Round 18 vs Panthers

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

Because you're playing the worst defence in the comp this week who can't score points when in the best attacking territory Vs last week a genuine top 4 team.

Your mistaken,

We have the worst coach and the shocking defensive record.

Phil helps out...

Dragons coach Paul McGregor's job is safe, says Phil Gould

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Despite the growing fan demands for Paul McGregor to be sacked, Phil Gould feels the St George Illawarra Dragons coach is in no "danger whatsoever".


The results-hungry Dragons army has long been disgruntled with McGregor at the helm but their desire to see him axed ramped up following last Sunday's embarrassing 36-14 loss to the Canberra Raiders.


And with only six wins this year, the media has begun asking questions of McGregor's credentials, particularly after the Gold Coast Titans cut ties with Garth Brennan over the weekend.

MORE: Mark Carroll lambasts Dragons players over lack of effort

But Gould gained an insight into St George Illawarra's inner sanctum during a recent event and believes McGregor, who signed a two-year extension in April, is very safe in his position.


"I actually went to a trivia luncheon down at Wollongong a couple of Fridays ago, it was a tribute to Paul McGregor," Gould told the Six Tackles With Gus podcast.

"They were raising money for a very worthy cause but the theme of the lunch was a tribute to Paul McGregor and all his ex-coaches and teammates and players came to speak on his behalf.

"Because I'd coached him in Origin I got an invite to come down and what I found in that room that included all the old St George and old Illawarra people and all the people around the club, it's a really tight-knit club.

"A really great atmosphere, great enthusiasm and a lot of love for the coach. I don't think internally there's any pressure on Paul McGregor that might even be hinted on from the outside."

Dragons back-rower Tariq Sims on Wednesday said the players needed to shoulder the responsibility for the team's recent form, not McGregor.

And that seems to be the thinking of those in power at the Dragons, with Gould confident the mentor is not even close to having to fight for his job.


"People look at the results of late and they go, 'Well, the coach will end up getting the blame and they'll move him on', because that's what we do in rugby league history," Gould said.

"I didn't feel that when I was in that room down there at the luncheon. He's a very highly respected and regarded person within the organisation. He's played for them, he's coached them, he was involved in various roles before he became a coach.

"I don't think Paul McGregor is in any danger whatsoever."

This is the most depressing news l've heard in a long time.

 

[OldPanther]

Your mistaken,

We have the worst coach and the shocking defensive record.


This is the most depressing news l've heard in a long time.

Yeah I was corrected earlier. I've been so accustomed to us being terrible it never occurred to me that someone like the Dragons would be worse. Teams like Titans and Dogs maybe.

 

[TruSaint]

Yeah I was corrected earlier. I've been so accustomed to us being terrible it never occurred to me that someone like the Dragons would be worse. Teams like Titans and Dogs maybe.

Looks like Gould left the Panthers to fook us over mate ... LOL

 

[Michaeldragonslife25]

The marketing machine is working mate.

Expect to hear from many players between now and seasons end, on the direction of the club. The old "Mary did not drop the ball... we didn't follow the game plan ... WE let the coach down >>> " etc etc etc...

I guarantee its coming.

Guess we’ll find out fingers crossed I’m right haha

 

[Objective View]

Phil helps out...

Dragons coach Paul McGregor's job is safe, says Phil Gould

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LEAGUE
ST. GEORGE-ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
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Despite the growing fan demands for Paul McGregor to be sacked, Phil Gould feels the St George Illawarra Dragons coach is in no "danger whatsoever".


The results-hungry Dragons army has long been disgruntled with McGregor at the helm but their desire to see him axed ramped up following last Sunday's embarrassing 36-14 loss to the Canberra Raiders.


And with only six wins this year, the media has begun asking questions of McGregor's credentials, particularly after the Gold Coast Titans cut ties with Garth Brennan over the weekend.

MORE: Mark Carroll lambasts Dragons players over lack of effort

But Gould gained an insight into St George Illawarra's inner sanctum during a recent event and believes McGregor, who signed a two-year extension in April, is very safe in his position.


"I actually went to a trivia luncheon down at Wollongong a couple of Fridays ago, it was a tribute to Paul McGregor," Gould told the Six Tackles With Gus podcast.

"They were raising money for a very worthy cause but the theme of the lunch was a tribute to Paul McGregor and all his ex-coaches and teammates and players came to speak on his behalf.

"Because I'd coached him in Origin I got an invite to come down and what I found in that room that included all the old St George and old Illawarra people and all the people around the club, it's a really tight-knit club.

"A really great atmosphere, great enthusiasm and a lot of love for the coach. I don't think internally there's any pressure on Paul McGregor that might even be hinted on from the outside."

Dragons back-rower Tariq Sims on Wednesday said the players needed to shoulder the responsibility for the team's recent form, not McGregor.

