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[The Word]

Dragons host Sea Eagles in Kogarah scrimmage

The Dragons welcomed Manly to Netstrata Jubilee Stadium this morning for a scrimmage as both teams prepare for the 2025 NRL Pre-Season Challenge.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[The Word]

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/exclusive-video-guthersons-leadership-shines-in-dragons-scrimmage-vs-manly/video/bbbed9f59c7c157f57dbb9d0a2006d7b

 

[DfL]

St George Illawarra v

Manly pre-season scrimmage: Clint

Gutherson shines



Clint Gutherson's impact on St George-Illawarra has been immediate with the experienced fullback poised to prove one of the buys of the year.



Gutherson's leadership and communication was the glaring takeaway from a scrimmage session against Manly held behind closed-doors at Jubilee Oval on Friday morning.



The crucial 60-minute hitout was held under game conditions with almost all of the Dragons and Sea Eagles big guns including Valentine Holmes, Lachlan Ilias, Daly Cherry-Evans, Tom Trbojevic and Jake Trbojevic taking part in the session.



SAINT GUTHO



With only staff members from both clubs, injured players, a couple of security guards and The Daily Telegraph allowed inside Jubilee Oval, the bellowing voice of Gutherson reverberated across the grand old ground.



From fullback, the former Eels star marshalled the Dragons around the field like a relentless cattle dog, barking directions and raucously applauding his teammates every tackle and carry.



His defensive line organisation was relentless, still screaming at his middle forwards to shift left of the ruck despite there only being two seconds remaining on the clock.



WATCHFUL SLOAN



Standing behind Gutherson for almost the entire hitout was 2024 fullback Tyrell Sloan.



Sloan has been nursing a foot injury and was held back from the game simulation.



From under the goalposts, Sloan watched and listened eagerly at how Gutherson guided the Dragons back, forth and sideways with his voice.



Gutherson arrived at the Dragons declaring his desire to make Sloan a better player and the latter is clearly taking notes.



LOCKED-IN LACHIE



You could see the confidence of Dragons recruit Lachlan Ilias increase as the session wore on.



In his first serious hitout since suffering an horrific leg injury 10-months ago, Ilias looked sharp on the right-edge for the Dragons.



He combined perfectly on several occasions with right-edge backrower Jayd'n Sua, while he also was happy to test the line with his running game.



The new-look spine combination of Gutherson, Ilias, Kyle Flanagan and Damien Cook was far from stuttering, but instead fluent and well-balanced.

EDIT:

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/st-george-v-manly-preseason-scrimmage-clint-gutherson-shines-for-saints-jazz-has-sea-eagles-rocking/news-story/13d7641540735e778ddfe64178e35b45

LINK ADDED BY MODERATOR. PLEASE INCLUDE THIS IN FUTURE.

 

[<StGeorgeDragons>]

St George Illawarra v

Manly pre-season scrimmage: Clint

Gutherson shines



Clint Gutherson's impact on St George-Illawarra has been immediate with the experienced fullback poised to prove one of the buys of the year.



Gutherson's leadership and communication was the glaring takeaway from a scrimmage session against Manly held behind closed-doors at Jubilee Oval on Friday morning.



The crucial 60-minute hitout was held under game conditions with almost all of the Dragons and Sea Eagles big guns including Valentine Holmes, Lachlan Ilias, Daly Cherry-Evans, Tom Trbojevic and Jake Trbojevic taking part in the session.



SAINT GUTHO



With only staff members from both clubs, injured players, a couple of security guards and The Daily Telegraph allowed inside Jubilee Oval, the bellowing voice of Gutherson reverberated across the grand old ground.



From fullback, the former Eels star marshalled the Dragons around the field like a relentless cattle dog, barking directions and raucously applauding his teammates every tackle and carry.



His defensive line organisation was relentless, still screaming at his middle forwards to shift left of the ruck despite there only being two seconds remaining on the clock.



WATCHFUL SLOAN



Standing behind Gutherson for almost the entire hitout was 2024 fullback Tyrell Sloan.



