Round 25 vs Titans

[hazzbeen]

If Saints lose then it will surely guarantee to be his last game in the coaching box.

Go the Titans....

 

[jeffdragon]

Did you miss the chip kick and head high with a few minutes to go.
When all we had to do was hold on to the ball.

We sign the ones that are not that good e.g. nabuli, rava while the eels get semi and Sivo.

 

[BLM01]

Gaz has kicked 5 FG for us
He has already kicked one against the GG to win us the game.

Thanks for the correction GD. Geez we won a game before this year in golden point or a field goal to win us a game in the past few minutes of a game.
Oh well I am just remembering or focussing on the negative.
But 5...out of how many attempts? ....dont bother i believe you

 

[getsmarty]

MATCH PREVIEW


Titans v Dragons: Round 25 preview
Author
NRL.com
Timestamp
Mon 2 Sep 2019, 06:30 PM

The end of the season can't come quickly enough for these two teams.

It seems an eternity ago, but in fact, it was less than a year since the Dragons were most unlucky to lose in the second week of the 2018 finals against the Rabbitohs.

What followed for them in 2019 has been most disappointing.

As for the Titans, the brave souls who viewed them as finals contenders during the pre-season will think twice before doing so again in 2020.

The side that prepares - and plays - in the most professional manner will win this game. As to which side that is, it's anyone's guess.


Match: Titans v Dragons

Round 25 - Saturday 7th September

7:35pm

Home Team

Titans

16th Position


Away Team

Dragons

15th Position

Venue: Cbus Super Stadium

Match broadcasters:

• Foxtel
• Nine Network
• LIVE PASS
• KAYO

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The Rundown
Key match-up
Jai Arrow v Tyson Frizell. This pair would find a spot in every team in the NRL. Arrow has been a shining light for the Titans while Frizell remains a mainstay for the Blues. Both are in the running for Test selection come the end of the year.

For the Titans to win
Defend, defend and then defend again. The Titans have struggled to maintain defensive intensity for more than just a few sets at a time for most the past few months. Can they achieve what they've been missing in their last hurrah for 2019?

For the Dragons to win
Hope the young brigade show enough to suggest better times are ahead. Tristan Sailor and Zac Lomax both have the ability to become central figures in a good attack.

Brett Kimmorley says
They played a few weeks ago and there was about 60 points scored. It could be the same again this weekend. It is a hard game to get a read on. The Titans might actually be able to produce one last strong performance at home. I’ve no idea who is going to play out of their skin for the Titans but this is a game they can win. Titans by 1

Stat Attack
Since 2013, the Titans have had just one season in which they've finished the year with 10 or more wins. That came in 2016 when they had 11 and squeezed into the top eight.

And another thing ...
Barring an amazing haul in his final match, Michael Gordon will retire in 13th place on the NRL's all-time list of point scorers. Luke Burt (1793) is in 12th spot.

Titans v Dragons
What will be the result in their round 25 clash?



https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/09/03/titans-v-dragons-round-25-preview/

 

[getsmarty]

GAME DAY


Game day information: Round 25 v Titans
Author
Dragons.com.au dragons.com.au
Timestamp
Tue 3 Sep 2019, 01:36 PM

Gold Coast Titans v St George Illawarra Dragons
Saturday, September 7
CBUS Super Stadium

Broadcast – Fox League and Channel Nine
Live stream – Kayo

Gates open: 5pm
Women's invitational curtain-raiser – Titans Pink v Titans Blue: 5:45pm
NRL – Titans v Dragons: 7:30pm

TICKETING

Ticketek.com.au or call 13 28 49

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GOLD COAST MEMBER EVENT

Red V members are exclusively invited to welcome the team to the Gold Coast on Friday, September 6 from 5pm at the Sofitel Gold Coast, Broadbeach.

TRANSPORT

Public transport is the best way to get to Cbus Super Stadium and is included FREE with your ticket on all Surfside Busline services, Queensland Rail City Network trains and G:Link services from four hours prior to the main event until four hours post the end of the event.

Robina Station is the closest stop to Cbus Super Stadium, located 350 metres south of the stadium.

Travel is also available on dedicated event shuttles from Park ’n’ Ride sites. These event shuttles run from:

• Firth Park, Mudgeeraba (Somerset Drive)
• Broadbeach South (Gold Coast Highway adjacent to G-Link)
• Burleigh Heads State School (Lower Gold Coast Highway)

Please visit the TransLink website to plan your journey and view up to date shuttle times.

You must present your valid match day ticket to access any of the free public transport services. Free travel is not valid on Airtrain or Brisbane City Council ferries.

There is no public parking available at Cbus Super Stadium.


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/09/03/game-day-information-round-25-v-titans/

 

[getsmarty]

DRAGONS


Stat attack: Round 25 v Titans
Author
Dragons.com.au dragons.com.au
Timestamp
Tue 3 Sep 2019, 02:02 PM

The Dragons are preparing for their final match of the 2019 season and will be determined to finish on a high with a confident display against the Gold Coast Titans.

