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Round 9 vs Dogs

Slippery Morris

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What was scary about the last 2 weeks is Saints looked cooked. Under Mary they looked cooked after round 12. Under Hook it has taken 6 rounds. Wow.

Dogs will get us this weekend as they will show much more enthusiasm than Saints. Saints looked like they did not even want to be at WIN on Sunday. They blew a chance of being 4 pts clear from 7th. It was a huge loss and one that will definitely come to bite them in the end such as this dame if they lose it as well.
 
Reflector

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muzby said:
Unless it’s Bennett with us..

A year to rebuild back to minor premiers..

A second year firing and into the grand final to win the title..

We won’t talk about the third year giving up halfway through, stripping the club of player & support assets & leaving us in the hands of the clown..
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The club should've sacked him effective immediately, had him clear his desk and say his last goodbyes.
 
Dragonslayer

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Maddragon99 said:
Ramsey picked despite his rib injury he’ll probably play with a needle
Kerr keeps his spot WTF?
Fuimaono replaces Lomax in the centre’s WTF?

https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2021/05/04/nrl-team-announcement-heritage-round--v-bulldogs/

Come back Jack! We need you!
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I dont think Ramsey will play, Matt F will come in. It would be a good game for him to debut. Give Ramsey a bit more tine to get fully fit for the Storm game.
Agree with Kerr, would rather see Ford there or even Burns.
Fui was a centre before he was shifted to the edge. Not s bad move and will strengthen the defense out wide.
 
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Club greats reunite for St George centenary launch



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NRL team announcement: Heritage Round v Bulldogs
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Tue 4 May 2021, 03:57 PM
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St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin has named his mandatory 21-man squad ahead of the Dragons' Round 9 clash against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah on Sunday, May 9.

This weekend, St George Illawarra will help kick-start the centenary celebrations of one of its founding clubs, St George, in what the club is dubbing Heritage Round.

St George Illawarra will don the 'blood and bandages' (red and white hoops) jersey worn by the inaugural St George Dragons team of 1921.

St George DRLC will also unveil four new inductees to the walk of fame located outside of Netstrata Jubilee Stadium as part one of several initiatives to come throughout 2021.

In team news, Zac Lomax (dislocation thumb) is out, his centre void filled by Tyrell Fuimaono. Poasa Faamausili is the new face on the interchange.

A return-to-play timeline is yet to be established for Lomax, who requires further follow up consultations.

Cody Ramsey (ribs) has been named and will be monitored throughout the week. Mat Feagai has been named in the reserves as back up.

The Knock Out Effect Cup Dragons will act as a curtain-raiser when they tackle Mounties at 1:40pm.

NRL squad for Round 9 v Bulldogs –
1. Matt Dufty – sponsored by EFEX
2. Cody Ramsey – sponsored by Aspec Masonry
3. Jack Bird – sponsored by Kingsgrove Sports Centre
4. Tyrell Fuimaono – sponsored by Floormania
5. Max Feagai – sponsored by Wollongong Jetski
6. Corey Norman – sponsored by TripADeal
7. Ben Hunt (c) – sponsored by Narellan Pools Illawarra
8. Blake Lawrie – sponsored by Gym Solutions
9. Andrew McCullough – sponsored by Dincel Construction System
10. Paul Vaughan – sponsored by Fox and Jones
11. Josh Kerr – sponsored by Sneaky Burger
12. Tariq Sims – sponsored by Modus Projects
13. Josh McGuire – sponsored by TLE Alexandria

Interchange:
14. Poasa Faamausili – sponsored by CMG Audio Visual
15. Billy Burns – sponsored by Deicorp
16. Daniel Alvaro – sponsored by Manna from Heaven
17. Kaide Ellis – sponsored by Professionals Padstow
18. Jackson Ford – sponsored by TLE Alexandria
19. Junior Amone
20. Mat Feagai
21. Adam Clune



https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2021/05/04/nrl-team-announcement-heritage-round--v-bulldogs/
 
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Behind enemy lines: Round 9
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Tue 4 May 2021, 04:10 PM
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The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs have named their mandatory 21-man squad ahead of the Round 9 clash against the St George Illawarra Dragons at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on Sunday, May 9.

