Beejay
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Don't agree with that - the Dragons would want to get back to some winning form - and they would be aiming for the minor premiership.
Round 19, 2011: Cronulla Sharks vs St George Illawarra Monday July 18 7:00pm Win Jubilee Oval
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Don't agree with that - the Dragons would want to get back to some winning form - and they would be aiming for the minor premiership.
Timmyb22
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They'll miss Hornby, and Fein is a **** half back, i dont think they've won a game with him at half back, plus Beau Scott is supposedly out too, Soward is gonna have to do alot of work, our wingers and fullback have to be on their game tonight, hopefully Snowden will play, if he plays anything like last time then it'll be a good game, sharkies need to come up of the line quick and at the same time so as not to create gaps. Bring the game to the dragons.
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The dragons will come out firing for this one, i think if it rains it will even it right up, if not im sorry to be negative but i cant see us winning this one. We def need to limit the early ball there outside backs get and that sweeping move they do with darious around the back. We will match up front but i have a feeling there defense will be top notch.
vicsharkfan
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na mate at home with the kids on foxtel... not sure where u are but someone on here a little while ago had a link to a group of mad nrl fans that hook up at a few pubs around the city to watch nrl id assume there would be plenty of storm fans amongst them....
snowman
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pom to man handle cooper on a regular basis!
Timmyb22
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i hope so he's too dangerous not to manhandle!
deano the p
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I hope he only needs to do it once and the St Merge scum has to go off injured.
Timmyb22
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rebreak his cheekbone, oops did that shoulder slip off the chest into your face..........awwww im sorrry coops
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like another one of his backslams!
snowman
Total gronk
hornby missed the game for a reason
Mark^Bastard
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I just logged onto a computer at work and was confronted with a background picture on the computer of a big Dragons logo.
So I changed it to a picture of Gallen flying over a couple of Goons players!
So I changed it to a picture of Gallen flying over a couple of Goons players!
snowman
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i got transfered to a new department and the big boss is a dragons sponsor
havent said boo about who i go for yet, i will rub it in on monday when we win
havent said boo about who i go for yet, i will rub it in on monday when we win
djhabib
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They involve ben creagh and a fist
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Rivalry Round: Dragons v Sharks Preview
Rivalry Round: Dragons v Sharks Preview
Matt Trodden
15/07/2011 2:05:54 PM
Sharks vs Dragons, Win Jubilee Oval, Monday 7:00pm, LIVE Fox Sports 2
Team Lists
Tickets
Match Day Info
Match Overview
Rivalry Round finishes off with a match of the round candidate at Win Jubilee Oval.
The Sharks enter the local derby on the back of four dominating victories, which has seen them move to tenth on the NRL ladder.
In the last four weeks they have been scoring at will, with halves Wade Graham and Chad Townsend playing spectacular football, and Paul Gallen now fully focused on the finals after NSW’s Origin campaign.
The Dragons are coming off the bye following a tough Origin period, which saw them win only one game from five and will miss Ben Hornby, who is out with an ankle injury, but welcome back their Origin stars and potentially Matt Cooper, who trained strongly throughout the week.
The Dragons will be keen to win this one for Mark Gasnier after the star centre announced his retirement for the end of the year, this will be his last game at Kogarah.
Strengths
The Sharks back-row have been in stellar form in the last month, with Paul Gallen, Jeremy Smith, Jason Bukuya and Anthony Tupou all making metres on the edges and up the middle. Gallen has been averaging 182m a game this season, and after a short rest through the week will be ready to rip in once again.
Weaknesses
The Sharks have won only one of eight games when either level or behind at half time, so a good start and the half-time lead is essential to a victory. This is particularly important against the Dragons, who can grind teams into the ground if they get ahead.
Opportunities
If the Sharks use their round two win over the Dragons as a guide, they should be planning to dominate the middle of the park. They bashed the Dragons forwards from pillar to post on that cold, wet March night, and with similar conditions expected for this week’s clash, the Sharks could once again look to out muscle the defending premiers.
Threats
The Dragons haven’t really hit top gear in 2011, and with the Sharks defending up-an-in, the sweeping play out the back from Jamie Soward and Darius Boyd could be a danger. The Dragons may have an an emotional edge with Gasnier playing his last game at Kogarah.