The Titans are guaranteed the wooden spoon with just four wins while the Dragons will finish the season in 15th win or lose on Saturday.

The Titans boast the worst defence (16th) and second-worst attack (15th) in the competition. The Dragons fare better in attack (12th) but only just trump the Titans defensively (15th).

Over 21 matches between the two sides, the Dragons have produced 14 victories while the Titans have won seven. The Dragons also have a strong record at Cbus Super Stadium, winning five of nine matches at the ground.

Attack is where the Dragons separate themselves from the Titans, producing an extra 52 tackles busts and 18 line breaks throughout the season.

Danger man

Alex Brimson

Brimson has been a live spark for the Titans this season and played a significant role in the three Titans victories' he featured in.

With 36 appearances in the top grade to his name, Brimson has 11 tries with four of those coming this season.

Although injury has hampered his time on the field, the 20-year-old has five try assists and averages over 100 running metres per game.

In his last outing of the year, Brimson will be important for the Dragons to shut down on Saturday.


Key match-ups

Gareth Widdop v Tyrone Peachey

Gareth Widdop plays his final game for the Dragons and you can fully expect the club captain and English international to be fired up for it.

Widdop crossed for his first try of the year last week, after missing majority of the year through a second consecutive shoulder reconstruction. But in his nine games this year, the 30-year-old has produced four try assists and forced five dropouts.

He lines up against Tyrone Peachey who has been one of the most consistent Titans players this season. Peachey has two tries and three try assists, highlighting his attacking potential in the lowly Titans outfit.

If Widdop's influence is greater than Peachey's on Saturday, it will go a long way to the Dragons finishing on a high.

Blake Lawrie v Jai Arrow

At just 23 years of age, Arrow already has State of Origin honours on his CV and it's not hard to see why. The tireless worker has 491 tackles (39 misses), 50 tackle breaks and 812 post-contact metres in 16 appearances this season.

While at just 22 years old Lawrie has been enjoying a break year after working his way into the Dragons top line-up and missing only two all season.

Lawrie is tireless in defence with 755 tackles at an incredible 91.4% efficiency (39 misses). He has also amassed 2,123 running metres from an average of 10 hit ups per game.


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/09/03/stat-attack-round-25-v-titans/

 

[getsmarty]

TEAM LISTS


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TripADeal NRL team announcement: Round 25 v Titans
Author
Dragons.com.au dragons.com.au
Timestamp
Tue 3 Sep 2019, 04:00 PM

St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor has named his mandatory 21-man squad ahead of the Dragons' Round 25 clash against the Gold Coast Titans at Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday, September 7.


Match: Titans v Dragons

Round 25 - Saturday 7th September

7:35pm

Home Team

Titans

16th Position


Away Team

Dragons

15th Position

Venue: Cbus Super Stadium

Match broadcasters:

• Foxtel
• Nine Network
• LIVE PASS
• KAYO

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Corey Norman (groin strain) has been named to return at fullback, with Tristan Sailor shifting to the wing. Zac Lomax (concussion) is listed in the reserves and has to complete the NRL concussion protocols to be any chance to play the Titans.

Reece Robson is a straight swap in for Cameron McInnes (leg) at hooker while Jeremy Latimore returns on the interchange in place of reserves-named Patrick Kaufusi.

Tyson Frizell, Blake Lawrie and Luciano Leilua have completed a three-way swap between the back row, lock and the interchange respectively.

Paul Vaughan will play his 150th NRL game, while if Matt Dufty were to make his way into the 17 he would play game 50 of first grade football.

NRL squad for Round 25 v Gold Coast Titans –

1. Corey Norman – sponsored by Illawarra Mercury/St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
2. Tristan Sailor – sponsored by Tosich Group Construction
3. Euan Aitken – sponsored by University of Wollongong
4. Tim Lafai – sponsored by Kingsgrove Sports Centre
5. Jonus Pearson – sponsored by SMAI
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. Reece Robson – sponsored by Floormania
10. Paul Vaughan – sponsored by My Muscle Chef
11. Tyson Frizell – sponsored by Val Morgan
12. Jackson Ford – sponsored by Stonemasons & Landscapers (since 1970)
13. Blake Lawrie – sponsored by Wollongong Jetski

Interchange:
14. Jeremy Latimore – sponsored by Dincel Construction System
15. Korbin Sims – sponsored by Stonemasons & Landscapers (since 1970)
16. Luciano Leilua – sponsored by Professionals Padstow
17. Josh Kerr – sponsored by Domus Lighting
18. Patrick Kaufusi
19. Zac Lomax – sponsored by Tosich Group Construction
20. Matt Dufty
21. Jacob Host


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/09/03/tripadeal-nrl-team-announcement-round-25-v-titans/

 

[Slippery Morris]

Hopefully the last time we see this lineup consisting of Lafai, Latimore and Aitken.

 

[denis preston]

If Saints lose then it will surely guarantee to be his last game in the coaching box.

Jesus are you saying that a win against the wooden spooners in our last game SAVES his job ?