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Nick Meaney swap between the wing and fullback to face the Red V, who will celebrate their founding club St George District's centenary on Sunday at Kogarah.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs' NRL squad for Round 9 v St George Illawarra Dragons –
1. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
2. Nick Cotric
3. Will Hopoate
4. Corey Allen
5. Nick Meaney
6. Jake Averillo
7. Kyle Flanagan
8. Dylan Napa
9. Sione Katoa
10. Luke Thompson
11. Adam Elliott
12. Chris Smith
13. Corey Waddell

Interchange:
14. Brad Deitz
15. Renouf Atoni
16. Ava Seumanufagai
17. Matt Doorey
18. Lachlan Lewis
19. Joe Stimson
20. Tui Katoa
21. Ofahiki Ogden


https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2021/05/04/behind-enemy-lines-round-9/
 
Maddragon99

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Dragonslayer said:
I dont think Ramsey will play, Matt F will come in. It would be a good game for him to debut. Give Ramsey a bit more tine to get fully fit for the Storm game.
Agree with Kerr, would rather see Ford there or even Burns.
Fui was a centre before he was shifted to the edge. Not s bad move and will strengthen the defense out wide.
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At this point in his career Fuimaono isn’t fit enough to tie up Beau’s bootlaces

If Fuimaono is such a great centre why didn’t Hook play him there instead of Burns on Sunday?

I don’t like it I’d prefer Hook showed faith Mat & Max
 
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St George Illawarra face season-defining six-game stretch
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Dejected: St George Illawarra play Canterbury on Sunday (4pm) at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium. Picture: Getty Images
St George Illawarra are at the crossroads after eight rounds of the NRL.

Are they the team that started with four wins in their opening five games who based their game around commitment and doing the little things right?

Or are they the team that slumped to their third loss in a row on Sunday against the Wests Tigers who struggled to make metres with ball in hand and looked disjointed in attack?

The answer will come in a season-defining six-game stretch starting against the Bulldogs on Sunday.

Anthony Griffin's team play the Bulldogs, Storm, Sharks, Wests Tigers, Broncos and Bulldogs.

On their best form, they will start favourite in five of those matches and be in good shape for the finals if they can win four or five of those games.


https://www.theleader.com.au/story/7234809/at-the-crossroads/?cs=1633
 
mickeylane

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Tell
You something the road ahead is very good for us to be sitting firmly entrenched in the top 8 after 14 rounds .. if we don’t win 4 out of 6 heads should roll
We play the Bulldogs, Storm, Sharks, Wests Tigers, Broncos and Bulldogs.
 
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MATCH PREVIEW


Dragons v Bulldogs: Fuimaono in centres; DWZ at fullback
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Tue 4 May 2021, 04:01 PM
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Three weeks ago the Dragons were flying high on the back of a four-game winning streak.

Now they're on the wrong end of a three-game slide and struggling to score points. That the Wests Tigers were able to outlast them in round eight is a cause for concern.

Now they face a Bulldogs side that proved two weeks back that if you give them a sniff they're good enough to win matches in this competition.

Canterbury endured an unhappy night against the Eels last weekend, but on current form the Dragons are a step down from that standard.


Match: Dragons v Bulldogs

Round 9 - Sunday 9th May

4:05pm

Home Team

Dragons

6th Position


Away Team

Bulldogs

16th Position

Venue: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney

Match broadcasters:

  • Nine Network
  • Kayo
  • Foxtel
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The rundown
Team news
Dragons: Tyrell Fuimaono has been named in the centres to take the place of the injured Zac Lomax (dislocated thumb). Despite suffering a rib injury last weekend, Cody Ramsey has been named on the wing. Matthew Feagai is named on the reserves list and could come in if Ramsey doesn't play. Wingers Mikaele Ravalawa and Jordan Pereira are both still suspended.

Poasa Faamausili returns on the interchange bench.

Bulldogs: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is back at fullback with Nick Meaney moving to the wing in a straight swap. Prop Dylan Napa has been named despite suffering a shoulder injury last weekend. Renouf Atoni or Ava Seumanufagai are named as potential back-ups.

After returning via NSW Cup on the weekend, Lachlan Lewis (head knock) is on the reserves list.

