Official Round 8 - Bulldog v Shark - Team List + Match Discussion

[B-Train]

How would that make sense if KO has been playing halfback in Cup? All he's doing is causing confusion. These selections remind me of Barrett. make wild changes and hope something sticks lol

When Oloapu debuts it makes sense for Burton to be first receiver to not put too much on Oloapu's plate.. It also gets Burton on the move/involved more, which has been a huge issue with his game.

 

[KLil]

But you did.

U Obviously see what i did there...

He knows if he gives his spot up he will struggle to get it back and struggle with his new contract.

Nothing against the kid but sadly his time is up in blue and white. e.g Mbye V2.

 

[Mr Shhh]

Waddell on an edge……….Yuk
And he’s got useless at 6

 

[Flanagun]

Wouldn't be shocked to see Flanno dropped for KO last minute. KO might have been playing at 7 in NSW Cup but, if we're going to debut him in an understrength squad, might as well be in his favoured position. The week Flanno does get dropped, he'll be listed in the Tuesday announcement regardless, so the media don't have an entire week to run snippets of widdle baby crying.

They can't afford to drop Flano. Completely unfair to ask KO toi fill in at 9 when Reed craps the bed again.

 

[AlzzBulldog]

Lol at swapping numbers between Burton and Kyle as if that will make a difference

Karl will come in at 6.. heres hoping

 

[CQDog]

By the looks of nsw cup highlights Casey has improved defensively although had a bit of a shocker in the game we lost but whole team played really poor that day. If Burton is playing the Flanagan role and going from side to side than that i guess that could be interesting. If Burns can’t recover from injury than Skelton will play

 

[yearofthedogs2018]

I know mate I watch reggies but he also plays wide of the ruck at times like a running 6 and you’ll notice in a lot of his highlights he played 6. Maybe were CC wants him there. Time will tell.

Yeah I wouldn’t mind it. Not sure Burton will be a good 7 though? I guess we’re going for two running halves, but I still think we need a good organiser.

 

[UmoGus]

This surely means the flange is gone and KO/grub start

 

[CQDog]

We also have multiple people playing through injuries plus the already outs so lets just hope we show some fight and keep it close. Dogs to win huge over Newtown in the game before hand tho

 

[dogwhisperer]

Hopefully it means Kyle gets dropped before kickoff and ko plays

Looks like it, only reason for the number change in my opinion

 

[The DoggFather]

Yuck...

 

[Flanagun]

If/when Oloapu debuts it makes sense for Burton to be first receiver as he's played halfback for Penrith before and to not put too much on Oloapu's plate. It also gets Burton on the move/involved more, which has been a huge issue with his game.

If that was the plan, why not play KO at 6 from the start? It is just causing uncertainty and confusion over team roles, IMO. Strong Barret vibes.

Burton wore the 7 but didn't really play halfback when Cleary was out. Luai was still at first receiver most of the time.

Anyway, I don't really care if they drop Kyle at this stage....it will prove he's not our only problem.... but this chopping and changing just seems unnecessarily clunky and confusing to me. I don't get it.

 

[AlzzBulldog]

Skelton should be on the wing, hughes should be bench, hopefully karl plays 6

 

[Donkey Slayer]

Aww little flop flano about to be dropped for another young QLD half hahaha

 

[MichaelM]

The Roosters dropped Sam Walker - so how do we measure acceptable performance.

It’s not that hard - if Flanagan can dominate in reserve grade he may come back a more complete player - defence aside he is
not currently playing to the required standard for an NRL halfback.

 

[Flanagun]

Yuck...

Where's your boy? The glamour model is reminding me more of Barrett with every week lol

 

[NPC83]

Yeah I wouldn’t mind it. Not sure Burton will be a good 7 though? I guess we’re going for two running halves, but I still think we need a good organiser.

I think most of our points come from Burto or Reed it’s obvious nothing is coming off Flanagan so it might force Burto to play both sides of the ruck and kick and run more. Karl’s job would be simplified that way. All speculation but I like what CC is doing.

 

[KLil]

swap burns for skelton and flange for KO

Atleast start with Reynolds and bring KO into the game... You would assume its on the cards in the coming weeks unless Flannagan finally gets a try assist.

 

[Howie B]

Yeah I wouldn’t mind it. Not sure Burton will be a good 7 though? I guess we’re going for two running halves, but I still think we need a good organiser.

There isnt much difference mate based on our structure.

- Burton plays left
- Flanagan plays right
- Mahoney controls the middle

That wont change if Burton plays 7

 

[Flanagun]

Lol at swapping numbers between Burton and Kyle as if that will make a difference

It's a masterstroke. He has moved Burton to 7 so Oloapu can come in and play the position he hasn't been playing all season lol