Promising Juniors Thread.

[jodragon40]

I don't understand what you mean by "my mail"
Something you read or heard or was told.
I just post what i have seen, I know Tamale is a centre but every opposed session this year including today and fridays scrimmage he has been in the wing. When Bird fails do you not think Lomax would move from the wing to centre, if that is where he is playing.
Again with the my mail, Ravalawa extended to 26 six months ago and was announced by the club.

For those without FB I've posted the video above.

Thats fine, Im not arguing what you have actually witnessed. I wasn't aware Rav had been re signed, Im not sure if others knew. All I am saying is that we have the ability through either loss of form or injuries in our backline to blood young Tamale. There is a train of thought in regards to the fb/ wing interchange option with Lomax/ Sloan. To my eye, and based on the players statistics it wouldn't surprise me to see both Bird and Flanagan not being up to scratch, and or Sloan defensive frailties not improving. If any of those issues happens to eventuate all I'm saying, all is not lost. We have young depth in our 30 man roster. I have high hopes for Tamale and another young fella Sione Finau. I'd like to see both given a shot in their preferred positions this season.

 

[jodragon40]

The mad dragon should be giving credit to the person he's copying the videos from.

The Mad Dragons is a podcast that has a large Dragons following on fb. I'm unsure if or how they are obtaining the videos.

 

[jodragon40]

That was Ryan Hutchinson with the run and yes good coaches will tell you the try is set up 2 or 3 rucks before.

Very promising from the limited views I have seen of him but I loved the fact of when eventually tackled how quickly he rose to his feet and played the ball, those actions were pivotal to allowing the young hb the opportunity to accelerate and take on the line in their red zone. Good team try well coached and structured.

 

[Just a Mug Fan]

Thats fine, Im not arguing what you have actually witnessed. I wasn't aware Rav had been re signed, Im not sure if others knew. All I am saying is that we have the ability through either loss of form or injuries in our backline to blood young Tamale. There is a train of thought in regards to the fb/ wing interchange option with Lomax/ Sloan. To my eye, and based on the players statistics it wouldn't surprise me to see both Bird and Flanagan not being up to scratch, and or Sloan defensive frailties not improving. If any of those issues happens to eventuate all I'm saying, all is not lost. We have young depth in our 30 man roster. I have high hopes for Tamale and another young fella Sione Finau. I'd like to see both given a shot in their preferred positions this season.

That's better, happy to read your opinions and agree with a lot of it but there is no guarantee on team selections no matter what your mail is.

 

[Just a Mug Fan]

The Mad Dragons is a podcast that has a large Dragons following on fb. I'm unsure if or how they are obtaining the videos.

He steals it from this guy, like most of his information

 

[Just a Mug Fan]

Very promising from the limited views I have seen of him but I loved the fact of when eventually tackled how quickly he rose to his feet and played the ball, those actions were pivotal to allowing the young hb the opportunity to accelerate and take on the line in their red zone. Good team try well coached and structured.

As I said above Basil signed him up for 2 years last week on the back of his good form.

 

[Morgan]

As I said above Basil signed him up for 2 years last week on the back of his good form.

Who is Basil?

BTW how are Coric and Shereb been going? Been big wraps on these 2 for a few years now. Especially Shereb hasn't filled me with optimism. Big and fast but somehow seems not to bother the defence a lot.

 

[jodragon40]

That's better, happy to read your opinions and agree with a lot of it but there is no guarantee on team selections no matter what your mail is.

Sorry for any misunderstanding that my comments may have had, no offence meant.

 

[Just a Mug Fan]

Who is Basil?

BTW how are Coric and Shereb been going? Been big wraps on these 2 for a few years now. Especially Shereb hasn't filled me with optimism. Big and fast but somehow seems not to bother the defence a lot.

Sorry I'm always getting picked up on using nicknames
Ian Millward

Coric is interesting missed the season and missed a opportunity, he is more in the Blocka mould and there is not room in the team for 2, I'd say he's slipped down the order a bit.

Shereb is a wasted talent seems lazy and drifts in and out of games, maybe Flanno can unlock him but I would say another that has slipped down the list.

 

[jodragon40]

Who is Basil?

