Round 3 Vs Broncos

[denis preston]

I reckon we will challenge them & it will be a good game but yes if they are going to beat us , beat us by 40 so it makes the board put a red line through his chances of a new contract . Problem is the board will select Young or Hornby as interim coaches and on the basis we nearly made the 8 this year gave them a 3 year contract !

 

[Vinnie]

Vinnie, I am with you mate. I get no joy out of putting my thoughts out there on this issue, but I do not see an alternative if we want the goose gone. The BOD almost have to be humiliated into getting rid of him. How is this? McGregor has coached us for longer than Wayne Bennett did; and Bennett wanted 5 years and we said NO. It is nauseating.

I have no issues with his passion and loyalty I really don't but it goes like this .... he just can't go to the next level ... (He just has no plan B or refuses to be pushed to a plan B) He just can't read the game and or have a plan to block the opposition plays .. nothing changes, our plays, our lines, our defense its always the same and barring injury his selections never change !! Ever !!!
Are we really the only club that can't produce juniors ??? do we really need to always look elsewhere ?? Are field, lomax, Dufty, Kerr, Luc, Robson really that bad ?? I don't think so
He really has produced/prooted/improved no juniors at all (Bar Dufty and only because he could no longer resist playing him)
Maybe he needs help/coaching or whatever to get to the next level fine get him some just do it but i can't take the fact that he refuses to listen and is oblivious to what we all as supporters want and thats not much we just want to see our best players picked and if players aren't performing they should be dropped ... it's that simple. Don't insult us by making selection changes when our seasons over please respect us just a little bit more than that ... and if the coach and Millward and BOD can't do that then F$#K off and let us get people who can.

 

[mackdadday]

Oates Vs Rava is a match up for the ages!!

 

[getsmarty]

Korbin Sims braces for hit out against former club
St George Illawarra Dragons recruit Korbin Sims chats with the media ahead of his debut for the Dragons this Thursday.

https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/03/26/korbin-sims-braces-for-hit-out-against-former-club/

 

[getsmarty]

https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2019/round-3/broncos-v-dragons/
Team Lists
Backs

• Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Darius Boyd
  1
  
  Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Gareth Widdop
• Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
  2
  
  Winger for Dragons is number 2 Jordan Pereira
• Centre for Broncos is number 3 James Roberts
  3
  
  Centre for Dragons is number 3 Euan Aitken
• Centre for Broncos is number 4 Jack Bird
  4
  
  Centre for Dragons is number 4 Timoteo Lafai
• Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jamayne Isaako
  5
  
  Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
• Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Anthony Milford
  6
  
  Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey Norman
• Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Kodi Nikorima
  7
  
  Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Forwards

• Prop for Broncos is number 8 Tevita Pangai Junior
  8
  
  Prop for Dragons is number 8 James Graham
• Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Andrew McCullough
  9
  
  Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Cameron McInnes
• Prop for Broncos is number 10 Joe Ofahengaue
  10
  
  Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan
• 2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Alex Glenn
  11
  
  2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Jacob Host
• 2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 David Fifita
  12
  
  2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims
• Lock for Broncos is number 13 Matt Gillett
  13
  
  Lock for Dragons is number 13 Blake Lawrie

Interchange

• Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Kotoni Staggs
  14
  
  Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jeremy Latimore
• Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Jaydn Su'A
  15
  
  Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Matthew Dufty
• Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Thomas Flegler
  16
  
  Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Korbin Sims
• Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Shaun Fensom
  17
  
  Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Luciano Leilua

Reserves

• Reserve for Broncos is number 18 Patrick Carrigan
  18
  
  Reserve for Dragons is number 18 Zac Lomax
• Reserve for Broncos is number 19 Patrick Mago
  19
  
  Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Reece Robson
• Reserve for Broncos is number 20 Izaia Perese
  20
  
  Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Mitchell Allgood
• Reserve for Broncos is number 21 Gehamat Shibasaki
  21
  
  Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Jonus Pearson

Broncos Ins

• Gehamat Shibasaki
• Izaia Perese
• Patrick Mago
• Patrick Carrigan

Ins
Dragons Ins

• Jonus Pearson
• Korbin Sims
• Mitchell Allgood
• Reece Robson
• Zac Lomax

Broncos Outs

Outs
Dragons Ins

• Josh Kerr

Broncos: Not surprisingly, coach Anthony Seibold has retained the same team that handled the Cowboys 29-10 last week, with all 17 players getting through the game unscathed. Payne Haas and Matt Lodge are unavailable through suspension.

