Round 2 vs Penrith

[getsmarty]

NRL late mail: Round 2 v Panthers

St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin has finalised his 17 ahead of the Dragons' Round 2 clash against the Penrith Panthers at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on Friday, March 18 (6pm).

www.dragons.com.au

 

[getsmarty]

Behind enemy lines: Round 2

The Penrith Panthers have named their mandatory 24-man squad to face the St George Illawarra Dragons on Friday, March 18 at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium (6pm).

www.dragons.com.au

 

[Spazer]

I have a feeling they'll target our right side defence early and get to a decent lead before running all over us. Even if we get flogged it will be a good chance to show our young guns what a real premiership side looks like and what they could become in a few years.

PS please put a couple of shots on Amone to get him fired up again like they did last year against us.

 

[Willow]

He did look sideways at a bloke in the 2nd half so he might get a couple of weeks.

Plus he made an error.

 

[Draginzaaar]

Penrith had a big win over Cronulla (34-6) in their first trial game then lost to against the Eels (0-36). They bounced back in Round 1 to beat a sort of "lacklustre" Souths outfit quite well but Souths are not travelling all that terrifically at the moment.

Penrith are beatable but as many here have alluded to, their linespeed is masterclass - taught so well by their defensive coach Cameron Ciraldo and then their attacking skills will be hard to contain.

We need to meet their standards equally and with the home ground advantage at Netsrata Jubilee we might have a chance of a surprise win.

They played Manly not Souths

 

[Puff]

If we play like we did against the warriors we will get lapped

 

[soc123_au]

I'm disappointed Woods is out. I was looking forward to Api darting though his spot in the line as he meandered back.

It's a bit of a risk playing George so underdone, I suppose he should be experienced enough to know what he will be up against and therefore if he is ready.

Should be a good match, it's a shame it's not the later slot to get the crowd it deserves. Best of luck, and enjoy the game.

 

[kit66]

Hard to see us getting the points in this one, just hope it isn't a blow out.
Best we can do is keep our composure and not panic if they get in front. Do what they do, hold the ball, keep the energy up and line speed to match.
I wouldn't play them up the middle, we're outclassed there. If they have a weakness it's out wide, Luai, new kid Tago and To'o on their left and especially Staines and Chrichton on their right who are both capable of having off days and missing tackles, dropping balls. I'd be going wide at every opportunity, throw the ball around like we've got nothing to lose. Get our left side attack really firing like we did in the CS game. JDB to Hunt out to Bird onto Suli out to Ramsey then back to Sloane trailling through in the middle and under the black dot.
JDB needs to unleash the beast and keep Kikau in check, his off-loads lead to a number of tries against Manly. We should also scream at the ref every time Kikau is involved in a tackle because holds players down and lays in the ruck every bloody time. High energy footy, quick play the balls, spread it, that's my game plan, wear them down.

Dragons in a home ground miracle win by 7.

 

[JohnnoMcJohnno]

Last time they played Souths, Penrith won by 2 points. Last time we played Souths, we won by 6 points. We're playing at one of our 5 home grounds which gives us an advantage. Penrith have peaked early, whilst we are building up to something. We've got this.

 

[Evil Emperor Zurg]

Good squad.

 

[coastiedragon]

I give us a hope if McCullough doesn't play he is to slow don't give a shit if he can tackle all number 9's tackle he just past he used by date stifles out attack before we can even start mybe Sullivan rotation

 

[Saints Forever]

Nice move dropping the 9 number by the Club.

Let’s hope 19 plays better this week otherwise he may end up wearing 19 indefinitely

 

[mickeylane]

Will be touch and go

 

[Dragon David]

They played Manly not Souths

Sorry, I was so wrong, thanks Draginzaaar for correcting me. A good win against Manly then. Souths got beaten by the Broncos.

 

[Crush]

Looks like McCulloch is the early favourite for 2022 forum whipping boy? He’s off to a flying start!

 

[getsmarty]

Game day guide: NRL Round 2 + NRLW Round 4

A deserved send off for a legend beckons as the Dragons sit on the brink of the NRLW finals following another difficult campaign. This is your game day guide for St George Illawarra's NRL Round 2 and NRLW Round 4 clashes this weekend.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[BBTB]

Game day guide: NRL Round 2 + NRLW Round 4

A deserved send off for a legend beckons as the Dragons sit on the brink of the NRLW finals following another difficult campaign. This is your game day guide for St George Illawarra's NRL Round 2 and NRLW Round 4 clashes this weekend.

www.dragons.com.au

Would you happen to know
If Michael Molo is playing this week?

 

[R&WTILLIDIE]

Looks like McCulloch is the early favourite for 2022 forum whipping boy? He’s off to a flying start!

Kerr must be breathing a sigh of relief

 

[Crush]

Kerr must be breathing a sigh of relief

Early days

 

[OhWhenTheSaints]

Best we can hope for is a 6pm Friday night at Kogarah is no top 4 side, first game back at Penrith with a statement to make and WE lift for a big team and it being the Norm Provan tribute game. Need better than the Lance tribute game that’s for sure.