Round 1 Dragons v Broncos at Kogarah

[giboz71]

Broncos horrible tonight. Take away Roberts giving Lafai a bath at centre, they pretty much had nothing.

And Thaiday starting at hooker is rightl up there with JDB at half.

Straight out of the Mary playbook.

 

[Dragsters]

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Please post that in the donkeys forum, please!

 

[WardyRedV]

Games are won on the field. Bennett hasn't got the cattle. I am not going to praise Mary either.

Gould and Vautin were both wrapping Aitken big time, Vautin even suggesting that he could be an origin prospect. I am shaking my head in disbelief at Gould's and Vautin's praise of Aitken. Aitken should have passed the ball to Nightingale when he scored. I don't think Aitken passed the ball to Nightingale once the whole night.

Lafai is crap.

Nightingale is too slow.

I am now want us to give McDonald a run at centre, with Lomax the other centre.

I want DeBelin picked for Origin this year, but they will most likely pick Jake Trbojevic.

I was very happy with McInnes tonight.

It is great to finally have a decent halfback.

Dufty didn't do anything wrong.

Aitken is a freak of nature. The guy scored almost at will last year. He breaks tackles left right and centre. May not have a passing game but nightingale still scores? And Gould and Vautin know plenty about rugby league so I wouldn’t doubt their opinions too much

 

[Dragsters]

Gee the NRL must be raking in the cash, they actually forked out for a microphone for the journos in the presser.

Hallelujah...

 

[VodkaSaint]

Please post that in the donkeys forum, please!

Just did it

 

[Dragon Blood]

I have to agree with Red V For Life. The whole team played well with the possible exception of Lafai, and I’m still not sold on McDonald. I think Lafai has to make way for Mann. He’s consistently one of our best 3/4’s, and Lafai’s had about 12 good games in 3 years.

I’m actually excited about this year, as i think it’s potentially our best spine and best pack since 2011. Dufty looks the goods and will just get better, McInnes is a machine and he also looks to have added some variety to his game, Hunt looks like he could be our best buy in living memory, and Widdop should push his game to a new level whilst playing with Hunt.

I must say I was so happy to see Aitken play well, as he’s potentially a very good player who hasn’t consistently shone yet, but it will be a relief if he finds some consistency and locks up that centre spot. I’m glad I chucked some money on the Dragons to make the 8.

I'd go as far to say that Aitken and Mann should be our starting venters. Laughfia was absolutely pathetic

 

[Dragsters]

I gotta check this out, back in a flash...

 

[dragonssamy61]

I also have heard that Sele is injured. Will see if I can get a confirmed source.

Yeap a slight strain .
Sould be right for sharks

 

[Dragsters]

Just did it

You are a legend VodkaSaint.

Massive respect...

 

[dragonssamy61]

Tyson is hurt.... looks like ribs.

Sternum.
I will try to find out how bad or not 8n the next couple of days

 

[dragonssamy61]

Great win.
Enjoyed every moment
What a win.
Plenty of improvement to go.
But we smashed rhe fcken broncos and I love it

 

[kit66]

A bit rusty first up, lots of errors but I guess that's to be expected.

Hunt looked great - thought he was getting too much ball in the first half but Wids worked his way into the game nicely. These two will kill it this year.
JDB, excellent tackling style, half his hits left his victims getting up slowly. Feel the pain !
Good to see us holding down a bit in the tackle, makes a world of difference .
Last year Lafai looked good with early ball and some room to move which Wids provided. Squeeze him in and he panics a bit in attack. Hopefully he just had an off game and can get his act together, I wouldn't write him off yet.
Aitken should have passed but otherwise had a good game.
Widdop should have stayed on side for Hunt's kick, would have been a magic play.
Need more off-loads and plays to get Dufty into space.

But most importantly....WooooHooo !

 

[Frank Facer]

Aitken is a freak of nature. The guy scored almost at will last year. He breaks tackles left right and centre. May not have a passing game but nightingale still scores? And Gould and Vautin know plenty about rugby league so I wouldn’t doubt their opinions too much

Vautin is a dumb C

Gould says some insightful remarks and also says some very stupid remarks. Personally I can't stand listening to Gould or Vautin.

Aikten may look good to some, when an opposition defence is at 6's and 7's and on the back foot, but that is just about it.

 

[RedVDragon]

Good to see uncle Wayne’s team get belted. Now retire old man.

 

[Frank Facer]

Good to see uncle Wayne’s team get belted. Now retire old man.

A coach is only as good as the cattle he has to work with. Bennett doesn't have the cattle this year and it will show what a myth Bennett really is.

 

[gitano]

Vautin is a dumb C

Gould says some insightful remarks and also says some very stupid remarks. Personally I can't stand listening to Gould or Vautin.

Aikten may look good to some, when an opposition defence is at 6's and 7's and on the back foot, but that is just about it.

Haha. Not sure what footy you watch? Hope you enjoy it either way.

 

[gitano]

A coach is only as good as the cattle he has to work with. Bennett doesn't have the cattle this year and it will show what a myth Bennett really is.

Oh dear

 

[RedV Resurgence]

The three best things of tonight for me were:
1. we put pressure on the kick - last year that was a rare event.
2. McInnis ran Fromm dummy half - making the defenders hesitate.
3. Lone speed in defence was much better.
4. we had runners cutting back in, not just the overlap plays to the wingers.

 

[nontime111]

its SO obvious!! Aitken always buried Laughai! young strong gutsy!
We will crush all opposition with MANN AITKEN centre pairing! with Lomax on the wing for Slowy Nighty or Half arsed Nene. were on the verge of something great I can feel it, I just hope Mcgregor can too!

 

[gitano]

The three best things of tonight for me were:
1. we put pressure on the kick - last year that was a rare event.
2. McInnis ran Fromm dummy half - making the defenders hesitate.
3. Lone speed in defence was much better.
4. we had runners cutting back in, not just the overlap plays to the wingers.

Good post.

One thing Friz and co did tonight was allowed us to play from the middle. Playing the ball centre field is so valuable. So many times last year our backrowers played the ball 10m in from a sideline.

It looks small, but was a definite tactical change, and one we looked infinitely better doing.