Sloan has been nursing a foot injury and was held back from the game simulation.



From under the goalposts, Sloan watched and listened eagerly at how Gutherson guided the Dragons back, forth and sideways with his voice.



Gutherson arrived at the Dragons declaring his desire to make Sloan a better player and the latter is clearly taking notes.



LOCKED-IN LACHIE



You could see the confidence of Dragons recruit Lachlan Ilias increase as the session wore on.



In his first serious hitout since suffering an horrific leg injury 10-months ago, Ilias looked sharp on the right-edge for the Dragons.



He combined perfectly on several occasions with right-edge backrower Jayd'n Sua, while he also was happy to test the line with his running game.



The new-look spine combination of Gutherson, Ilias, Kyle Flanagan and Damien Cook was far from stuttering, but instead fluent and well-balanced.

Thanks for sharing.

I think it's clear Flanagan has made the most of a pretty tough situation in player movements. It is the year of positivity. We need to back these guys, even when they falter.

You put that jersey on and try your guts out, stick to the game plan, you get my support.

 

[Jubilee]

St George Illawarra v

Manly pre-season scrimmage: Clint

Gutherson shines



Clint Gutherson's impact on St George-Illawarra has been immediate with the experienced fullback poised to prove one of the buys of the year.



Gutherson's leadership and communication was the glaring takeaway from a scrimmage session against Manly held behind closed-doors at Jubilee Oval on Friday morning.



The crucial 60-minute hitout was held under game conditions with almost all of the Dragons and Sea Eagles big guns including Valentine Holmes, Lachlan Ilias, Daly Cherry-Evans, Tom Trbojevic and Jake Trbojevic taking part in the session.



SAINT GUTHO



With only staff members from both clubs, injured players, a couple of security guards and The Daily Telegraph allowed inside Jubilee Oval, the bellowing voice of Gutherson reverberated across the grand old ground.



From fullback, the former Eels star marshalled the Dragons around the field like a relentless cattle dog, barking directions and raucously applauding his teammates every tackle and carry.



His defensive line organisation was relentless, still screaming at his middle forwards to shift left of the ruck despite there only being two seconds remaining on the clock.



WATCHFUL SLOAN



Standing behind Gutherson for almost the entire hitout was 2024 fullback Tyrell Sloan.



Sloan has been nursing a foot injury and was held back from the game simulation.



From under the goalposts, Sloan watched and listened eagerly at how Gutherson guided the Dragons back, forth and sideways with his voice.



Gutherson arrived at the Dragons declaring his desire to make Sloan a better player and the latter is clearly taking notes.



LOCKED-IN LACHIE



You could see the confidence of Dragons recruit Lachlan Ilias increase as the session wore on.



In his first serious hitout since suffering an horrific leg injury 10-months ago, Ilias looked sharp on the right-edge for the Dragons.



He combined perfectly on several occasions with right-edge backrower Jayd'n Sua, while he also was happy to test the line with his running game.



The new-look spine combination of Gutherson, Ilias, Kyle Flanagan and Damien Cook was far from stuttering, but instead fluent and well-balanced.

So Ilias and Sua. Good. So that means KF on the left where he was good last year.

 

[qld redvee]

St George Illawarra v

Manly pre-season scrimmage: Clint

Gutherson shines



Clint Gutherson's impact on St George-Illawarra has been immediate with the experienced fullback poised to prove one of the buys of the year.



Gutherson's leadership and communication was the glaring takeaway from a scrimmage session against Manly held behind closed-doors at Jubilee Oval on Friday morning.



The crucial 60-minute hitout was held under game conditions with almost all of the Dragons and Sea Eagles big guns including Valentine Holmes, Lachlan Ilias, Daly Cherry-Evans, Tom Trbojevic and Jake Trbojevic taking part in the session.



SAINT GUTHO



With only staff members from both clubs, injured players, a couple of security guards and The Daily Telegraph allowed inside Jubilee Oval, the bellowing voice of Gutherson reverberated across the grand old ground.



