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

[CaptainJackson]

Just waltzes in here and acts like he's been around since 2016, or something.

You and @CrittaMagic69 have missed the fuck out of me

 

[chihuahua dog]

Hope so. Apparently he has regressed this off-season

Regressed how?

 

[The DoggFather]

Regressed how?

Ball handling. A few people that regularly watch training warned me he might not be ready for regular FG.

I still have faith in the big bastard lol

 

[Magic Burton]

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

What do you think of the side @04 Dreaming ?

I want us to go all out to win

 

[Raikkonen]

Xerri and Skelton combo has me hard

 

[S.B.W_Jnr]

Harry Hayes is the player to watch

 

[chihuahua dog]

Really good, plays backrow and was in the flegg grand final side. Looks to have put on a fair bit of size. We have plenty of stocks coming through as edge forwards, Harry Hayes is a gun too, Joran Samrani looks to have grown into an edge forward too. If we were to turn one into a middle may be him as Hayes came through more as a centre and has great hands.

Samrani looked absolutely huge in the footage from when jon Jones was visiting the club.

 

[chihuahua dog]

Ball handling. A few people that regularly watch training warned me he might not be ready for regular FG.

I still have faith in the big bastard lol

That's a shame to hear. I wonder if it's a confidence thing from all the new faces around the place. He's too explosive a runner to not have faith in

 

[Flanagun]

You and @CrittaMagic69 have missed the fuck out of me

True. We need to keep you away from political threads so you're not tempted to leave again!

 

[CrittaMagic69]

You and @CrittaMagic69 have missed the fuck out of me

I lost around 20% of my wealth in 12 hours. Pls help this poor child.

 

[chemdog]

Another Bulldogs/Gunners win like 04?

fucken oath it will be

 

[Howie B]

There’s something fishy about Salmon at lock.

Thank you. I will be here all week. Try the veil….

 

[Cappuccino]

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v Melbourne Storm
Thu February 15 2024, 7:00pm at Belmore Sports Ground, Belmore / Bidjigal

1. Blake Taaffe 2. Blake Wilson 3. Eli Clark 4. Bronson Xerri 5. Jeral Skelton 6. Matt Burton 7. Drew Hutchison 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Kitione Kautoga 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon

14. Toby Sexton 15. Poasa Faamausili 16. Liam Knight 17. Jordan Samrani 19. Harry Hayes 20. Bailey Hayward 21. Joash Papali'i 22. Reece Hoffman 23. Jack Todd 24. Joseph O'Neill 25. Luke Smith 26. Lipoi Hopoi 27. Kurtis Morrin 28. William Afualo 29. Khaled Rajab

1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Dean Ieremia 3. Reimis Smith 4. Marion Seve 5. Tuipulotu Katoa 6. Keagan Russell-Smith 7. Jonah Pezet 8. Tristan Powell 9. Bronson Garlick 10. Aaron Pene 11. Kane Bradley 12. Chris Lewis 13. Trent Loiero

14. Tyran Wishart 15. Caius Faatili 16. Lazarus Vaalepu 17. Coby Williamson 18. Treigh Stewart 19. Cole Geyer 20. Sheldon Diaz 21. Thomas Rafter 22. Karauria Stokes-Mahara 23. Stanley Huen 24. Mitchell Jennings 25. Angus Hinchey 26. Jontay-Junior Betham-Misa 27. Regan Hughes 28. Jake Toby

Referees: Wyatt Raymond;Sideline Officials: Drew Oultram, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski;Video Referees: Adam Gee;

Melb are going to demolish

 

[Powerslide]

What I find interesting is that Hughes is starting prop over Knight. You add up all the talk in the preseason over Hughes and you have to be at least a little optimistic.

Or maybe Liam has been spending too many nights with Danica...

 

[Nate DAWG]

Ball handling. A few people that regularly watch training warned me he might not be ready for regular FG.

I still have faith in the big bastard lol

He just needs an opportunity uce.

 

[Shire Dog]

Strong enough looking team. It will be good to see how Xerri, Hutch, Hughes and some of the youngsters go. I'm sure the 2nd half will be mainly the Reserves playing.

I think it will be very interesting to see how Xerri performs after his 4 year break.
Nothing better than seeing a good comeback and cementing down that position full time moving forward, it would definitely solve at least one problem.

 

[King Gus]

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

lol your mail LMAO

 

[Wearnze]

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

 

[Shire Dog]

Max King named as Maxwell King, that's a huge sign he's going to go to a new level this year if ever I've seen one

Apparently the new wife prefers Maxwell much more sophisticated.

 

[Harry Oz]

Taaffe and Hutchison starting together could mean they're considered a better fit than Taaffe and Sexton.
Kautoga could be in for a break-out season.
Looking forward to see how Faamausili goes as well.

Is Travis Kelce coming out with Taylor Swift?
Maybe he should pack his boots? I'm sure we could give him a run.