Round 25 v Sharks

[Saints Forever]

This is the week we are supposed to lose

common Saints time to break the pattern and win the next 5 or 6 in a row !!!

 

[Victoire]

They've won 8 straight against us. Surely it's time for that streak to end.

Sharks are down on troops but keep doing enough to win games and hold on to their spot in the top 4. They've got just as much to play for as we do. Will be a very tough one

 

[kit66]

Oh lord not the Broncos still, the NRL will be doing everything to get them in there.

Like, for instance, making Storms last 3 games of the year (when they like to rest their stars) against 3 Qld sides - with the Broncos in the last game before the finals (Storm will definitely rest a heap of players that round). What a coincidence eh ? and it's in Brisbane. Lucky Broncos.

 

[since77]

They've won 8 straight against us. Surely it's time for that streak to end.

Sharks are down on troops but keep doing enough to win games and hold on to their spot in the top 4. They've got just as much to play for as we do. Will be a very tough one

Yeah I can't remember the last time we beat them. And my memory might be rusty but they don't always seem to play that well against us - its just the Dragons always save a crap game for the Scum. Hopefully we can get one back on them this week - they are the ultimate imposters as far as contenders for the premiership goes.

 

[Illusion]

Yeah I can't remember the last time we beat them. And my memory might be rusty but they don't always seem to play that well against us - its just the Dragons always save a crap game for the Scum. Hopefully we can get one back on them this week - they are the ultimate imposters as far as contenders for the premiership goes.

I'll stick my neck out on this if we beat them we play finals footy ...........

 

[Gomarchin]

This is what my brother does for the reasons you have said True and he is a passionate Dragons man as well. I've tried it and yes, I agree that principle works to keep the stress levels down but when you know its the end of the game and then you check the score it is sudden death and terrible to see that we have lost, but oh so much pleasure then if we win and you can sit back and enjoy it all the more without a care in the world when you watch the replay.

I agree! One of life's great pleasures. Missing a game, knowing we won and watching the replay of the game

 

[SaintPeter]

I back Flanno all the way, but I'm thinking naming RFM in this team is a mistake.
IMO he has not offered much when playing this year. He has bad (terrible) hands, and seems to either not know where to be, or is deliberately avoiding the hard work (not sure which).
This week, prove me wrong mate.
Anyway, Flanno knows best. Up the Dragons. !!

 

[RedVDave]

Last time we beat Cronulla was in Campbelltown in 2020 Ben Hunt came off the bench Mary was coach, so yeah it's been a while.

 

[Dragon David]

St George Illawarra Dragons vs Cronulla Sharks, 4.05pm at WIN Stadium

Dragons team: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Zac Lomax 3. Mathew Feagai 4. Max Feagai 5. Christian Tuipulotu 6. Jack Bird 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Jack de Belin 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Tom Eisenhuth 14. Toby Couchman 15. Ryan Couchman 16. Blake Lawrie 17. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 18. Lyhkan King-Togia 19. Mikaele Ravalawa 20. Michael Molo 21. Jesse Marschke 22. Connor Muhleisen




Analysis: To come.

Included this week in the 17 is RFM, excluded is LKT. Lawrie included also. Flanno must be selecting Lawrie to give the Sharks a false sense of security.

 

[TruSaint]

St George Illawarra Dragons vs Cronulla Sharks, 4.05pm at WIN Stadium

Dragons team: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Zac Lomax 3. Mathew Feagai 4. Max Feagai 5. Christian Tuipulotu 6. Jack Bird 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Jack de Belin 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Tom Eisenhuth 14. Toby Couchman 15. Ryan Couchman 16. Blake Lawrie 17. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 18. Lyhkan King-Togia 19. Mikaele Ravalawa 20. Michael Molo 21. Jesse Marschke 22. Connor Muhleisen




Analysis: To come.

Included this week in the 17 is RFM, excluded is LKT. Lawrie included also. Flanno must be selecting Lawrie to give the Sharks a false sense of security.

We miss Suli.

 

[jeffdragon]

I want two things from this game.
The two points definitely.
Secondly i'd like very much for Lomax to jump high above Mulitalo and catch a few bombs to score tries.
That would top it off.
As Zac almost caught 2 last week that would of been tries..

 

[LenyB]

Max caught two. Just couldnt get space after.

Double threat.

 

[since77]

I want two things from this game.
The two points definitely.
Secondly i'd like very much for Lomax to jump high above Mulitalo and catch a few bombs to score tries.
That would top it off.
As Zac almost caught 2 last week that would of been tries..

Yep want to see that idiotic smirk wiped off Mulitalo's face. He's due to eat some humble pie.

 

[Dragon David]

I want two things from this game.
The two points definitely.
Secondly i'd like very much for Lomax to jump high above Mulitalo and catch a few bombs to score tries.
That would top it off.
As Zac almost caught 2 last week that would of been tries..

Yes and to wipe that arrogant grin off Mulitalo's dial.

 

[blacksafake]

I back Flanno all the way, but I'm thinking naming RFM in this team is a mistake.
IMO he has not offered much when playing this year. He has bad (terrible) hands, and seems to either not know where to be, or is deliberately avoiding the hard work (not sure which).
This week, prove me wrong mate.
Anyway, Flanno knows best. Up the Dragons. !!

Tend to agree which is probably why the dogs got rid of him.

 

[TheRev]

If we hadnt got Leilua, I think RFM would be a decent 2nd rower this year, hes not bad when he starts and can find his groove... he just doesnt seem to come off the bench well.. and I assume we intend to play him in the middle.. I mean I dunno.. anyway it is what it is.. im sure there is some logic.. plz just no penalties or getting stripped etc.. same with Lawrie.

 

[Dragon David]

If we hadnt got Leilua, I think RFM would be a decent 2nd rower this year, hes not bad when he starts and can find his groove... he just doesnt seem to come off the bench well.. and I assume we intend to play him in the middle.. I mean I dunno.. anyway it is what it is.. im sure there is some logic.. plz just no penalties or getting stripped etc.. same with Lawrie.

High possession by us by hook or by crook is what will win us the game. Of course, scoring more tries and converting them than those Sharkies is the key. The game is at WIN, its is a must WIN and Win we will.

 

[Victoire]

I back Flanno all the way, but I'm thinking naming RFM in this team is a mistake.
IMO he has not offered much when playing this year. He has bad (terrible) hands, and seems to either not know where to be, or is deliberately avoiding the hard work (not sure which).
This week, prove me wrong mate.
Anyway, Flanno knows best. Up the Dragons. !!

Disagree, when starting on the edge he's been good value. Our best player in the win over Penrith - we probably lose that game without him

 

[Victoire]

Cronulla Scum team list looks more imposing than last week. Trindall, Iro, Wilton and Hazelton are all back.

 

[Dragon David]

Cronulla Scum team list looks more imposing than last week. Trindall, Iro, Wilton and Hazelton are all back.

Which means our win against them will be more satisfying and delightful and fan-bloody-tastic.