Round 17 vs Cowboys

[SAP58]

Will they not have to wash Norman’s jersey once again after this game ?

 

[hazzbeen]

Will Rava run in off his wing three or four times and will he let in a try or two?

Right on been saying this for ever , he doesn't know who is outside him he should be calling players across .....

 

[George Dragon]

A lot of fans are going to be disappointed when Blacker makes his debut.

 

[Maxwell]

Hunt/Norman
Hunt/Clune
Clune/Norman
No spark, no zip, no creativity.
First problem that needs to be addressed by the new coach.

MCInnes to 9 and I would play Hunt at a running 6 . Norman is slow and weak in D

 

[Runner]

A lot of fans are going to be disappointed when Blacker makes his debut.

I haven’t seen him play apart from the cameo in the pre season but I assume you are not impressed with what you have seen?

 

[thebigredv]

We;ve seen how bad the Dragons go when they have everything to play for, what about when there is nothing to play for?

If it weren't the Cowboys we'd lose by 50.

 

[Mjab]

MCInnes to 9 and I would play Hunt at a running 6 . Norman is slow and weak in D

have they tried hunt 6 Clune 7 yet I can’t remember but sounds worthwhile trying

Hunt did not play well last week and a lot of his passes were absolute rubbish from dummy half

realistically Norman is a passenger and I’d prefer he doesn’t play at all

 

[possm]

Get rid of Norman and Hunt, we don't need this rubbish.

 

[Mjab]

I think Hunt does contribute more than Norman and may do Ok under a new coach with a game plan suitable to him

I just can’t see anyone being able to get anything out of Norman ever

I would drop Norman out of the 17 for at least 2 weeks and see if he responds and if not F him off anywhere or CC next year

I don’t care what we are paying him

 

[George Dragon]

have they tried hunt 6 Clune 7 yet I can’t remember but sounds worthwhile trying

Twice
Once when Norman was FB and when he was dropped

I think Hunt does contribute more than Norman and may do Ok under a new coach with a game plan suitable to him

I just can’t see anyone being able to get anything out of Norman ever

I would drop Norman out of the 17 for at least 2 weeks and see if he responds and if not F him off anywhere or CC next year

I don’t care what we are paying him

Drop him for good
Front load his contract with what ever cap we have left, take the burden off next year, easier to unload then.

 

[Mjab]

Twice
Once when Norman was FB and when he was dropped


Drop him for good
Front load his contract with what ever cap we have left, take the burden off next year, easier to unload then.

Hey George Dragon

Out of interest what do you think the line up should be over the next month

 

[Dragonslayer]

A lot of fans are going to be disappointed when Blacker makes his debut.

He's way off 1st grade i think.

 

[True_Believer]

A lot of fans are going to be disappointed when Blacker makes his debut.

Thanks George. Suspected this already.

Is it possibly because he hasn't been mentored properly? Or is he just not ready?

 

[George Dragon]

Thanks George. Suspected this already.

Is it possibly because he hasn't been mentored properly? Or is he just not ready?

He's young so still time, he's not ready and not good enough at this stage.
I've seen him play around 20 times and have seen nothing that makes him NRL ready or even CC stand out.
I cant remember one thing he has done that I have thought wow.
He was good in 16s and 18s when he was 6"⁴ and over 100kg. But finding it harder V men.

 

[George Dragon]

Hey George Dragon

Out of interest what do you think the line up should be over the next month

Forwards are a mess with injuries and suspension.
Some thoughts in the view of next season.
Hunt has taken up his 6 year option like it or not he is here to stay.
Cam is not a 13 you can't have a starting middle 4 of Ben Cam and Blake. When Paul is back Blake goes too.
We have seen what Adam can do, I'm not dropping him but want to see what Bud can do and he needs an expirenced half with him.
So halfs Bud and Ben.
Left side what a problem.
I would consider switching Tyson there for expirence. Euan out Jordy is not the answer.
So I'd give Brayden 2 weeks to show something. Max on the wing.(the only one who has not had an injury this year)
Brayden doesn't step up then any combination of Max Matt Cody and SSE(he is a specialist left side player so has an advantage there).
The twins have had a lot of injuries and need to be managed well.
The same with others this year.
Bud foot
SSE foot hammy
Matt knee
Joey ACL
Hayden shoulder(another miss managment from the club,only deciding to operate aftrr covid break)
We can give Blacker a go but I wouldn't be expecting much.

 

[muzby]

A lot of fans are going to be disappointed when Blacker makes his debut.

Don’t shatter their dreams.

He’s the next big thing. The answer to all our problems.

They were all able to see it whilst numerous coaches couldn’t.

Just like Timm. Look how well he’s going this season.

If only Mary had listened.

 

[getsmarty]

MATCH PREVIEW


Cowboys v Dragons: Clifford's half chance; Testing time for Brittain
Author
NRL.com
Timestamp
Mon 31 Aug 2020, 05:31 PM

North Queensland have lost nine on the trot and Sunday's home clash against St George Illawarra represents one of their final opportunities to avoid a club record-equalling losing streak.

If the Cowboys can't get the cash against the Dragons they will almost certainly have to wait until their final-round Queensland derby with Brisbane for another shot at redemption given they face the Storm and Panthers in rounds 18 and 19.

Losing all four games would see North Queensland equal the club's 13 straight losses between round seven and round 21 in 2008.

The Dragons have shown improvement this year but had a two-game win streak snapped when they fell to a shock 14-10 loss to the Gold Coast last Friday just two weeks after upsetting Parramatta.


Match: Cowboys v Dragons

Round 17 - Sunday 6th September

6:30pm

Home Team

Cowboys

14th Position


Away Team

Dragons

10th Position

Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville

Match broadcasters:

• Kayo
• Foxtel
• Live Pass

Fan Information
The rundown
Team news
Cowboys: Captain and halfback Michael Morgan is out with a calf injury, presenting an opportunity for Jake Clifford to return in the No.7 jumper. Second-rower Coen Hess is suspended for a crusher tackle. Backs Murray Taulagi (knee) and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (hamstring) could be available for selection, so too prop Peter Hola (wrist).

Dragons: Bench hooker Billy Brittain must pass HIA protocols after being concussed against the Titans. Second-rower Tyrell Fuimaono is available after completing his suspension, while Jacob Host will avoid a ban for a dangerous contact charge with an early guilty plea.

Key match-up
Mikaele Rawalawa v Kyle Feldt: Their respective sides' leading try-scorers won't line up against each other but their ability to conjure a four-pointer could have massive impact on the outcome. Feldt has 13 tries, just one off the lead in that category, and Ravalawa 12. The Fijian posted consecutive doubles before going tryless in the loss to the Gold Coast while the Cowboys veteran crossed for a brace of his own in last weekend's defeat at the hands of Cronulla to match Ravalawa with three doubles in 2020.



Stat attack
St George Illawarra have had their struggles in recent years but at least they've had the wood on North Queensland. The Dragons are winners of four of five contests since 2016 after claiming the cash just once in their previous six clashes with the Cowboys.


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/202...ffords-half-chance-testing-time-for-brittain/

 

[George Dragon]

Fui in Merrin out massive changes

 

[redv13]

Fui in Merrin out massive changes

I thought we sacked Mcflop??

 

[redv13]

DY can get f**ked. He’s looking as useless as the previous germ