Round 21 vs Titans

[getsmarty]

TEAM LISTS


TripADeal NRL team announcement: Round 21 v Titans
Author
Dragons.com.au dragons.com.au
Timestamp
Tue 6 Aug 2019, 04:00 PM

St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor has named his mandatory 21-man squad ahead of the Dragons' Round 21 clash against the Gold Coast Titans at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah on Saturday, August 10.


Match: Dragons v Titans

Round 21 - Saturday 10th August

3:00pm

Home Team

Dragons

14th Position


Away Team

Titans

16th Position

Venue: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Match broadcasters:

• Foxtel
• LIVE PASS
• KAYO

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James Graham (400 first grade games) and Euan Aitken (100 NRL games) will each celebrate special milestones this weekend, while Jackson Ford will become St George Illawarra player No. 227 when he makes his NRL debut from the interchange.

A forward reshuffle following a concussion to Blake Lawrie has seen Patrick Kaufusi named for his starting Dragons debut with Graham and Tyson Frizell shifted to the front row and lock respectively.

Lawrie remains a chance of a playing against the Titans, pending he passes all necessary concussion protocols prior to Saturday's game.



The odd couple: Reynolds and James Graham

NRL squad for Round 21 v Gold Coast Titans –

1. Corey Norman – sponsored by Illawarra Mercury/St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
2. Jason Saab – sponsored by SMAI
3. Euan Aitken – sponsored by University of Wollongong
4. Tim Lafai – sponsored by Kingsgrove Sports Centre
5. Mikaele Ravalawa – sponsored by Tosich Group Construction
6. Gareth Widdop (c) – sponsored by Dynamic Projects
7. Ben Hunt – sponsored by Paul's Customs and Forwarding Solutions
8. James Graham – sponsored by EFEX
9. Cameron McInnes – sponsored by Floormania
10. Paul Vaughan – sponsored by My Muscle Chef
11. Patrick Kaufusi – sponsored by Wollongong Jetski
12. Tariq Sims – sponsored by Stonemasons & Landscapers (since 1970)
13. Tyson Frizell – sponsored by Val Morgan

Interchange:
14. Jeremy Latimore – sponsored by Dincel Construction System
15. Korbin Sims – sponsored by Stonemasons & Landscapers (since 1970)
16. Jackson Ford– sponsored by Professionals Padstow
17. Luciano Leilua – sponsored by Domus Lighting
18. Tristan Sailor
19. Josh Kerr
20. Blake Lawrie
21. Zac Lomax – sponsored by Tosich Group Construction


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/08/06/tripadeal-nrl-team-announcement-round-21-v-titans/

 

[getsmarty]

Behind enemy lines: Round 21
Author
Dragons.com.au dragons.com.au
Timestamp
Tue 6 Aug 2019, 04:21 PM

Gold Coast have named their mandatory 21-man squad ahead of the Titans' Round 21 clash against the St George Illawarra Dragons at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on Saturday, August 10.

Jai Arrow (ankle), Jai Whitbread, AJ Brimson and Jesse Arthars have all been named to play against the Dragons, at the expense of Jack Stockwell (wrist) and Michael Gordon.

Gold Coast Titans NRL squad for Round 20 v St George Illawarra Dragons –
1. AJ Brimson
2. Jesse Arthars
3. Kallum Watkins
4. Brian Kelly
5. Phillip Sami
6. Ash Taylor
7. Ryley Jacks
8. Jarrod Wallace
9. Nathan Peats
10. Jai Whitbread
11. Kevin Proctor
12. Sam Stone
13. Jai Arrow

Interchange:
14. Tyrone Peachey
15. Moeaki Fotuaika
16. Brenko Lee
17. Bryce Cartwright
18. Mitch Rein
19. Anthony Don
20. Treymain Spry
21. Leilani Latu


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/08/06/behind-enemy-lines-round-21/

 

[18to87]

a journeyman reggie player who will be in england next year

It defies belief. Surely there is some under the table arrangement going on here. Maybe Saints will get a young Storm discard in the offseason.

