Pre-Game Dragons V Manly[Round 26, 2025]

[The '47ers]

Same. Has left a permanent mental scar. I think our dragons hoodoo started that day.

After years of dining out on our 61-0 win that other year I probably deserved it.

 

[Jethro]

Not sure our record at kogarah is much better than the gong. Still remember that comeback game they won back in the early 2000’s. One of the few times I have been to that place, and the last.

Manly have played the Dragons at Jubilee Kogarah 9 times since they merged with Illawarra at the end of 1998 for the start of the 1999 season.

Since the merge, Manly have played them at Kogarah in:

• 2004 (Round 25) and lost 36 - 34,
• 2007 (Round 16) and lost 26 - 22,
• 2010 (Round 23) and lost 32 - 10,
• 2010 (Finals - Week 1) and lost 28 - 0,
• 2012 (Round 4) and lost 17 - 6,
• 2013 (Round 8) and won 18 - 24,
• 2014 (Round 19) and won 12 - 21
• 2020 (Round 9) and lost 34 - 4, and
• 2022 (Round 19) and lost 20 - 6.

Prior to the merge, Manly played the Dragons 24 times at Kogarah between 1950 and 1996.

Out of those 24 games, Manly had only won 8 games, had 15 losses and 1 draw.

 

[Brookie1973]

Manly have played the Dragons at Jubilee Kogarah 9 times since they merged with Illawarra at the end of 1998 for the start of the 1999 season.

Since the merge, Manly have played them at Kogarah in:

• 2004 (Round 25) and lost 36 - 34,
• 2007 (Round 16) and lost 26 - 22,
• 2010 (Round 23) and lost 32 - 10,
• 2010 (Finals - Week 1) and lost 28 - 0,
• 2012 (Round 4) and lost 17 - 6,
• 2013 (Round 8) and won 18 - 24,
• 2014 (Round 19) and won 12 - 21
• 2020 (Round 9) and lost 34 - 4, and
• 2022 (Round 19) and lost 20 - 6.

Prior to the merge, Manly played the Dragons 24 times at Kogarah between 1950 and 1996.

Out of those 24 games, Manly had only won 8 games, had 15 losses and 1 draw.

Worse than I thought. That first game was the infamous comeback from hell.

 

[Eagle 1]

Any news on TT2. Left the game half way into the 2nd half, hope he's a starter for us.

 

[Rosko]

It sure is, and it would have to be against our #1 bogey team at their ground!

Disagree with the rating, as there is only a small 'mathematical' chance now.
The 4 losses in a row before the Dolphins game were all more important to the season, especially the Easts loss which was a "4 point game" at home against a team we had to beat.
And yet, I am going to Kogarah on Saturday, which is sheer masochism.

 

[mickqld]

Disagree with the rating, as there is only a small 'mathematical' chance now.
The 4 losses in a row before the Dolphins game were all more important to the season, especially the Easts loss which was a "4 point game" at home against a team we had to beat.
And yet, I am going to Kogarah on Saturday, which is sheer masochism.

Credit to those who are going. It's a sh*thole place Kogarah. We basically need to win the next 2 by 40 points each and have the fins only win 1 and the rorters only win 1. Not likely but hey at least there's still hope.

 

[Forster eagle]

We’re due a loss!

Just sayin’

We've got a dreadful record against this mob and especially at Kogarah. They're coming of a 40 point belting and Flanagan would be frothing at the mouth all week.
There's everything against us and that's why we'll win this by 10.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I think after the last home game and the big UP for the 350th there will be a real let down this weekend.

I expect to have our arses smacked , but maybe not a flogging.

And then they’ll be back up for the last home game when it means **** all.

It’s just how we roll

 

[mickqld]

I think after the last home game and the big UP for the 350th there will be a real let down this weekend.

I expect to have our arses smacked , but maybe not a flogging.

And then they’ll be back up for the last home game when it means **** all.

It’s just how we roll

Depends what happens to the snow cocks on Friday night. If they lose then we have massive incentive, not that seems to help us much lately.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Depends what happens to the snow cocks on Friday night. If they lose then we have massive incentive, not that seems to help us much lately.

The Drizzle may rest a heap of players

 

[Eagle 1]

The Drizzle may rest a heap of players

Aren't they celebrating Bellyache's coaching record, what ever it is. They are expecting a sold out crowd, also, they don't like losing, ever.

 

[jbb/james]

Saints dont know how to win but wont lie down. We prefer to play teams that are not up for the fight. Saints are prepared to grind longer than us

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

I think Saints are a pretty big side across the park. We'd better run them off their feet quick smart or they will power their way right through us 😱

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Surprise tactic to guarantee a win? Get a Manly player to volunteer to jam his nose down the throat of Kyle Flanagan, then jump up claiming Bite. Flanno sent off, Manly win big

 

[mickqld]

Surprise tactic to guarantee a win? Get a Manly player to volunteer to jam his nose down the throat of Kyle Flanagan, then jump up claiming Bite. Flanno sent off, Manly win big

Think we've got more chance if Flanno stays out there.

 

[Dingo]

Dragons away from home is always a risky one. Only good thing is they looked awful last week whereas we looked quite good. But how often do we look quite good 2 weeks in a row 🤷‍♂️

 

[Phobia]

Same team as last week.

On paper, we should be better in nearly every position. Of course, this means we're going to lose.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Should the Chooks win, I expect both Joey and Simione to get a run in first grade

 

[The Wheel]

Should the Chooks win, I expect both Joey and Simione to get a run in first grade

Inside information Panthers style??

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Inside information Panthers style??

Haha nah just common sense. If Chooks win we are out of the race, so give those kids a run