Round 13 vs Roosters

[hewi]

How good is this.

Team tips: Journalist Phil Rothfield says Corey Norman looks set to be axed after last week’s loss to South Sydney. Paul McGregor said Adam Clune will be in the mix to return against the Roosters after he missed the Rabbitohs clash with concussion. Trent Merrin is also expected to return from concussion symptoms. Euan Aitken is in doubt after suffering a hamstring injury against the Rabbits. Brayden Wiliame (calf) is scheduled to make his return in Round 13, but could struggle to make the 17

 

[redv13]

How good is this.

Team tips: Journalist Phil Rothfield says Corey Norman looks set to be axed after last week’s loss to South Sydney. Paul McGregor said Adam Clune will be in the mix to return against the Roosters after he missed the Rabbitohs clash with concussion. Trent Merrin is also expected to return from concussion symptoms. Euan Aitken is in doubt after suffering a hamstring injury against the Rabbits. Brayden Wiliame (calf) is scheduled to make his return in Round 13, but could struggle to make the 17

I’ll believe that at 4pm today when I see it

 

[Dragonslayer]

Team list ......

 

[VodkaSaint]

1. Matt Dufty
2. Jordan Periera
3. Euan Aitken
4. Zac Lomax
5. Mikaele Ravalawa
6. Ben Hunt
7. Adam Clune
8. Blake Lawrie
9. Cameron McInnes (C)
10. Paul Vaughan
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Tariq Sims
13. Jackson Ford

Interchange:
14. Tristan Sailor
15. Josh Kerr
16. Trent Merrin
17. Tyrell Fuimaono
18. Jacob Host
19. Corey Norman
20. Jason Saab
21. Kaide Ellis

 

[HenryTatana]

With doubts over McTumours love child Aiken and his hamstring, looks like it will be Fui to centre and Host in the 17.

 

[redv13]

With doubts over McTumours love child Aiken and his hamstring, looks like it will be Fui to centre and Host in the 17.

I reckon Aitken will be replaced by Norman

 

[RedVDave]

Roosters have a lot of players out it's one of the weaker teams I've seen them field. We could very well cause an upset.

No Brett Morris
No Boyd Cordner
No Kyle Flannigan

...and ANZAC cup is at stake I'm sensing an upset.

 

[st.phil]

honestly this club and it's baby steps - kahoona-less selections... why not name sailor in 6 and be done with it? Why hunt when we know the team functions far better right now w him at 9? A theory? Selection committee probs went for that and Marys compromise was to go switzerland and move Hunt to his 3rd position in 3 weeks. Only at the dragons

 

[redv13]

Roosters have a lot of players out it's one of the weaker teams I've seen them field. We could very well cause an upset.

Weaker no doubt but I’m sure they’ll still beat us comfortably. Ryan Hall is yet to break his nrl try scoring drought but watch him go this week. Double minimum!!

 

[RedVDave]

Weaker no doubt but I’m sure they’ll still beat us comfortably. Ryan Hall is yet to break his nrl try scoring drought but watch him go this week. Double minimum!!

I just found out it's Aubussons 300th game as well which is another reason they'll aim up but I still think we can deliver an upset but I am not writing the chooks off by any stretch.

 

[redv13]

I just found out it's Aubussons 300th game as well which is another reason they'll aim up but I still think we can deliver an upset but I am not writing the chooks off by any stretch.

Tedesco will shred us up the middle. Will score at least 1 try. J Moz always fire’s up against us, will score at least 1 try, Manu is a beast, Keary will beat us by himself, always kills us. Just can’t see it to be honest. Would love to be proven wrong though, would happily stuff my face with humble pie

 

[qld redvee]

If Hunt can run the ball then could be a good call as it get cam back to his preferred position
Think we need to prise Merrin out of the squad and give Blacker or ellis a run ( lets look to 2021) I would leave norman out for a few weeks a she has nor contributed for so long its not funny. I think Tariq is gun shy due to suspensions maybe we need to feed him raw meat for a few days to get him ready.
lets see if the guys can get up for this one

 

[possm]

1. Matt Dufty
2. Jordan Periera
3. Euan Aitken
4. Zac Lomax
5. Mikaele Ravalawa
6. Ben Hunt
7. Adam Clune
8. Blake Lawrie
9. Cameron McInnes (C)
10. Paul Vaughan
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Tariq Sims
13. Jackson Ford

Interchange:
14. Tristan Sailor
15. Josh Kerr
16. Trent Merrin
17. Tyrell Fuimaono
18. Jacob Host
19. Corey Norman
20. Jason Saab
21. Kaide Ellis

I don't like this line-up. Mary again fails to promote our young outside backs to fill positions.