 

[getsmarty]

Frustrations grow after Eels loss
St George Illawarra stars James Graham and Corey Norman explain their frustrations about last weekend's loss and the entire season.

https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/08/06/frustrations-grow-after-eels-loss/

 

[getsmarty]

GAME DAY


Game day information: Round 21 v Titans
Author
Dragons.com.au dragons.com.au
Timestamp
Tue 6 Aug 2019, 02:56 PM

St George Illawarra Dragons v Gold Coast Titans
Saturday, August 10
Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah

Broadcast – Fox League

Match day partner – TripADeal

Gates open: 12:30pm
Dragons v Bears (Canterbury Cup NSW): 12:45pm
Dragons v Titans (NRL): 3pm

Social media hashtags – #NRLDragonsTitans #redv

TICKETING

Pre-purchase your tickets from Ticketek and save!

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Netstrata Jubilee Stadium - A-Z Guide Dragons.pdf
• Netstrata Jubilee Stadium - Conditions of Entry.pdf
• Round 21 game day map

JAMES GRAHAM 400

To celebrate James Graham's 400th first grade match, we are offering a $40 general admission family pass, head to Ticketek to purchase.

Grab your special edition James Graham trading card on your way into the game, the first 3000 people through the gate will get one. We will also acknowledge the special milestone with a post-match presentation on field.

MEMBERSHIP

Red V memberships with access to this game include:

• Platinum
• Full season
• Heartland
• Kogarah Upgrade
• Kogarah Pass
• Flexi-five, and;
• Flexi-three.

Dragons NRL Women's Premiership and Red V memberships will both be on sale at the game. Visit the Red V marquees outside Gate A or Gate D before or after the game for more information.

Don't have access or require extra tickets? Red V members can receive a 20 per cent discount on pre-purchased tickets. Check your member card or emails for further details.

Haven't got your member card? Contact the membership team to have a ticket emailed to you or visit us on game day at the Gate D Red V box office window to collect a paper ticket.

Red V members receive a five per cent discount on food and beverages purchased at the game upon presentation of their member card. External vendors and alcohol excluded.

Find your name on the 2019 member wall on display, inside Gate A.

If you need to contact the membership team prior to game day, call 1300 DRAGON or email redv@dragons.com.au

MERCHANDISE

Grab your game day gear with 30% of all X-Blades apparel from the following locations:

• Outside Gate A
• Inside Gate B
• Hill
• Dragons team store (located at St George Leagues Club)
• Online at https://shop.dragons.com.au/

TRANSPORT

For transport information, please click here.


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/08/06/game-day-information-round-21-v-titans/

 

[getsmarty]

DRAGONS


Stat attack: Round 21 v Titans
Author
Dragons.com.au dragons.com.au
Timestamp
Tue 6 Aug 2019, 02:37 PM

The Dragons are preparing for a battered and bruised Titans outfit determined to bounce back from their last start 52-point defeat.

As a result of the thumping, the Titans now have the worst ranked defence in the competition having conceded 489 points. Although the Dragons haven't fared much better.

In attack, the Dragons put some distance between themselves and the Gold Coast, boasting the 12th best attack while the Titans claim the 15th-best.

Over 20 matches between the two sides, the Dragons have produced 13 wins while the Titans have won seven. However, the Titans have a solid record at Kogarah winning three of five visits.

In discipline there is nothing to split the two sides, both making 205 errors across the season (8th in the league). But defensive errors could hurt the Titans who have missed the most tackles of any team (557).

Danger man
Ashley Taylor

A lot has been said about the form of Ashley Taylor this season but his lethal attacking skills in previous years still poses a threat to the Dragons.

In 10 appearances this year, Taylor has produced six try assists, four line-break assists and forced three repeat sets.

Off field matters for Taylor has seen him slowly acclimatise back into footy for Intrust Super Cup outfit Tweed Heads.

In two appearances for the Seagulls, Taylor has scored a try and also produced two try assists, four line-break assists and kicked goals at 100 per cent accuracy.

If Taylor can find his form of previous years and capitalise on his strong reserve grade performances then his influence will dramatically help the Titans.



The odd couple: Reynolds and James Graham

Key match-up

Cameron McInnes v Nathan Peats

Two defensive workhorses go head-to-head in this clash of the dummy-halves. While other players in their respective sides shoulder the attacking responsibilities, both McInnes and Peats lead the charge in defence.

McInnes currently tops the NRL for most tackles made (931) at an amazing efficiency of 93.6 per cent (just 26 missed). On top of his defensive work, McInnes also has four try assists and three tries.

Peats missed a large chunk of the year through injury and has only appeared in nine matches this season. In that time he made 377 tackles including an impressive 60-tackle effort last week.