From fullback, the former Eels star marshalled the Dragons around the field like a relentless cattle dog, barking directions and raucously applauding his teammates every tackle and carry.



His defensive line organisation was relentless, still screaming at his middle forwards to shift left of the ruck despite there only being two seconds remaining on the clock.



WATCHFUL SLOAN



Standing behind Gutherson for almost the entire hitout was 2024 fullback Tyrell Sloan.



Sloan has been nursing a foot injury and was held back from the game simulation.



From under the goalposts, Sloan watched and listened eagerly at how Gutherson guided the Dragons back, forth and sideways with his voice.



Gutherson arrived at the Dragons declaring his desire to make Sloan a better player and the latter is clearly taking notes.



LOCKED-IN LACHIE



You could see the confidence of Dragons recruit Lachlan Ilias increase as the session wore on.



In his first serious hitout since suffering an horrific leg injury 10-months ago, Ilias looked sharp on the right-edge for the Dragons.



He combined perfectly on several occasions with right-edge backrower Jayd'n Sua, while he also was happy to test the line with his running game.



The new-look spine combination of Gutherson, Ilias, Kyle Flanagan and Damien Cook was far from stuttering, but instead fluent and well-balanced.

Dhl,
Sounds like Gutho has already proved his value to us in this first hit out with his leadership quality. Has already showed how lacking last years captain was.

Now let's see how we go against easts in actual game conditions
Hopefully ilias continues improving with fitness and game management

 

[Jubilee]

They going to make them put a foot on the ball when they play it this year? What's next? Caĺling back forward passes?

 

[hewi]

Who is the better leader Hunt or Gutho? No brainer, should have pissed Bunt off years ago.

 

[Dragsters]

St George Illawarra v

Manly pre-season scrimmage: Clint

Gutherson shines



Clint Gutherson's impact on St George-Illawarra has been immediate with the experienced fullback poised to prove one of the buys of the year.



Gutherson's leadership and communication was the glaring takeaway from a scrimmage session against Manly held behind closed-doors at Jubilee Oval on Friday morning.



The crucial 60-minute hitout was held under game conditions with almost all of the Dragons and Sea Eagles big guns including Valentine Holmes, Lachlan Ilias, Daly Cherry-Evans, Tom Trbojevic and Jake Trbojevic taking part in the session.



SAINT GUTHO



With only staff members from both clubs, injured players, a couple of security guards and The Daily Telegraph allowed inside Jubilee Oval, the bellowing voice of Gutherson reverberated across the grand old ground.



From fullback, the former Eels star marshalled the Dragons around the field like a relentless cattle dog, barking directions and raucously applauding his teammates every tackle and carry.



His defensive line organisation was relentless, still screaming at his middle forwards to shift left of the ruck despite there only being two seconds remaining on the clock.



WATCHFUL SLOAN



Standing behind Gutherson for almost the entire hitout was 2024 fullback Tyrell Sloan.



Sloan has been nursing a foot injury and was held back from the game simulation.



From under the goalposts, Sloan watched and listened eagerly at how Gutherson guided the Dragons back, forth and sideways with his voice.



Gutherson arrived at the Dragons declaring his desire to make Sloan a better player and the latter is clearly taking notes.



LOCKED-IN LACHIE



You could see the confidence of Dragons recruit Lachlan Ilias increase as the session wore on.



In his first serious hitout since suffering an horrific leg injury 10-months ago, Ilias looked sharp on the right-edge for the Dragons.



He combined perfectly on several occasions with right-edge backrower Jayd'n Sua, while he also was happy to test the line with his running game.



The new-look spine combination of Gutherson, Ilias, Kyle Flanagan and Damien Cook was far from stuttering, but instead fluent and well-balanced.

Yeeeha!!!

 

[jak]

Yeeeha!!!

a man of few words, I like it

 

[Dragsters]

a man of few words, I like it

I'm just pumped for this season and I don't wanna jinx it by talking it up too much...

