Pre-Game Dragons v Manly [Round 19, 2022]
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Brissie Kid
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Foran to #9 & Schuster to #6. Just do it Des.
Brissie Kid
Bencher
Hopefully they will have free time for a team bbq.
pt73
Bencher
V’landys says the system is working.
www.foxsports.com.au
NRL mulls return of the bubble after Covid-19 cases spike … but the ‘system is working’
NRL mulls return of the bubble after Covid-19 cases spike … but the ‘system is working’
www.foxsports.com.au
highlandeagle
Where eagles soar
Walker to 9, then Dce to 9 and Shuster to 7
skeagle
Reserve Grader
I was confused too but it just updated to Weekes hooker and croker out.
Bomb Voyage
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yes kaeo weekes up front as we all wanted!!! smash em and bash em big boy!!!!!!!!!!!!111
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update: ignore that.
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update: ignore that.
Looks for who we have out changes are good.
Congratulations to Kaeo weekes on his first game in first grade.
Congratulations to Kaeo weekes on his first game in first grade.
EOL now nesting on the GC
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Looks like there be mounting trouble out in the Merge ranks. Given our outs with covid lets hope there are some bigger issues in their squad.
St George Illawarra chairman Craig Young has warned any disgruntled player that “moaning and whinging” won’t be tolerated, declaring: “They’re not part of the club.”
It comes as former St George Illawarra grand final-winning prop Mick Weyman described any player caught covertly leaking stories to the media as “deceitful”.
“It pisses me off,” Weyman said. “St George Illawarra is such a family club and families don’t do that to each other.”
Anthony Griffin’s position as head coach was under scrutiny this week after media reports emerged about player unrest.
The Daily Telegraph has been told one player in particular continues to be accused of disclosing internal information to the media about Griffin.
While unable to confirm it, there is a fear among club insiders that a struggling player – perhaps players – is secretly leaking their agitation to the press.
Young, a former policeman and hardened front-rower, was as direct as always, saying: “The players that don’t want to stick together, well they’re not part of the team.
“The expectation at this club is that when things are tough and we find a way through it, to push through it to the other side.
“You don’t go whinging and moaning, you roll your sleeves up, work hard and get through it. You don’t go and whinge to whoever. We all have to stick together.”
Ultimately, the predicted drama failed to eventuate and Griffin’s record or future at the club was not discussed at a board meeting on Tuesday, as had been suggested.
Weyman, a member of Saints’ 2010 grand final-winning side who also represented NSW and Australia, was incensed that players may be venting their anger to the media.
“It pisses me off. You don’t talk behind each other’s backs - it’s deceitful. If you’ve got a problem then go talk to the other person - you don’t leak it,” Weyman said.
“The club is so tight-knit so if you don’t like that then don’t be part of it. Don’t try to put a wedge in there. You don’t do that.”
St George Illawarra players will need to come together on Friday night for a vital match against Manly at Jubilee Oval, Kogarah.
Griffin accepts speculation about his position, saying: “It’s just part of the job. That stuff happens. Most of that stuff gets played out outside of our four walls and I’d like to leave it that way.
“This type of situation gets talked about outside here. My role is to get the team ready for the game, that’s the main thing. All the other stuff is for the papers and fans, I suppose.”
Asked whether he was still the coach to lead St George Illawarra, Griffin said: “Yeah, obviously, otherwise I wouldn’t be standing here (as head coach).”
St George Illawarra’s defence has been torn apart over the past two games during losses to Brisbane (32-18) and Sydney Roosters (54-26). Last weekend, St George Illawarra slipped out of the top eight, replaced by Manly, their opponents.
Michael Weyman has no time for players who leak to the media.
“We have to be better defensively. It hasn’t been our best two weeks defensively. A couple of weeks before that against Canberra (12-10) and South Sydney (32-12) we were really tight,” Griffin said.
“We’ve have just been inconsistent and we need obviously our best game of football (against Manly). There’s been some really strong performances but the inconsistency of our best and the last couple of weeks is the thing we’ve got to get right.
“I’m sure we’ll be heaps better (on Friday night) but Manly are a great side and they’ve been in good form through the middle of the year. They are a big, mobile side who have a lot of strike. It’s a big week for us – and them. We are both in similar positions on the ladder. It should be a great game.”
The individual battle at halfback between Queensland stars Daly Cherry-Evans (Manly) and Ben Hunt (Dragons) should be fascinating.
“They are two great halfbacks playing against each other,” Griffin said. “They make for a big attraction for everyone to come and watch.”
Griffin hopes the emotion of his club announcing their Team of the Century will inspire and galvanise his side.