Paul Vaughan v Jarrod Wallace

When Paul Vaughan runs at Jarrod Wallace on Saturday, the collision will be enough to make the stands at Kogarah shake.

Vaughan has established himself as one of the game's best front-rowers and someone who refuses to take a backward step. Averaging over 13 runs a game, 138 metres and 34.1 tackles this season, Vaughan will be hell bent on getting a long-awaited win.

Wallace has been around since 2012 amassing 131 matches in his eight-season career. Wallace relies on his work-ethic and hard-running which has seen him produce 12 runs a game on average and make 437 tackles.



https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/08/06/stat-attack-round-21-v-titans/

 

[getsmarty]

MATCH PREVIEW


Dragons v Titans: Round 21 preview
Author
NRL.com
Timestamp
Tue 6 Aug 2019, 04:00 PM

It's been the season from hell for Dragons coach Paul McGregor.

He lost Jack de Belin at the start of the season, Gareth Widdop went down in round three, while James Graham, Tyson Frizell, Corey Norman, Korbin Sims and others were all sidelined at various stages with injuries.

Once they fell into a slump the Dragons never dug themselves out. If they'd just scraped home for a few more wins they'd still be fighting for a finals berth but that ship has well and truly sailed.

The Titans have lurched from bad to worse over the past few weeks and need to take more pride in their performance as a team.


Match: Dragons v Titans

Round 21 - Saturday 10th August

3:00pm

Home Team

Dragons

14th Position


Away Team

Titans

16th Position

Venue: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Match broadcasters:

• Foxtel
• LIVE PASS
• KAYO

Buy Tickets
The Rundown
Team news
Dragons: James Graham shifts from lock to prop and Blake Lawrie has been left out. Patrick Kaufusi gets a shot in the starting side in the back row and 21-year-old Jackson Ford has been named to make his NRL debut off the bench.

Titans: Jai Arrow (ankle) makes a welcome return as the starting lock. Jai Whitbread shifts to prop, while Jack Stockwell wasn't named in the 21-man squad. Jesse Arthars comes in on the wing for Anthony Don, who is among the reserves. AJ Brimson also has earned a recall in place of injured fullback Michael Gordon.


Match: Dragons v Titans

Round 21 - Saturday 10th August

3:00pm

Home Team

Dragons


Away Team

Titans

Venue:Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Team Lists
Backs

• Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Corey Norman
  1
  
  Fullback for Titans is number 1 Alexander Brimson
• Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jason Saab
  2
  
  Winger for Titans is number 2 Jesse Arthars
• Centre for Dragons is number 3 Euan Aitken
  3
  
  Centre for Titans is number 3 Kallum Watkins
• Centre for Dragons is number 4 Timoteo Lafai
  4
  
  Centre for Titans is number 4 Brian Kelly
• Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
  5
  
  Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
• Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Gareth Widdop
  6
  
  Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Ashley Taylor
• Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt
  7
  
  Halfback for Titans is number 7 Ryley Jacks

Forwards

• Prop for Dragons is number 8 James Graham
  8
  
  Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod Wallace
• Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnes
  9
  
  Hooker for Titans is number 9 Nathan Peats
• Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan
  10
  
  Prop for Titans is number 10 Jai Whitbread
• 2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Patrick Kaufusi
  11
  
  2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor
• 2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims
  12
  
  2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Sam Stone
• Lock for Dragons is number 13 Tyson Frizell
  13
  
  Lock for Titans is number 13 Jai Arrow

Interchange

• Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jeremy Latimore
  14
  
  Interchange for Titans is number 14 Tyrone Peachey
• Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Korbin Sims
  15
  
  Interchange for Titans is number 15 Moeaki Fotuaika
• Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Jackson Ford
  16
  
  Interchange for Titans is number 16 Brenko Lee
• Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Luciano Leilua
  17
  
  Interchange for Titans is number 17 Bryce Cartwright

Reserves

• Reserve for Dragons is number 18 Tristan Sailor
  18
  
  Reserve for Titans is number 18 Mitch Rein
• Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Josh Kerr
  19
  
  Reserve for Titans is number 19 Anthony Don
• Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Blake Lawrie
  20
  
  Reserve for Titans is number 20 Treymain Spry
• Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Zac Lomax
  21
  
  Reserve for Titans is number 21 Leilani Latu

Dragons Ins

• Jackson Ford
• Josh Kerr
• Tristan Sailor
• Zac Lomax

Ins
Titans Ins

• Alexander Brimson
• Jai Arrow
• Jesse Arthars
• Leilani Latu
• Mitch Rein
• Treymain Spry

Dragons Outs

Outs
Titans Ins

• Jack Stockwell
• Michael Gordon

Key match-up
Throughout the Dragons' dire season, inspirational hooker Cameron McInnes has been one player who has never given up. He's pitted against rugged rake Nathan Peats, who is also a tackling machine.

