to commence at 3pm AEST on Saturday, July 15 at Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland.

Illawarra currently sit in seventh position on the Intrust Super Premiership ladder following their 24-10 win over Mounties a fortnight ago.

ISP Team for Round 19 v New Zealand Warriors

1. Patrick Herbert

2. Kalifa Faifai Loa

3. Jesse Dee

4. Jordan Pereira

5. Izaac Thompson

6. Adam Clune

7. Jack Payne

8. Mose Masoe

9. Reece Robson

10. Jacob Hind

11. Will Matthews

12. Luciano Leilua

13. Tyrone McCarthy

Interchange

14. Sam Clune

15. John Tohi

16. Josh Kerr

17. Rhys Kennedy

18. Jack Noble

http://www.dragons.com.au/news/2017/07/11/isp_team_round_19_vs.html

 

[Drag Queen]

FMD.
McCrone at 7 again.
Even Marketo's in at 18.
Mary is a f**kwit.

Mann didn't even get a full game at 7 and never got any ball. f**king ridiculous. One bad game at fullback last year and banished to reserve grade for half a season yet the likes of McCrone and MacDonald play shit nearly every week and are constantly picked. I can't for the life of me work out why Mann stayed with us. He's just signed on for two more years of being treated like shit. And the chances of Dufty getting a run of any longer than 10 minutes are probably zero to none.

.

FMD.
McCrone at 7 again.
Even Marketo's in at 18.
Mary is a f**kwit.

Not all bad. Mann has proven to be an able winger in the past, although it seems to be a repeat of how he was treated in 2015/2016. He may be our point scoring player.

 

[getsmarty]

NYC Team: Round 18 v Canberra Raiders
Tue 11th July, 04:00PM
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NYC Team: Round 18 v Canberra Raiders

St George Illawarra Dragons Under 20’s coach Wayne Collins has named his mandatory 23-man squad for the team’s Round 18 clash against the Canberra Raiders at GIO Stadium, Bruce on Friday, July 14.

The Under 20s will kick off at 5:35pm and will be the curtain raiser for the NRL fixture scheduled for 7:50pm.

The young Dragons currently sit in second position on the NYC competition ladder.

NYC Squad for Round 18 v Canberra Raiders

1. Jai Field

2. Steven Marsters

3. Reuben Garrick

4. Matheson Johns

5. Jason Gillard

6. Tristan Sailor

7. Jackson Willis

8. Stuart Mason

9. Cooper Purcell

10. Matt Sheppard

11. Trent Peoples

12. Jackson Ford

13. Joe Lovodua

Interchange

14. TJ Uele

15. Tom Angel

16. Brayden Gallagher

17. Josh Dowel

18. Hayden Lomax

19. Jack Cross

20. Max Bailey

http://www.dragons.com.au/news/2017/07/11/nyc_team_round_18_v_.html
21. Dylan Morris

22. Bailey Dickinson

23. Dane Francis

 

[getsmarty]

St George Illawarra Dragons rest Tyson Frizell as James Segeyaro returns for Cronulla Sharks
Andrew Parkinson
11 Jul 2017, 4:36 p.m.

Sitting out: St George Illawarra will rest Tyson Frizell for their clash with Canberra. Picture: John Veage

St George Illawarra have opted to rest representative forward Tyson Frizell for their important clash with the Raiders in Canberra on Friday night.

Frizell will line-up for NSW in the State of Origin series decider against Queensland in Brisbane on Wednesday night and, given the 25-year-old has been battling a rib injury, Dragons coach Paul McGregor has chosen not to risk his star back-rower.

The Dragons have also rested Euan Aitken who has hamstring soreness. The Country Origin centre has only recently returned from a serious hamstring injury.

Taane Milne has replaced Aitken in the centres, with Tariq Sims to fill in for Frizell in the back-row.

Josh McCrone returns at halfback as part of a number of changes for the Dragons with Kurt Mann shifting back to the wing. Paul Vaughan has also been named on the bench and could return from a calf injury.

St George Illawarra’s other NSW representative Josh Dugan has been named on an extended bench and will play depending on how he gets through the Origin decider.

http://www.theleader.com.au/story/4...izell-as-segeyaro-returns-for-sharks/?cs=3833

 

[Cazbah Steeler]

Mann didn't even get a full game at 7 and never got any ball. f**king ridiculous. One bad game at fullback last year and banished to reserve grade for half a season yet the likes of McCrone and MacDonald play shit nearly every week and are constantly picked. I can't for the life of me work out why Mann stayed with us. He's just signed on for two more years of being treated like shit. And the chances of Dufty getting a run of any longer than 10 minutes are probably zero to none.

Straight after Mann signs his new contract, Mary says that he will been given a shot at fullback next year if he wants. FMD, How much more can Mary crush his soul ? 2016 1 game at FB then dropped, 2017 one game at HB then dropped. I really think this is Mary's way to say FU Millward, I run this team. And yes he does, but please, oh please Mary put the best 17 players on the field each week.

 

[2010Dragons]

Dragons will find another DUMB unique way to lose this game.
The home town refereeing will play a major role to determine the winner.

 

[ALSGI]

Well the Schick Preview on NRL.com have tipped Raiders by 8. That's good news for us I guess.
Bad news is the same preview talked about our 'speedy backs' so they obviosly know jack shit.

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

What does jetski do if Dugan is fullback who gets dropped not his love child mcgroan

Mary is ......one dimensional.
Let's face it, it's not as if he can brush his hair to the left one week, to the right the next.

By the time he finishes his contract none of us suporters will have any either....

