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The boys unpack all the best bits of the great win against Melbourne. Ben Hunt, the style we played and the scrambling defence that got us home.
Plus a preview of the showdown with Canterbury & Dragons News (Horsburgh rumors and much more)
Some good news here. Zac Lomax recently did a promotional interview in the media which came with a fee. Zac has taken all of that money and given it to the family of the little girl below who is very ill, to help with medical bills. Making us proud Zac.
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The NRL has given Robinson a long leash for far too long. He pretends to be a champion of player welfare, yet constantly downplays and excuses the dirty and dangerous play of JWH and Radley. It’s completely self-serving and out of line. The NRL needs to put him in his place.
if we are being fr Robbo should be punished for this- these comments are cooked
singling out a player like this is so out of line especially when Whitehead was just trying to see how Cheese was 🫠🫠 not to mention how beyond rich it is for obvious reasons
The online abuse of Tyrell Sloan last night on social media is completely not on. Criticism of a players form or play is fine, but some of the personal attacks that Tyrell has had to endure on Instagram, where he deactivated his account to make it cease is disgraceful.
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Been a long time since we’ve seen a Dragons player dominate in an origin series and be so instrumental in NSWs success. Dragons junior Zac Lomax has made us all proud tonight!
That Jackson Topine story is absolutely horrific. He reportedly needed assistance standing and walking after being punished by the Bulldogs training staff. No place for that in the game.
So the Dogs are trying to force their contracted captain out of the club to save money and the Dragons are extending Cody Ramsey as they support his battle agaisnt a career threatening illness. Proud of my club.
Ben Hunt appreciation post
✅ 13 try assists (most in the NRL)
✅ 3 try assists tonight
✅ 1 try tonight + 2 line break assist and 3 tackle busts
Well done skip
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DRAGONS WIN!
What a start to the Flanagan era. 28-4 winners over the Gold Coast.
Superb 2nd half as we run out on top. Great games from Hunt, Flanagan, RFM, Lomax, Sloan and Liddle. But everyone deserves praise.
Defence deserves credit. Titans could crack em! Thoughts?
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DRAGONS WIN! One of the gutsiest wins the dragons have ever shown. So proud of this side that showed incredible guts and resilience against the referee and having two players injured. This is what it means to be a dragon! Let’s goooooooo!
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A magical afternoon at Kogarah in front of 17,000 fans today! A great performance for 75 minutes before some diabolical play, but we take the win and we move! Big performances from Hunt, Sloan, Sullivan and Su’a, as they tore the Rabbitohs to pieces.
UP THE DRAGONS!!!!
What a night! Who saw that 2nd half blitz coming?? That was scintillating.
The power game in the 2nd half was brutal. Leilua, RFM, Suli, Lomax. All superb. Hunt terrific again. Enjoy this one folks, it was bloody great! Congrats to Lomax on 32 individual points. New record!
Utterly disgraceful performance. Players should be disgusted with what they threw up. Against your local rivals, to be blown out so badly is embarrassing. Horrible defence. No commitment what so ever. Not worthy of wearing the jersey that others bled for, A horrible, horrible day
An absolutely disgraceful performance from the Dragons, in a game where they were handed every advantage and everything fell their way, they showed zero heart and zero desire.
Give us your analysis down below always keen to get a pulse on the fanbase 👇
First place Melbourne at full strength in Melbourne, unbeaten in 7 games, some dubious refereeing in the first half and the Dragons prevail.
Incredible commitment, fighting for every second of the game and some great expansive football in our own half to open Melbourne up.
Billionaire mining magnate Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest is poised to take his first steps into rugby league after finalising a multimillion-dollar partnership with the St George Illawarra Dragons. Per SMH
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A hard earned win today by the side. Had no field position or ball in the second half, but worked hard and did what we needed to do to get the points. Tough conditions for both sides but a vital win. Couchman boys immense, Bird solid, Lomax great. Who stood out for you?
Cook is a phenomenal bit of business by the club. He will bring creativity, service, leadership and great ruck control to the Dragons. The price is great, don’t overthink it, there’s about 6 good hookers in the league and he is one of them.
With the Knights victory today, the Dragons season is essentially now over.
Unless the Knights and Dolphins draw next week, there is no path to the Dragons making the top 8.
Per
@MCarayannis
, the Dragons are looking at RCG, Daniel Saifiti and Valentine Holmes and are happy for Ravalawa, Bird and Blake Lawrie to move on if they can find an interested club.
In the space of 1 minute, Lawrie took three hitups to make 6 metres and dropped the ball on the third run. At some point you have to stop getting chances.
Haven’t seen the Dragons play like this in a long time! The guys look fit and well structured in defence and attack. Some great performances across the field. Suli, Su’a, Hunt, Molo and Rava really stood out! What were your thoughts on the performance?
Nice win by the boys tonight. Showed big energy in the second half and some good playmaking from Marschke, strong forward play from Toby Couchman, RFM and Leilua.
Felt that Toby Couchman added impetus when he came on and changed the momentum. How did you see the game?