 

[RedVDave]

I think we need play this situation very safely and get rid of both F Molo & Dean Young.

 

[Desperate Dragon]

So Lodge has ended up back at Manly, initially via the NSW Cup.
Go figure

 

[RedVee]

So Lodge has ended up back at Manly, initially via the NSW Cup.
Go figure

Can’t afford to move on Manly’s offer

 

[SAP58]

St George Illawarra v

Manly pre-season scrimmage: Clint

Gutherson shines



Clint Gutherson's impact on St George-Illawarra has been immediate with the experienced fullback poised to prove one of the buys of the year.



Gutherson's leadership and communication was the glaring takeaway from a scrimmage session against Manly held behind closed-doors at Jubilee Oval on Friday morning.



The crucial 60-minute hitout was held under game conditions with almost all of the Dragons and Sea Eagles big guns including Valentine Holmes, Lachlan Ilias, Daly Cherry-Evans, Tom Trbojevic and Jake Trbojevic taking part in the session.



SAINT GUTHO



With only staff members from both clubs, injured players, a couple of security guards and The Daily Telegraph allowed inside Jubilee Oval, the bellowing voice of Gutherson reverberated across the grand old ground.



From fullback, the former Eels star marshalled the Dragons around the field like a relentless cattle dog, barking directions and raucously applauding his teammates every tackle and carry.



His defensive line organisation was relentless, still screaming at his middle forwards to shift left of the ruck despite there only being two seconds remaining on the clock.



WATCHFUL SLOAN



Standing behind Gutherson for almost the entire hitout was 2024 fullback Tyrell Sloan.



Sloan has been nursing a foot injury and was held back from the game simulation.



From under the goalposts, Sloan watched and listened eagerly at how Gutherson guided the Dragons back, forth and sideways with his voice.



Gutherson arrived at the Dragons declaring his desire to make Sloan a better player and the latter is clearly taking notes.



LOCKED-IN LACHIE



You could see the confidence of Dragons recruit Lachlan Ilias increase as the session wore on.



In his first serious hitout since suffering an horrific leg injury 10-months ago, Ilias looked sharp on the right-edge for the Dragons.



He combined perfectly on several occasions with right-edge backrower Jayd'n Sua, while he also was happy to test the line with his running game.



The new-look spine combination of Gutherson, Ilias, Kyle Flanagan and Damien Cook was far from stuttering, but instead fluent and well-balanced.

Thanks for sharing, a big difference in the report from the same “closed door” session last year. Would love to know how some of the forwards performed But no surprise Gutho was a stand out, he will prove to be one of our best signings for a number of years IMO. Can’t wait for the season to start !

 

[mattchuot]

Just sharing Seibold’s comments from a SMH article about that scrimmage with Manly today. Good signs so far.

“It was good to get some work against different opposition,” Seibold said.
“I was really impressed with the Dragons and their new spine. They looked very, very good. I also thought the Dragons had a real physicality about them and probably won that physical battle this morning.”

 

[Dragsters]

Just sharing Seibold’s comments from a SMH article about that scrimmage with Manly today. Good signs so far.

“It was good to get some work against different opposition,” Seibold said.
“I was really impressed with the Dragons and their new spine. They looked very, very good. I also thought the Dragons had a real physicality about them and probably won that physical battle this morning.”

Wow!

That's great feedback from an opposition coach with absolutely no reason to blow smoke up our bums...

 

[blacksafake]

They going to make them put a foot on the ball when they play it this year? What's next? Caĺling back forward passes?

Apparently we got pinged for it on our second play the ball

 

[George Sancti]

I know that it is very early days. However, if young Flanno and Lachlan Ilias exceed expectations as a halves combination, and jell with the other spine members, DA may some competition next year for a position in the halves.

 

[blacksafake]

I know that it is very early days. However, if young Flanno and Lachlan Ilias exceed expectations as a halves combination, and jell with the other spine members, DA may some competition next year for a position in the halves.

Competition is good but I think DA is a walk up start at 6.