The Kennel http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/ The Number 1 Canterbury Bulldogs Supporters Discussion Forum. With up to date news and discussion on all things NRL, forum and games, a great Rugby League site. Every Doggie Needs A Home! en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:53:00 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/images/misc/rss.png The Kennel http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/ Barba to Play 150th Club Game http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101493&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:30:05 GMT Ben Barba will play his 150th Club game for the Bulldogs this Friday night against the Roosters in... Ben Barba will play his 150th Club game for the Bulldogs this Friday night against the Roosters in front of a massive home crowd at ANZ stadium, and to celebrate this milestone Steve Turner caught up with the man himself!

More...bulldogs.com.au ]]> Bulldogs News Bulldogs News http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101493 Queensland State of Origin coach Mal Meninga kicked out of Brisbane bar http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101491&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:10:59 GMT EXCLUSIVE: MAROONS coach Mal Meninga was asked to leave a Brisbane bar by security in the early... EXCLUSIVE: MAROONS coach Mal Meninga was asked to leave a Brisbane bar by security in the early hours of Wednesday morning as the Queensland camp celebrated Billy Slater and Cameron Smith's 30th birthdays.


But Meninga tonight insisted he was not intoxicated, saying he left with Maroons assistant coach Allan Langer and star pivot Johnathan Thurston after complying with a request from hotel management.


Meninga was given a bottle of water on his way out.


The incident occurred around 1.10am this morning at the Down Under Bar and Grill in Brisbane's CBD.


The Courier-Mail understands Meninga had consumed one beer at the pub when he stepped behind a service area asking to be served a drink.


Security intervened and ordered Meninga to leave the establishment for entering an area that was off-limits to patrons.

Thurston and Langer approached security asking if Meninga could remain, but their pleas fell on deaf ears and they departed the pub with the Maroons mentor.


The incident comes 24 hours after Meninga said he was "fed-up" with the litany of off-field scandals tarnishing the code's image, headlined by NSW winger Blake Ferguson's indecent-assault charge.

Speaking exclusively with The Courier-Mail tonight, Meninga explained the events that led to his departure from the pub.


"I stepped into the service area which is a breach of the rules," he said.


"They asked me to leave and 'Alf' (Langer) and 'JT' (Thurston) wanted to talk to the security people about what had happened.


"Rather than cause a scene, I said, 'It's OK boys, I'm happy to leave,' and they came with me.


"I want to make it clear I left the premises without incident."

After completing team commitments, Maroons players and staff arrived at the Regatta Hotel in Toowong around 9.30pm to celebrate the birthdays of Slater and Smith.


A small contingent then kicked on at the Down Under Bar but no member of the Maroons was reported to have misbehaved.


Down Under Bar and Grill management were unavailable for comment

Lol The Dugan disease is contagious! Nahh....reckon its a cheap shop from the Telecrap. ]]> Rugby League General Moedogg http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101491 Talk back radio and commentators http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101488&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:19:44 GMT Who are the most annoying talkback callers on radio? Which talkback callers in the last 10 years... Who are the most annoying talkback callers on radio? Which talkback callers in the last 10 years were entertaining?
What about radio commentators ?
My top 3 are JOHNY GIBBS, GREG ALEXANDER, GRAEME HUGHES.

Would love some comments and feedback ? ]]> Rugby League General Melkster http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101488 Cats News Round 15 http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101487&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:30:03 GMT Bulldogs reporter Caterina brings you the latest news from Bulldogs HQ! More...bulldogs.com.au... Bulldogs reporter Caterina brings you the latest news from Bulldogs HQ!

More...bulldogs.com.au ]]> Bulldogs News Bulldogs News http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101487 Sandow on the outer http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101485&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:49:47 GMT http://www.1eyedeel.com/forum/topics/eels-to-offload-sandow Apparently eels looking to shop him... http://www.1eyedeel.com/forum/topics...offload-sandow

Apparently eels looking to shop him around.


Seems like a odd decision considering they don't have any experienced halfback other than sandow. To answer some non-thinking bulldogs fans, we won't sign him or nor should we. TH is a much preferred option. ]]> Rugby League General pwrup http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101485 Dogs vs Roosters - NRL.com Preview http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101484&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:40:08 GMT Bulldogs v Roosters ANZ Stadium Friday 7.45pm It’s a shame a game that should have been billed... Bulldogs v Roosters
ANZ Stadium
Friday 7.45pm

It’s a shame a game that should have been billed as an NRL blockbuster this Friday night will be somewhat overshadowed by the State of Origin show; an even bigger shame that the Roosters will travel to Homebush minus State of Origin trio Mitchell Pearce, James Maloney and Michael Jennings.