Premiers!!! Our SG Ball St George boys have dominated Canterbury to win the grand final today. The forwards were massive with Loko Tonga, Latu, Halangahu & Hutchinson playing out of their skin. Afu powerful, Williams silky as the whole squad did their jobs. Enjoy this one lads!!!
Taumalolo - Worst contract in the NRL
Finefeuiaki - Signed with Dolphins
Luki - Big money extension and good for 12 games a season
Leilua - Cowboys paying him to play for the Dragons
Cowboys fans doing victory laps for the worst managed cap in the NRL 😳
Jaydn Su’a stood up today in the absence of Leilua. Was huge and challenged the tigers defence all game. He’s a key player in our forward pack. 154m + a try and his physical presence was one of the difference makers today. Hope he stays in our colours for a long time
A wonderful way to start the season. BMM damaging on the edge, Hunt at his creative best, and troubled the GC defence all night. Ravalawa was huge and ran the ball with vigour, and boy, didn’t Jacob Liddle have a great game! Refreshing to see. What did you make of the game?
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Seems like there’s a small minority of bulldogs fans who only pop up when they’re playing well and ruin the name of the club and endanger rival fans. No place for these idiots.
@PhilGould15
This is Simon the Canberra Raiders drummer being harassed by Bulldogs fans after the game.
Simon is so upset about this being verbally abused and at one point being knocked to the ground. 35 years supporting his team at away games this is the worst ever.
I’m genuinely surprised the Tigers have picked up Bird on that deal. Over the past 2 years, Jack has struggled at NRL level and has spent a few stints in NSW Cup.
I don’t know if I’m being unfair, but it rubs me the wrong way to see some of our players out there laughing and smiling with the Roosters players seconds after being humiliated like that.
Three in a row! Phew!
How is the heart rate after that one folks? Some really gritty defence and resolve by the side, especially in that first half. A really important win and huge for momentum. Loved the impact that Sullivan and Amone brought. Hunt as good as ever.
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This is why you keep Zac Lomax. In a team that’s low on talent, Zac can be a representative player at his best and I’ll back Flanagan to get it out of him. Even in a bad side, he plays hard every week.
Wow! How good was that? In miserable conditions the Dragons showed a committed performance. Sometimes things won’t go your way, but if you stay in the game and keep fighting you’ll earn your chances eventually. Su’a an easy man of match for the Red V Podcast!
Watching certain players make the same mistakes they’ve made all season as our finals charge fizzles out. There’s some guys who shouldn’t be here next season.
Per
@MichaelChammas
, The Dragons are due to meet with the Talagi family this week in an effort to sign Blaize and his younger brother as a package deal.
Have seen big improvements in parts of Tyrell Sloan’s game in recent weeks. Huge in defensive areas, but have also been impressed with his intensity and power in returning the football. Promising signs. Hopefully flanno can continue to help him grow along with others in the squad
What a night! Breathing fire. One of the best wins we have seen in recent years. Brilliant defensively, strong, physical & huge intent. We had an answer for everything the warriors threw at us. Lomax was excellent, Su’a damaging, loved the impact of JDB and BMM off the bench. 1/
What more does Yeo need to do to be considered the greatest lock to ever do it?
Bradley Clyde, Jason Taumalolo or Sam Burgess probably hold that mantle at the moment depending on your preference and Yeo is a very different kind of player, but at what stage is he universally
From the Roosters trying to force him out the door earlier this year, to the best player in an origin series, I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a remarkable turnaround as Angus Crichton. Champion player.
Dragons get home in a thriller tonight. Great first 50 mins where our power game overwhelmed Brisbane. Tuipolotu and Suli were huge. The boys in the middle worked hard, and Liddle was vital around the ruck. Momentum evaded us late on, but did enough to win. What did you think?
Dragons Legend Matt Cooper has made an impassioned plea to the club that he loves. Addressing the culture as well as suggesting that Craig Young step down after this weeks events.
Thankful for all of the amazing Red V supporters that have backed us since day one. Thank you for making this podcast as good as it is. 200k is just the beginning. Love this club, love the fans and love this podcast. Thank you
The Daily Telegraph’s
@DaveRic1
is reporting that incoming head coach Shane Flanagan has told Moses Mbye his services are not required from next year.
Furthermore he has requested that the dragons board begin negotiations with High Performance Guru Andrew Gray 1/
Full time. No surprises really. Bullied physically by a pack that showed more intensity and skill than us. Tired, unfit players that couldn’t cope with the class of a much better football side. Can’t fault them trying, but we are the definition of an average footy side.
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Spineless, soulless, pathetic, shambolic, embarrassing, stain on this once famous jersey. When you think they can’t stoop any lower they serve up this. This club doesn’t deserve this fan base. A constant disappointment. Slow, lazy, boring, soft performance. Thanks
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Shane Flanagan:
“It was a disgraceful first half. I apologise to the Dragons fans, sponsors, everyone. It was just not good enough… it was just not good enough for the Red V jersey”
Congratulations to Finau Latu who has signed with St George Illawarra for the next two seasons. Certainly one for the future and a great signing for the club.