For the Dragons to win
They've tightened up defensively in recent weeks but have hit the wall offensively. Playmakers Norman, Hunt and Widdop have to do a better job of actually making plays, Tariq Sims and Tyson Frizell need to live up to their reputations, while Tim Lafai has to step up and prove he deserves to keep his spot.

For the Titans to win
If last week's hammering from the Roosters doesn't stir some pride and passion in the Titans then it's hard to imagine what will. They have five games remaining in what has been a wretched season and should at least try to finish as strongly as possible for the sake of their fans.

Brett Kimmorley says
Both teams need to show something looking towards 2020. The entire coaching staff of both clubs are probably coaching for their future just as the players are. Gareth Widdop has been a good servant to the Dragons and they will be looking to send him off well. In saying that, I can’t find any reason as to why either side will play well. Dragons by 2

Stat Attack
Dragons captain Gareth Widdop certainly enjoys facing the Titans. In his past two games against Gold Coast, the English five-eighth has produced six try assists, six line break assists, three line breaks, a try and 16 goals.

And another thing ...
Paul Vaughan is one tough hombre. The Dragons prop made one of the more memorable defensive plays of 2019 with his one-handed tackle on Parra's Clint Gutherson last Sunday. Vaughan had just dislocated his finger when Gutherson broke into the clear and a try beckoned if Vaughan hadn't grabbed a handful of his jersey. The finger is back in place and Vaughan is expected to play on Saturday.

Dragons v Titans
What will be the result of their Round 21 clash?

Dragons v Titans What will be the result of their Round 21 clash?

• Dragons 11+
  0%
• Dragons 1-10
  0%
• Titans 1-10
  0%
• Titans 11+
  0%

https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/08/06/dragons-v-titans-round-21-preview/

 

[qld redvee]

Well really thought we would all be surprised and see Timms get a run in the 17 but once again lets keep Lats as his farewell tour rumbles along . At least young ford will get 5 minutes on the field so supercoach can say he has blooded yet another local !!! amazing that our 2 centres of unexcellence are once again numbers 3 and 4 ..... And Blake lawrie cornerstone of the pack cant make the 17 ( injury maybe ) Norman is not a fullback give him number 14 and give Lomax a run there !!!
Once again the supercoach and team selections ... obviously an assisstant must be advising him re picking -- can only get better next year when a new asssisstant can get thrown under the bus !!

 

[Life's Good]

Tumbidragon
That's because Lawrie has to pass a concussion test. If he fails at he will be not playing and that is why they put Kafusi
into the front row and ford into the 21 .

They should make McGregor pass a concussion test.

 

[Crush]

So now that 2019 is well and truly far#ked, why play Widdop at 6?
Next years halves will be Norman and Hunt no? With Dufty or Lomax at 1? So why not use these last 6 weeks to work on combinations and build for next year?

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

DRAGONS


Stat attack: Round 21 v Titans
Author
Dragons.com.au dragons.com.au
Timestamp
Tue 6 Aug 2019, 02:37 PM

The Dragons are preparing for a battered and bruised Titans outfit determined to bounce back from their last start 52-point defeat.

As a result of the thumping, the Titans now have the worst ranked defence in the competition having conceded 489 points. Although the Dragons haven't fared much better.

In attack, the Dragons put some distance between themselves and the Gold Coast, boasting the 12th best attack while the Titans claim the 15th-best.

Over 20 matches between the two sides, the Dragons have produced 13 wins while the Titans have won seven. However, the Titans have a solid record at Kogarah winning three of five visits.

In discipline there is nothing to split the two sides, both making 205 errors across the season (8th in the league). But defensive errors could hurt the Titans who have missed the most tackles of any team (557).

Danger man
Ashley Taylor

A lot has been said about the form of Ashley Taylor this season but his lethal attacking skills in previous years still poses a threat to the Dragons.

In 10 appearances this year, Taylor has produced six try assists, four line-break assists and forced three repeat sets.

Off field matters for Taylor has seen him slowly acclimatise back into footy for Intrust Super Cup outfit Tweed Heads.