BTW how are Coric and Shereb been going? Been big wraps on these 2 for a few years now. Especially Shereb hasn't filled me with optimism. Big and fast but somehow seems not to bother the defence a lot.

Basil is the nickname for Ian Millward the Dragons director of pathways

 

[jodragon40]

Sorry I'm always getting picked up on using nicknames
Ian Millward

Coric is interesting missed the season and missed a opportunity, he is more in the Blocka mould and there is not room in the team for 2, I'd say he's slipped down the order a bit.

Shereb is a wasted talent seems lazy and drifts in and out of games, maybe Flanno can unlock him but I would say another that has slipped down the list.

Do you have any news on how young Tuitavake is coming along?

 

[jodragon40]

Sorry I'm always getting picked up on using nicknames
Ian Millward

Coric is interesting missed the season and missed a opportunity, he is more in the Blocka mould and there is not room in the team for 2, I'd say he's slipped down the order a bit.

Shereb is a wasted talent seems lazy and drifts in and out of games, maybe Flanno can unlock him but I would say another that has slipped down the list.

In your opinion may one of the reasons why these two and others having not lived up to their talents was because of the previous culture and discipline within the team and club?

 

[AyiosYiorgos]

Nice pass. Who was it and can he play 5/8 this year?

Try score was Shadi Hammoud (6) who has had a haircut over the offseason, the pass was from Finau Latu(13) who we got from the Panthers /Patrician Brothers Blacktown, Latu, Halangahu and Loko Pasifiki-Tonga all from StGeorge juniors made the Australian Schoolboys side.

 

[AyiosYiorgos]

He steals it from this guy, like most of his information

Shame he left the other page.

 

[Ryan]

Sorry I'm always getting picked up on using nicknames
Ian Millward

Coric is interesting missed the season and missed a opportunity, he is more in the Blocka mould and there is not room in the team for 2, I'd say he's slipped down the order a bit.

Shereb is a wasted talent seems lazy and drifts in and out of games, maybe Flanno can unlock him but I would say another that has slipped down the list.

That's the impression I've always gotten as well. He's shown he has ability but shows it not nearly enough.

 

[Eric]

Sorry I'm always getting picked up on using nicknames
Ian Millward

Coric is interesting missed the season and missed a opportunity, he is more in the Blocka mould and there is not room in the team for 2, I'd say he's slipped down the order a bit.

Shereb is a wasted talent seems lazy and drifts in and out of games, maybe Flanno can unlock him but I would say another that has slipped down the list.

That's the impression I've always gotten as well. He's shown he has ability but shows it not nearly enough.

Oh well, at least we have Egan.

Just a Mug Fan, you think Coric is slipping down the order? What do you think his major issues are? Always seemed to me to be plenty skillful, can tackle and big enough. I was concerned about his stamina and, TBH, whether he would be tough enough to play prop in the open age group.

 

[GCRV]

Sorry I'm always getting picked up on using nicknames
Ian Millward

Coric is interesting missed the season and missed a opportunity, he is more in the Blocka mould and there is not room in the team for 2, I'd say he's slipped down the order a bit.

Shereb is a wasted talent seems lazy and drifts in and out of games, maybe Flanno can unlock him but I would say another that has slipped down the list.

Why isn't there room for Lawrie and Coric in the 17? I know Flanno is big on different kinds of "body types". I know they have similar body types though I think Coric is bigger, but Coric from what I've been told is much more skillful. Not just a prop to run hard for 50~60min.

 

[Chris M]

Why isn't there room for Lawrie and Coric in the 17? I know Flanno is big on different kinds of "body types". I know they have similar body types though I think Coric is bigger, but Coric from what I've been told is much more skillful. Not just a prop to run hard for 50~60min.

Things will be much clearer after the CS.

 

[Just a Mug Fan]

If you listen to Red V Podcast, Jack is starting up his pathways interviews tonight. First up will be Hayden Buchanan.

 

[Just a Mug Fan]

Hi guys, i posted this on another site, this is just the Dragons juniors, will do Illawarra next week, when i get a chance, feel free to let me know where there are errors or missing info.