But that doesn’t mean there aren’t myriad side stories accompanying this clash which make it very much a must-see.

Although the Bulldogs and Roosters have already met once this season – the Roosters romping to a 38-0 win over an injury-plagued Canterbury outfit in Round 6 – this is the one Bulldogs fans always had pencilled into the diary as Sonny Bill Williams makes his long-awaited return to the home of his former club. And while the media hype might not hit the same crescendo as it did in April, no doubt the ‘boos’ ringing out from the Canterbury faithful certainly will.

The Bulldogs won’t be lacking for motivation this week. That 38-0 loss earlier in the year was an embarrassing way to end a big week and they have already stated that they haven’t forgotten the pain of that result.

But they will also know the situation is very different this time around. Having welcomed back a plethora of injured and suspended stars since then, the Bulldogs are now one of the form teams of the competition following their slow start, having won seven of their past eight.

And although they will be without Josh Reynolds and Josh Morris to Origin duty, they appear better able to cover for their absence than perhaps the Roosters are given the influence of their big three.

However, the biggest concern for Roosters coach Trent Robinson will be a recent dip in form which has seen them lose two of their past three and very nearly throw away a match-winning lead to battling Parramatta. Last week’s loss to the Warriors was a surprise and Robinson will know that they can’t afford to spurn so many try-scoring opportunities against the Bulldogs this week.

Still, while both sides have seen their backlines decimated by representative duties, the forward packs remain intact and this clash promises to be one of the heavyweight battles of the season.

Joel Romelo comes into the Bulldogs squad at five-eighth in place of Josh Reynolds with Tim Lafai replacing Josh Morris.

The Roosters have named Daniel Mortimer at halfback with Mitch Aubusson his surprise halves partner, while Aiden Guerra comes off the bench into the centres in place of Jennings.

Boyd Cordner moves from lock to second row with Frank-Paul Nuuausala starting in the 13 jersey. Isaac Liu, Nafe Seluini and Dylan Napa come into the squad on the bench.
Sonny Bill Williams has scored 17 tries in 35 games at ANZ Stadium with Andrew Ryan and Issac Luke the only other forwards to have scored more. However, only one Roosters prop (Nate Myles in 2011) has scored against Canterbury in the past 25 years and only one Bulldogs prop (Jarrad Hickey in 2007) has scored against the Roosters in the past decade.
Only twice before in the past 25 years have the Roosters defeated Canterbury twice in a season (2005 and 2008).

Watch Out Bulldogs: Canterbury’s left side will want to keep a close eye on young Roosters dynamo Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, who has been in superb form in 2013. A brilliant finisher with a tremendous work ethic, the 20-year-old leads the Roosters for metres gained (130 per game), line-breaks (12) and tackle-breaks (49) this season and has played every minute of every game.

Watch Out Roosters: It has taken him some time but finally Bulldogs fullback Ben Barba is starting to heavily influence the outcome of games again. Barba – last season’s top try scorer – has scored seven tries in 11 appearances in 2013 but five of those have come in his past four outings and he heads into this clash on the back of consecutive try doubles.

Plays To Watch: The inside ball to Frank Pritchard close to the tryline. Pritchard can be a hard man to stop and the Bulldogs love using that to their advantage by turning the ball inside to him when attacking the line. He will often run hard for Michael Ennis to run to the short side then turn it back from the play-the-ball, while he scored a clever try from a Trent Hodkinson inside pass against Manly last Friday night.

Counter to this is the love of fellow big men James Graham and Sam Kasiano to receive the ball in a similar position but to then pass the ball before the line – the idea being to wrong-foot defenders that might have been rushing in looking to get numbers in the tackle.

Key Match-Up: Trent Hodkinson v Daniel Mortimer. This game will provide an interesting test for the two young halves, particularly Mortimer who has huge shoes to fill in the absence of both Mitchell Pearce and James Maloney.

Mortimer hasn’t spent a whole lot of time in the No.7 jumper during his career but this week’s halves partner Mitch Aubusson has spent even less in the No.6, so plenty rides on Mortimer’s shoulders.

Hodkinson is at least in his regular spot, having earned back his place in the top 17 this season, but the absence of Josh Reynolds also means he has far greater responsibility.

Where It Will Be Won: With both sides having a number of backline players unavailable due to State of Origin, it will be more important than ever for the big men to gain the upper hand and make room for their young backs to capitalise on opportunities. Both the Bulldogs and Roosters boast particularly imposing forward packs and we don’t expect them to hold back in his good old grudge match.