Surely the decision has already been made and our somewhat guilty belief that every loss was a nail in the coffin may have ironically come true.A lot of pain for the ultimate gain.

 

[Vinnie]

TEAM LISTS


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TripADeal NRL team announcement: Round 25 v Titans
Author
Dragons.com.au dragons.com.au
Timestamp
Tue 3 Sep 2019, 04:00 PM

St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor has named his mandatory 21-man squad ahead of the Dragons' Round 25 clash against the Gold Coast Titans at Cbus Super Stadium on Saturday, September 7.


Match: Titans v Dragons

Round 25 - Saturday 7th September

7:35pm

Home Team

Titans

16th Position


Away Team

Dragons

15th Position

Venue: Cbus Super Stadium

Match broadcasters:

• Foxtel
• Nine Network
• LIVE PASS
• KAYO

Buy Tickets
Corey Norman (groin strain) has been named to return at fullback, with Tristan Sailor shifting to the wing. Zac Lomax (concussion) is listed in the reserves and has to complete the NRL concussion protocols to be any chance to play the Titans.

Reece Robson is a straight swap in for Cameron McInnes (leg) at hooker while Jeremy Latimore returns on the interchange in place of reserves-named Patrick Kaufusi.

Tyson Frizell, Blake Lawrie and Luciano Leilua have completed a three-way swap between the back row, lock and the interchange respectively.

Paul Vaughan will play his 150th NRL game, while if Matt Dufty were to make his way into the 17 he would play game 50 of first grade football.

NRL squad for Round 25 v Gold Coast Titans –

1. Corey Norman – sponsored by Illawarra Mercury/St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
2. Tristan Sailor – sponsored by Tosich Group Construction
3. Euan Aitken – sponsored by University of Wollongong
4. Tim Lafai – sponsored by Kingsgrove Sports Centre
5. Jonus Pearson – sponsored by SMAI
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. Reece Robson – sponsored by Floormania
10. Paul Vaughan – sponsored by My Muscle Chef
11. Tyson Frizell – sponsored by Val Morgan
12. Jackson Ford – sponsored by Stonemasons & Landscapers (since 1970)
13. Blake Lawrie – sponsored by Wollongong Jetski

Interchange:
14. Jeremy Latimore – sponsored by Dincel Construction System
15. Korbin Sims – sponsored by Stonemasons & Landscapers (since 1970)
16. Luciano Leilua – sponsored by Professionals Padstow
17. Josh Kerr – sponsored by Domus Lighting
18. Patrick Kaufusi
19. Zac Lomax – sponsored by Tosich Group Construction
20. Matt Dufty
21. Jacob Host


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/09/03/tripadeal-nrl-team-announcement-round-25-v-titans/[/QUOTE]

Tristan Sailor on the wing ?? Really that seems to be McGregors go to position - Play everyone on the wing.
Why wouldn't he have Hunt at 9, Norman at 7 and leave Sailor at 1 ???

I mean the best games Hunt has played in the last 2 years is at 9 for Qld - Just Saying

 

[Slippery Morris]

You would think that decision was made weeks ago but knowing the Dragons, if Saints put on a big score against the last placed Titans, it may get Mary another season.They are easily pleased with low expectations.

 

[SAP58]

Team list Tuesday is a fair dinkum comedy routine with this bloke.

 

[George Dragon]

Thanks for the correction GD. Geez we won a game before this year in golden point or a field goal to win us a game in the past few minutes of a game.
Oh well I am just remembering or focussing on the negative.
But 5...out of how many attempts? ....dont bother i believe you

It was in 2014 before he was Mcgregored

 

[Jbjbjb40]

Wowsers!! Lomax out and the same 3 & 4 again? Is he blind?
This clown must have played a big part in keeping both Aitken and Lafai at saints. Who would ever keep selecting them for any other reason? Too stubborn to admit he is wrong again

 

[SAP58]

Wowsers!! Lomax out and the same 3 & 4 again? Is he blind?
This clown must have played a big part in keeping both Aitken and Lafai at saints. Who would ever keep selecting them for any other reason? Too stubborn to admit he is wrong again

McArogant !

 

[BIG RIG]

Why in the hell would u play Reece Robson when his leaving the club and punt Sailor onto the wing

I hope they loose

 

[jeffdragon]

Why bother with Robson at hooker he's going,put him in CC.
Our best forward last week LEILUA goes to the bench.
Why bother with lats and blocker who never passes the ball.

 

[BLM01]

It was in 2014 before he was Mcgregored

Memmmmmemories....but seriously I liked Widdop, damn good player but he until recently was surrounded by nuffies players and always nuffy coaching staff

 

[BLM01]

Wowsers!! Lomax out and the same 3 & 4 again? Is he blind?
This clown must have played a big part in keeping both Aitken and Lafai at saints. Who would ever keep selecting them for any other reason? Too stubborn to admit he is wrong again

dont stress. mary does not care anymore it is his last game and we leave our CC squad mostly alone..they have an important game this weekend

 

[Dragons 09]

Zac looked like he was in la-la land after that head knock, be silly to play him in such a "nothing" game.