In two appearances for the Seagulls, Taylor has scored a try and also produced two try assists, four line-break assists and kicked goals at 100 per cent accuracy.

If Taylor can find his form of previous years and capitalise on his strong reserve grade performances then his influence will dramatically help the Titans.



The odd couple: Reynolds and James Graham

Key match-up

Cameron McInnes v Nathan Peats

Two defensive workhorses go head-to-head in this clash of the dummy-halves. While other players in their respective sides shoulder the attacking responsibilities, both McInnes and Peats lead the charge in defence.

McInnes currently tops the NRL for most tackles made (931) at an amazing efficiency of 93.6 per cent (just 26 missed). On top of his defensive work, McInnes also has four try assists and three tries.

Peats missed a large chunk of the year through injury and has only appeared in nine matches this season. In that time he made 377 tackles including an impressive 60-tackle effort last week.

Paul Vaughan v Jarrod Wallace

When Paul Vaughan runs at Jarrod Wallace on Saturday, the collision will be enough to make the stands at Kogarah shake.

Vaughan has established himself as one of the game's best front-rowers and someone who refuses to take a backward step. Averaging over 13 runs a game, 138 metres and 34.1 tackles this season, Vaughan will be hell bent on getting a long-awaited win.

Wallace has been around since 2012 amassing 131 matches in his eight-season career. Wallace relies on his work-ethic and hard-running which has seen him produce 12 runs a game on average and make 437 tackles.



https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/08/06/stat-attack-round-21-v-titans/

Key Match Up - McGregor vs No Coach

- This head to head with no one will test McGregor all day long.
- McGregor has lost to every other coach this season but to go up against no one, could be a real challenge to the Smooth One.

Bet365 has No Coach from the Titans coming out ahead of McGregor for this match up but remember, gamble wisely..... bet against McGregor!

 

[Dennis Papaioannou]

MATCH PREVIEW


Dragons v Titans: Round 21 preview
Author
NRL.com
Timestamp
Tue 6 Aug 2019, 04:00 PM

It's been the season from hell for Dragons coach Paul McGregor.

He lost Jack de Belin at the start of the season, Gareth Widdop went down in round three, while James Graham, Tyson Frizell, Corey Norman, Korbin Sims and others were all sidelined at various stages with injuries.

Once they fell into a slump the Dragons never dug themselves out. If they'd just scraped home for a few more wins they'd still be fighting for a finals berth but that ship has well and truly sailed.

The Titans have lurched from bad to worse over the past few weeks and need to take more pride in their performance as a team.


Match: Dragons v Titans

Round 21 - Saturday 10th August

3:00pm

Home Team

Dragons

14th Position


Away Team

Titans

16th Position

Venue: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Match broadcasters:

• Foxtel
• LIVE PASS
• KAYO

Buy Tickets
The Rundown
Team news
Dragons: James Graham shifts from lock to prop and Blake Lawrie has been left out. Patrick Kaufusi gets a shot in the starting side in the back row and 21-year-old Jackson Ford has been named to make his NRL debut off the bench.

Titans: Jai Arrow (ankle) makes a welcome return as the starting lock. Jai Whitbread shifts to prop, while Jack Stockwell wasn't named in the 21-man squad. Jesse Arthars comes in on the wing for Anthony Don, who is among the reserves. AJ Brimson also has earned a recall in place of injured fullback Michael Gordon.


Match: Dragons v Titans

Round 21 - Saturday 10th August

3:00pm

Home Team

Dragons


Away Team

Titans

Venue:Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Team Lists
Backs

• Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Corey Norman
  1
  
  Fullback for Titans is number 1 Alexander Brimson
• Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jason Saab
  2
  
  Winger for Titans is number 2 Jesse Arthars
• Centre for Dragons is number 3 Euan Aitken
  3
  
  Centre for Titans is number 3 Kallum Watkins
• Centre for Dragons is number 4 Timoteo Lafai
  4
  
  Centre for Titans is number 4 Brian Kelly
• Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
  5
  
  Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
• Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Gareth Widdop
  6
  
  Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Ashley Taylor
• Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt
  7
  
  Halfback for Titans is number 7 Ryley Jacks

Forwards

• Prop for Dragons is number 8 James Graham
  8
  
  Prop for Titans is number 8 Jarrod Wallace
• Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnes
  9
  
  Hooker for Titans is number 9 Nathan Peats
• Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan
  10
  