The History: Played 161; Roosters 79, Bulldogs 77, drawn 5. Canterbury hold a slight edge over the Roosters in recent times with eight wins from 15 games since the two sides met in the 2004 grand final. Ironically, that grand final is the only game in the past decade where the winning team has scored less than 24 points, with the average being 33.9 points.
Match Officials: Referees – Matt Cecchin & Gavin Badger; Sideline Officials – Paul Holland & Jason Walsh; Video Referees – Bernard Sutton & Justin Morgan.

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The Way We See It: The Bulldogs never looked like winning back in Round 6 but we think they can even the score this time around. Although both sides are missing players to Origin duty, the fact that the Roosters will be without both halves in Mitchell Pearce and James Maloney is a huge blow. Recent form also suggests a reversal of fortunes with Canterbury riding a hot streak and the Roosters not at their best over the past month. Bulldogs by 10 points.

*Statistics: NRL Stats. ]]> Bulldogs Discussion bulldawg http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101484 <![CDATA[Socceroo's are off to Rio!!]]> http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101481&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:47:36 GMT The Lounge MatstaDogg http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101481 Reverse skin care products http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101480&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:35:31 GMT The Lounge Rodzilla http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101480 Mid-Week Media: Michael Ennis http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101474&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:50:02 GMT Bulldogs skipper Michael Ennis talks to media ahead of round 15 against the Sydney Roosters at ANZ... Bulldogs skipper Michael Ennis talks to media ahead of round 15 against the Sydney Roosters at ANZ Stadium this Friday night.

More...bulldogs.com.au ]]> Bulldogs News Bulldogs News http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101474 George Burgess charged with willful damage. http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101473&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:27:29 GMT Interesting that not much noise being made about this one yet. ... Interesting that not much noise being made about this one yet.

http://www.nrl.com/nrl-statement-on-...6/default.aspx

Quote:
South Sydney’s George Burgess will be suspended for two matches and fined $10,000 after admitting to damaging property in Cairns.

The South Sydney club will impose the sanctions after jointly determining the appropriate penalty with the NRL.

Souths have undertaken that Burgess will also pay for the cost of the damage, undergo an anger management program and commit to a further 50 hours (in addition to his existing commitments) of community support work through Souths Cares.

Burgess has been charged with two counts of wilful damage to property by Queensland Police.

“George accepts he’s done the wrong thing and that there has to be a price,” Rabbitohs Chief Executive, Mr Shane Richardson, said today.

“For someone on his contract level it is a big price to pay and he still has to deal with the issue in court.

“We will support him because he has faced up to what he has done and because this isn’t reflective of his general behaviour at the club.

“Everyone is going to have to get the message though that the NRL is going to stay strong on these issues and that the clubs will support that stance without exception.”
Not real bright is he?

I wonder if this will effect his VISA at all? ]]> Rugby League General Mr Invisible http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101473 Des Hasler Press Conference http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101472&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:20:06 GMT Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Head Coach Des Hasler talks to media ahead of round 15 against the... Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Head Coach Des Hasler talks to media ahead of round 15 against the Roosters.

More...bulldogs.com.au ]]> Bulldogs News Bulldogs News http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101472 The Weekend Round-Up: Round 14 http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101471&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:20:06 GMT Bulldogs TV bring you the complete wrap up of round 14 including interviews across all three senior... Bulldogs TV bring you the complete wrap up of round 14 including interviews across all three senior grades!

More...bulldogs.com.au ]]> Bulldogs News Bulldogs News http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101471 <![CDATA[Team Announcement: Lafai & Romelo Come In for Representative Duo]]> http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101470&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:20:06 GMT Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Coach Des Hasler has today selected centre Tim Lafai and five-eighth... Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Coach Des Hasler has today selected centre Tim Lafai and five-eighth Joel Romelo in the side for when the Bulldogs take on the Roosters at ANZ Stadium this Friday night.

More...bulldogs.com.au ]]> Bulldogs News Bulldogs News http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101470 Australia World cup qualification http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101469&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:00:45 GMT Other Sports Rodzilla http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101469 Round 15 Team http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101468&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:24:32 GMT Bulldogs: 1. Ben Barba 2. Mitch Brown 3. Tim Lafai 4. Krisnan Inu 5. Sam Perrett 6.... Bulldogs:
1. Ben Barba
2. Mitch Brown
3. Tim Lafai
4. Krisnan Inu
5. Sam Perrett
6. Joel Romelo
7. Trent Hodkinson
8. Aiden Tolman
9. Michael Ennis
16. James Graham
11. Frank Pritchard
15. Josh Jackson
13. Greg Eastwood

Interchange:
10. Sam Kasiano
12. Tony Williams
14. Dene Halatau
17. Dale Finucane ]]> Bulldogs Discussion Scorpio http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=101468