Dragons v Storm Round 2

[Justadragon]

So I'm assuming no LKT or Fale in our KOE side which puts pressure on them. This 6 man bench is bullshit. Our outside backs are up for a torrid time I reckon.

 

[Justadragon]

Why is Lawrie there why not Nick T or Halangahu

 

[jodragon40]

Why is Lawrie there why not Nick T or Halangahu

Halangahu made cpt of ressies which indicates to me most of this season he will play ressies to develop. Nick T is actually playing centres in ressies.

 

[RufusRex]

Why is Lawrie there why not Nick T or Halangahu

props are not edge forwards
its purely about positions ... and Cake would only play if there were injuries to other props.

 

[GCRV]

Defensively, I think that we can match it with the Storm, its the lack of true attacking weapons that I am afraid to say could let us down. If they score 4 tries (which I feel will be more), with us defending the way we have, are we capable of scoring 5 tries and converting them to win by 6? Meaney has a good conversion rate while Holmes has tended to miss quite a few unfortunately and this could prove the difference.

Holmes has missed a lot but they've all been out near the sideline.

 

[GCRV]

Pray that it rains, weather is the great equaliser

Sunny day and fast track isn’t ideal

It's going to be sunny, mid 20s.

 

[GCRV]

you know that props are not edge forwards right

I reckon you could throw Jake H in anywhere and he'd go better than Lawrie.

 

[RufusRex]

i think that the club are developing Jake nicely ...
Cake didnt play in vegas, i still think Flano wants some kind of cover across the paddock for that 4th sub.

 

[Mug Fan]

What this Cake thing have I missed something....

 

[jodragon40]

It's going to be sunny, mid 20s.

Bugger wish the good lord would listen to me

 

[RufusRex]

an unflattering nickname from the other joint - will try to do better.

 

[jodragon40]

i think that the club are developing Jake nicely ...
Cake didnt play in vegas, i still think Flano wants some kind of cover across the paddock for that 4th sub.

Cake = Blake?

 

[jodragon40]

i think that the club are developing Jake nicely ...
Cake didnt play in vegas, i still think Flano wants some kind of cover across the paddock for that 4th sub.

Absolutely thats a big thing making him cpt. Can anyone recall the last 19 yr old being named as cpt of the ressies team? Well not in this century.

 

[George Sancti]

Given the reactions to Game 1, I’m expecting the referee to view the game a touch more favourably for us this week.

 

[George Sancti]

Halangahu made cpt of ressies which indicates to me most of this season he will play ressies to develop. Nick T is actually playing centres in ressies.

That’s a huge responsibility for a 19‑year‑old. Clearly, he’s already displaying genuine leadership among the playing group.

 

[jodragon40]

Given the reactions to Game 1, I’m expecting the referee to view the game a touch more favourably for us this week.

Well I prayed for 3 things, 1. A wet track, 2. Liddle on the bench and 3. Atkins not officiating. Got 1 should pray harder.

 

[Mug Fan]

That’s a huge responsibility for a 19‑year‑old. Clearly, he’s already displaying genuine leadership among the playing group.

Been the Captain in every side he's played in, brother Luka is Captain of Matts

 

[George Sancti]

Well I prayed for 3 things, 1. A wet track, 2. Liddle on the bench and 3. Atkins not officiating. Got 1 should pray harder.

One out of three isn’t bad. Best to keep the big requests in reserve for the finals.

 

[Dragon David]

Given the reactions to Game 1, I’m expecting the referee to view the game a touch more favourably for us this week.

Well that maybe George, but the ref is not obliged to. The Ref for our game against the Storm this Saturday evening is the one and only Gerard Sutton. Now, I don't go for him that much and here is why -

"Based on records up to early 2025, the St George Illawarra Dragons have a poor record with Gerard Sutton as referee, winning 14 games, drawing 1, and losing 26 to 28 games (records vary slightly between 14-1-26 and 14-1-28). This gives them a win percentage of roughly 33–35% in his matches, which is notably low.

• Total Wins: 14
• Total Losses: 26–28
• Total Draws: 1
• Win Rate: Approximately 33.7% - 35.4%

This data covers his career refereeing the team between 2009 and 2025."

Enough said.

 

[George Sancti]

Well that maybe George, but the ref is not obliged to. The Ref for our game against the Storm this Saturday evening is the one and only Gerard Sutton. Now, I don't go for him that much and here is why -

"Based on records up to early 2025, the St George Illawarra Dragons have a poor record with Gerard Sutton as referee, winning 14 games, drawing 1, and losing 26 to 28 games (records vary slightly between 14-1-26 and 14-1-28). This gives them a win percentage of roughly 33–35% in his matches, which is notably low.

• Total Wins: 14
• Total Losses: 26–28
• Total Draws: 1
• Win Rate: Approximately 33.7% - 35.4%

This data covers his career refereeing the team between 2009 and 2025."

Enough said.

I'm impressed with your analysis, Dave, and the numbers make a compelling case. I'm still leaning on the simple human instinct to avoid bad publicity and to be seen backing the popular choice when the bigger games roll around