Round 14 - v Tigers

[AyiosYiorgos]

Has Annesley mentioned anything about the Flanagan no try or will that be on Monday.
Saintsational against the Tigpies!

 

[Dribble&Yarn]

Only getting to the game now due to being in Hawaii for work (hard life eh), however was really impressed by the win, and how flanno has re-intergrated players that were poor for us last year (Feagai twins). I hope bird plays off the bench when he comes back with max keeping the spot. Finau would be disappointed to not have been in FG but he should be comforted by the fact he’s probably the front runner for Lomax’s spot next season

also - we need to hurry up and give Bomber the 2 years he’s after. Get it done ffs

 

[kit66]

Coach referred to this post game, and was livid. The timing of the play was us being 10-12 down. Lucky it didn't matter in the end, but Im glad Flanno mentioned it.

It's good that he mentioned it but on the flipside, we won well and could have overlooked that incident because your Bunker ref one week could be your on field ref a week or two later and I'm sure those guys take everything personally.

 

[jeffdragon]

Has Annesley mentioned anything about the Flanagan no try or will that be on Monday.
Saintsational against the Tigpies!

Probably Tuesday due to long weekend.

 

[Trifili13]

Probably Tuesday due to long weekend.

Would have been that night if it was the Roosters, not 3 or 4 days later like the other teams have to wait.

 

[TruSaint]

It's good that he mentioned it but on the flipside, we won well and could have overlooked that incident because your Bunker ref one week could be your on field ref a week or two later and I'm sure those guys take everything personally.

I suppose Flanno's thinking was it's probably the best time to discuss a controversial when you have won well.

Also, my bad, ... Flanno was asked about the call and said " Glad you asked, cause that's a try ". He didn't initiate the call. I get your point Kit, but our coaches of past have been muted and have done us no favours being so.

 

[justadragon]

I suppose Flanno's thinking was it's probably the best time to discuss a controversial when you have won well.

Also, my bad, ... Flanno was asked about the call and said " Glad you asked, cause that's a try ". He didn't initiate the call. I get your point Kit, but our coaches of past have been muted and have done us no favours being so.

Its a funny thing though Trusaint, if you have a look on youtube at the best all time blowups in PC's, Flanno is in quite a few of them

 

[Dea]

One of my rare at the ground games and what a game to attend! Driving 3 hours home after the game was easy after such a win!!

While he hasn’t been mentioned a lot, I want to give credit to KFlanno. For the first 15 it was always and only Hunt getting the ball. Then they changed structure and Flanno was getting first receiver before playing to Hunt or going with other options. Our whole attack changed and we began to do much more than 5 runs and a kick. This continued into the 2nd half and set us free to score so many points. KFlanno is not as flash as many, but he is working well with Hunt when he is allowed to. Friday night was a good example of how it can be successful [providing Hunt doesn’t get all the calls]

 

[KogarahWarrior]

One of my rare at the ground games and what a game to attend! Driving 3 hours home after the game was easy after such a win!!

While he hasn’t been mentioned a lot, I want to give credit to KFlanno. For the first 15 it was always and only Hunt getting the ball. Then they changed structure and Flanno was getting first receiver before playing to Hunt or going with other options. Our whole attack changed and we began to do much more than 5 runs and a kick. This continued into the 2nd half and set us free to score so many points. KFlanno is not as flash as many, but he is working well with Hunt when he is allowed to. Friday night was a good example of how it can be successful [providing Hunt doesn’t get all the calls]

Great post. Another point re KFlan that impresses me is that he's very unselfish and just does what's best for the team without kicking stones

 

[Mojo]

One of my rare at the ground games and what a game to attend! Driving 3 hours home after the game was easy after such a win!!

While he hasn’t been mentioned a lot, I want to give credit to KFlanno. For the first 15 it was always and only Hunt getting the ball. Then they changed structure and Flanno was getting first receiver before playing to Hunt or going with other options. Our whole attack changed and we began to do much more than 5 runs and a kick. This continued into the 2nd half and set us free to score so many points. KFlanno is not as flash as many, but he is working well with Hunt when he is allowed to. Friday night was a good example of how it can be successful [providing Hunt doesn’t get all the calls]

Agree. I reckon KF is a very, very good player (always has been).

 

[Mojo]

PS: I also believe Liddell is very good.
Both copped heaps of negative when they were recruited.

 

[justadragon]

One of my rare at the ground games and what a game to attend! Driving 3 hours home after the game was easy after such a win!!

While he hasn’t been mentioned a lot, I want to give credit to KFlanno. For the first 15 it was always and only Hunt getting the ball. Then they changed structure and Flanno was getting first receiver before playing to Hunt or going with other options. Our whole attack changed and we began to do much more than 5 runs and a kick. This continued into the 2nd half and set us free to score so many points. KFlanno is not as flash as many, but he is working well with Hunt when he is allowed to. Friday night was a good example of how it can be successful [providing Hunt doesn’t get all the calls]

A very good point Dea, you will also notice that when the Dragons are under the pump the ball will always go to Hunt. Anyway I'm hoping that as a bit more time goes by things will start to even out.

 

[musso]

Flanno and Lids both copped decent knocks to the head early on too and still kicked on. They both play well above their weight and all heart.