And that seems to be the thinking of those in power at the Dragons, with Gould confident the mentor is not even close to having to fight for his job.


"People look at the results of late and they go, 'Well, the coach will end up getting the blame and they'll move him on', because that's what we do in rugby league history," Gould said.

"I didn't feel that when I was in that room down there at the luncheon. He's a very highly respected and regarded person within the organisation. He's played for them, he's coached them, he was involved in various roles before he became a coach.

"I don't think Paul McGregor is in any danger whatsoever."

"People look at the results of late and they go, 'Well, the coach will end up getting the blame and they'll move him on', because that's what we do in rugby league history," Gould said."

Results of late?!! Try results over 6 years!

Gould the f#*ker has an agenda, pure and simple.

Straight Shooter

 

[Eatons Hill Dragon]

Is it just me but I'm actually confident we will win this match and win well.

I will now show myself to the exit sign and go pour another drink.

 

[OldPanther]

Looks like Gould left the Panthers to fook us over mate ... LOL

He is extremely loyal to the people around the game. We ended up with a lot of over paid players on big money 4 - 5 year deals because of it. He won't want to see the coach sacked because of the sentiment. Ivan was sacked because Gus thought the job was f**king him mentally and Griffin because he refused to work with the coaching staff and fell out with Gus die to it. Maybe you can get Mary and Gus to have a fight?

 

[OldPanther]

Is it just me but I'm actually confident we will win this match and win well.

I will now show myself to the exit sign and go pour another drink.

It took us 30 minutes to score against the Titans. Let that sink in.

 

[TruSaint]

It took us 30 minutes to score against the Titans. Let that sink in.

We have won 10 or our last 26 games... let that sink in

 

[Dragons 09]

We have won 10 or our last 26 games... let that sink in

That's a 38.5% win ratio.....in 26 games....which equates to a full season of footy!
I think Pricey was running at about 39% when he got the ass.
This plank is untouchable.

 

[TruSaint]

At least @OldPanther comes in here for a good debate, and may I say in good spirit.
Problem is I cant defend our mob.

 

[blacksafake]

It took us 30 minutes to score against the Titans. Let that sink in.

I’ll give you 15max this week.
Just run down Aitkens side.
If Naden is your left centre back him for 1st try.

 

[blacksafake]

Is it just me but I'm actually confident we will win this match and win well.

I will now show myself to the exit sign and go pour another drink.

It’s just you

 

[Eatons Hill Dragon]

It’s just you

I think you might be right mate.

As TruSaint said we are 10 from 26 so definitely due.

 

[TruSaint]

I think you might be right mate.

As TruSaint said we are 10 from 26 so definitely due.

I would tell you what we are "due" for, however I respect you EHD

 

[Eatons Hill Dragon]

We have won 10 or our last 26 games... let that sink in

And that there is the stat that all the journos should be writing about.
Yes we have had injuries and suspensions this year but plenty of other teams have as well.
Round 18 last year we are in 3rd position so basically our last full year of footy has been nothing but utter Sh!t.
Only joy was kicking some Donkey ass up at Suncorp (twice ).

 

[OldPanther]

We have won 10 or our last 26 games... let that sink in

Ah but 5 of your last 6 against us.

At least @OldPanther comes in here for a good debate, and may I say in good spirit.
Problem is I cant defend our mob.

It's funny that we are arguing the wrong way around haha. It's good following an underachieving club.

That's a 38.5% win ratio.....in 26 games....which equates to a full season of footy!
I think Pricey was running at about 39% when he got the ass.
This plank is untouchable.

That is pretty grim. Most coaches would've had the media all over them. Des and Madge both had worse after winning prems with their clubs.

I’ll give you 15max this week.
Just run down Aitkens side.
If Naden is your left centre back him for 1st try.

Our left edge lines up with:

Maloney, Kikau, Naden, Mansour

Our right will be:

Cleary, Winterstein, Whare, To'o

 

[blacksafake]

Ah but 5 of your last 6 against us.



It's funny that we are arguing the wrong way around haha. It's good following an underachieving club.



That is pretty grim. Most coaches would've had the media all over them. Des and Madge both had worse after winning prems with their clubs.



Our left edge lines up with:

Maloney, Kikau, Naden, Mansour

Our right will be:

Cleary, Winterstein, Whare, To'o

Kikau will destroy us if that’s the case.
Aitken v Kikau, stop the fight.

 

[TruSaint]

Kikau will destroy us if that’s the case.
Aitken v Kikau, stop the fight.

 

[OldPanther]

Kikau will destroy us if that’s the case.
Aitken v Kikau, stop the fight.

It's the side our attack runs through with the other being big defensively. Naden has tries in his last 4 of 5 games and Kikau is our top try scorer for this year.