Official Bulldogs sign Jack Hetherington

[Caveman]

Hopefully nappa gets some enough mongrel that he also gets suspended every 6 games, I'd prefer mongrel with suspension then pussy footing around for the whole season.

 

[Dapper Dog]

8. Thompson
10. Hetherington
11. Elliot
12. RFM
13. Jackson

That starting forward pack carries with it a lot more aggression and intensity than we've had in recent seasons. Hopefully it will breed a more aggressive never-say-die attitude throughout the rest of our team.

Keep the good news rolling dogs! This week is already so much better than the last two for media coverage

 

[DirtyDog72]

Any young kid that can stand toe to toe with JWH and come out on top, and can knock Marty Tupou for 6, is worth taking a chance on, this is one thing we have lacked for years, ruthless off the cuff aggression! He is just a younger, wilder version of Ennis & Grub, so he has all the traits to be a BULLDOG!

 

[Noeasyday]

Should we give Tolman a buzz and get him back?

No definitely not.
Aside from Hethrington's aggression he's not that unlike most the forwards we have, not quite big enough for a middle role, not agile / dynamic enough for the edge.
Yes he made the highlight reel for getting under JWH's skin, he looked good in one game for the Warriors against the Tigers playing predominantly on an edge.
I just don't think he's the right type of forward for us right now. I personally think we need that bigger body, impact forward who can set more of a platform for the other forwards to piggy back off.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Any young kid that can stand toe to toe with JWH and come out on top, and can knock Marty Tupou for 6, is worth taking a chance on, this is one thing we have lacked for years, ruthless off the cuff aggression! He is just a younger, wilder version of Ennis & Grub, so he has all the traits to be a BULLDOG!

Idiot

 

[Jarrad El Hickey]

Team is not totally devoid of talent particularly in the forwards good strong foundation in Thompson, hethro, Elliot, rfm, Jackson, Waddell, Ogden, toomaga, Napa, Stimson there is a very young, deep squad with a bright future ahead positive signs for sure

 

[Lukejms15]

Heard a lot of panthers fans disappointed with letting him go since they just lost Tamou, hopefully he fulfills his potential at the dogs

 

[berries1935]

I agree with the coach thing. Barrett will have people come here because of him, they know they can get better under his and assistant coaching... pay never had that pull

 

[SLushY]

I agree with the coach thing. Barrett will have people come here because of him, they know they can get better under his and assistant coaching... pay never had that pull

What are you talking about! you forgetting the man the myth the legend CLAY PRIEST...

 

[Ambrose]

We ain't a destination club right now so if it's an improvement why not! The Bulldogs brand is a pretty tough sell right now it's a wonder we got Cotric

 

[UndeadShadowMan]

Add him to the long list of reserve graders the Mounties will be happy

 

[berries1935]

We ain't a destination club right now so if it's an improvement why not! The Bulldogs brand is a pretty tough sell right now it's a wonder we got Cotric

Totally agree we need to show solid improvement next year. Need to be in the mix for the 8 the whole season. If Barrett can coach and players show improvement. I can see 2022 and 2023 being massive for us

 

[KLil]

Team is not totally devoid of talent particularly in the forwards good strong foundation in Thompson, hethro, Elliot, rfm, Jackson, Waddell, Ogden, toomaga, Napa, Stimson there is a very young, deep squad with a bright future ahead positive signs for sure

You know what i dont see though... Hard to find an offload or any silky hands..

 

[Spoonman84]

You know what i dont see though... Hard to find an offload or any silky hands..

Or a wrecking ball prop its all very one dimensional.

 

[boggie23]

Hetherington is going to bring the madness!

If only we had the coach conducive to the madness play

handy pick up. Not against it at all.
Why did he only play 6 games this year? Injuries?

 

[bradyk]

If only we had the coach conducive to the madness play

handy pick up. Not against it at all.
Why did he only play 6 games this year? Injuries?

Not in the Panthers 17, was loaned to the Warriors and got some game time there.

 

[Spoonman84]

Why did he only play 6 games this year? Injuries?

Wasn't getting selected at Penrith and copped a 4 week suspension when he was loaned out to the Warriors.

 

[boggie23]

Wasn't getting selected at Penrith and copped a 4 week suspension when he was loaned out to the Warriors.

That makes sense. Would have thought he’d get more then 6 games for warriors.

 

[DoggyStyla]

Good we need some mongrel in the pack

 

[KLil]

Or a wrecking ball prop its all very one dimensional.

Bunch of hard nosed battering rams with leg speed. RT is probably the only different forward there atm.

Hopefully with Napa's tenure coming to an end we can use his money for that Papali, Paulo type.