 

[getsmarty]

NRL Preview: Round 19
Wed 12th July, 02:00PM
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2017 NRL - Grant Trouville NRL Photos

Canberra Raiders v St George Illawarra Dragons

GIO Stadium, Bruce

Friday, 7:50pm

The St George Illawarra Dragons will look to get back into the winners circle this Friday night, when they take on a Canberra Raiders outfit desperate to keep their finals chances alive.

While neither Tyson Frizell or Euan Aitken have been named for the clash, the Dragons have selected Paul Vaughan on an extended bench to play his former club.

Fellow former Raider Josh Dugan has also been named on an extended bench, pending how he gets through Origin Game III on Wednesday night.

Youngster Matt Dufty has been named in the #17 jersey for the Dragons, and could make his NRL debut this Friday night.

Teams –

Raiders: 1. Jack Wighton, 2. Nick Cotric, 3. Jarrod Croker (c), 4. Joseph Leilua, 5. Jordan Rapana, 6. Blake Austin, 7. Aidan Sezer, 8. Junior Paulo, 9. Josh Hodgson, 10. Shannon Boyd, 11. Josh Papalii, 12. Elliott Whitehead, 13. Iosia Soliola Interchanges: 14. Kurt Baptiste, 15. Luke Bateman, 16. Dave Taylor, 17. Joseph Tapine, 18. Michael Oldfield, 19. Erin Clark, 20. Clay Priest, 21. Royce Hunt

Dragons: 1. Jason Nightingale, 2. Nene Macdonald, 3. Taane Milne, 4. Tim Lafai, 5. Kurt Mann, 6. Gareth Widdop, 7. Josh McCrone, 8. Russell Packer, 9. Cameron McInnes, 10. Leeson Ah Mau, 11. Tariq Sims, 12. Joel Thompson, 13. Jack de Belin Interchanges: 14. Jacob Host, 15. Blake Lawrie, 16. Hame Sele, 17. Matt Dufty, 18. Jake Marketo, 19. Josh Dugan, 20. Luciano Leilua, 21. Paul Vaughan, 22. Will Matthews

Key Match-Up: Jordan Rapana v Kurt Mann: Coming off tries in back-to-back games, Kurt Mann will look to continue that trend Friday night against the second leading try scorer in the NRL, Jordan Rapana. While Rapana hasn’t crossed the line since Round 14, he has scored an impressive 14 tries in 16 games, while also leading the competition in line breaks (14).

The History: Played 27; Raiders 16, Dragons 10, Drawn 1. The Dragons have won their last four against the Canberra Raiders, including the last two at GIO Stadium.

Match Officials: Grant Atkins, Chris Sutton;Sideline Officials: Jeff Younis, Rohan Best;Video Referees: Bernard Sutton, Ben Galea;

Televised: Channel Nine – Live coverage from 7:30pm. Fox Sports 2 – Live coverage from 7:50pm.

Social: Ensure you are across the Dragons' social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat.

http://www.dragons.com.au/news/2017/07/12/nrl_preview_round_19.af_news.html

 

[blacksafake]

This game worries me in so many ways.
Their halves etc have been put on notice.
It's a must win game for them(us too to get some momentum)
The home crowd baying for blood because they are so desperate for a win which should sway the refs.
Their speed out wide.
Our speed! out wide.
McCrone may overplay his hand trying to prove something to Ricky.

 

[Crush]

Mccrone back at 7. There goes my prediction of him never playing halfback ever again.
In Mary we trust......
FMD

 

[slippery5]

Why did Mary only give Mann one game at 7 ? Then move him back to the wing. So if Dugan plays and Nighty goes to the wing, does that mean Mann is dropped to the bench ? Another way for Mary to crush his coincidence

No, bet he puts him in the centres for Milne .

 

[Dragonslayer]

The Preview states Rapana hasnt scored a try since rd14.
Be afraid, be very afraid Dragons fans.

 

[ALSGI]

The Preview states Rapana hasnt scored a try since rd14.
Be afraid, be very afraid Dragons fans.

Yeah, but we have MacDonald right?

 

[blacksafake]

The Preview states Rapana hasnt scored a try since rd14.
Be afraid, be very afraid Dragons fans.

A treble coming up

 

[PuffGasnier]

I really don't think Dugan will play. So I think Dufty will get his debut.
More than likely he'll come on at the 70th minute mark which is the usual crap that McGregor put on the number 17.
More interesting for me is I don't think Vaughan should play either too much of a risk on a very cold night in Canberra. And why oh why is maketto named in the 23 man squad.

If Dugan doesn't play and Dufty gets a chance at fullback, I think that would be the first smart thing that Mary has done in two months, though I believe that Flo will start at the back. McCrone back into the halves isn't the greatest thing in the world, but if it's Dugan that doesn't come in and line-up looks something like this...

17. Matt Dufty
1. Jason Nightingale
2. Nene Macdonald
5. Kurt Mann
4. Tim Lafai
1. Jason Nightingale
6. Gareth Widdop
7. Josh McCrone
8. Russell Packer
9. Cameron McInnes
21. Paul Vaughan
11. Tariq Sims
12. Joel Thompson
13. Jack de Belin
Interchange
10. Leeson Ah Mau
14. Jacob Host
15. Blake Lawrie
16. Hame Sele

...I think that turns out okay. Dufty gets a chance at the FB spot and we get to see him in the first grade, Mann still gets to play and has proven that he can find the line from the centres, Flo back on the wing where he can score, and Milne out because we only have a handful of rounds left and he's getting shunted off the Tigers in no time - develop the players we have to round out the year!