Dragons: Coach Paul McGregor isn't panicking after an 0-2 start, making just one change to the 17-man team beaten 34-18 by Souths last week. Korbin Sims returns from injury and has taken Josh Kerr's place on the interchange bench. No sign of a return for Origin backrower Tyson Frizell, who remains out indefinitely with a lacerated testicle.


https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/03/26/round-3-nrl-official-squad-announcements/

 

[getsmarty]

Unbelievable...cut and paste again........

 

[Old Timer]

I reckon we will challenge them & it will be a good game but yes if they are going to beat us , beat us by 40 so it makes the board put a red line through his chances of a new contract . Problem is the board will select Young or Hornby as interim coaches and on the basis we nearly made the 8 this year gave them a 3 year contract !

A bit negative for you isn't it or do you subscribe to the fact that you needed 2 rounds to confirm what you already knew but were too frightened to admit?

 

[getsmarty]

TEAM LISTS


TripADeal NRL team announcement: Round 3 v Broncos
Author
Dragons.com.au dragons.com.au
Timestamp
Tue 26 Mar 2019, 04:00 PM

St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor has named his mandatory 21-man squad ahead of the Dragons' Round 3 clash against the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium on March 28.

2019 recruit Korbin Sims (St George Illawarra player #221) has been named to play his first game for the Dragons, coincidentally against his old team, after completing a two-match suspension.

Sims comes in for Josh Kerr, with the remainder of the wider squad remaining unchanged.

NRL squad for Round 3 v Brisbane Broncos -

1. Gareth Widdop – sponsored by Dynamic Projects
2. Jordan Pereira – sponsored by Tosich Group
3. Euan Aitken – sponsored by University of Wollongong
4. Tim Lafai – sponsored by Kingsgrove Sports Centre
5. Mikaele Ravalawa – sponsored by SMAI
6. Corey Norman – sponsored by Illawarra Mercury/St George & Sutherland Shire Leader
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. Jacob Host – sponsored by Val Morgan
12. Tariq Sims – sponsored by Stonemasons & Landscapers (since 1970)
13. Blake Lawrie – sponsored by Wollongong Jetski
Interchange:
14. Jeremy Latimore – sponsored by Dincel Construction System15. Matt Dufty– sponsored by Professionals Padstow
16. Korbin Sims – sponsored by Stonemasons & Landscapers (since 1970)17. Luciano Leilua – sponsored by Domus Lighting
18. Zac Lomax – sponsored by Tosich Group
19. Reece Robson
20. Mitch Allgood
21. Jonus Pearson


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/03/26/tripadeal-team-announcement-round-3-v-broncos/

 

[getsmarty]

CANTERBURY CUP


Dragons lower grade teams: Round 3
Author
Dragons.com.au dragons.com.au
Timestamp
Tue 26 Mar 2019, 05:17 PM

St George Illawarra Canterbury Cup NSW coach Mat Head and Jersey Flegg coach Willie Talau have named their Round 3 teams to play the Penrith Panthers at Panthers Stadium on Saturday, March 30.

The CC Dragons suffered a late loss to the Rabbitohs last weekend, while the Jersey Flegg Dragons started their season off with a 28-all draw also against South Sydney.

The CC Dragons will kick-off at 12:45pm on Saturday (live on Fox Sports), with the young Dragons acting as the curtain-raiser at 10:35am.

