James Graham

This is different.

You're going across enemy lines.

Like Madge McGuire did it a couple of years ago, but I think it's only been done twice before that.

So you've got to think differently.

If you think that the same approach from games one and two, what I know about Origin being around, speaking to enough people, this is going to be different.

So figure out how you go in on a demolition, smash and grab job and pick the personnel that can do it.

I love it.

Yeah, you've got to feel for Val Holmes in that situation.

The Dragons clung on and I thought Kyle Flanagan had his –

arguably the best game of his career I thought he was sensational for the Dragons and a huge part of why they were in that contest the Knights probably off their game but they'll come down to that

there's no easy kick no and the pressure but Val just lost concentration there didn't he he's such a good kicker too he's kicked so well throughout his career he just lost concentration and look it probably just Val's not having his best season by his own high standards he knows that I guess Dragons it's about next year that's what it's about look I know there's disappointment there

I think finishing 16th now is probably out of reach, out of touch, unfortunately, as hard as that is for Dragons fans and members to hear.

The focus is on next year, whether that's Dean Young, Ben Hornby, or another first grade coach.

But the young players, the players that they've got coming in, there's reason for hope.

Yeah, I think so far, 7-7, Tigers are exactly where they need to be to make an assault on the finals from the back end.

Yeah, they've had a big injury to Kai Pierce-Paul, but there's enough there.

Just had a quick look at their draw.

It's favourable.

They'd be backing themselves to do what's necessary to be there in September.

My dad always told me, don't argue with idiots.