The Big Issue
The story of the premiership over the last month has been the resurgence of the Sharks, and another victory over the Dragons would only further press their finals hopes.
Cronulla haven’t won five games in a row since 2008, but will be keen to emulate that success, which saw them go within one game of the grand final.
Final Five
Dragons lead 4-1 with Cronulla winning their most recent encounter.
Key Stats
The Sharks second phase play has been the hallmark of their four-match winning run and a feature of it has been the return to form of Anthony Tupou who has ben producing the offloads that made him a representative star.
Conversely, Dragons centre Mark Gasnier hasn’t been going great guns and struggled for NSW throughout State of Origin, The retiring centre will have a lot on his mind heading into this game.
Punter's Pal
The Sharks have been fast starters in the past month, scoring first try in four of the past five games. Back a Sharks try as the first scoring play, at a juicy $2.75 with TAB Sportsbet.
The views expressed in this article are those of the author and not those of the Cronulla Sharks or the NRL.
Source: http://sharks.com.au/?s=article-display&id=39212
Rivalry Round: Dragons v Sharks Preview
Matt Trodden
15/07/2011 2:05:54 PM
Sharks vs Dragons, Win Jubilee Oval, Monday 7:00pm, LIVE Fox Sports 2
Team Lists
Tickets
Match Day Info
Match Overview
Rivalry Round finishes off with a match of the round candidate at Win Jubilee Oval.
The Sharks enter the local derby on the back of four dominating victories, which has seen them move to tenth on the NRL ladder.
In the last four weeks they have been scoring at will, with halves Wade Graham and Chad Townsend playing spectacular football, and Paul Gallen now fully focused on the finals after NSW’s Origin campaign.
The Dragons are coming off the bye following a tough Origin period, which saw them win only one game from five and will miss Ben Hornby, who is out with an ankle injury, but welcome back their Origin stars and potentially Matt Cooper, who trained strongly throughout the week.
The Dragons will be keen to win this one for Mark Gasnier after the star centre announced his retirement for the end of the year, this will be his last game at Kogarah.
Strengths
The Sharks back-row have been in stellar form in the last month, with Paul Gallen, Jeremy Smith, Jason Bukuya and Anthony Tupou all making metres on the edges and up the middle. Gallen has been averaging 182m a game this season, and after a short rest through the week will be ready to rip in once again.
Weaknesses
The Sharks have won only one of eight games when either level or behind at half time, so a good start and the half-time lead is essential to a victory. This is particularly important against the Dragons, who can grind teams into the ground if they get ahead.
Opportunities
If the Sharks use their round two win over the Dragons as a guide, they should be planning to dominate the middle of the park. They bashed the Dragons forwards from pillar to post on that cold, wet March night, and with similar conditions expected for this week’s clash, the Sharks could once again look to out muscle the defending premiers.
Threats
The Dragons haven’t really hit top gear in 2011, and with the Sharks defending up-an-in, the sweeping play out the back from Jamie Soward and Darius Boyd could be a danger. The Dragons may have an an emotional edge with Gasnier playing his last game at Kogarah.
The Big Issue
The story of the premiership over the last month has been the resurgence of the Sharks, and another victory over the Dragons would only further press their finals hopes.
Cronulla haven’t won five games in a row since 2008, but will be keen to emulate that success, which saw them go within one game of the grand final.
Final Five
Dragons lead 4-1 with Cronulla winning their most recent encounter.
Key Stats
The Sharks second phase play has been the hallmark of their four-match winning run and a feature of it has been the return to form of Anthony Tupou who has ben producing the offloads that made him a representative star.
Conversely, Dragons centre Mark Gasnier hasn’t been going great guns and struggled for NSW throughout State of Origin, The retiring centre will have a lot on his mind heading into this game.
Punter's Pal
The Sharks have been fast starters in the past month, scoring first try in four of the past five games. Back a Sharks try as the first scoring play, at a juicy $2.75 with TAB Sportsbet.
The views expressed in this article are those of the author and not those of the Cronulla Sharks or the NRL.
Source: http://sharks.com.au/?s=article-display&id=39212
deano the p
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Don't tell me this means we will be seeing less of you big fella, it's not as fun without you around.
Good option on not telling him UP THE SHARKS!!!!!!!!!