Canterbury Cup team: Round 3 v Panthers –

1. Tristan Sailor
2. Lachlan Maranta
3. Shaun Sauni-Esau
4. Steven Marsters
5. Jonus Pearson
6. Jai Field
7. Eli Levido
8. Lachlan Timm
9. Reece Robson
10. Josh Kerr
11. Charly Runciman
12. Jackson Ford
13. Joe Lovodua

Interchange:

14. Jayden Morgan
15. Hayden Lomax
16. Pio Sokobalavu
18. Ashleigh Nisbet

Jersey Flegg team: Round 3 v Panthers –

1. Cody Ramsey
2. Sam McCann
3. Dante Lusio
4. Shaun Sauni-Esau
5. Jason Saab
6. Tyler Moon
7. Blair Grant
8. Bailey Dickinson
9. Blake Barbuto
10. Eddie Blacker
11. Luke Gale (c)
12. Matthew Delbanco
13. Shalom O'Ofou

Interchange:

14. Jalal Bazzaz
15. Hudson Spicer
16. Matthew Nicholson
17. Harris Georgopoulos
18. Ben Fulton
19. Jye McRae
20. Jake Brisbane
21. Bailey Antrobus
22. Ethan George
23. Jiye Ellis


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/03/26/dragons-lower-grade-teams-round-3/

 

[Frank Facer]

CANTERBURY CUP


Dragons lower grade teams: Round 3
Author
Dragons.com.au dragons.com.au
Timestamp
Tue 26 Mar 2019, 05:17 PM

St George Illawarra Canterbury Cup NSW coach Mat Head and Jersey Flegg coach Willie Talau have named their Round 3 teams to play the Penrith Panthers at Panthers Stadium on Saturday, March 30.

The CC Dragons suffered a late loss to the Rabbitohs last weekend, while the Jersey Flegg Dragons started their season off with a 28-all draw also against South Sydney.

The CC Dragons will kick-off at 12:45pm on Saturday (live on Fox Sports), with the young Dragons acting as the curtain-raiser at 10:35am.

Canterbury Cup team: Round 3 v Panthers –

1. Tristan Sailor
2. Lachlan Maranta
3. Shaun Sauni-Esau
4. Steven Marsters
5. Jonus Pearson
6. Jai Field
7. Eli Levido
8. Lachlan Timm
9. Reece Robson
10. Josh Kerr
11. Charly Runciman
12. Jackson Ford
13. Joe Lovodua

Interchange:

14. Jayden Morgan
15. Hayden Lomax
16. Pio Sokobalavu
18. Ashleigh Nisbet

Jersey Flegg team: Round 3 v Panthers –

1. Cody Ramsey
2. Sam McCann
3. Dante Lusio
4. Shaun Sauni-Esau
5. Jason Saab
6. Tyler Moon
7. Blair Grant
8. Bailey Dickinson
9. Blake Barbuto
10. Eddie Blacker
11. Luke Gale (c)
12. Matthew Delbanco
13. Shalom O'Ofou

Interchange:

14. Jalal Bazzaz
15. Hudson Spicer
16. Matthew Nicholson
17. Harris Georgopoulos
18. Ben Fulton
19. Jye McRae
20. Jake Brisbane
21. Bailey Antrobus
22. Ethan George
23. Jiye Ellis


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/03/26/dragons-lower-grade-teams-round-3/

Are there some big wraps on Sauni-Esau? He looks to have pushed his way into the Canterbury Cup team.

 

[getsmarty]

Behind Enemy Lines: Round 3
Author
Dragons.com.au dragons.com.au
Timestamp
Tue 26 Mar 2019, 05:30 PM

Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold has named his mandatory 21-man squad ahead of the Broncos' Round 3 clash against the St George Illawarra Dragons at Suncorp Stadium on March 28.

The Broncos have named an unchanged 17 from their big last start win over the North Queensland Cowboys.

Brisbane Broncos NRL squad for Round 3 v Dragons –

1. Darius Boyd
2. Corey Oates
3. James Roberts
4. Jack Bird
5. Jamayne Isaako
6. Anthony Milford
7. Kodi Nikorima
8. Tevita Pangai Junior
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Joe Ofahengaue
11. Alex Glenn
12. David Fifita
13. Matt Gillett

Interchange:

14. Kotoni Staggs
15. Jaydn Su'A
16. Thomas Flegler
17. Shaun Fensom
18. Patrick Carrigan
19. Patrick Mago
20. Izaia Perese
21. Gehamat Shibasaki


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2019/03/26/behind-enemy-lines-round-3/

 

[getsmarty]

Gelling with Dragons' spine tough: Hunt
By AAP
an hour ago
St George Illawarra's Ben Hunt admits captain Gareth Widdop's switch to fullback has made it difficult to combine with new halves partner Corey Norman.

