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Eddie Blacker is in the squad so not injured so why bother with Korbin.
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Do not fear, Mary's last game.
Parramatta game will be his last’: Buzz reveals axe hovering over McGregor with board set to meet
NRL Premiership
- August 11, 2020 12:45am
- Darcie McDonald
- Source: FOX SPORTS
Dragons coach Paul McGregor may have just one game left with the club. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts).Source: AAP
Buzz Rothfield believes Paul McGregor will coach his last game for the Dragons this Friday when his team takes on the Eels.
Rothfield revealed on NRL 360 that McGregor’s position would be discussed at the club’s monthly board meeting on Tuesday next week.
“I think Mary’s time is up,” he said.
Round 14
“He’s won eight of his last 31 games... I think the Parramatta game will be his last game.”
Mary facing Dragons exit
Dragons CEO Ryan Webb confirmed to The Daily Telegraph that McGregor’s future will be discussed at the meeting, saying it would be “negligent” to not look at it.
“We wouldn’t be doing the right thing if we didn’t raise it,” he said.
“It would be negligent of us to ignore it.
“Paul knows we will be discussing it at board level now that we’re out of contention for the finals.
“It’s not like we’re doing anything behind his back. It’s now time to have a discussion about it as a group.”
Webb also confirmed that McGregor is aware of the looming discussion.
“He’s got thoughts and feelings. I can’t just walk into the board meeting cold.”
It comes after it was revealed McGregor had lost the support of a number of senior players due to constant changes to the team’s line-up, mainly the merry-go-round of positions million-dollar man Ben Hunt has experienced this season.
“Ben Hunt started at halfback, went to the bench for a month, then went to hooker, then went to halfback, then went to five-eight. There’s no continuity there,” Rothfield said.
“Zac Lomax started the year at fullback, then went to wing, then he went to centre.”
The board discussed McGregor’s future earlier in the season when the Dragons lost to the Bulldogs in what many expected to be the end of his tenure with the club.
McGregor was spared the axe with Webb insisting the under pressure coach had full support of the board.
“When we last spoke about it after round four there was unanimous support on the board for Mary,” Webb said.
“There was no split. It was 100 per cent.
“As a group we haven’t discussed it since. The conversations will roll out this week and we’ll go from there.”
However, Rothfield reports that is not the case this time round.
“I’m told the directors are split. The Wollongong directors are supporting him but those at Kogarah aren't,” he said.
Webb has faced his fair share of challenges since joining the club in March, including the demands of the passionate supporter base who have been on McGregor’s case for years.
“To be honest I’ve had angst pretty much for the four months since I got here,” Webb said.
“Our fans and members are vocal and passionate. It dropped off for a couple of weeks but we’ve got to listen.”
https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...g/news-story/f3fbdcb4813714b479e4bb8f488f49a2
yep \, it's both of their farewells
If it wasn’t from Buzz I’d believe it. He doesn’t seem to have any sources other than stating how many games Mary has lost. We all know that anyway but he is yet to be sacked. I’m not getting my hopes up. Don’t want to be disappointed. I still think seeing out the season is the best option but announcing it now.Parramatta game will be his last’: Buzz reveals axe hovering over McGregor with board set to meet
NRL Premiership
- August 11, 2020 12:45am
- Darcie McDonald
- Source: FOX SPORTS
Dragons coach Paul McGregor may have just one game left with the club. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts).Source: AAP
Buzz Rothfield believes Paul McGregor will coach his last game for the Dragons this Friday when his team takes on the Eels.
Rothfield revealed on NRL 360 that McGregor’s position would be discussed at the club’s monthly board meeting on Tuesday next week.
“I think Mary’s time is up,” he said.
Round 14
“He’s won eight of his last 31 games... I think the Parramatta game will be his last game.”
Mary facing Dragons exit
Dragons CEO Ryan Webb confirmed to The Daily Telegraph that McGregor’s future will be discussed at the meeting, saying it would be “negligent” to not look at it.
“We wouldn’t be doing the right thing if we didn’t raise it,” he said.
“It would be negligent of us to ignore it.
“Paul knows we will be discussing it at board level now that we’re out of contention for the finals.
“It’s not like we’re doing anything behind his back. It’s now time to have a discussion about it as a group.”
Webb also confirmed that McGregor is aware of the looming discussion.
“He’s got thoughts and feelings. I can’t just walk into the board meeting cold.”
It comes after it was revealed McGregor had lost the support of a number of senior players due to constant changes to the team’s line-up, mainly the merry-go-round of positions million-dollar man Ben Hunt has experienced this season.
“Ben Hunt started at halfback, went to the bench for a month, then went to hooker, then went to halfback, then went to five-eight. There’s no continuity there,” Rothfield said.
“Zac Lomax started the year at fullback, then went to wing, then he went to centre.”
The board discussed McGregor’s future earlier in the season when the Dragons lost to the Bulldogs in what many expected to be the end of his tenure with the club.
McGregor was spared the axe with Webb insisting the under pressure coach had full support of the board.
“When we last spoke about it after round four there was unanimous support on the board for Mary,” Webb said.
“There was no split. It was 100 per cent.
