Round 12 v Warriors, Sat Kogarah

[Dave03]

Why the f*ck do we keep injured players on the field, get them off ffs. Buchanan had 1.5 tries through his injury. Fk me sideways.

 

[SGILoyalist]

It was really noticeable at the game live how bad our attack is. The set up is terrible, we could have 10 tackle sets and I would still back the other teams to beat us

 

[Dave03]

It was really noticeable at the game live how bad our attack is. The set up is terrible, we could have 10 tackle sets and I would still back the other teams to beat us

There's zero organisation, only looks a bit better when Luch is on the field as he's got the communication (loud voice) & attacking IQ. Legit should be playing 5/8th next week.

 

[Justadragon]

Young is not a head coach, and never will be. Even though he is playing with the same deck of cards that Flanagan left there has been absolutely no improvement in any area of our game.

This is what as a coach you are measured on, amongst on field success, the ability to improve individual players and the squad as a whole. Young should not even be mentioned even in jest as being possible next head coach.

Just my views.

The unfortunate part for Young is Jo , most of these players are at their ceiling, busted or checked out for the season, he was never going anywhere with that squad. Even our young forwards are starting to look cooked, Its not their fault but nothing can be done.

 

[Justadragon]

not meaning to kick us while we r down, but the last 2 games were in the wet also which always brings teams together.. we were brave though tbf.. that game tonight though was there for the taking tbh.. warriors were in 2nd gear and injuries, and we had plenty of ball..

It seems like Rev that most teams only have to be in second gear to beat the Dragons, it was a disgraceful attacking display.

 

[Justadragon]

We have a current 7 that is slow and not much chop, the defence hardly have to worry about him. Can’t run, can’t kick, can’t organise.

A 6 that is under extreme duress week after week, a useless centre that has fallen way off a cliff and a defensive liability who drops the ball at least 3 times a game and misses at least 6 tackles a game.

2 wingers that are useless and slow as a wet week who both love to come in and make a mess defensively and you hold your breath when the ball goes near them just waiting for an error , a fullback on 1 leg that sadly can’t keep up anymore, a reserve fullback who is scared of contact and rarely does the tough stuff and when he does it’s half arsed like he’s playing 2 handed touch.

Like seriously, how fucked are we 1-7. Thank god the forward pack averaging 22 years of age without Cookie can hold their heads high

We talked about Sloan during the week didn't we mate. You would think that every opportunity he gets would be a blessing but instead he just continues to dish out crap. TPH shits all over him and deserves his chance if we are going to put Sloan in there. Another disgusting display.

 

[RedV01]

Couchman's or Stewart might barge over for a try or Cook get them with a dart from dummy half but other than that, Luicano is only one with any attacking ability. Why did Deano leave him off until the game was basically done and dusted?

 

[Justadragon]

Bears don’t want Suli .. we are trying to shed them

Do you blame them, why would they

 

[RufusRex]

attack marginally improved when stewart went back to the middle, the ball was transitioning better and we were able to get it into Luc's hands ...
However given the context of the game when he finally came on Luc overplayed his hand somewhat.

Thinking Stewart is an edge player is another massive cross for Young.
Honestly there are 2 people who would be upset if he wasnt picked for head coach and both share the same surname.
The utter disdain for the fan base though .. whoah

 

[Justadragon]

These are serious teams with standards. They don't play in 1st gear. Both of these teams tried. Our forwards were very good against Panthers and limited them. Experienced players know that the best way to get injured is to play half-hearted.

I had this conversation with you last week and I'll have it again this week. I agree with JO both the Panthers and Warriors never even moved into top gear. They dont need to, once they get enough points they know the Dragons are not capable of doing anything to threaten them. There are multiple people now saying we have had and currently have the worst attack in the comp. As a matter of fact it gets worse each week no matter who is in there. So we played the Panthers and Warriors, what was it like against the Knights ?. We need a complete 1 - 7 change , nothing else will do.

 

[puff]

I had this conversation with you last week and I'll have it again this week. I agree with JO both the Panthers and Warriors never even moved into top gear. They dont need to, once they get enough points they know the Dragons are not capable of doing anything to threaten them. There are multiple people now saying we have had and currently have the worst attack in the comp. As a matter of fact it gets worse each week no matter who is in there. So we played the Panthers and Warriors, what was it like against the Knights ?. We need a complete 1 - 7 change , nothing else will do.

Yes, yes, our attack is shit.

Nevertheless the opposition played hard.

 

[Illusion]

There's zero organisation, only looks a bit better when Luch is on the field as he's got the communication (loud voice) & attacking IQ. Legit should be playing 5/8th next week.

Have said the same , at least let him stand at first receiver at the scum 30m out from oppositions line ....... Surely he will have more impact than we are getting now ....... These coaches need to be looking out side the usual plays that have not worked for Zonks .......

 

[jodragon40]

Yes, yes, our attack is shit.

Nevertheless the opposition played hard.

The stats dont support your assessment and I dont either. Both those teams would have easily found another couple of gears if we posed a threat. We didn't so why bust your gut when you can win a game basically playing at 80% .

 

[jodragon40]

Have said the same , at least let him stand at first receiver at the scum 30m out from oppositions line ....... Surely he will have more impact than we are getting now ....... These coaches need to be looking out side the usual plays that have not worked for Zonks .......

And therein lies one of the biggest problems there has been no recognisable change in how we construct our sets and attacking structures. Absolutely the same as Flanagan and that is because Young had an input as assistant coach

 

[puff]

The stats dont support your assessment and I dont either. Both those teams would have easily found another couple of gears if we posed a threat. We didn't so why bust your gut when you can win a game basically playing at 80% .

If you believe that the Panthers enjoy kicking from inside their own half, then we have very different ways of seeing the game.

 

[jodragon40]

If you believe that the Panthers enjoy kicking from inside their own half, then we have very different ways of seeing the game.

We can agree to disagree amicably on this point

 

[Justadragon]

If you believe that the Panthers enjoy kicking from inside their own half, then we have very different ways of seeing the game.

I've got to give it to you Puff, you play hardball I will relent a little, the Panthers played hard when they needed to after that they went into preservation mode. Where as the Warriors just took the first try as meh and just continued doing what they do. The Dragons never pushed them one little bit and they were scoring try's off our idiotic mistakes so they really didn't need to do anything.