DRAGONS SG BALL CUP SQUAD 2024	Previous JNR Club, School.	Position
Corey Ackers	Dragons JNR +Arncliffe Scotts + Fairfield Patrician Brothers	Lock, Prop
David Afu	Panthers 2021-23	centre
Peter Assaf	Bulldogs	Wing
Ratu Cayuqueo	Parramatta
Angus Clark	Wagga Wagga, Riverina Bulls	Hooker
Lyric Craft-Te Moananui	West Tigers in 2021	centre
Uchenna Egbu	Newtown jnr?	wing
Isaiah Fagalilo	Burleigh Bear QLD	Hooker
Ben Geary	Newcastle + Nth Coast Bulldogs	Wing
Jacob Halangahu	Penrith	2nd row
Shadi Hammoud	Dragons JNR	Five-Eighth
Hudson Harmer	Nth Coast Bulldogs	Hooker
Viliami Hikila	Sharks +Endeavour Sports High & Westfield Sports High	PROP, 2nd ROW
Ryan Hutchinson	Keebra Park High School QLD	PROP
Lennox Jensen	Nth Coast Bulldogs??
Mitchell Langley	Dragons JNR + Renown	Lock
Finau Latu	Penrith JNR + Patrician Brothers Fairfield	Lock
Campbell Lyons	Narrandera + Illawarra Steelers
Zac Nachar	Dragons JNR	Wing/Fullback/6
Xavier Ndaira	Dragons JNR	Hooker
Loko Pasifiki Tonga	Bankstown Bulls + Ipswich High QLD	Prop
Tyler Peckham-Harris	Ipswich High QLD	Fullback
Risiate Smythe	Dragons JNR	Prop
Cyrus Stanley-Traill	Bulldogs +Endeavour Sports High	2nd row
Brandon Tikanau	Titans	1/2back
Rydell Tyrrell	Central Queensland Capras	Prop
Jesse Williams	Cabramatta + Patrician Brothers Fairfield	Wing/Fullback
Harley Yates	Minchinbury Jets	1/2back
Coach: Willie Talau

DRAGONS HAROLD MATTHEWS CUP SQUAD 2024
Jasias Ah Kee	Penrith JNR + Rooty Hill	Five-Eighth
Johannon Ah Kee	Penrith JNR + Rooty Hill	Hooker
Ahmad Assaad	Dragons JNR + Renown	Wing/Fullback
Riley Brannock	Dragons JNR + Renown	1/2back
Alex Futialo	St.Mary's	Prop
Lucas Golovodovski	Dragons JNR + Renown	Centre
Matthew Hayek	Dragons JNR + Renown	Lock
Willie Hehea	Dragons JNR	PROP
Taj Jelacic	Penrith JNR + Emu Plains	1/2back / Five Eight
Jake Kotevski	Dragons JNR + Brighton Seagulls	2nd row /Centre*
Jarvess Lafoula	N/A	N/A
Tana Lese	Dragons JNR + Kingsgove Colts	Wing
Semisi Malungahu	Parramatta JNR + Guilford	PROP
Cooper Merton	Penrith JNR + Emu Plains	2nd row
Isaac Mikhail	Dragons JNR + Renown	2nd row
Nevaeh Morgan-Pritchard	Dragons JNR + Kingsgove Colts	2nd row*
Jameson Nakhle	Dragons JNR + Kingsgove Colts	1/2back
Kordell Pritchard	Penrith JNR + Minchinbury	centre
Jeremiah Quiroz-Mapusua	Bulldogs+ St Christopher Saints	PROP
Jayden Rawson	Dragons JNR + Brighton Seagulls	Wing/2nd Row
Rauna Ryder-Kingi	Dragons JNR + Arncliffe Scotts	1/2back / Five Eight
Lino Tamaseu	Penrith JNR + Minchinbury	Lock
Isaac Thompson	N/A	Lock
Vito Toa Afu	Parramatta JNR + Kellyville Bushrangers + Cronulla Sharks	Prop
Ratu Viliame Koroitamana	Dragons JNR + Kingsgove Colts	centre / 2nd Row
Simon Zanzoul	Dragons JNR + Renown	centre
Coach: Frank Pritchard

Great detail Ayios the other site sucks welcome to the forum