 

[Dragon David]

Some videos after the game -

HALF-CENTURY: A HISTORIC TEAM SONG

The Dragons celebrate a historic win at WIN Stadium!

www.dragons.com.au

"Full credit to the boys" Lomax reacts to Round 14 WIN!!

Post match reaction from Zac Lomax

www.dragons.com.au

Whirlwind week for Sloan ends with victory

Tyrell Sloan Round 14 post match reaction

www.dragons.com.au

'It's been a pretty special week': Ben Hunt reflects on his 48 hour Origin turnaround

Post match reaction from Ben Hunt.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[Slippery Morris]

I love it when I am proven wrong and Suli surely did that. Cracker game by the big Moses and I hope to see more of that. When he is on he is truely brilliant.

How good was the win. Not only the 50 points but this year we have seen the team fold when they get a bad call and I thought after the KFlanno debacle that led to a 12 point turn around at half time Saints would come out flat. Instead they put on 40+ points. That was huge. Scoring 50+ was much needed for the +/-. A couple more of those and that +/- is looking better. If not for Parra's last 20 mins last night Saints would be top 8 instead are 9th but 2 points from 5th and with a win against Manly followed by a bye could see the boys in the 8 sooner than we think. Big game this weekend against Manly.

Ben Hunt and Lomax were fantastic. Su'a did not play much but these 3 playing Origin will do wonders as look at the confidence they have. I feel that the boys may be starting to believe they are capable of jagging top 8 after this win.

Surely Lomax must have some small regret about leaving. But if I was a player like Talagi or Iro I would love to come to Saints and be coached by Flanno. Look what he has done to all the outside backs this season. The origin boys ae playing to their potential so it shows if you have plenty then with Flanno he will get the best out of you. Both are available nxt season and having Iro and Talagi in the squad would be huge for their backline.

 

[Victoire]

I love it when I am proven wrong and Suli surely did that. Cracker game by the big Moses and I hope to see more of that. When he is on he is surely brilliant.

The assist for the Lomax try was reminiscent of Meninga or Inglis. Busting through the line, then fending the fullback with sheer arrogance before popping a smooth one hand offload to his support. Amazing.

 

[Dragon David]

The assist for the Lomax try was reminiscent of Meninga or Inglis. Busting through the line, then fending the fullback with sheer arrogance before popping a smooth one hand offload to his support. Amazing.

I love it when I am proven wrong and Suli surely did that. Cracker game by the big Moses and I hope to see more of that. When he is on he is surely brilliant.

How good was the win. Not only the 50 points but this year we have seen the team fold when they get a bad call and I thought after the KFlanno debacle that let to a 12 point turn around at half time Saints would come out flat. Instead they put on 40+ points. That was huge. Scoring 50+ was much needed for the +/-. A couple more of those and they start looking better. If not for Parra's last 20 mins last night Saints would be top 8 instead are 9th but 2 points from 5th and with a win against Manly followed by a bye could see the boys in the 8 sooner than we think. Big game this weekend against Manly.

Ben Hunt and Lomax were fantastic. Su'a did not play much but these 3 playing Origin will do wonders as look at the confidence they have. I feel that the boys may be starting to believe they are capable of jagging top 8 after this win.

Surely Lomax must have some small regret about leaving. But if I was a player like Talagi or Iro I would love to come to Saints and be coached by Flanno. Look what he has done to all the outside backs this season. The origin boys ae playing to their potential so it shows if you have plenty then with Flanno he will get the best out of you. Both are available nxt season and having Iro and Talagi in the squad would be huge for their backline.

It makes you want to bottle up those special moments and luckily for us in this unbelievable tech world we can just look up highlights on YouTube etc to remind us of those times. We can ignore the bad moment ones as well.

 

[denis preston]

I love it when I am proven wrong and Suli surely did that. Cracker game by the big Moses and I hope to see more of that. When he is on he is truely brilliant.

How good was the win. Not only the 50 points but this year we have seen the team fold when they get a bad call and I thought after the KFlanno debacle that led to a 12 point turn around at half time Saints would come out flat. Instead they put on 40+ points. That was huge. Scoring 50+ was much needed for the +/-. A couple more of those and that +/- is looking better. If not for Parra's last 20 mins last night Saints would be top 8 instead are 9th but 2 points from 5th and with a win against Manly followed by a bye could see the boys in the 8 sooner than we think. Big game this weekend against Manly.

Ben Hunt and Lomax were fantastic. Su'a did not play much but these 3 playing Origin will do wonders as look at the confidence they have. I feel that the boys may be starting to believe they are capable of jagging top 8 after this win.

Surely Lomax must have some small regret about leaving. But if I was a player like Talagi or Iro I would love to come to Saints and be coached by Flanno. Look what he has done to all the outside backs this season. The origin boys ae playing to their potential so it shows if you have plenty then with Flanno he will get the best out of you. Both are available nxt season and having Iro and Talagi in the squad would be huge for their backline.

This post reminded me if anybody knows know where I’m Hornby is !!!

 

[Mojo]

This post reminded me if anybody knows know where I’m Hornby is !!!

he‘s going over the stats with a fine-toothed comb.

 

[justadragon]

Good to see Richardson coming out all guns blazing with the Galvin request for a release. Man we should have got that guy. When was the last time we heard anything from our CEO