Round 14 vs Cowboys

[BLM01]

Titans got in last year on 22 points

Exactly... that was my point about 28 being the benchmark
Although looking at the table now I don’t think 22 will be this year

 

[Crush]

OK, let’s get real for a sec.
We will never get a better time to play Cowboys and come away with 2 points. They will have some of their strongest players out or backing up from Origin.
It’s time to win games, not learn from mistakes etc etc. I don’t want to narrowly lose this game only to hear Hook talk about how brave we were blah blah. Need to win these games. We are at full strength or close to it, coming off bye, around the top 8 with everything to play for.

 

[dungay dragon]

OK, let’s get real for a sec.
We will never get a better time to play Cowboys and come away with 2 points. They will have some of their strongest players out or backing up from Origin.
It’s time to win games, not learn from mistakes etc etc. I don’t want to narrowly lose this game only to hear Hook talk about how brave we were blah blah. Need to win these games. We are at full strength or close to it, coming off bye, around the top 8 with everything to play for.

know it wont happen BUT love to see Hook ;
Start with Sullivan @ 7 ...Has trained there all week
Start Ben @ 9 ...If he wants to play/start
Give Macca a week off
Start Simms from bench
Def have both Moose and Sua in the 17...Moose up against his old sire will come out Smokin...
Need to start Fast and Play fast ..Ruck speed has to be priority and vastly improve our speed off the line in Defence .Hold the bloody line Dont wait for them to come to us..
Big opportunity tonite .Have had 2 weeks to prepare and almost at full strength ....

 

[mickeylane]

know it wont happen BUT love to see Hook ;
Start with Sullivan @ 7 ...Has trained there all week
Start Ben @ 9 ...If he wants to play/start
Give Macca a week off
Start Simms from bench
Def have both Moose and Sua in the 17...Moose up against his old sire will come out Smokin...
Need to start Fast and Play fast ..Ruck speed has to be priority and vastly improve our speed off the line in Defence .Hold the bloody line Dont wait for them to come to us..
Big opportunity tonite .Have had 2 weeks to prepare and almost at full strength ....

I think Hook willl paly all his cards here...nothing left on the table (Sua, Mcguire, Hunt, sims all in the squad or starting line up...)

 

[Walpole]

OK, let’s get real for a sec.
We will never get a better time to play Cowboys and come away with 2 points. They will have some of their strongest players out or backing up from Origin.
It’s time to win games, not learn from mistakes etc etc. I don’t want to narrowly lose this game only to hear Hook talk about how brave we were blah blah. Need to win these games. We are at full strength or close to it, coming off bye, around the top 8 with everything to play for.

Well said, if we're fair dinkum about making the 8 this year this is a game we need to win. There's no time for a noble loss.

 

[Dragsters]

Cotter rested for cows.
Nanai out also.

Heilum Luki scares me.

He gets his chance to announce himself with a start tonight, at home.

He is a weapon waiting for an opportunity to explode.

I just hope its not against us...

 

[thebigredv]

This one really pits the two coaches against each other more than anything.

Both started with a squad in a very low place at exactly the same time. It would appear the more novice coach has done a lot more with his lot than the old hand.

A chance for Hook's boys to make a statement. Make it tonight.

The 'give him time' stuff is losing its credibility when you see how far the Cowboys have come.

 

[Illusion]

Well said, if we're fair dinkum about making the 8 this year this is a game we need to win. There's no time for a noble loss.

Yep no more I'm proud of the boys , the way they defended on their line , had a player sent to the bin , bad Ref call ,my pie was cold and I didn't get sauce , but we lost ..... There always seems to be an excuse ......

 

[Crush]

If Hunt plays surely McCulloch drops off the bench and Sullivan gets the nod as utility?
Or even better, Sullivan plays 7, Hunt plays 9, Mbye comes off bench to replace Hunt at 9.
Surely. Right?

 

[Dragon David]

If Hunt plays surely McCulloch drops off the bench and Sullivan gets the nod as utility?
Or even better, Sullivan plays 7, Hunt plays 9, Mbye comes off bench to replace Hunt at 9.
Surely. Right?

Surely this is how Hook will play it? Most of us see this, but will he? I have extreme doubts.

 

[justadragon]

Sims is out and Moose is in, probably give Su'a another week. This is the time to see what we are made of as Crush has said above, lets cut out the excuses and put on a show, lets hope we se Sullivan at 7, I did say hope, for once lets pull our finger out in the second half of the season without fading away badly and having shit excuses, it either starts here or the rot sets in,,,,Go the Dragons !!!!!

 

[st.phil]

I've tipped the cows with the herd - but think we are a close to 50/50 chance - could not resist some cheeky cash on the Drags at 5.10...

Realistically they are playing far more consistent footy that us - we clock off for minimum 20-30 mins a game at pres BUT yep - good time to get them and we seem to lift for such occasions.

 

[The Villain]

If Hunt plays surely McCulloch drops off the bench and Sullivan gets the nod as utility?
Or even better, Sullivan plays 7, Hunt plays 9, Mbye comes off bench to replace Hunt at 9.
Surely. Right?

I consider Hunt an elite hooker but only an ok halfback.
Persisting with him at 7 is just stupid.

 

[True_Believer]

I've tipped the cows with the herd - but think we are a close to 50/50 chance - could not resist some cheeky cash on the Drags at 5.10...

Realistically they are playing far more consistent footy that us - we clock off for minimum 20-30 mins a game at pres BUT yep - good time to get them and we seem to lift for such occasions.

This is the reality of it. They are more consistent at the moment and are playing really well with confidence. I can't see us winning this game given the home town advantage (and believe me it's an advantage up here), but if we don't win I'm looking for the team to really dig in and challenge them.

 

[Illusion]

Sims is out and Moose is in, probably give Su'a another week. This is the time to see what we are made of as Crush has said above, lets cut out the excuses and put on a show, lets hope we se Sullivan at 7, I did say hope, for once lets pull our finger out in the second half of the season without fading away badly and having shit excuses, it either starts here or the rot sets in,,,,Go the Dragons !!!!!

I hope Sully does play at 7, but if he does and they lose or he makes a mistake, knowing Hook he will drop him and we dont see him again ..... Needs to stick with him ..... This is what scares me most .....

 

[True_Believer]

The Molo's and Moose up against their old team. Hopefully they'll be ready to dig in.

 

[Crush]

Feigai out, when did that happen?
Geez, we now have two reserve grade wingers playing.

 

[jeffdragon]

Faegai has the flu.
Jonathan Reuben will do well.
I'll back him to score a try.

 

[justadragon]

Feigai out, when did that happen?
Geez, we now have two reserve grade wingers playing.

Geez mate if Feigai is out I would assume Rueben is in, I actually dont mind him, he may deserve his shot as well, all the best to him anyway, have a blinder champ !!!!

 

[KogarahWarrior]

Sad that Matty is out, but all the best to Jono tonight! Been a long time coming mate, and what more convenient time to do it back in your home state. Rip in, run hard and fast and pleeaaase make sure you stick it to em in defence!

UP THE SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!