Round 2 vs Souths

[Crush]

I never like the games we are meant to win.
And particularly vs Bennett who thrives on this stuff. It’s a dangerous game. The old dragons lose this, will the new dragons?

 

[jeffdragon]

I never like the games we are meant to win.
And particularly vs Bennett who thrives on this stuff. It’s a dangerous game. The old dragons lose this, will the new dragons?

Well we better win cause after the bye it's the Storm.

 

[redv13]

I never like the games we are meant to win.
And particularly vs Bennett who thrives on this stuff. It’s a dangerous game. The old dragons lose this, will the new dragons?

No. Saints 34-18. Let’s go!!

 

[Get2dachopper!]

I hope Flanno has them working double time on their defence this week. I always thought Flanno coached teams were gritty and won off the back of their defence. I can’t say I’ve seen that thus far. In fairness though, there have been some rule changes over the last few years which probably explains some of these score blow outs.
Still, some of our defensive efforts last week were abysmal, I really expected better after 2 offseason’s with Flanno. I hope he can fix this asap.

 

[RedVee]

I've defended Feagai a lot in the past.. and even that try where he came racing up people are blaming him for was actually more Suli's fault than his.. you can see Suli stay in when he should have been turning out, and by the time the ball is on the outside of Suli, Mat's only choice was to jam in and try to shut it down.

However, the rest of Mat's game was pretty poor and I just don't see how you can pick him this week. Unfortunately I also see Flano putting Lawrie in which will be tear your hair out stuff. The way Flano's spoken about Lawrie a couple of times over the off season is really concerning to me.. speaking as if he's going to be really important for us. We need to get Klemmer in asap, the middle is horrendous right now.

What frustrates me with Mat (mostly but other wingers too) is when they are flat to border line in front of their centre in attack.
It happened again on Saturday, Suli slipped a pass out to Feargai but he had over run it. One metre back in formation and he catches it and is away

 

[Old Timer]

What frustrates me with Mat (mostly but other wingers too) is when they are flat to border line in front of their centre in attack.
It happened again on Saturday, Suli slipped a pass out to Feargai but he had over run it. One metre back in formation and he catches it and is away

That happens with a winger that has no acceleration and is only equal to or slower than the centre.

 

[Jubilee]

What frustrates me with Mat (mostly but other wingers too) is when they are flat to border line in front of their centre in attack.
It happened again on Saturday, Suli slipped a pass out to Feargai but he had over run it. One metre back in formation and he catches it and is away

Yes, this drives me insane.

 

[Illusion]

That happens with a winger that has no acceleration and is only equal to or slower than the centre.

Exactly this ...........

 

[jeffdragon]

What frustrates me with Mat (mostly but other wingers too) is when they are flat to border line in front of their centre in attack.
It happened again on Saturday, Suli slipped a pass out to Feargai but he had over run it. One metre back in formation and he catches it and is away

I wouldn't pick Mat this week but I think Flano will.

 

[hewi]

I’d say Feagai and Flanagan should both be on notice this week. Shape up or you will be shipped out.

 

[Auntie.Gerald]

jeeezuz.............i thought that where the Bulldogs were kicking from ie way to close .....(we didnt hold field position at all)...........and Burton at the wheel sending effortless 50m high torps to a man standing under the ball on the wing was brutal

I dont care who it was under those bombs and left no CT doing early hit ups.......... that would have completely sucked dogs balls (excuse the pun)

I know Fegai is not the total answer but he will play his part until a player below hits massive form and shoots thru into the NRL

I thought our two wingers looked solid not dominant in NSW cup on the wknd

I think CT and Fegai have a role for rounds 1 and 2..............then a bye..........then all will be back to match fitness and all ready to fight on an equal footing

 

[TruSaint]

 

[getsmarty]

Flanagan backs Ilias to prove a point against Souths

Lachlan Ilias believes he is a better player on arriving at St George Illawarra, and the No.7 has a chance to prove it in his return bout against South Sydney.

au.news.yahoo.com

 

[getsmarty]

Flanagan: 'We'll take our lessons out of that'

Kyle Flanagan speaks with the media following the side's season opener against Canterbury.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[getsmarty]

'We did a lot of tackling today': Holmes backs defensive focus

Valentine Holmes chats to the media a few days on from his first outing as a Dragon.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[possm]

jeeezuz.............i thought that where the Bulldogs were kicking from ie way to close .....(we didnt hold field position at all)...........and Burton at the wheel sending effortless 50m high torps to a man standing under the ball on the wing was brutal

I dont care who it was under those bombs and left no CT doing early hit ups.......... that would have completely sucked dogs balls (excuse the pun)

I know Fegai is not the total answer but he will play his part until a player below hits massive form and shoots thru into the NRL

I thought our two wingers looked solid not dominant in NSW cup on the wknd

I think CT and Fegai have a role for rounds 1 and 2..............then a bye..........then all will be back to match fitness and all ready to fight on an equal footing

At the time and on reflection, I feel very disappointed that Flanno did not make the necessary adjustment to neutralize Burton's kicking tactic. Leilua running full pelt at him on the last tackle would have made him more nervous and less able to b so accurate.

 

[getsmarty]

ROUND 2 NRL TEAM LIST​

1	Clint Gutherson (c)	Sponsored by Property Place Agency
2	Mathew Feagai	Sponsored by Efex
3	Moses Suli	Sponsored by Kingsgrove Sports
4	Valentine Holmes	Sponsored by Floormania
5	Christian Tuipulotu	Sponsored by Wollongong City Jetski
6	Kyle Flanagan	Sponsored by South Coast Remedial
7	Lachlan Ilias	Sponsored by Bill & Toni’s Restaurant
8	Toby Couchman	Sponsored by HWLE Lawyers
9	Damien Cook (c)	Sponsored by Remara
10	Emre Guler	Sponsored by Squadron Energy
11	Luciano Leilua	Sponsored by St George Leagues Club
12	Jaydn Su’A	Sponsored by Shire Steel & Fabrication
13	Jack de Belin	Sponsored by UTECH
14	Jacob Liddle	Sponsored by Classic Sportswear
15	Blake Lawrie	Sponsored by AGS Structural
16	Raymond Faitala-Mariner	Sponsored by TripADeal
17	Hamish Stewart	Sponsored by CHiQ
18	Dylan Egan
19	Tyrell Sloan
20	Lyhkan King-Togia
21	Loko Pasifiki Tonga
22	Michael Molo
COACH	Shane Flanagan	Sponsored by Deicorp

CASUALTY WARD​

• Hame Sele (Calf, Round 4)
• Ryan Couchman (ACL, Season)

NRL Team List: Round 2 v Rabbitohs

Head Coach Shane Flanagan has announced his squad to face the South Sydney Rabbitohs at WIN Stadium in Round 2 of the 2025 Telstra Premiership.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[Number of the Beath]

F... me, Flanno!
If Blake Lawrie is the answer, you're asking the wrong question.

 

[Parko1310]

Was thinking of going to the game this weekend.. saw Lawrie was in the team.. won't be going

 

[Jubilee]

At the time and on reflection, I feel very disappointed that Flanno did not make the necessary adjustment to neutralize Burton's kicking tactic. Leilua running full pelt at him on the last tackle would have made him more nervous and less able to b so accurate.

Kickers are protected nowadays. We can't afford to have Leluia suspended.