1. Dufty for now.
2. Ramsey. It is time he got his turn..
3. Lomax
4. Feagai. Williame must not be ready to return after the injury.
5. Ravalawa. It seems that Saab is on his way to another club.
6. Sailor. Hunt was playing his best football at hooker.
7. Clune. He is our best option at 7.
8. Kerr. Lawrie does not dominate he should be dropped.
9. Hunt. This year his best football has been played from 9.
10. Vaughan.
11. Frizell.
12. T Sims.
13. McInnes. Lock-forward is his best position

Four forwards on the bench is the way to go against the Roosters
14. Merrin.
15. Ellis. May just liven up our tired forward pack.
16. Ford.
17. Fuimaono.

 

[be55]

I reckon Aitken will be replaced by Norma

I reckon Aitken will be replaced by Norman

I don't even know how to take that comment...if you're joking that's funny...if you're serious double the meds...

 

[redv13]

I don't even know how to take that comment...if you're joking that's funny...if you're serious double the meds...

What’s so funny?? It’s not my choice mate just a thought of the brains trust

 

[Banjo2014]

What’s so funny?? It’s not my choice mate just a thought of the brains trust

Might come down to goal kicking - who will take the conversions and penalty attempts for the Roosters?

 

[redandwhite4evr]

Telstra Premiership Round 13 Dragons vs Roosters
Telstra Premiership

Round 13 - Thursday 6th August 2020


Match: Dragons vs Roosters
Kick off: 7:50pm

home Team

Dragons

Dharawal & Yuin nations

11th Position

away Team

Roosters

Gadigal people

4th Position

Venue: WIN Stadium, Wollongong

Match broadcasters:

• Nine Network
• Kayo
• Foxtel
• Live Pass

Ground Conditions: N/A

Weather: Unknown

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Stats
Head-to-Head
St. George Illawarra Dragons and Sydney Roosters have played 42 games. St. George Illawarra Dragons has won 20 games. Sydney Roosters has won 21 games. They have drawn 1 game.

Head-To-Head
Since 1998
Played
42
20
Won

21

Drawn
1
Previous Meetings

Match: Roosters vs Dragons

Friday 26th June 2020

F ull T ime

home Team

Roosters

Gadigal people

Scored 26 points

away Team

Dragons

Dharawal & Yuin nations

Scored 12 points

Match: Dragons vs Roosters

Saturday 24th August 2019

F ull T ime

home Team

Dragons

Dharawal & Yuin nations

Scored 12 points

away Team

Roosters

Gadigal people

Scored 34 points
Form Guide
Dragons recent results:

• L Lost 16-22 vs Raiders Visit Match Centre
• L Lost 12-26 vs Roosters Visit Match Centre
• W Won 20-8 vs Titans Visit Match Centre
• W Won 30-16 vs Sharks Visit Match Centre
• L Lost 2-22 vs Bulldogs Visit Match Centre

Roosters recent results:

• L Lost 25-27 vs Storm Visit Match Centre
• W Won 26-12 vs Dragons Visit Match Centre
• W Won 24-10 vs Eels Visit Match Centre
• W Won 42-6 vs Bulldogs Visit Match Centre
• W Won 59-0 vs Broncos Visit Match Centre

Current Season
Wins this season
36%

4/11

64%

7/11

Points Scored
home St. George Illawarra Dragons
208

away Sydney Roosters
306
Points Conceded
home St. George Illawarra Dragons
222

away Sydney Roosters
146
Completion Rate
79%

75%

Tackle Efficiency
90.7%

89.5%

Average Points Scored
home St. George Illawarra Dragons
18

away Sydney Roosters
27
Average Points Conceded
home St. George Illawarra Dragons
20

away Sydney Roosters
13
Average Play The Ball
3.53s

3.42s

Key Stats
Wins overall
48%

273/564

55%

333/606


https://www.dragons.com.au/draw/nrl-premiership/2020/round-13-dragons-v-roosters/

Thanks again GS- Norman's gone-at last- but given our limp forward efforts of recent weeks, the certainty of us not making the 8 and the uncertainty over the comings and goings next years, why would McGregor not give Kaide Ellis a go ahead of Lawrie, Host Fuimaono et al ?- monumentally, criminally stupid.

 

[TruSaint]

I reckon Aitken will be replaced by Norman

I can see this happening as well.
Nice shield by the selection, but obvious.

 

[Old Timer]

What’s so funny?? It’s not my choice mate just a thought of the brains trust

I think you are well and truly on the money.

 

[qld redvee]

Thanks again GS- Norman's gone-at last- but given our limp forward efforts of recent weeks, the certainty of us not making the 8 and the uncertainty over the comings and goings next years, why would McGregor not give Kaide Ellis a go ahead of Lawrie, Host Fuimaono et al ?- monumentally, criminally stupid.

Ellis needs to be given a go as he was brought to cover Graham and is only signed for the rest of the year . If he doesnt get a run then WHY buy him in first place AND if he gets a run and shows something then sign him for 21 with option in our favour for 22 .. we need to get some go forward Merrin for me is wasted