Round 20 v Cowboys

[Dragon David]

Slightly off topic but where’s Crush?? Haven’t seen him on here for a while. It’s a shame coz his posts are usually a good read

Yes, Crush has been missing for a while. Hope that he is OK.

 

[Dragon David]

We have a very poor record under this ref. 8 wins, 17 losses.

And his brother is in the bunker.

What? Two Suttons against the Dragons, that's not fair. 8 wins and 17 losses doesn't bode well for us against a side brimming with confidence and being helped to win their last game.

 

[st.phil]

Chris Sutton in charge,,he usually
hammeres us.

yep he's one of "those" refs - will hammer us. Bring back cecchin

 

[R&WTILLIDIE]

Gotta love Manly. They obviously believe their Team played like androtops last week & now make 'em front up in the rainbow jerseys. In similar circumstances we wear the shite all red outfit (& produce results that match it).

What an absolute cluster f**k that is over at Manly ATM.

 

[Dragsters]

What an absolute cluster f**k that is over at Manly ATM.

Piss-poor project management by the club not to even consider consulting their players as part of the process, particularly knowing that many of them are religious...

 

[Mojo]

I like many others am wanting to see sloan back in the side, but as other posters have mentioned and I have seen live when Ive watched some of the ressies games, he is still off in defense, seems disinterested and drifts in and out of games. As written above that Griffin is under pressure to pick him in the side, well he would have all the ammunition in the world not to pick him, based on his improvement. Now I dont know whats up with the kid and in no way would I be in that inner sanctum, from the outside looking in he was tauted as the next big thing for the dragons, just about headlining all the TV adverts, the promotional videos for the Dragons and then he gets punted for not being defensively sound, big let down, which to all and sundry may be or not the correct call with other circumstances involved IE really poor weather etc, so on, so on. Now I dont know who is mentoring him, what Shaun Timmins involvement is, but for christ sake someone of some note, Flannagan, Soward anyone tell him he has got to play ressies just like as if he really wants it, and wants back in the NRL. Whilst displaying lethargies on the field indicates he is an unhappy little camper because he has been seeing his name up in lights and now they are not shining anymore. You have to show something especially when the head coach is there. Anyway I take Ramsay as an example, that kid worked his butt off to get back in grade and I feel sorry for him now, in no way did he kick stones or say he was hard done by, just worked hard and let his football do the talking. Its what champions are made of and I couldnt be happier for him. On a final note I cant wait for Sloan to be in that side, he is an elite talent and I want to always remember him for that and not just having an attitude about what is or isnt happening, he just needs to realise that he is playing a game that we all wish we could have played at his level and had 5% of the talent he possess. Good luck son but get your head right and put a smile on your face, enjoy what you love playing.

Yes. Thanks. It's clear that the hype around Sloane was over the top. The way things have panned out demonstrates the bad judgment of the coaches and development staff rather than Sloane not being ready for 1st grade. It was very foolish to take a kid who has barely played 1st grade and promote him as the messiah. Personally, I consider Sloane's performances in 1st grade were better than we ever should have expected. He's a great player. I hope they haven't permanently messed with his head. C'mon Sloany!

 

[Mojo]

Woods back?
Why?

Because he moves like Jagger.

 

[justadragon]

Slightly off topic but where’s Crush?? Haven’t seen him on here for a while. It’s a shame coz his posts are usually a good read

he had a set to with another member and didnt want to be part of the forum anymore, yes I agree all the posts on here are worthy of a read and it just represents someone's opinion, I try to enjoy reading them all.

 

[justadragon]

Interesting side. Assume Sloan will come in at fullback and Mbye to centres, pushing Bird into the back-row given there are 3 middles on the bench. Wonder if that change happens before kick-off or during the game.

I cant see sloan playing anywhere else but fullback, just cant see it.

 

[justadragon]

Hey justa, just to note that comments were made by the Fox team before the Roosters game about Amone and how he is really putting in at training and doing everything he can to improve. He is apparently spending time outside of training getting up to speed with different elements of the game etc. They were really complimentary and praised his work ethic and drive to excel.

So it appears as though some are working super hard to improve and be a part of the team. I can't comment on all of the youngsters but you are right, it appears (at least from the outside) that Sloan isn't taking the same approach that Ramsay and Amone are.

thanks mate for the update, its a shame really because they should all be working hard and realise that being in first grade is earnt and not a given just because you have talent. Of course maybe they were watching the constant selection of Mr Norman, which totally shoots my theory down ))

 

[Dragsters]

he had a set to with another member and didnt want to be part of the forum anymore, yes I agree all the posts on here are worthy of a read and it just represents someone's opinion, I try to enjoy reading them all.

If that is indeed the case then that is not good.

We all come here to get news, discuss issues and express opinions on the our team and club and in doing that, should respect the views of others, even if they differ from our own.

That is the cruxt of open forum discussion...

 

[justadragon]

If that is indeed the case then that is not good.

We all come here to get news, discuss issues and express opinions on the our team and club and in doing that, should respect the views of others, even if they differ from our own.

That is the cruxt of open forum discussion...

I think a lot of people on here take what is written to heart and especially after a loss, and a poor one at that, there's a lot of emotion and frustration, and it just spills over. Being a dragons fan I think you should always be prepared to ride that rollacoaster and just accept that some people are going to hate that ride.

 

[Old Timer]

he had a set to with another member and didnt want to be part of the forum anymore, yes I agree all the posts on here are worthy of a read and it just represents someone's opinion, I try to enjoy reading them all.

He is still posting in JA

 

[Budpower]

GO SLOANEY! Heres your massive chance at total redemption!

 

[Dragon David]

I think a lot of people on here take what is written to heart and especially after a loss, and a poor one at that, there's a lot of emotion and frustration, and it just spills over. Being a dragons fan I think you should always be prepared to ride that rollacoaster and just accept that some people are going to hate that ride.

Very true justa. If anyone has a go at me, I'll just sulk with both my thumbs in my mouth

 

[KogarahWarrior]

Very true justa. If anyone has a go at me, I'll just sulk with both my thumbs in my mouth

Hahaha. That's why I love blokes like possm and mickey. For all they cop for some of their left-field takes, they never sook or cry about it and always continue posting what they think. I respect that heaps

 

[Dragon David]

Hahaha. That's why I love blokes like possm and mickey. For all they cop for some of their left-field takes, they never sook or cry about it and always continue posting what they think. I respect that heaps

I agree KW.

 

[thebigredv]

Happy to see Burns a regular. yes, his defence leaves a little to be desired but he brings a new dimension to our structure in attack and he's not 50 years old.

 

[Miller was a legend]

Please beat them with a challenge over nothing and score points after full time

or even a 7 tackle set will do

just for the sh n giggles

 

[Draginzaaar]

Heres something to ease the pain Mickey, yes we lost against the Titans but we got away with one over the Raiders, the planets are now aligned, lets just think about smacking the cows with whatever team we have hopefully.

We might still have beaten the Raiders in extra time. We'll never know.