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My usual position in a football team whether league, soccer or AFL was left right out, but I did try. I will also take this opportunity to apologise to you in advance because my views are bound to offend someone or everyone sooner or later. For the record I am a long time Dragons fan.
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Long-suffering Dragons fans are yet to be enlightened by the club or the Dragons' coach as to the strategy behind the acquisition program in…
The Dragons need to consider the way forward now that Origin second rower Jack de Belin has been suspended on full pay for the…
Statistically, two or three teams that finished in the top eight in the previous season usually drop out of the top eight in the…
Injuries in trial matches are always a possibility prior to the beginning of the season, and with burnout and fatigue an increasing factor at…
In a period of speculation before the Dragons signed Corey Norman and Gareth Widdop announced his 2020 departure to England, Matt Dufty is reported…
Usually, depth is something that coaches welcome, but for St George Illawarra Dragons coach Paul McGregor managing that playing depth during the season to…
The world of rugby league never stands still, and there'll be several clubs looking for a new coach for 2020 before the 2019 season's…
No, it’s not Luciano Pavarotti singing When the Saints Go Marching In; it's the 22-year-old Dragons second rower Luciano Leilua. The younger brother of…
The Dragons need to finalise their Gareth Widdop exit - i.e. Brexit - strategy now that the St George Illawarra skipper and five-eighth has…
The bookmakers have installed the Roosters as favourites to win the premiership again in 2019, but it's a long season and a lot can…
Jack Bird was Wayne Bennett’s prize signing for 2018, but after a dismal first season in Brisbane – thanks in large part to shoulder…
In 2018 the Dragons led the premiership for much of the year but only just managed to make the NRL finals despite their usual…
Despite denials by Wayne Bennett during the 2018 season, it was clear that his coaching career at the Broncos was over. As far as…
Rumours of discontent at Souths have probably been greatly exaggerated, but questions remain as to whether Wayne Bennett’s coaching style will fit in at…
The St George Illawarra Dragons had a close look at Jarryd Hayne until he faced criminal charges last year. Now they have signed Corey…
Anthony Seibold faces a daunting task taking over from Wayne Bennett at the Broncos. After losing three experienced forwards in Josh McGuire, Sam Thaiday…
Brisbane Broncos coach Wayne Bennett attacked the press last week, which of course is nothing new, but this time the media has struck a…
Well, it was an extraordinary performance by the Broncos after their first-up loss to the Dragons. Whatever coach Wayne Bennett said during the week…
The Broncos face the Cowboys at home on Friday night and although it is too early in the season to suggest this is a…
After playing with the new NRL Fantasy format in Round 1, having only 21 players in each squad is going to make the 2018…
Last year I predicted Manly not to make the 8 and got loads from Manly fans, but they have even less chance this year.
Dragons look for NRL premiership in 2019
Not many thought they would make the 8 last year.
Dragons look for NRL premiership in 2019
Not sure what the Dragons are up to with Runciman maybe short of Salary cap.
Dragons look for NRL premiership in 2019
Agree that McGregor is too conservative but what else can he do?
Dragons look for NRL premiership in 2019
Nene had and still has the potential to be a Radrardra but did not really develop at the Dragons.
Dragons look for NRL premiership in 2019
I agree with your comment on Lafai who has been poor since leaving the bulldogs, but unless he performs this year it could free up some salary cap.
Dragons look for NRL premiership in 2019
The Dragons have been very quiet on the return of Charly Runciman and he still does not feature on their ISP or NRL squad lists despite Mat Head ISP coach acknowledging that he has been in training since mid-December.
It could be that he is not in favour with Coach McGregor as he left after being ignored by him or alternatively they have already named 28 or 29 of the 30 man NRL squad and want to keep the remaining positions open to cover injuries or finally they may simply have run out of salary cap for the NRL squad in 2019, but will have plenty free after Widdop leaves in 2020.
Dragons silent on Widdop 'Brexit' strategy
Third Party agreements where businesses seek to associate themselves with individual players are a legitimate way of funding which is not reliant upon NRL grants so I am in favour of retention.
Third Party Agreements: Should they be limited or scrapped altogether?
Kieran Foran and Bevan French are walking a tight rope, but the others should not be worried.
Deliver or bust: Five big NRL names at a career crossroads in 2019
I think that in 2018 he was doing too much passing and not doing enough running from 5/8 so maybe fullback will solve that.
Departing Dragon Gareth Widdop signs with Super League side
Scott,
I thought they really showed some finals form in the last 2 games of the season which was lacking in previous years.
Dragons look for NRL premiership in 2019
Well buying Corey Norman will do the Dragons no harm and I expect he will take Widdop’s 5/8 spot in the Dragons side.
Departing Dragon Gareth Widdop signs with Super League side
The rookies for the Broncos have to perform in year 2, but even if they do experienced teams will wack them at the end of the season.
Can the Brisbane Broncos make the finals in 2019?
As probably an even older Dragons fan, I also have my great doubts about McGregor, which I have expressed in Articles each year he has been in charge.
At least last year, for the first time, he started exploring ISP players ability with a positive rotation to give them a chance and the Dragons were impressive against the Broncos away and with massive injuries just barely lost to Souths.
A better coach would however got there sooner.
I still think this could be the Dragons year, but it would be nice if McGregor could progress as a coach at a faster rate because this will be his final year if he does not.
Dragons look for NRL premiership in 2019
Desire and motivation is certainly what they missed in 2018 or maybe they were just overpaid and over ate.
Bird and Bryce under pressure to perform in NRL 2019
too soon to think about origin
Are there any winners from the Broncos-Rabbitohs coaching swap?
Well I am mystified by your comment.
Are there any winners from the Broncos-Rabbitohs coaching swap?
In the past all clubs have universally attempted to minimise penalties for offending players unless the player was otherwise on their hit list.
It is time that all clubs adopt a uniformly tough stance in order to eliminate the current epidemic of disreputable conduct by players who are damaging support of Club fans and sponsors.
Will Phil Gardner's tactical nuclear strike keep the Knights in line?
At this stage of the year more than 2 months after the end of the season and almost two months before the start of the season coming up with a story is like searching for water in the desert.
Your comment is very well written, better than my article, and I would encourage to write more articles which I would look forward to reading.
The Souths-Brisbane coach swap is very interesting as apparently neither club wanted the coach to continue with them but each wanted the other coach, so some club or maybe both have to be wrong.
Rumblings at the Rabbitohs as Bennett takes charge
I agree that Dufty has been stuffed around by the Dragons saying that he had the fullback position and then the Dragons hiring Norman a week or two later throwing everything up in the air again. Jai Field and Darren Nicholls look like spending the year as halves in the ISP.
The Dragons' conundrum of what to do with Corey Norman?
18 years is the legal age, but how many NRL players manage to get to adulthood while they are playing NRL and immersed in footy culture and the fantasy land of fans is another question.
NRL players are adults - let's start treating them like it
Charles,
I do not think it is legal to leave the soon departing captain out of the side.
Dragons look for NRL premiership in 2019