Round 18 vs Raiders

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

Wighton had a shocker yesterday so I’d expect him to hit back next week & carve us up.

Papalii will be out though, he’s their heart and soul, great player.

 

[HenryTatana]

They’ll play out out of their skin to impress Griffin.

 

[Old Timer]

I hope that Hook is on the phone to DY telling him what he wants done with the squad over the next 3 weeks.

I also hope he has a plan to look after the guys that are here next year but playing busted at the moment.

I hope that he has a plan to offload those that are costing big $$$ for little return.

Maybe he could start by selecting Norman & Hunt in the front row against the Raiders?

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

It’s going to be very interesting now Young doesn’t have to win anymore will Tuesday’s list be any different. If I was Griffin I’d be having a sneaky phone call to Deano and sort of hint at who I want picked if you wanna remain my assistant

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

It’s going to be very interesting now Young doesn’t have to win anymore will Tuesday’s list be any different. If I was Griffin I’d be having a sneaky phone call to Deano and sort of hint at who I want picked if you wanna remain my assistant

Like your thinking but it wont happen......the fog is still like pea soup untill Hook starts in the off season.....what did Young say same shit different day

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

They’ll play out out of their skin to impress Griffin.

Henry it will take more than the appointment of Griffin to make Hunt and Norman perform at the moment...the only skin they will be playing with is their foreskins

 

[SaintPauli]

Actually i hope Hook turns up as a spectator and players to know his presence. Particularly players who have not been putting in 100% this year or are way over paid and under performing.

 

[Forbes Creek Dragons]

Actually i hope Hook turns up as a spectator and players to know his presence. Particularly players who have not been putting in 100% this year or are way over paid and under performing.

I would say he will.

 

[redv13]

These jokers can’t beat the titans at Kogarah or a massively under strength cows on a 9 game losing streak. Ha, zero f**king chance they’ll come anywhere near Canberra. Within 20 pts and they’ve done well.

 

[ALSGI]

I would say he will.

He’s still employed by the Continuous Call Team but I’m sure he’ll be watching closely, as he would have last two games.

 

[SaintPeter]

Whos Hook?

 

[Eatons Hill Dragon]

I expect this game we will see the forwards run a little bit harder, line speed to be a little bit quicker, tackles more affective and a little bit harder. Players will be out to impress, even those on contract for next season.
Griffin has proven at both the Donkeys and Panthers that he will give the jersey to juniors of good enough.
If I’m Sullivan, Blacker, Ramsey or the twins I would be very happy with what the future holds simply for opportunities, something that has been missing the past 9 years.

 

[getsmarty]

MATCH PREVIEW


Dragons v Raiders: Vaughan back from ban; Scott delay
Author
NRL.com
Timestamp
Mon 7 Sep 2020, 03:33 PM

With their finals hopes finally extinguished St George Illawarra can settle into the role of spoiler and first up in a three-leg gauntlet of finals contenders are Canberra.

The Dragons' failure to take their chances against the Cowboys on Sunday means that now not even the numbers add up so they will be playing for pride and to impress newly named 2021 head coach Anthony Griffin.

But, having briefly flirted with an unlikely late-season run at the top eight, things don't get any easier because after they host fifth-placed Canberra they are away to sixth-placed Newcastle and at home to second-placed Melbourne to round out the season.

The Raiders, who can't afford another stumble after dropping two points behind the fourth-placed Roosters, will want to make it count against the Dragons because they also face a challenging finish to the regular season against the Warriors and Sharks.


Match: Dragons v Raiders

Round 18 - Saturday 12th September

3:00pm

Home Team

Dragons

11th Position


Away Team

Raiders

5th Position

Venue: WIN Stadium, Wollongong

Match broadcasters:

• Kayo
• Foxtel
• Live Pass

Fan Information
The rundown
Team news
Dragons: Prop Paul Vaughan (suspension) will be available while fellow forward Trent Merrin (hamstring) could also return. Interim coach Dean Young has the option to blood some youth now the finals are out of reach.

Raiders: Star front-rower Josh Papalii (shoulder) will be monitored and is a chance of playing after being cleared of serious injury. But centre Curtis Scott will have to wait another week before returning from a knee injury.

Corey Norman v Jack Wighton: Their 2020 numbers are remarkably similar given that both have solidified remarkably different perceptions - Wighton as the man who measures up in the big moments and Norman as a much less reliable playmaker when the pressure is on. The Raider has the advantage when it comes to tries (8-4), average run metres (102-84) and average kick meters (280-260 per game) while the Dragon has more forced dropouts (13-7) and offloads (7-3). He is also less effective in defence.

Stat attack
Canberra's injury woes have captured most of the attention but their struggles in attack could prove decisive when it comes to securing a top-four finish and, from there, how far they progress in the post-season. Only one other team in the top eight (Parramatta, 336) has scored less than the Raiders' 344 points and most of their serious finals rivals are around 100 points ahead in that category.


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2020/09/08/dragons-v-raiders-vaughan-back-from-ban-scott-delay/

 

[denis preston]

He’s still employed by the Continuous Call Team but I’m sure he’ll be watching closely, as he would have last two games.

Dont listen so how has he been going and what can we gleam from his comments on the CC team ?

 

[LINESPEED]

..what did Young say same shit different day

How about “different shit, new day” Deano?

...& you’d better start showing some ‘junior development’ credentials if you!re gonna get Hook’s attention?

Like moving Max,Tristan & Eddie up the pecking order perhaps.

I know that’d be so fuc/kin tough & against the grain for you eh?

...Even Cody at 21 would show a prophetic glimmer of nous

But for you Deano,
as I’ve said,
the ‘same-shit’ horse has bolted as they say?

 

[This Year?]

The lowest point will be when Croker scores a try or 3 and gets all chest pumpy while our "defenders" watch on with dopey looks on their faces

 

[2010Dragons]

I hope Young has enough guts to drop Norman, Aikin, Frizzel, (leaving squad) and slow as shit Lawrie

 

[possm]

I hope that Hook is on the phone to DY telling him what he wants done with the squad over the next 3 weeks.

I also hope he has a plan to look after the guys that are here next year but playing busted at the moment.

I hope that he has a plan to offload those that are costing big $$$ for little return.

Maybe he could start by selecting Norman & Hunt in the front row against the Raiders?

I hope it is Norman to ESL and Maloney to 6.

 

[possm]

How about “different shit, new day” Deano?

...& you’d better start showing some ‘junior development’ credentials if you!re gonna get Hook’s attention?

Like moving Max,Tristan & Eddie up the pecking order perhaps.

I know that’d be so fuc/kin tough & against the grain for you eh?

...Even Cody at 21 would show a prophetic glimmer of nous

But for you Deano,
as I’ve said,
the ‘same-shit’ horse has bolted as they say?

Or how about sending Young on an all expenses paid holiday, leaving Griffin and Flanagan to run the team.

 

[denis preston]

Weedler rumor that Ramsey will get a run.