Round 2 vs Souths

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Round 2: Dragons v Rabbitohs

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[jeffdragon]

In trouble if we don't win this.
Bye then Storm we could be 0-3 after 3 home games.
Then Parra Manly away.
OUCH.

 

[InFlannoWeTrust]

Guler good to go.

 

[thebigredv]

I mean its a small sample size but Guler really dropped off a notch from his trial form when the big boys came out to play.

JDB and Toby were the reason we weren't blown off the park and thrased.

I'm really hoping Emre is a P Vaughan story rather than a Josh Miller.

 

[Saints Forever]

Guler
Cook
T Coachman
Sua
Leilua
Debelin

Liddle
RFM
Stewart
LPT

Halangahu
Latu
Egan
Tsougranis

We desperately need 2 experienced quality forwards

Unsure releasing Francis Molo and signing Dave Klemmer helps much

Michael Molo was outplayed by all the young forwards hence I see no point selecting him.

I would prefer to blood the kids than play Eisenhuth because he offers nothing in attack.

 

[Veteran Dragon]

With Fergai struggling in yesterday‘s game could Flanno bring back Ravarava back into first grade. In attack there is no doubt he has the X factor by finding the line from 15 metres out. The big problem is his very poor defence. If he was played outside of Holmes and Gutho directing him would it improve his defence or is it so bad nothing can fix it?

 

[InFlannoWeTrust]

With Fergai struggling in yesterday‘s game could Flanno bring back Ravarava back into first grade. In attack there is no doubt he has the X factor by finding the line from 15 metres out. The big problem is his very poor defence. If he was played outside of Holmes and Gutho directing him would it improve his defence or is it so bad nothing can fix it?

Rava will not be seen in first grade again at the dragons! Didn’t even get a call up for nsw cup. He’ll hopefully be gone in the next few weeks.

 

[R&WTILLIDIE]

I mean its a small sample size but Guler really dropped off a notch from his trial form when the big boys came out to play.

JDB and Toby were the reason we weren't blown off the park and thrased.

I'm really hoping Emre is a P Vaughan story rather than a Josh Miller.

I def don’t want him to be a Vaughn story.

 

[matPORTS]

If Klemmer joins the squad this week, he comes straight into the bench spot that gets vacated by Ryan C (poor fella wishing him all the best for his recovery). If Klemm doesn't arrive...

...do Lawrie and/or Sele force their way back in if either are ready and also in place for Stewart (both need to get some miles in the legs via NSW Cup I feel though).

Other than that, I will give the squad overall another chance this week... I know there will be calls for Feagai to get the chop (Sloan, Finau and Ramsey are nipping at his heels).

1. Gutho
2. Feagai
3. Suli
4. Val
5. Tuipolotu
6. Flanno
7. Ilias

8. T Couchman
9. Cookie
10. Guler
11. Luc
12. Su's
13. JDB

14. Liddle
15. Klemmer
16. RFM
17. Stewart

 

[Jubilee]

With Fergai struggling in yesterday‘s game could Flanno bring back Ravarava back into first grade. In attack there is no doubt he has the X factor by finding the line from 15 metres out. The big problem is his very poor defence. If he was played outside of Holmes and Gutho directing him would it improve his defence or is it so bad nothing can fix it?

Rava? A proven dud in defense. Just bring in Lawson.

 

[Hound of Dracula]

If Klemmer joins the squad this week, he comes straight into the bench spot that gets vacated by Ryan C (poor fella wishing him all the best for his recovery). If Klemm doesn't arrive...

...do Lawrie and/or Sele force their way back in if either are ready and also in place for Stewart (both need to get some miles in the legs via NSW Cup I feel though).

Other than that, I will give the squad overall another chance this week... I know there will be calls for Feagai to get the chop (Sloan, Finau and Ramsey are nipping at his heels).

1. Gutho
2. Feagai
3. Suli
4. Val
5. Tuipolotu
6. Flanno
7. Ilias

8. T Couchman
9. Cookie
10. Guler
11. Luc
12. Su's
13. JDB

14. Liddle
15. Klemmer
16. RFM
17. Stewart

Unfortunately, despite his monumental MOM performance in ressies, Ramsey is currently not an option.

Flanno explained that Ramsey has medical limitations to the quantity and type of foods he can consume. This affects his ability to gain the weight he will require in first grade as well as his stamina.

Having said that, I would never rule Ramsey out to return to first grade some time in the future..

 

[thebigredv]

I def don’t want him to be a Vaughn story.

Didn't end well but we got some value from him for a number of years.

 

[Jubilee]

Do any other clubs ever get players pinged for hip drops? Maybe the ref somehow mistook Guler for De Belin?

 

[Cupper]

Think we need longer with both cook and liddle on the field.

First 20 as per normal then bring liddle on as a lock/prop/2nd hooker. Positives outweigh the negatives IMO

 

[KogarahWarrior]

Sloan/Finau MUST come in for Feagai. Simple as that

 

[Hound of Dracula]

Sloan/Finau MUST come in for Feagai. Simple as that

Even though I'm a Sloan man, Finau should get first crack

Sloan's foot injury during pre-season limited his aerobic fitness and, combined with minimal wing experience, dictates more game time in ressies at wing.

Finau also deserves first crack due to his pre-season efforts

Sloan will get his opportunities.

 

[Hound of Dracula]

Think we need longer with both cook and liddle on the field.

First 20 as per normal then bring liddle on as a lock/prop/2nd hooker. Positives outweigh the negatives IMO

agree

Liddle has never done anything wrong as an 80 minute player
He's just not as dynamic after 65 mins

we must utilise his impact to the maximum.

 

[Draginzaaar]

Unfortunately, despite his monumental MOM performance in ressies, Ramsey is currently not an option.

Flanno explained that Ramsey has medical limitations to the quantity and type of foods he can consume. This affects his ability to gain the weight he will require in first grade as well as his stamina.

Having said that, I would never rule Ramsey out to return to first grade some time in the future..

Heard his interview on SEN today. He's 80KG but was 90KG when h last played NRL.

 

[possm]

If Klemmer joins the squad this week, he comes straight into the bench spot that gets vacated by Ryan C (poor fella wishing him all the best for his recovery). If Klemm doesn't arrive...

...do Lawrie and/or Sele force their way back in if either are ready and also in place for Stewart (both need to get some miles in the legs via NSW Cup I feel though).

Other than that, I will give the squad overall another chance this week... I know there will be calls for Feagai to get the chop (Sloan, Finau and Ramsey are nipping at his heels).

1. Gutho
2. Feagai
3. Suli
4. Val
5. Tuipolotu
6. Flanno
7. Ilias

8. T Couchman
9. Cookie
10. Guler
11. Luc
12. Su's
13. JDB

14. Liddle
15. Klemmer
16. RFM
17. Stewart

Our line speed in defence and our general defensive effort played major factors in our loss to the dogs. I really don't know why D Youg remains our defensive coach.

 

[possm]

Our line speed in defence and our general defensive effort played major factors in our loss to the dogs. I really don't know why D Youg remains our defensive coach.

Replace Feagai with Ramsey. If Ilias fails again, move Flannagan to halfback and promote new 6 from reserve grade.