Edward
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Sounds perfectly reasonable.
Kyle Flanagan & the coach
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Mug Fan
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Soward on Kyle
"I look at Kyle's game - I've watched him for a while now - I think he's a good organiser, he's a good defender. I think at times he could be a little bit more risk taking, think outside the box a little bit. Play more what's in front of him versus trying to stay in the system.
"The way we look at young halves these days... look at a guy like (Bulldogs playmaker) Toby Sexton, who is leading the comp at the moment. He's doing his job, in a system that is winning. Both those teams have essentially got two guys (Flanagan and Sexton) who just stick to the plan, (but) they've got X-factor around them, the Bulldogs, whereas the Dragons have a younger half outside him who is trying to find his feet as well.
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"I look at Kyle's game - I've watched him for a while now - I think he's a good organiser, he's a good defender. I think at times he could be a little bit more risk taking, think outside the box a little bit. Play more what's in front of him versus trying to stay in the system.
"The way we look at young halves these days... look at a guy like (Bulldogs playmaker) Toby Sexton, who is leading the comp at the moment. He's doing his job, in a system that is winning. Both those teams have essentially got two guys (Flanagan and Sexton) who just stick to the plan, (but) they've got X-factor around them, the Bulldogs, whereas the Dragons have a younger half outside him who is trying to find his feet as well.
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jodragon40
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True fact, and I hope young LKT doesn't lose his way as he has nobody to nurture him as he evolves his game. He really needs a specialist 7 to help him develop his game because to my eye he is playing strictly to the coaches instructions and structures.Soward on Kyle
"I look at Kyle's game - I've watched him for a while now - I think he's a good organiser, he's a good defender. I think at times he could be a little bit more risk taking, think outside the box a little bit. Play more what's in front of him versus trying to stay in the system.
"The way we look at young halves these days... look at a guy like (Bulldogs playmaker) Toby Sexton, who is leading the comp at the moment. He's doing his job, in a system that is winning. Both those teams have essentially got two guys (Flanagan and Sexton) who just stick to the plan, (but) they've got X-factor around them, the Bulldogs, whereas the Dragons have a younger half outside him who is trying to find his feet as well.
Dragons legend rinses wild Flanno allegation as squeeze looms
Soward offers advice to struggling halves
Justadragon
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The way I see it is, this whole situation will end badly for one of them if not both. The biggest comparison is the Cleary's, one a 4 time premiership winning coach and the other, just about the worlds best player. Even when Penrith were last on the ladder no one was questioning either, whilst at the Dragons well I rest my case, neither has done really anything for the club.
Illusion
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" he is playing strictly to the coaches instructions and structures" as you say , Which in my opinion is like a robot maybe Kyle has to play like that , but LKT is better than that ........ Should be allowed to play what he sees .......... The coach is starting to lose me .......
Morgan
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Is Paul Crawley of Fox Sports a Dragons fan? They have gone from ignoring the elephant in the room that is Kyle Flanagan to giving it to him even when he doesn't really deserve it. If Gutho told him not to take the shot at field goal, of course he isn't going to.
Mug Fan
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He and his brother Fox Sports boss have been giving it to us since we sacked the other brother.
Morgan
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“To say Kyle is under pressure is ridiculous,” Flanagan said. “He’s been among our best players all year. It’s not me, ask the other players and coaches. I’m probably harder on Kyle than any other player.”
Those comments have gone down badly with those close to him at the club. Those who understand the media game told Flanno it would be a bad idea to make such statements. There was speculation the board was not impressed, but that has been denied.
However, sections of the playing group certainly don’t agree with Flanagan’s appraisal and defence of his son. The quotes above have been talked about by members of the Dragons playing group and also by former players who have been in contact with the current group.
It was brought to my attention by those close to the players, and I was asked to make it clear that they have not been well received. This columnist was even confronted by some at the Dragons after I said I felt sorry for Kyle. I was reminded that he’s on a salary that he would not get at any other club, playing in a position that he would not be playing at any other club.
I’ve also been told that former Dragons half Ben Hunt found it uncomfortable playing with Kyle. Some players have made comments about enjoying playing on the other side of the field to him. And other players are upset by the number of player of the match awards he’s received from the coaching staff.
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Now Fairfax is piling in as well. These comments are pretty damning if there is any truth to them.
Those comments have gone down badly with those close to him at the club. Those who understand the media game told Flanno it would be a bad idea to make such statements. There was speculation the board was not impressed, but that has been denied.
However, sections of the playing group certainly don’t agree with Flanagan’s appraisal and defence of his son. The quotes above have been talked about by members of the Dragons playing group and also by former players who have been in contact with the current group.
It was brought to my attention by those close to the players, and I was asked to make it clear that they have not been well received. This columnist was even confronted by some at the Dragons after I said I felt sorry for Kyle. I was reminded that he’s on a salary that he would not get at any other club, playing in a position that he would not be playing at any other club.
I’ve also been told that former Dragons half Ben Hunt found it uncomfortable playing with Kyle. Some players have made comments about enjoying playing on the other side of the field to him. And other players are upset by the number of player of the match awards he’s received from the coaching staff.
Even Flanno’s backers are deserting him as pressure mounts over handling of son Kyle
Fox Sports have been longtime cheerleaders for the Dragons coach. But as he continues to ignore Lachlan Ilias’s claims for a recall, the tone of their coverage has shifted.
Now Fairfax is piling in as well. These comments are pretty damning if there is any truth to them.