  Prop for Titans is number 10 Jai Whitbread
• 2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Patrick Kaufusi
  11
  
  2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Kevin Proctor
• 2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims
  12
  
  2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Sam Stone
• Lock for Dragons is number 13 Tyson Frizell
  13
  
  Lock for Titans is number 13 Jai Arrow

Interchange

• Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jeremy Latimore
  14
  
  Interchange for Titans is number 14 Tyrone Peachey
• Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Korbin Sims
  15
  
  Interchange for Titans is number 15 Moeaki Fotuaika
• Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Jackson Ford
  16
  
  Interchange for Titans is number 16 Brenko Lee
• Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Luciano Leilua
  17
  
  Interchange for Titans is number 17 Bryce Cartwright

Reserves

• Reserve for Dragons is number 18 Tristan Sailor
  18
  
  Reserve for Titans is number 18 Mitch Rein
• Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Josh Kerr
  19
  
  Reserve for Titans is number 19 Anthony Don
• Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Blake Lawrie
  20
  
  Reserve for Titans is number 20 Treymain Spry
• Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Zac Lomax
  21
  
  Reserve for Titans is number 21 Leilani Latu

Dragons Ins

• Jackson Ford
• Josh Kerr
• Tristan Sailor
• Zac Lomax

Ins
Titans Ins

• Alexander Brimson
• Jai Arrow
• Jesse Arthars
• Leilani Latu
• Mitch Rein
• Treymain Spry

Dragons Outs

Outs
Titans Ins

• Jack Stockwell
• Michael Gordon

Key match-up
Throughout the Dragons' dire season, inspirational hooker Cameron McInnes has been one player who has never given up. He's pitted against rugged rake Nathan Peats, who is also a tackling machine.

For the Dragons to win
They've tightened up defensively in recent weeks but have hit the wall offensively. Playmakers Norman, Hunt and Widdop have to do a better job of actually making plays, Tariq Sims and Tyson Frizell need to live up to their reputations, while Tim Lafai has to step up and prove he deserves to keep his spot.

For the Titans to win
If last week's hammering from the Roosters doesn't stir some pride and passion in the Titans then it's hard to imagine what will. They have five games remaining in what has been a wretched season and should at least try to finish as strongly as possible for the sake of their fans.

Brett Kimmorley says
Both teams need to show something looking towards 2020. The entire coaching staff of both clubs are probably coaching for their future just as the players are. Gareth Widdop has been a good servant to the Dragons and they will be looking to send him off well. In saying that, I can’t find any reason as to why either side will play well. Dragons by 2

Stat Attack
Dragons captain Gareth Widdop certainly enjoys facing the Titans. In his past two games against Gold Coast, the English five-eighth has produced six try assists, six line break assists, three line breaks, a try and 16 goals.

And another thing ...
Paul Vaughan is one tough hombre. The Dragons prop made one of the more memorable defensive plays of 2019 with his one-handed tackle on Parra's Clint Gutherson last Sunday. Vaughan had just dislocated his finger when Gutherson broke into the clear and a try beckoned if Vaughan hadn't grabbed a handful of his jersey. The finger is back in place and Vaughan is expected to play on Saturday.

Dragons v Titans
What will be the result of their Round 21 clash?

Dragons v Titans What will be the result of their Round 21 clash?

• Dragons 11+
  0%
• Dragons 1-10
  0%
• Titans 1-10
  0%
• Titans 11+
  0%

https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/08/06/dragons-v-titans-round-21-preview/

It all depends which Titans team turns up to play and what our own intentions are.
Our whole backline is a big worry.
Norman is a fill in any way you look at it.
Rava could be brilliant but he could also make lots of errors and cost us dearly.
Young Saab looks to have the jitters and our centre pairing continues to have issues.
If our forwards can get on top of their pack, we should win.
If not, the Titans are big chance to cause a upset.

 

[blacksafake]

So Lomax was dropped last week.
How the f**k can he not be in the team FFS.
Seriously the bloke is a clown, apologies to WCD.

 

[BLM01]

It all depends which Titans team turns up to play and what our own intentions are.
Our whole backline is a big worry.
Norman is a fill in any way you look at it.
Rava could be brilliant but he could also make lots of errors and cost us dearly.
Young Saab looks to have the jitters and our centre pairing continues to have issues.
If our forwards can get on top of their pack, we should win.
If not, the Titans are big chance to cause a upset.