Match: Dragons v Bulldogs

Round 9 - Sunday 9th May

4:05pm

Home Team

Dragons


Away Team

Bulldogs

Venue: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney

Team Lists
Backs
  • Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Matthew Dufty
    1

    Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
  • Winger for Dragons is number 2 Cody Ramsey
    2

    Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Nick Cotric
  • Centre for Dragons is number 3 Jack Bird
    3

    Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Will Hopoate
  • Centre for Dragons is number 4 Tyrell Fuimaono
    4

    Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Corey Allan
  • Winger for Dragons is number 5 Max Feagai
    5

    Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Nick Meaney
  • Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Corey Norman
    6

    Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Jake Averillo
  • Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt
    7

    Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Kyle Flanagan
Forwards
  • Prop for Dragons is number 8 Blake Lawrie
    8

    Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Dylan Napa
  • Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Andrew McCullough
    9

    Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Sione Katoa
  • Prop for Dragons is number 10 Paul Vaughan
    10

    Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Luke Thompson
  • 2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Josh Kerr
    11

    2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Adam Elliott
  • 2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Tariq Sims
    12

    2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Chris Smith
  • Lock for Dragons is number 13 Josh McGuire
    13

    Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Corey Waddell
Interchange
  • Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Poasa Faamausili
    14

    Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Bradley Deitz
  • Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Billy Burns
    15

    Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Renouf Atoni
  • Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Daniel Alvaro
    16

    Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Ava Seumanufagai
  • Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Kaide Ellis
    17

    Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Matt Doorey
Reserves
  • Reserve for Dragons is number 18 Jackson Ford
    18 19

    Reserve for Bulldogs is number 19 Lachlan Lewis
  • Reserve for Dragons is number 19 Junior Amone
    19 20

    Reserve for Bulldogs is number 20 Joe Stimson
  • Reserve for Dragons is number 20 Mathew Feagai
    20 21

    Reserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Tuipulotu Katoa
  • Reserve for Dragons is number 21 Adam Clune
    21 23

    Reserve for Bulldogs is number 23 Ofahiki Ogden
Dragons Ins
  • Adam Clune
  • Jackson Ford
  • Mathew Feagai
  • Poasa Faamausili
Ins
Bulldogs Ins
  • Joe Stimson
  • Lachlan Lewis
  • Ofahiki Ogden
  • Tuipulotu Katoa
Dragons Outs
  • Zac Lomax
Outs
Bulldogs Ins
  • Brandon Wakeham
Match Officials
  • Referee: Ben Cummins
  • Touch Judge: Dave Munro
  • Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
  • Senior Review Official: Alan Shortall
Last updated: 06:36 pm Tuesday 4th May 2021

Key match-up
Ben Hunt v Kyle Flanagan. Hunt was looking a rejuvenated man before breaking his leg and now that he's back he needs to recapture that spark. Flanagan is learning the hard way that if your forwards aren't matching it with the opposition the No.7 jersey can be a tough one to wear. If the men in front of him don't match it with the Dragons pack he could be in for another long afternoon.

Stat attack
Canterbury completed their sets at 79 per cent against Parramatta but generated just two line break and averaged just 33 metres gained per set of six. Their opponents - Parramatta - averaged 15 extra metres per set.


https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/05/03/dragons-v-bulldogs-backline-blues-for-red-v-napa-in-doubt/
 
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Maddragon99 said:
Ramsey picked despite his rib injury he’ll probably play with a needle
Kerr keeps his spot WTF?
Fuimaono replaces Lomax in the centre’s WTF?

https://www.dragons.com.au/news/2021/05/04/nrl-team-announcement-heritage-round--v-bulldogs/

Come back Jack! We need you!
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Calm down maddragon 99.
I highly doubt Ramsey will play hence Feagai being named in the 21. Fuimaono CAN play centre and has played centre in 1st grade before, much better option in defence and attack than Burns.
Kerr has been way down on form the last few weeks but in the 1st month was pretty good. Last chance maybe??
JDB! Let the courts decide before you go lavishing praise and give him a red carpet entry back into the side
 
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I think it's no surprise that we've been struggling since McGuire joined the team, In my opinion our main issue was our agility/slow forwards in defence, and McGuire has added to this problem, I think he can be a good addition but is currently used the wrong way.

Kerr and McGuire should be bench props/locks, and someone more agile (bird, fui and or hopefully JDB soon) given more game time in the pack.
 
Dragonslayer

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Maddragon99 said:
At this point in his career Fuimaono isn’t fit enough to tie up Beau’s bootlaces

If Fuimaono is such a great centre why didn’t Hook play him there instead of Burns on Sunday?

I don’t like it I’d prefer Hook showed faith Mat & Max
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Que?
I didnt mention anything about Beau Scott.
 
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