Justadragon
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its only obvious that Anasta would start to get shitty“To say Kyle is under pressure is ridiculous,” Flanagan said. “He’s been among our best players all year. It’s not me, ask the other players and coaches. I’m probably harder on Kyle than any other player.”
Those comments have gone down badly with those close to him at the club. Those who understand the media game told Flanno it would be a bad idea to make such statements. There was speculation the board was not impressed, but that has been denied.
However, sections of the playing group certainly don’t agree with Flanagan’s appraisal and defence of his son. The quotes above have been talked about by members of the Dragons playing group and also by former players who have been in contact with the current group.
It was brought to my attention by those close to the players, and I was asked to make it clear that they have not been well received. This columnist was even confronted by some at the Dragons after I said I felt sorry for Kyle. I was reminded that he’s on a salary that he would not get at any other club, playing in a position that he would not be playing at any other club.
I’ve also been told that former Dragons half Ben Hunt found it uncomfortable playing with Kyle. Some players have made comments about enjoying playing on the other side of the field to him. And other players are upset by the number of player of the match awards he’s received from the coaching staff.
Even Flanno’s backers are deserting him as pressure mounts over handling of son Kyle
Fox Sports have been longtime cheerleaders for the Dragons coach. But as he continues to ignore Lachlan Ilias’s claims for a recall, the tone of their coverage has shifted.
Now Fairfax is piling in as well. These comments are pretty damning if there is any truth to them.
DragonsTragic
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Do these guys actually watch games? He is not in good touch unfortunately, and not pressuring anyone for selection based on what I saw on Saturday. The short dropout said it all.“To say Kyle is under pressure is ridiculous,” Flanagan said. “He’s been among our best players all year. It’s not me, ask the other players and coaches. I’m probably harder on Kyle than any other player.”
Those comments have gone down badly with those close to him at the club. Those who understand the media game told Flanno it would be a bad idea to make such statements. There was speculation the board was not impressed, but that has been denied.
However, sections of the playing group certainly don’t agree with Flanagan’s appraisal and defence of his son. The quotes above have been talked about by members of the Dragons playing group and also by former players who have been in contact with the current group.
It was brought to my attention by those close to the players, and I was asked to make it clear that they have not been well received. This columnist was even confronted by some at the Dragons after I said I felt sorry for Kyle. I was reminded that he’s on a salary that he would not get at any other club, playing in a position that he would not be playing at any other club.
I’ve also been told that former Dragons half Ben Hunt found it uncomfortable playing with Kyle. Some players have made comments about enjoying playing on the other side of the field to him. And other players are upset by the number of player of the match awards he’s received from the coaching staff.
Even Flanno’s backers are deserting him as pressure mounts over handling of son Kyle
Fox Sports have been longtime cheerleaders for the Dragons coach. But as he continues to ignore Lachlan Ilias’s claims for a recall, the tone of their coverage has shifted.
Now Fairfax is piling in as well. These comments are pretty damning if there is any truth to them.
Eric
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Talking about Ilias?
Justadragon
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I would imagine so Eric
Eric
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Been one of my concerns for a while. I don't know why Flanno says that. Not doing anyone any good. Not Kyle, not himself and not teammates.
blacksafake
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Ambulance chaser & Gus mouthpiece Weidler.“To say Kyle is under pressure is ridiculous,” Flanagan said. “He’s been among our best players all year. It’s not me, ask the other players and coaches. I’m probably harder on Kyle than any other player.”
Those comments have gone down badly with those close to him at the club. Those who understand the media game told Flanno it would be a bad idea to make such statements. There was speculation the board was not impressed, but that has been denied.
However, sections of the playing group certainly don’t agree with Flanagan’s appraisal and defence of his son. The quotes above have been talked about by members of the Dragons playing group and also by former players who have been in contact with the current group.
It was brought to my attention by those close to the players, and I was asked to make it clear that they have not been well received. This columnist was even confronted by some at the Dragons after I said I felt sorry for Kyle. I was reminded that he’s on a salary that he would not get at any other club, playing in a position that he would not be playing at any other club.
I’ve also been told that former Dragons half Ben Hunt found it uncomfortable playing with Kyle. Some players have made comments about enjoying playing on the other side of the field to him. And other players are upset by the number of player of the match awards he’s received from the coaching staff.
Even Flanno’s backers are deserting him as pressure mounts over handling of son Kyle
Fox Sports have been longtime cheerleaders for the Dragons coach. But as he continues to ignore Lachlan Ilias’s claims for a recall, the tone of their coverage has shifted.
Now Fairfax is piling in as well. These comments are pretty damning if there is any truth to them.
Enough said.
Morgan
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Is what he reported about the playing group true?
blacksafake
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I never believe a word that comes out of his mouth.
Dragons Chris
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The win last week has momentarily paused the media talk about this. All sections of the main media companies and a lot of the smaller ones. But if Canberra put a big score on us this week, the blowtorch is going to be applied again.
It does seem like a lot of this stuff Weidler has talked about is probably exaggerated. The way he has been given a number of POM awards by the coaching staff and the way the players talk about how they enjoy playing on the other side. They get fewer tries on Kyle's side but I think they should prefer Kyle's telegraphed plays over Hunt's multiple hospital passes every game.
Morgan
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Does anyone have any idea what this talk about how KF 'led the comeback' or 'had a good game' last week is about? Did I watch the wrong game? I know I wasn't inebriated so it's got me confused.
To be fair, I thought KF went ok last week. Wasn’t a champion but wasn’t horrible either.
Morgan
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Was ok. I agree. Not good.