“As a group we haven’t discussed it since. The conversations will roll out this week and we’ll go from there.”
However, Rothfield reports that is not the case this time round.
“I’m told the directors are split. The Wollongong directors are supporting him but those at Kogarah aren't,” he said.
Webb has faced his fair share of challenges since joining the club in March, including the demands of the passionate supporter base who have been on McGregor’s case for years.
“To be honest I’ve had angst pretty much for the four months since I got here,” Webb said.
“Our fans and members are vocal and passionate. It dropped off for a couple of weeks but we’ve got to listen.”
https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...g/news-story/f3fbdcb4813714b479e4bb8f488f49a2
MATCH PREVIEW
Eels v Dragons: Matterson green light; Norman returns
Author
NRL.com
Timestamp
Tue 11 Aug 2020, 04:01 PM
The Eels are a couple more wins away from beginning to plan for playing in the finals as a top-four side.
If they're able to knock off the Dragons this week, they'll be at least three wins clear of fifth with only six matches remaining.
The Dragons don't want to hear anything about such talk; they need to win to keep their slim finals hopes alive.
The continued absence of Paul Vaughan due to a COVID regulations infraction doesn't help them at all.
Match: Eels v Dragons
Round 14 - Friday 14th August
7:55pm
Home Team
Eels
3rd Position
Away Team
Dragons
12th Position
Venue: Bankwest Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
Fan Information
- Nine Network
- Kayo
- Foxtel
- Live Pass
The Rundown
Team news
Eels: Ryan Matterson returns from concussion in the back row with Marata Niukore dropping to the bench and Andrew Davey to 18th man.
Dragons: Corey Norman has been recalled at five-eighth, shifting Ben Hunt to hooker and Cam McInnes to lock with the suspended Jackson Ford out. Tyrell Fuimaono starts in the back row following a shoulder injury to Tariq Sims. Trent Merrin is also out with Korbin Sims and Jacob Host the new faces on the pine.
Match: Eels v Dragons
Round 14 - Friday 14th August
7:55pm
Home Team
Eels
Away Team
Dragons
Venue: Bankwest Stadium, Sydney
Team Lists
Backs
Forwards
- Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
1
Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matthew Dufty- Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
2
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jordan Pereira- Centre for Eels is number 3 Michael Jennings
3
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Euan Aitken- Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake
4
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax- Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake Ferguson
5
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa- Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
6
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey Norman- Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses
7
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Adam Clune
Interchange
- Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
8
Prop for Dragons is number 8 Blake Lawrie- Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney
9
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Ben Hunt- Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
10
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Josh Kerr- 2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
11
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Tyson Frizell- 2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Ryan Matterson
12
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tyrell Fuimaono- Lock for Eels is number 13 Nathan Brown
13
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Cameron McInnes
Reserves
- Interchange for Eels is number 14 Ray Stone
14
Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Tristan Sailor- Interchange for Eels is number 15 Marata Niukore
15
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Kaide Ellis- Interchange for Eels is number 16 Kane Evans
16
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Korbin Sims- Interchange for Eels is number 17 Oregon Kaufusi
17
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Jacob Host
Eels Ins
- Reserve for Eels is number 18 Andrew Davey
18
Reserve for Dragons is number 18 Brayden Wiliame- Reserve for Eels is number 19 Haze Dunster
19
Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Eddie Blacker- Reserve for Eels is number 20 Stefano Utoikamanu
20
Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Jason Saab- Reserve for Eels is number 21 Brad Takairangi
21
Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Jayden Sullivan
Ins
- Brad Takairangi
- Haze Dunster
- Ryan Matterson
- Stefano Utoikamanu
Dragons Ins
Eels Outs
- Brayden Wiliame
- Corey Norman
- Eddie Blacker
- Jacob Host
- Jason Saab
- Jayden Sullivan
- Korbin Sims
Outs
Dragons Ins
Key match-up
- Jackson Ford
- Tariq Sims
- Trent Merrin
Clint Gutherson v Matt Dufty. Gutherson continues to impress with his all-around game while Dufty has turned a 2020 campaign that at one stage included doubts over his future in the league into a great comeback story. Both men revel in open space. Dufty, in particular, is lethal against a tiring opposition.
Stat Attack
A look at the offload stats shows one outlier – the Eels. They have completed 59 more offloads than the second-placed team (the Roosters) and a whopping 88 more than the Dragons side they will face on Friday.
Eels v Dragons
What will be the result of their clash?
Eels v Dragons What will be the result of their clash?
3,061 Votes
- Eels 1-10
19%- Eels 11+
64%- Dragons 1-10
13%- Dragons 11+
4%
https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/08/10/eels-v-dragons-matterson-green-light-tariq-sims-unlikely/
You can add Millward to the list of exiting failed managers. I doubt very much and club in the NRL will hire Mary, Millward or Young. So it is off to the ESL for these jokers.
Yes, that would be the common sense play wouldn't it ? They are in such a bubble they can't see this obviously.
Give yourself an uppercut; that's not even funny...
But no one will ever say we are devoid of any players, its only the Roosters who get to claim than honour even when with 9 players out they can still field the best half in the comp the best centre in the comp and the best fullback in the comp along with some very handy Taukeiaho and Friends in there.