Dragons coach Paul McGregor's decision to move Widdop from five-eighth to No.1 this season has come under fire, with the likes of Andrew Johns calling for the Englishman to return to pivot.

The criticism only got louder after the Dragons slumped to a 0-2 season start following their 34-18 NRL loss to South Sydney last week.

Hunt admits he is yet to work out how to complement Norman at five-eighth and Widdop at fullback ahead of Thursday night's NRL clash with his former club Brisbane.

"It is pretty difficult (combining with Norman), especially when you put Gaz in the mix as well," Hunt said.

"You've got the three of us all trying to create and do different things.

"You've got to work out the best time to inject yourself and the best time to step back and let the other players do their job.

"We just have to find that balance and complement each other."

Asked if he was confident Widdop would fire at fullback, Hunt said: "He's a weapon no matter where he is in the team.

"He is one of the best players I have played with. You have got to have him in your 17 somewhere.

"Whether it is six or one he is going to do a great job for us."

Hunt was confident the only way was up for the Dragons' new-look spine.

"It is coming along OK. Obviously it can be a lot better," he said.

"We have had patches where I thought we were really good and working together.

"And there have been different times in the game where we sort of fell away a bit and didn't stick to the gameplan.

"They are things we have to fix up, but we are working every day to try and get a feel for each other - I think we will only get better."

Hunt looked forward to earning "bragging rights" against his former club after helping the Dragons down Brisbane twice last year - including a 48-18 thumping in the 2018 elimination final.

But Hunt predicted the Dragons would line up against a very different Brisbane this year with new coach Anthony Seibold at the helm.

"We got a couple of good wins on them last year but I feel like it is completely different this year," he said.

"They have a new coach and are playing completely different football. It's kind of a fresh start for them."



2019


https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/gellin...ugh-hunt/fe3d1bfd-8999-4601-a127-c4d32fb83839

 

[Lovemedragons]

I reckon we will challenge them & it will be a good game but yes if they are going to beat us , beat us by 40 so it makes the board put a red line through his chances of a new contract . Problem is the board will select Young or Hornby as interim coaches and on the basis we nearly made the 8 this year gave them a 3 year contract !

and the cycle starts again. We need a circuit breaker.

 

[redandwhite4evr]

and the cycle starts again. We need a circuit breaker.

Albert Einstein's definition of insanity comes to mind with Mary sticking to a backline formula that has landed him a perfect record of failure-strong chance of him keeping that losing record intact against the Broncs.

 

[JohnnoMcJohnno]

It beggars belief really. He really is a self righteous SOB. He is by a fair margin, the worst coach we have ever had since I have been following the Dragons since 1971. He is turning me off the entire club. There is a group from the Sunshine Coast who travel down to see us play the Bronco's and Titans each year and this week 60% of us have pulled out of going on Thursday. The BOD and this goose are killing the club. It is becoming a Shakespearean tragedy.

Go the Broncos. I hope they put 60 on us because this is the only way to get rid of the McGregor virus that has infected the entire club.

Craig Young & Steve Price both worse than MacGregor. Dragons by 8.

 

[getsmarty]

Latimore backs Graham as Dragons prepare for Broncos clash

• Cameron Mee

Dragons Den

Vocal: James Graham. Picture: NRL Photos.

St George Illawarra forward Jeremy Latimore has spoken out in support of teammate James Graham after the recent controversy over Graham's comments on concussions.

Graham penned an article that was published on the Dragons website on Monday in response to heavy criticism from Peter FitzSimons over comments the Englishman made last week.

In his response, Graham detailed his research into head injuries & Latimore said he hopes rugby league players would speak up on important topics more often.

