Round 14 V Dogs

[hazzbeen]

We must win if we are serious contender.

Panthers beat Raiders
Sharks beat Tigers
Storm beat Broncos
Warriors beat Manly
Roosters beat Knights
Souths beat Titans

The top teams find a way to win without several of their players.

Every top team beat those underneath them.

We need to do the same.

If we do not get the win today, the slide will begin.

Tip. Saints by 14.

Thinking the same really need to win this , or as you say 2017 all over again ....

 

[getsmarty]

Thinking the same really need to win this , or as you say 2017 all over again ....

Agree..one would hope that all the players backing up are not busted...

 

[hazzbeen]

Game day!
Finally.
Let's do this Dragons. Time for the next chapter. The origin phase.
Pre origin we get a massive tick. Lets now aim for 4 wins from 6 games through this period I say then deal with the post origin run to the finals after that.
Screw those dogs! Victory or walk home boys!

Crush I hope we smash them and we should , we have a lot to play for . If we lose this hold on tight for the roller coaster ride .....

 

[MilanDragon]

I’ve got the same feeling today as I do every time we are playing the dogs - and it’s never a good feeling.

Hopefully the boys prove me wrong, it’s essential we win today.

I don’t mind Mcgregors idea of playing the origin players he indicated they would get a rest later when we don’t have as long a turnaround.. which is also easier to do when you’ve got wins behind you.

 

[Life's Good]

We must win if we are serious contender.

Panthers beat Raiders
Sharks beat Tigers
Storm beat Broncos
Warriors beat Manly
Roosters beat Knights
Souths beat Titans

The top teams find a way to win without several of their players.

Every top team beat those underneath them.

We need to do the same.

If we do not get the win today, the slide will begin.

Tip. Saints by 14.

Absolutely. Top 4 teams looking to make a statement don’t lose to bottom 4 teams. Simple.

 

[ouryears]

Thinking the same really need to win this , or as you say 2017 all over again ....

Dogs blown out to $3 now.
They were sitting around $2.55

 

[Twenty10]

We have the easiest run home of all the teams imo. In reality we should not drop another hand all year. Roosters later in the year is only tough game. Origin guys will get a rest once origin is completed. Until then I believe we can get 2 - 4 points clear at the top.

 

[Alec's-saints]

dogs blown out to $3.50 now

 

[blacksafake]

For some reason I’m feeling confident about this game. Normally the dogs worry me & history shows they have the wood on us. Last year when they got us Lichaa? played out of his skin, J Morris was great, Hoppa had his best game all year, Reynolds off the bench changed the game & Graham of course kept their minds on the job. Today no Morris, Reynolds & of course Graham. Their halves really shouldn’t worry our defence. We win the forward battle we win the game, simple. We lose I’ll be in the foetal position for days lol.

 

[Gareth67]

I know that I have been critical of Mary of late for not resting a couple of the SOO players , however he believes that they are up to the task and I am sure that they shall respond in kind . With all the big guns on the field ( and I am only repeating what every other Tom , Dick and Harry have already said ) the Dragons should be far too strong .

It shall be interesting to see how Woods responds to all the recent criticism of late and also the ' bulldogging ' that our red cattle dog James Graham will direct his way . Would like to see Mr. Simms take out Klemmer with a ball and all tackle , that would really shake the doggies confidence . Dragons by 12

 

[TruSaint]

For some reason I’m feeling confident about this game. Normally the dogs worry me & history shows they have the wood on us. Last year when they got us Lichaa? played out of his skin, J Morris was great, Hoppa had his best game all year, Reynolds off the bench changed the game & Graham of course kept their minds on the job. Today no Morris, Reynolds & of course Graham. Their halves really shouldn’t worry our defence. We win the forward battle we win the game, simple. We lose I’ll be in the foetal position for days lol.

Yep, all that makes sense.

Then why do i get a feeling this grub of a team could field their reserve grade squad and give us a run?

Hope we put the sword to them, but I will take a close win as history has taught me never to underestimate this mob when they are down.

A loss would be simply unacceptable. And a real dent to any hope of making an impact going forward IMHO.

 

[Dragonslayer]

Host in for Lawrie
Mann to start on the wing with Nighty on the bench

 

[getsmarty]

TEAM LISTS


Late mail: Round 14 v Bulldogs
Author
Dragons.com.au dragons.com.au
Timestamp
Mon 11 Jun 2018, 03:00 PM

St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor has finalised his squad ahead of the Dragons' Round 14 clash against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium.

Paul Vaughan, Ben Hunt (200th NRL game), Tyson Frizell and Jack de Belin will all back up from State of Origin I.

However, Jacob Host comes on to the bench in place of Blake Lawrie, while Kurt Mann and Jason Nightingale swap between the interchange and the wing.

McGregor will also enjoy his 100th NRL game in charge of the Red V.

NRL team for Round 14 v Bulldogs:

1. Matt Dufty – sponsored by Illawarra Mercury/St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
2. Nene Macdonald – sponsored by Relativity in the Loop
3. Euan Aitken – sponsored by University of Wollongong
4. Tim Lafai – sponsored by Kingsgrove Sports Centre
15. Kurt Mann – sponsored by Wollongong Diagnosticshttps://www.smai.com.au/
6. Gareth Widdop (c) – sponsored by Dynamic Projects
7. Ben Hunt – sponsored by Paul's Customs and Forwarding Solutions
8. James Graham – sponsored by EFEX
9. Cameron McInnes – sponsored by Floormania
10. Paul Vaughan – sponsored by My Muscle Chef
11. Tyson Frizell – sponsored by Val Morgan
12. Tariq Sims – sponsored by Destination Wollongong
13. Jack de Belin – sponsored by Wollongong Jetski

Interchange:
5. Jason Nightingale – sponsored by SMAI
14. Jeremy Latimore – sponsored by Addbuild Additions
16. Leeson Ah Mau – sponsored by Westfund
19. Jacob Host – sponsored by Domus Lighting


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2018/06/11/late-mail-Round-14-Bulldogs/

 

[TruSaint]

Host in for Lawrie
Mann to start on the wing with Nighty on the bench

Really ?

 

[ALSGI]

Well, I just put some money on JG to score his maiden Dragons try @$7. He’ll be carried off in the first 10mins.

 

[jak]

nightie on the bench mann on wing

 

[getsmarty]

nightie on the bench mann on wing

Why...Just drop Nighty...

 

[Crush]

OMG
OMG
OMG!!!!!
Nighty has made way for Mann!!!!!!
This is a gooooood sign

 

[merahputih]

This is a big tick for Millward in my opinion. He’s done a fantastic job with the roster and set us up for long term success in the future with all our key players locked up and a number of youngsters still coming through. We are equal first and we still have cap space and a spot to fill in the roster!

In a time where teams like Manly, the Dogs and Parra have completely screwed their cap and left them in a hole for years to come, we’ve shown how you can correctly manage a cap. Given most on here think our management is a basket case and a mess, I think we’ve proven its not too hard.

Success is now completely reliant on the coaching staff. Mary needs to take advantage of this opportunity Millward has given him.

Host in for Lawrie
Mann to start on the wing with Nighty on the bench

Mary MUST be reading this forum.

 

[TruSaint]

Well, I just put some money on JG to score his maiden Dragons try @$7. He’ll be carried off in the first 10mins.

LMAO.... good luck mate.. Hope JG does it for you