Round 10 vs Bulldogs

[hazzbeen]

Terribly disappointing to be honest , expected a more all round performance from the boys - to play as a team , but the same mistakes were present .

So they came from behind and won , I am glad however they should not had placed themselves in that position. Most fortunate that the Bulldogs made those errors when they did , otherwise we would had not got the 2 points .

As already said by others- it is good to see the continual improvement by Duffy , Lomax and Clune they appear to be forming some good combinations together and hopefully shall become better with each game .

Like I said last win , until they beat a top 4 team or even a top 8 team how can I get excited ..... Ok lets look at it this way , Mary scrapped through again , so what would have happened if they lost the game .... ?

 

[FlameThrower]

Made it way tougher than it needed to be. Poor errors, gave away repeat sets and that six tackle rule is a lottery as most times nobody knows why it was given. Ref continues his ant-Dragon campaign, but we were very average and had some luck on our side. Maybe better to win in like this than to clock up 40 Nil. At least we showed some grit to fight back.
Dufty / Clune were great. Hunt kicking game much improved. Saab actually had a smile and looked happy - he needs another 5 kilo and more Muscle bulk.

 

[The calm one]

We also had Field who could have played at 6 ....

Field is a reserve grader, no more

 

[hazzbeen]

Field is a reserve grader, no more

Thanks Mary ....

 

[Dragonsteve2]

Better second half he is only 19.
Will come good in my option.
See how he goes against the sharks next week

Samy, I thought there was definite improvement in Saab today. I have enjoyed Jordan's whole-hearted efforts and love his humility but that shoulder charge coming back from suspension was really disappointing. I would give Saab a protracted run at the position to gain confidence and prove himself. Look at what has happened to players like Lomax, Clune and Kerr once given a regular spot.

 

[The calm one]

Like I said last win , until they beat a top 4 team or even a top 8 team how can I get excited ..... Ok lets look at it this way , Mary scrapped through again , so what would have happened if they lost the game .... ?

Mate they won if we didn't win it would have been an upset win to the Bulldogs just like the Raiders upset the chooks, yes it does happen to other teams even the premiere. Move on

 

[The calm one]

Thanks Mary ....

Kojak to you, thanks

 

[True_Believer]

Over to you @muzby

 

[boardlumps62]

Great comeback sould have won it easier than that . Well played Clune great game Cam.
May be without similar and Euan next week.
But a win is a win.
Great talk at half time flanno

Can't believe Simms was anything but a chest charge a little late he will be ok. Not that he is doing much imo.

 

[True_Believer]

Can't believe Simms was anything but a chest charge a little late he will be ok. Not that he is doing much imo.

Yeah I saw it the same - I'm sure he'll get time on the sideline though.

 

[boardlumps62]

When's Saab going to impress. Like a baby in a big body. Think he is a late bloomer that one. Could be something later.

 

[hazzbeen]

Mate they won if we didn't win it would have been an upset win to the Bulldogs just like the Raiders upset the chooks, yes it does happen to other teams even the premiere. Move on

They were playing the Dragons , not the Chooks , upset win , so a couple of wins against nothing teams and we move on and forget the last 6 years with this bloke .... Happy for you , but not for me ....

 

[True_Believer]

When's Saab going to impress. Like a baby in a big body. Think he is a late bloomer that one. Could be something later.

I thought he played much better today than he had previously. I think he just needs time to adjust to the NRL level. I would be loathe to let him go at this stage.

 

[muzby]

I’m having f**king nightmares tonight!

 

[Dragonsteve2]

Like I said last win , until they beat a top 4 team or even a top 8 team how can I get excited ..... Ok lets look at it this way , Mary scrapped through again , so what would have happened if they lost the game .... ?[/QUOTE

hazzbeen,
May I respectfully point out the following:
1. No one on here is predicting a premiership any time soon.
2. I estimate that out of every 4 games decided in the last couple of minutes the Dragons would have a 1-3 W-L record. Their record in Golden Point is quite shocking. So I am happy to take some joy out of last minute victory. Far better than Lewis kicking one point in extra time.
3. After losing the first 4 games and especially those against the Warriors and Dogs I thought the Dragons were a hot choice for the Spoon. So I am going to celebrate every win.
4. I am also happy seeing that the Dragons with the new selection panel are now picking the best available players each week allowing some of the inexperienced players to settle into their positions and show improvement week to week.
5. There is now some logic in the bench rotation - clearly Mary is being told what to do. Another issue to celebrate.

OK, I was banking on a 20 point win today as a par score. We didn't get it but if I did not feel excited as Norman had a clear run to the line then there is no joy at all in being a fan.

 

[denis preston]

Better second half he is only 19.
Will come good in my option.
See how he goes against the sharks next week

Surprisingly strong considering he still has a kids body. He is going to be a big unit when his shoulders pop !

 

[muzby]

Good times on the forum tonight!
Saturday night. Muzby in Melbourne in lockdown has had a skinfull no doubt. Samy the medic texting away in the back of the dressing rooms. OT will be along shortly to tell us how we are idiots and how poor our comprehension is.

As meatloaf said:

 

[SEAT 1A]

just got to get even possession in second half and play positive football. they will crumble if we do.

Great work Dennis.
A bit close for comfort though.

 

[SEAT 1A]

How about Webb on mmm.
Said the club is happy & the fans should be too that since the club “backed” L plate they have been playing to a standard they expect.
WTF

That said it all really, sad.
WTF indeed.

 

[TruSaint]

LMAO,

One of your best bro.