Nice analagy but you sound like a journo encouraging people to get to an exciting game
Go easy on Saab..he generally has the pace of a winger we need..confidence will come...with a coach
We have em covered this week
Dragons 13+

 

[BLM01]

So Lomax was dropped last week.
How the f**k can he not be in the team FFS.
Seriously the bloke is a clown, apologies to WCD.

No he twinged his hammy in the captains run. For some reason they did not rule him out until right up until kick off. He was hundreds to play after Saturday.
How do i know....spoke to Jess Sergis at Corrimal on Sat arvo

 

[thebigredv]

Pre-purchase your tickets guys. Going to be a huge crowd.

 

[thebigredv]

TEAM LISTS


TripADeal NRL team announcement: Round 21 v Titans
Author
Dragons.com.au dragons.com.au
Timestamp
Tue 6 Aug 2019, 04:00 PM

St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor has named his mandatory 21-man squad ahead of the Dragons' Round 21 clash against the Gold Coast Titans at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah on Saturday, August 10.


Match: Dragons v Titans

Round 21 - Saturday 10th August

3:00pm

Home Team

Dragons

14th Position


Away Team

Titans

16th Position

Venue: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Match broadcasters:

• Foxtel
• LIVE PASS
• KAYO

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James Graham (400 first grade games) and Euan Aitken (100 NRL games) will each celebrate special milestones this weekend, while Jackson Ford will become St George Illawarra player No. 227 when he makes his NRL debut from the interchange.

A forward reshuffle following a concussion to Blake Lawrie has seen Patrick Kaufusi named for his starting Dragons debut with Graham and Tyson Frizell shifted to the front row and lock respectively.

Lawrie remains a chance of a playing against the Titans, pending he passes all necessary concussion protocols prior to Saturday's game.



The odd couple: Reynolds and James Graham

NRL squad for Round 21 v Gold Coast Titans –

1. Corey Norman – sponsored by Illawarra Mercury/St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
2. Jason Saab – sponsored by SMAI
3. Euan Aitken – sponsored by University of Wollongong
4. Tim Lafai – sponsored by Kingsgrove Sports Centre
5. Mikaele Ravalawa – sponsored by Tosich Group Construction
6. Gareth Widdop (c) – sponsored by Dynamic Projects
7. Ben Hunt – sponsored by Paul's Customs and Forwarding Solutions
8. James Graham – sponsored by EFEX
9. Cameron McInnes – sponsored by Floormania
10. Paul Vaughan – sponsored by My Muscle Chef
11. Patrick Kaufusi – sponsored by Wollongong Jetski
12. Tariq Sims – sponsored by Stonemasons & Landscapers (since 1970)
13. Tyson Frizell – sponsored by Val Morgan

Interchange:
14. Jeremy Latimore – sponsored by Dincel Construction System
15. Korbin Sims – sponsored by Stonemasons & Landscapers (since 1970)
16. Jackson Ford– sponsored by Professionals Padstow
17. Luciano Leilua – sponsored by Domus Lighting
18. Tristan Sailor
19. Josh Kerr
20. Blake Lawrie
21. Zac Lomax – sponsored by Tosich Group Construction


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/08/06/tripadeal-nrl-team-announcement-round-21-v-titans/

You know your'e going well when Patrick Kaufusi is in your starting team. No disrespect but...wow!

 

[Crush]

Pre-purchase your tickets guys. Going to be a huge crowd.

I just tried to get tickets but all sold out! In fact all flights on Virgin, Jetstar and Qantas out of Sydney to Goldcoast full.
Every Hotel near the stadium no vacancies!
Can't believe that I can't get there.
Ahh well, Go Dragons! Do us fans proud!

 

[thebigredv]

I just tried to get tickets but all sold out! In fact all flights on Virgin, Jetstar and Qantas out of Sydney to Goldcoast full.
Every Hotel near the stadium no vacancies!
Can't believe that I can't get there.
Ahh well, Go Dragons! Do us fans proud!

Your last chance is to get a free ticket from the coach. But alas! We don't have one.

 

[BLM01]

I just tried to get tickets but all sold out! In fact all flights on Virgin, Jetstar and Qantas out of Sydney to Goldcoast full.
Every Hotel near the stadium no vacancies!
Can't believe that I can't get there.
Ahh well, Go Dragons! Do us fans proud!

Try flights to Kogarah. plenty of seats there sat Arvo