Rd 21 Team V Knights

[dragonssamy61]

Widdop to the wing and LAM to halfback. Wouldn't have been first choice but I like it Poss!

Crush
It could be a brilliant idea .
I bet browny wouldn't expect it

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

Dufty had to be picked now and hopefully he will retain the spot for the rest of the season.
He showed in the game against Manly his willingness to chime into the back line in attack.
He did take a couple of high kicks without any trouble. There was no pressure on him with those kicks. So we will have to wait and see how he goes but I hope noone compares him with Dugan's defence. It's chalk and chees trying to compare them.
I hope Dufty goes well but dont forget this will be only his second game and we shouldn't be to hard on him

Duffy should own this position for the remainder of the season.
He will have a bad game and don't they all, so hopefully the 'McCrone rule' applies.
He should be first choice, looking to the future.
Dugan chose to sign elsewhere so he should be utilised to play centres or wherever we need him.

 

[2010]

Dufty playing the rest of the season will be a great benefit to him and the team for next year.

 

[Dea]

Like Dufty in the team. I know he won't always have a great game, but he is not only the future but really should be the now. We have been saying for ages the need for a ball player at the back and Dufty fits the bill, plus he has speed. Hopefully he will grow into this position and make it his own for the next 10 years as a top notch player and member of a strong Dragons spine.

 

[Overseas dragon]

NO REASON ,we cant put on another big win on Saturday .BIG RED V 36 Newcastle 12 .man of the match Josh Dugan .

 

[Smack]

why are the dogs so shit

 

[blacksafake]

why are the dogs so shit

Until they play us.

 

[Dragsters]

why are the dogs so shit

Care factor zero.

#Bringbacktheoriginalavatar

 

[Dennis Papaioannou]

Until they play us.

Because the style of football they play is outdated.
You wouldn't want to depend on the form line because they beat us without raising a sweat - playing the crap that they do.
Most of the other teams have worked them out except us.
We will have one more tilt at them before the season finishes.
Let's see if we learn anything.

 

[Old Timer]

why are the dogs so shit

Because their captain is a ball hog and constantly stifles their attack.
To think people wanted him to come to us FFS props playing as 5/8's is just a death wish.
The Sharks have a similar problem with Gallen and is why they have struggled this year to win conclusively but they are lucky and have a fair bit more strike power outside than the Dogs.
I suspect the Sharks will struggle through whe finals if they stick to their current style and the Storm, Cowboys and Bronco's will deal with them pretty easily.

 

[Old Timer]

Because the style of football they play is outdated.
You wouldn't want to depend on the form line because they beat us without raising a sweat - playing the crap that they do.
Most of the other teams have worked them out except us.
We will have one more tilt at them before the season finishes.
Let's see if we learn anything.

Our defence back peddles against them which allows them to get the roll on.
We need to get right up on them and belt them hard from the get go and make sure we don't take any bullshit from that turd Reynolds.
Thommo has to make sure he owns him.

 

[Smack]

Come to think of it you are right

Because their captain is a ball hog and constantly stifles their attack.
To think people wanted him to come to us FFS props playing as 5/8's is just a death wish.
The Sharks have a similar problem with Gallen and is why they have struggled this year to win conclusively but they are lucky and have a fair bit more strike power outside than the Dogs.
I suspect the Sharks will struggle through whe finals if they stick to their current style and the Storm, Cowboys and Bronco's will deal with them pretty easily.

 

[getsmarty]

NRL, NYC Team Changes: Round 21 v Knights
Fri 28th July, 03:00PM
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St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor has trimmed the Dragons' squad to 19 ahead of the Round 21 clash against the Newcastle Knights at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle on Saturday afternoon.

Blake Lawrie and Luciano Leilua are the two players to have missed the cut, as Taane Milne and Jake Marketo remain as the Dragons' reserves.

NRL Squad for Round 21 v Newcastle Knights:

1. Matt Dufty
2. Nene Macdonald
3. Josh Dugan
4. Tim Lafai
5. Jason Nightingale
6. Gareth Widdop (c)
7. Josh McCrone
8. Leeson Ah Mau
9. Cameron McInnes
10. Paul Vaughan
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Joel Thompson
13. Jack de Belin
Interchange:
14. Tariq Sims
15. Jacob Host
16. Russell Packer
17. Kurt Mann
19. Taane Milne
20. Jake Marketo

NYC Squad for Round 21 v Newcastle Knights:

1. Steven Marsters
2. Dane Francis
3. Reuben Garrick
17. Hayden Lomax
5. Jason Gillard
6. Tristan Sailor
7. Jackson Willis
8. Stuart Mason (c)
9. Joe Lovodua
10. Josh Dowel
11. Trent Peoples
12. Jackson Ford
13. Brayden Gallagher
Interchange:
14. TJ Uele
15. Tom Angel
16. Elijah Hunt
18. Bailey Dickinson
19. Jack Cross
20. Max Bailey
21. Dylan Morris

http://www.dragons.com.au/news/2017/07/28/nrl_nyc_team_changes.html

 

[getsmarty]

Coach's Preview: Round 21
Fri 28th July, 12:00PM
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St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor speaks to the media ahead of the Dragons' Round 21 clash against the Newcastle Knights at McDonalds Jones Stadium, Newcastle on Saturday, July 29.

http://www.dragons.com.au/news/2017/07/28/coach_s_preview_roun.html

 

[ALSGI]

I'm tipping us to win comfortably. Mary's taken them up early which shows some intent, just hope it's not for a holiday as Mary sounded very relaxed in the preview presser.

Also tipping Duges to have a strong game, he won't have to do as much positionally so expecting more with his involvement - can McCrone put up some kicks for Duges and MacDonald? They're both big enough to handle SKD. Can Lafai and Nighty contain Gagai?
Will Ross be able to score run away tries with Dufty chasing?

Hoping Dufty can at least stay as involved as he was on debut even if it's not as exciting as last week. Hoping the pack know he's following and waiting for the offload too.

The Knights will give us some grief at home with pure pride on the line so I hope we can put them to the sword and build some confidence and belief before Souffs next week at the SCG.

Dragons by 60.
Ok then, 30.
Alright, 16 then and I'm not going any lower than that.

 

[Overseas dragon]

Why the hell Mary has Milne as reserve ,when Young lawrie is available makes no sense.

 

[possm]

Like Dufty in the team. I know he won't always have a great game, but he is not only the future but really should be the now. We have been saying for ages the need for a ball player at the back and Dufty fits the bill, plus he has speed. Hopefully he will grow into this position and make it his own for the next 10 years as a top notch player and member of a strong Dragons spine.

Yes the spine of Dufty, Widdop, Hunt and McInnes looks great for next year. All we need now is a replacement for Packer and some good depth in reserve grade.

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

One step at a time but if things go to plan and we beat Knights, Eels lose to Donkeys and Storm account for SeaEagles then we will be sitting in 6th spot...admittedly on for and against but a little more comfortable than a few weeks ago...

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

Yes the spine of Dufty, Widdop, Hunt and McInnes looks great for next year. All we need now is a replacement for Packer and some good depth in reserve grade.

And one more centre imo

 

[thebigredv]

One step at a time but if things go to plan and we beat Knights, Eels lose to Donkeys and Storm account for SeaEagles then we will be sitting in 6th spot...admittedly on for and against but a little more comfortable than a few weeks ago...

GO THE BRONCOS!

Gee, that was hard to type.