"Honestly, I think players should speak up more," Latimore said. "I know some of the reaction from it's been really positive and really good.

"It gives you a bit of an insight into how some of us as players think and feel.

"James is obviously known for being a brute and a tough man on the field, but he's actually a very intelligent and articulate man.

"I don't think he was happy with how he felt his character was assassinated. He's come out, made his points, he wasn't rude to Peter, he just said how he felt as well as offering solutions for a sensitive issue in the game."

To many outside observers, Graham can seem like a hard-headed Englishman. Latimore understands this perception, because he admits he also held those beliefs prior to joining the Dragons.

But as the article showed, Graham is a deep thinker on the game's biggest issues and Latimore said this is reflective of the wider rugby league playing community.

A director of the Rugby League Players Association, Latimore has first-hand experience of the many passions players pursue outside of rugby league.


"Rugby league's a small part of our life. A lot of us do study and do other things.

"I know fans would love it if more players were able to come out and speak what they're feeling. We are passionate about a number of things that go on in our game and in the world.

"It could be the start of something, James could be the leader in a new wave of journalism."

Latimore's comments came as the Dragons flew to Brisbane on Tuesday ahead of their Thursday night clash with the Broncos.

Facing an 0-3 start to the season, St George Illawarra will welcome reinforcements in the form of Korbin Sims, who has finished his two-game suspension.

Coach Paul McGregor has opted to use Sims off the bench, with Blake Lawrie retaining the starting lock position. Josh Kerr has made way for Sims, just a week after making his NRL debut.

Sims inclusion is the only change McGregor made to the side, with the coach standing by his embattled spine.

Sims' older brother and Dragons teammate Tariq said the team must tighten up their defence if they are to defeat Brisbane.

"We're zero from two at the moment and our backs are against the wall," Sims said. "We've got to make sure we're on our toes.

"We need to fix our defence. We're leaking way too many points. Everyone's goal is to defend their goal line and unfortunately we've been dripping a few too many points."

"It's no secret we're down on troops, Korb's injection with his experience in the game will definitely help. I think when he comes on the field, he's going to be really excited."


https://www.illawarramercury.com.au...players-to-follow-james-grahams-lead/?cs=3713

 

[Maroon4life]

Wouldn’t use the last game as a gauge on broncos form, it was the derby game and they always lift for it, were probably somewhere in the middle of the storm game and the cowboys game. If the forwards go it will be a close watch

 

[denis preston]

A bit negative for you isn't it or do you subscribe to the fact that you needed 2 rounds to confirm what you already knew but were too frightened to admit?

All along i have advocated that our team is good but our coaching staff is not. i support the team but not the setup.It doesn't mean you have to be negative about every single thing the club does.As i said our record against the Broncos is good and in this day & age of the salary cap consistency is an issue so a side 0-2 has a lot more to play for than a side 2-0. I am on record in saying that our 2 performances in the semi finals last year saved the coaches arses.

 

[emack]

Yep - rinse and repeat.

 

[BLM01]

Albert Einstein's definition of insanity comes to mind with Mary sticking to a backline formula that has landed him a perfect record of failure-strong chance of him keeping that losing record intact against the Broncs.

Yep pretty spot on.
Other coaches wield the axe after 2 losses (Pay), one even changes the spine after 1 game when it performed not well (Cowboys)..not our Mary.
To defy all critics and justify he is doing the right thing Mary will cling on to any stat and rock which highlights him and the team favourably whether it will be excuses or deflections (i.e poor me and the team) or a performance in the past or one half of football (e.g. first half last week)..or what happened at some stage last year so we can do it again etc etc
Lot of people talk about that 1st half against Souths on how good we were and looked like a Top 4 team yada yada.
Watched it again, Souths were flat and slow (for complacency reasons especially after their 1st easy try) and we were not that much better except our 1 out running made yards but our structured attack was not that good either. We squandered chances and made quite a few errors.
Yes I know...glass half full stuff but looking at everything as a positive does not win a lot of games and premierships...over to you Mary our beloved leader