Trial Game 1 v Knights

[Mug Fan]

I see this as a bit of a nothing game where we learn f*ck all
It's just a solid hit out.
Members keen to see so and so etc well they have played some NRL before or played plenty of lower grades.

This is close to a reserve grade trial to my eyes.

 

[RufusRex]

I can see that ...

For me .. i am keen to see a few things ... We are expecting Sele/Kerr to step up in 1st grade ... starting this game against a reasonable knights pack will be a solid hit out for them .. Unsure where Lawrie fits in with that but his new shape is a curiosity.

Also keen to see if any of the outside backs play with a brain ... even in a glorified reggies trial. We are wanting a pair of wingers for Vegas and CT/Fale/Tu/Sloan/Feagai all in the mix for that


Without some of the bigger names it does reek a bit of meh ... but if the boss is telling those playing that there are positions up for grabs they may take a chance.

 

[Eric]

I can see that ...

For me .. i am keen to see a few things ... We are expecting Sele/Kerr to step up in 1st grade ... starting this game against a reasonable knights pack will be a solid hit out for them .. Unsure where Lawrie fits in with that but his new shape is a curiosity.

Also keen to see if any of the outside backs play with a brain ... even in a glorified reggies trial. We are wanting a pair of wingers for Vegas and CT/Fale/Tu/Sloan/Feagai all in the mix for that


Without some of the bigger names it does reek a bit of meh ... but if the boss is telling those playing that there are positions up for grabs they may take a chance.

I was thinking with Lawrie's new shape he might get rag-dolled in NSW Cup. But interested to see if that's right. Might have developed some footwork to get him between defenders, like the Couchmans.

 

[jodragon40]

Wow had to wade thru a lot of dribble just to find posts about the game.
Maybe someone should start a thread
Old Men Living in the Past.

My bad I got carried away in the moment. Give an old bloke a free pass wont happen again User

 

[Dave03]

Think there will be plenty of cursing going around this season...good & bad. Probably in the first few mins of this game

 

[jodragon40]

Think there will be plenty of cursing going around this season...good & bad. Probably in the first few mins of this game

All good I just had to warn a member calling another member a f/wit, so can't just pick and choose when to be a moderator or not. You may well be right

 

[Mug Fan]

The interesting selection is Reed starting 7 and O'Neil 14, would indicate to me Reed is next in line.
O'Neil to me is very much a Glover type Cup 7.
Full squad and I think he starts the year Cup 14 same as he was at Dogs when Woods passed him.

 

[jodragon40]

The interesting selection is Reed starting 7 and O'Neil 14, would indicate to me Reed is next in line.
O'Neil to me is very much a Glover type Cup 7.
Full squad and I think he starts the year Cup 14 same as he was at Dogs when Woods passed him.

That is a surprise as the latter has played ressies last two seasons for the Dogs. The coaching staff must have a very high opinion of Reed.

 

[Dave03]

Hope Haele Finau has a ripper, probably unlikely but would make a great story if he makes 1st grade with our hooker injuries atm.

 

[jodragon40]

Hope Haele Finau has a ripper, probably unlikely but would make a great story if he makes 1st grade with our hooker injuries atm.

Well they have given him his opportunity now it's up to him

 

[George Sancti]

The interesting selection is Reed starting 7 and O'Neil 14, would indicate to me Reed is next in line.
O'Neil to me is very much a Glover type Cup 7.
Full squad and I think he starts the year Cup 14 same as he was at Dogs when Woods passed him.

I suspect, and hope that the plan is to give Reed the first half then bring O'Neill on the for second half, so each can be compared under similar playing conditions.

 

[George Sancti]

I was thinking with Lawrie's new shape he might get rag-dolled in NSW Cup. But interested to see if that's right. Might have developed some footwork to get him between defenders, like the Couchmans.

Hopefully less bulk but more strength and mobility. That said, I still can’t see him being quite as mobile as the Couchmans.

 

[Dragon David]

My bad I got carried away in the moment. Give an old bloke a free pass wont happen again User

So easy to get side tracked Jo.

 

[Eric]

Hopefully less bulk but more strength and mobility. That said, I still can’t see him being quite as mobile as the Couchmans.

Couchmans are fast for their size. I can't see Blocka being half as fast!

 

[Mug Fan]

Couchmans are fast for their size. I can't see Blocka being half as fast!

Expect the boys to be even quicker with them both doing sprint training in the off-season.

 

[Justadragon]

So easy to get side tracked Jo.

I think until the season actually starts and we can talk about that game specifically then you will get this jumping around a lot.

 

[Justadragon]

Expect the boys to be even quicker with them both doing sprint training in the off-season.

Yep im hoping its our line speed that we so desperately lacked last year.

 

[Dragon David]

Flano's Final Word: Pre-Season Challenge vs. Knights

Head Coach Shane Flanagan chats the side's opening trial, an injection of youth and a looming Vegas trip.

www.dragons.com.au

 

[jodragon40]

Expect the boys to be even quicker with them both doing sprint training in the off-season.

As I said in another post I can't recall the squad looking any fitter. We won't be losing early season games because of our lack of fitness this season. The game plans for the first half dozen games will be very interesting. If it was me I'd be playing safety first football and win the grind. Time will tell

 

[George Sancti]

Flano's Final Word: Pre-Season Challenge vs. Knights

Head Coach Shane Flanagan chats the side's opening trial, an injection of youth and a looming Vegas trip.

www.dragons.com.au

Interesting interview, D Dragon David. Flanno’s comments about Atkinson really stood out. It didn’t sound like he is fully sold on Atkinson as our long‑term halfback, and I wouldn’t be shocked if he ends up in the centres at some point.