Pre Game Thread, Trial 1: Bulldogs vs Storm @ Belmore, 7pm Thu 15-Feb

[DinkumDog]

Players missing:

Curran, BBO and JAC - all stars

Critta & Kikau - rested. They’ll be in the 17.

Tracey (recovering)
Kiraz (overcoming injury?)
Sutton (as above)
Patolo (as above)
Edwards (no idea)
Perham (left right out?)

edit: No Turpin or Mann either. Possibly means CC expect them to be in the 17?

Likely most of these guys appear in the second trial - they’ve done the same in previous years where some guys don’t play the first trial but do the second - likely allowing extra recovery time for any niggles etc.

 

[Harry Oz]

does anyone know what’s wrong with Harrison Edward’s?

Seems to be a few missing.
Either being rested or not 100%

Likely most of these guys appear in the second trial - they’ve done the same in previous years where some guys don’t play the first trial but do the second - likely allowing extra recovery time for any niggles etc.

Gives a chance to look at some of the younger/Cup guys at this level.
And for them to get a little taste of first grade.
You'd expect Edwards and Mann to have a good hit out next trial.
It could mean they have actually over-performed in the off season.

 

[ILiveForDib]

Xerri and Skelton combo has me hard

Wilson and Skelton on the edges is sexy

 

[DinkumDog]

Apparently the new wife prefers Maxwell much more sophisticated.

Maybe Max is performing WELL for her?
He certainly had plenty of energy built up .

 

[DinkumDog]

Looks like ur mail was spot on @Polly Power gus did name him at halfback

Assume you’re happy about Gus being given selection duties Flipper given you were whinging he was being paid too much, so the club is now getting better bang for buck? Since Gould does everything what do Ciraldo and Sharp do? Maybe that’s one of many hard hitting questions you’ll be asking at the AGM on Sunday? I’m looking forward to you confronting club leadership (you know, those who were going to be replaced in the election bloodbath) with all your grievances - should make for great entertainment .

 

[D0GMATIC]

When Gould names the players????

You'd think someone who criticises the club so often, would at least know who does what.

 

[Scoobs]

Is this a sign kautoga is the next man up for the second row? or are they just giving him a run to see how he handles it?

 

[D0GMATIC]

Xerri and Skelton combo has me hard

Good luck stopping them

 

[D0GMATIC]

Is this a sign kautoga is the next man up for the second row? or are they just giving him a run to see how he handles it?

I was thinking he might have been a middle option off the bench at some point, he is big enough

 

[Bad Billy]

Wilson and Skelton on the edges is sexy

I’m assuming that’s only because Fox is in the all stars game?

 

[Dogs4eva13]

I was thinking he might have been a middle option off the bench at some point, he is big enough

When he came across from the Tigs he fell over for a few tries as a second rower, however I think he looks better as a prop, seemed to get involved a lot more.

 

[D0GMATIC]

I’m assuming that’s only because Fox is in the all stars game?

2 good options,should anything happen to Fox or Kiraz

 

[Dogs4eva13]

Seeing this and cup trial we are just crying out for props at all levels (down to ball), come on Gus get some across, been way to quiet on the recruitment front.

 

[InGusWeTrust]

No wonder JAC is looking yoked. He was just on Naan news saying he’s going great, after the dramas he was involved in last year. He said it was a blessing in disguise and he’s better for it. He on an all meat diet. He’s primed to have a much better season.

 

[D0GMATIC]

When he came across from the Tigs he fell over for a few tries as a second rower, however I think he looks better as a prop, seemed to get involved a lot more.

100%, when he was playing for Fiji,he played edge and looked like he was waiting for an invitation to join the game

 

[Bulldog Brower]

Can someone- please give some info on player 25, Luke Smith, position, potential, etc.

Thanks for the informed replies to my request. It's what makes TK so good.

 

[Cook]

Love the name harry hayes. Sounds like an old school gangster from the 60’s

 

[Shire Dog]

Maybe Max is performing WELL for her?
He certainly had plenty of energy built up .

Let’s hope he saves a little energy for game day.
Better not start looking flat and sluggish we’ll go straight to the source of the problem.

 

[Shire Dog]

Likely most of these guys appear in the second trial - they’ve done the same in previous years where some guys don’t play the first trial but do the second - likely allowing extra recovery time for any niggles etc.

I don’t usually read to much into these trials but considering our position the last several years I’m expecting a few to really step up and be noticed.
Our new players should be in that group.

 

[wendog33]

A bit off topic, but I dreamt we beat Parra 46-6 in round one the other week lol

I'll take that