Round 7 v Raiders

[Blood Shot Eyes]

Why are some surprised by Moga, he has been picked at 18th man or in the reserves every week and not Max Feagai. Hook could not wait to throw in Moga. Good news is, if they get smashed on Sunday before the board meeting, we may see a change quicker than we think in the coaching ranks if it has not already been done. We can only hope.

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

Why are some surprised by Moga, he has been picked at 18th man or in the reserves every week and not Max Feagai. Hook could not wait to throw in Moga. Good news is, if they get smashed on Sunday before the board meeting, we may see a change quicker than we think in the coaching ranks if it has not already been done. We can only hope.
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Tbh I cant see Griffin getting the shaft and an interim coach being appointed this year.......as for the game against The Raiders sadly I have Zero confidence

 

[R&WTILLIDIE]

i don't think his selection was based on speed.

Well…if he picked Moga, it wasn’t based on speed, nor skill.

 

[since77]

Well…if he picked Moga, it wasn’t based on speed, nor skill.

It’s completely representative of the insipid nature of the Griffin “coaching” mindset. Pick a bog average yet supposedly reliable player instead of a threat to the opposition.
We already can’t defend - 50 missed tackles last week - so now let’s reduce our capacity to score points as well…. I never in my wildest dreams thought I could be more depressed about the prospects of the team than under McGregor, but hey, here we are…..

 

[Pleasehelpstillchoking]

Moga would not get a start in any other NRL first grade side (not even the tigers) - being conservative with selections over the past two and a half years is the reason Hook finds himself in the position he is in. He needed to go into this season with a different mindset. You reap what you sow!

 

[redandwhite4evr]

Hook picks teams for completion rates with the fantasy belief that if you complete high enough you will win games. I thought maybe this year we would be more creative and attacking. But old man Moga on the wing instead of Max Feagai who played so well last weekend on the wing in KOA is typical poor selection by Hook. As is the selection of Amone over Sullivan. Sullivan added so much more to our attack at 6 and played great over the weekend while Amone offered nothing .

Agree with all that but I'll raise you with an extension of his fantasy- and that is outside backs don't need to be quick but do need to be big and, as we see with Rav, Suli and Feagai, they're part of his one out, crash ball, metre eating, high completion plan to win games. He's probably convinced that Moga's size will help the cause. Ah delusion- so sad.

 

[Slippery Morris]

I am still scarred from last year when Moga took an intercept and got tired at the halfway mark whilst looking like he was running in cement. I would have hung up the boots if that was me personally being a winger. But under Hook, he knew he will get some game time in 2023 so why would he retire. Money for nothing at Saints if your a Qlder.

 

[RedVee_8]

i don't think his selection was based on speed.

Definitely is. He only picks backs he can beat in a sprint

 

[RedVee_8]

It’s completely representative of the insipid nature of the Griffin “coaching” mindset. Pick a bog average yet supposedly reliable player instead of a threat to the opposition.
We already can’t defend - 50 missed tackles last week - so now let’s reduce our capacity to score points as well…. I never in my wildest dreams thought I could be more depressed about the prospects of the team than under McGregor, but hey, here we are…..

Yeah, Hook subscribes to Mary’s coaching lessons “the Power Game and all that”

 

[redandwhite4evr]

I am still scarred from last year when Moga took an intercept and got tired at the halfway mark whilst looking like he was running in cement. I would have hung up the boots if that was me personally being a winger. But under Hook, he knew he will get some game time in 2023 so why would he retire. Money for nothing at Saints if your a Qlder.

The scarring (and embarrassment) is shared by you and me both. But worse was to come when (I think-not sure of the timing) in a later match, when the Dragons were attacking, a ball went astray near him. An opposition player picked it up and took off on a 50m run to score. He looked and saw who had picked it up and didn't even bother chasing. Left it to the (not particularly speedy) Lomax- who- to his credit- never gave up the chase and at least caused the player to stay out wide.

If all that was required of Moga was to dive over in the corner from 5 metres out, he's your man. Unfortunately, most wingers are required to run as well.

 

[RedVDave]

Mary was sacked after a loss to Roosters in 2020, could Hook face the same in 2 weeks time?

 

[justadragon]

Ok finally my prediction for this game. What a week we have had, I think I'm looking forward to next Tuesday more. But anyway here goes, after all the massive distractions of this week plus the selections and non selections we can either go and show some ticker or go out there and get smacked real bad. I would have no idea on scores but if we are playing with no pride or care for the jumper the flood gates will open. I just dont want to believe this division within the team, its really doing my head in. Go the Dragons , show us something, anything !!!

 

[SAP58]

Ok finally my prediction for this game. What a week we have had, I think I'm looking forward to next Tuesday more. But anyway here goes, after all the massive distractions of this week plus the selections and non selections we can either go and show some ticker or go out there and get smacked real bad. I would have no idea on scores but if we are playing with no pride or care for the jumper the flood gates will open. I just dont want to believe this division within the team, its really doing my head in. Go the Dragons , show us something, anything !!!

We can only dream of one day having a Dragons side that will once again -
- show cohesion in attack & run hard & straight
- defend like a first grade side with purpose & enthusiasm
- show disipline by removing the excessive number of missed tackles, penalties & infringements
- be consistant in all of the above, week after week
- and above all have pride in the mighty Red V jumper
Alas we continue to live in hope that one day.......

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

Im dreaming of the day when we are in a dominant position in the game with 10 or 15 to go.......we rarely win a game when the score is close in that time frame but you can bet your house we will lose one....as for the Raiders this weekend sadly I have zero confidence

 

[Dragon David]

While I'm hoping that the selected Dragons players stand and deliver for us the fans, I think that the Raiders will be too big and fast and win down at their home ground, reasonably easy.

The current coaching dramas we are experiencing won't be helping us.

 

[denis preston]

It really has got to that crap stage. Every win justifies Hooks shit selections.

 

[Revesby boy]

It really has got to that crap stage. Every win justifies Hooks shit selections.

I’m fairly certain that none of Hooks selections will help him this weekend.

 

[qld redvee]

lets see if the playing group can galvanise and step up and show something . we have lawrie saying we are top 4 , hunt saying we are going the right way SO simply go out and show us that you players are worthy first graders . otherwise you better hope our new coach wants you

so go the mighties

 

[dragon thomo]

I dont even look forward to our games anymore. I have not watched a dragons game live for a long time.
After giving it a lot of thought i believe we need a strong Coach.
That leaves Hasler Flannigan or Maguire as it is doubtful Bellamy would be a realistic candidate.

 

[Draginzaaar]

Moga…well…we know there’ll be a crucial knock on near our line that will lead to a Raiders try…let’s see if I’m right.

I wouldn't have picked him, but he scored a few tries last season including a hat trick.