Dragons officials identify player accused of leaking information to media
The Dragons chairman and a premiership hero have issued a severe warning to the playing group after sensitive information involving Anthony Griffin was leaked to the media.St George Illawarra chairman Craig Young has warned any disgruntled player that “moaning and whinging” won’t be tolerated, declaring: “They’re not part of the club.”
It comes as former St George Illawarra grand final-winning prop Mick Weyman described any player caught covertly leaking stories to the media as “deceitful”.
“It pisses me off,” Weyman said. “St George Illawarra is such a family club and families don’t do that to each other.”
Anthony Griffin’s position as head coach was under scrutiny this week after media reports emerged about player unrest.
The Daily Telegraph has been told one player in particular continues to be accused of disclosing internal information to the media about Griffin.
While unable to confirm it, there is a fear among club insiders that a struggling player – perhaps players – is secretly leaking their agitation to the press.
Young, a former policeman and hardened front-rower, was as direct as always, saying: “The players that don’t want to stick together, well they’re not part of the team.
“The expectation at this club is that when things are tough and we find a way through it, to push through it to the other side.
“You don’t go whinging and moaning, you roll your sleeves up, work hard and get through it. You don’t go and whinge to whoever. We all have to stick together.”
Ultimately, the predicted drama failed to eventuate and Griffin’s record or future at the club was not discussed at a board meeting on Tuesday, as had been suggested.
Weyman, a member of Saints’ 2010 grand final-winning side who also represented NSW and Australia, was incensed that players may be venting their anger to the media.
“It pisses me off. You don’t talk behind each other’s backs - it’s deceitful. If you’ve got a problem then go talk to the other person - you don’t leak it,” Weyman said.
“The club is so tight-knit so if you don’t like that then don’t be part of it. Don’t try to put a wedge in there. You don’t do that.”
St George Illawarra players will need to come together on Friday night for a vital match against Manly at Jubilee Oval, Kogarah.
Griffin accepts speculation about his position, saying: “It’s just part of the job. That stuff happens. Most of that stuff gets played out outside of our four walls and I’d like to leave it that way.
“This type of situation gets talked about outside here. My role is to get the team ready for the game, that’s the main thing. All the other stuff is for the papers and fans, I suppose.”
Asked whether he was still the coach to lead St George Illawarra, Griffin said: “Yeah, obviously, otherwise I wouldn’t be standing here (as head coach).”
St George Illawarra’s defence has been torn apart over the past two games during losses to Brisbane (32-18) and Sydney Roosters (54-26). Last weekend, St George Illawarra slipped out of the top eight, replaced by Manly, their opponents.
Michael Weyman has no time for players who leak to the media.
“We have to be better defensively. It hasn’t been our best two weeks defensively. A couple of weeks before that against Canberra (12-10) and South Sydney (32-12) we were really tight,” Griffin said.
“We’ve have just been inconsistent and we need obviously our best game of football (against Manly). There’s been some really strong performances but the inconsistency of our best and the last couple of weeks is the thing we’ve got to get right.
“I’m sure we’ll be heaps better (on Friday night) but Manly are a great side and they’ve been in good form through the middle of the year. They are a big, mobile side who have a lot of strike. It’s a big week for us – and them. We are both in similar positions on the ladder. It should be a great game.”
The individual battle at halfback between Queensland stars Daly Cherry-Evans (Manly) and Ben Hunt (Dragons) should be fascinating.
“They are two great halfbacks playing against each other,” Griffin said. “They make for a big attraction for everyone to come and watch.”
Griffin hopes the emotion of his club announcing their Team of the Century will inspire and galvanise his side.
Nordburg
First Grader
Not sure if BenT will start,but this highlights why the club gets its reserve grade wrong.BenT hasn’t played for a while by my calculations,after being 18th man for a few weeks and injury and they haven’t given him a run in the reggies.Surely he’s going to be underdone,which is unfair on him and the team
Davey keeping Schuster out was a little surprising but Burbo leapfrogging him from 18th man has me stunned. Got me wondering if he is still carrying a niggle, has a chronic issue or possibly still effected by COVID.
Announced Weekes will play hooker
Good luck for the young player
Will be a big ask defensively I think he will get a rest with interchanging with Walker maybe
Good luck for the young player
Will be a big ask defensively I think he will get a rest with interchanging with Walker maybe
Supreme Leader
Uber L77T playa
Croker has Covid, Burbo & team being tested twice daily. Evidently Jake tested positive Sunday morning, which means he got it Friday.
Just hope no one else test positive ,
The next positive I want now is a win tomorrow night
SeaEagle21
Bencher
Weekes @ 9 is a bit strange, surely Walker starts and Weekes becomes the bench utility. Opportunity there for the young bloke so good luck to him on his Debut
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