Round 3 v Warriors

[Crush]

Before we get carried away. Let’s remember that Mary thinks he’s a tactical genius who can pull the wool over other coaches’ eyes by playing a different team to the one named on Tuesday.

Could easily see us running out with Aitken in the centres, Lomax at fullback and Dufty on the bench.

You had to spoil it didn't you!
I've just opened a bottle of Cristal that I had been keeping for this day and you go and say that.
A-hole......

 

[Dragonsamy]

You been stalking me mate?

Where’d you find that photo of me?

SBD82
You are a man of Many talents

 

[Dragonsamy]

I'm okay with that team except Merrin should be picked over Aitken (what is Mary's obsession with having an outside back on the bench that he doesn't use anyway!) And anyone should be picked over Rava. Why not Saab or Ramsay?

Ramsay is out indefinitely so not in squad

 

[Dragonsamy]

Will get a standard 4 minute cameo role as per previous seasons when selecting a specialist back in the rotation.

But he does love Euan

 

[Dragonsamy]

Before we get carried away. Let’s remember that Mary thinks he’s a tactical genius who can pull the wool over other coaches’ eyes by playing a different team to the one named on Tuesday.

Could easily see us running out with Aitken in the centres, Lomax at fullback and Dufty on the bench.

I hope you are incorrect but it may well happen

 

[kit66]

1. Dufty
2. Pereira
3. Wiliame
4. Lomax
5. Rava
6. Norman
7. Hunt
8. K Sims
9. McInnes (c)
10. Vaughan
11. Frizell
12. T Sims
13. Graham
14. Kerr
15. Lawrie
16. Fuimaono
17. Aitken
Aitken on the bench FFS
18. Merrin Clune Host Ford

I like it. Even Aitken on the bench, which means he's out of the centres unless there's an injury. Obviously Ford would be a far better option but.... small steps.
Merrin mustn't be impressing anyone in the training dept to be kept in reserves but that leaves room for Kerr, excellent. I'm happy, surprised and happy for now with these selections.
Go Saints !

 

[Gold_Coast Dragon]

McWrekor excuses for round 3 loss to Warriors
- travel to central coast (we planned all off season to play Warriors in NZ)
- covid-19
- Frizz signing elsewhere
- rain during the week
- rep players now don't have origin carrot (played at end of the year) which affects their motivation
- assistant coaches not assisting enough
- new dragons CEO (players haven't adjusted to the new management)
- Warriors unfair advantage of recruiting new players (on loan)

You forgot JDB.

 

[Dragonsamy]

Don't worry guys Merrin couldn't fit in number 17 that's all but will play

 

[hewi]

Rapt in Lomax to centre but McInnes first game back in 6/7 months and no substitute hooker and why Aiken in front of Merrin?

 

[RedVDave]

Ramsay is out indefinitely so not in squad

Ahhh fair enough then, I'd still prefer Saab or Sailor over Rava, I just don't rate the bloke at all!

 

[Dragonsamy]

Ahhh fair enough then, I'd still prefer Saab or Sailor over Rava, I just don't rate the bloke at all!

No problem Dave

 

[matPORTS]

It's probably one of the better team sheets of the 18 months, despite Aitken still squirming his way into the 17.

Rapt in Lomax to centre but McInnes first game back in 6/7 months and no substitute hooker and why Aiken in front of Merrin?

Perhaps there is a chance of Clune getting the nod with Aitken dropping out of the 17? If Cam is lacking match fitness perhaps Clune could come on into the halves with Hunt slotting into dummy half?

 

[Dragonsamy]

It's probably one of the better team sheets of the 18 months, despite Aitken still squirming his way into the 17.



Perhaps there is a chance of Clune getting the nod with Aitken dropping out of the 17? If Cam is lacking match fitness perhaps Clune could come on into the halves with Hunt slotting into dummy half?

He going to use Euan as back up unfortunately

 

[Kylez3]

Wow. Mary surprisingly named a solid team. Graham starting isn't ideal but I can tolerate that if he's starting lock.

Aitken at 17 is just moronic however.

Also people need to realise Merrin has no business playing 1st grade anymore. The man has become an utter joke on the field.

 

[slippery5]

I'm okay with that team except Merrin should be picked over Aitken (what is Mary's obsession with having an outside back on the bench that he doesn't use anyway!) And anyone should be picked over Rava. Why not Saab or Ramsay?

I meant ramsay is ineligible until June 30 & Rava will be picked all year on the back of that solo try he scored R1? No matter how many stuff ups.

 

[slippery5]

Just heard Aitken is on bench for Warriors to use as a loan player. Luke to be added also........

 

[George Dragon]

Saab is ineligible until June 30 & Rava will be picked all year on the back of that solo try he scored R1? No matter how many stuff ups.

Wrong
Saab is in our top 30

 

[This Year?]

Haven't the Warriors beat us in our last 2 meetings? I'm not confident at all.

 

[qld redvee]

Lets see if aitken gets thrown on as lock or second row like mann and Lomax have had to contend with off the bench !! Amazing how supercoaches 2 huge buys ( merrin luke ) cant make his 17 and he made it sound like a 2nd hooker off the bench was a must for this season .. How quickly does supercoach throw out his off season plans its ridiculous .. Not sold on graham at lock i would have had Fui at lock with graham as a reserve . will be interesting to see how the New centre pairing goes and if Norman and Hunt manage to give them early decent ball at least the wingers may get decent passes..
Im just worried that supercoach will have aitken on at the first opportunity thereby throwing somebody under the bus.... Interesting to see how he uses the interchange and how the pack goes wait until we meet a decent team to see if it all goes downhill

 

[Dragonsamy]

Saab is ineligible until June 30 & Rava will be picked all year on the back of that solo try he scored R1? No matter how many stuff ups.

Saab is eligible he is part of a full-time squad.