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Another point to make is that both Hetherington and Wilkinson have both come from a different system, and learning the Dogs approach will take some time. Wilkinson could also make a handy winger.
Explains a lot - I'm not in the know of internal politics but based on watching games live including trials, and including holden cup, over a number of years I cant understand many of the selection decisions of the last two or three years.Ive said it time and time again, it starts with quality coaches that actually know what they are watching. Not coaches that go to four hundred coaching clinics with the bulldogs and crawl there way up the ladder by being yes men, and being in the ear of patmore and macdonald, previously whitney and cleal because your not helping the kids and your not thinking for yourself. Then again if anybody shows any nous at all in the junior ranks they are flicked pretty quickly, such is the paranoia around keeping your job.
Look at the way our juniors play and some decisions being made. Training facilities poor, Injury management poor, dont get me wrong we don't spend the money on juniors that other clubs do, it doesn't mean you shouldn't be having a fair dinkum review every year, to improve, stream line procedures etc....
Ill give you a fine example of knowing what your watching, averillo hasn't played all year until last week, ive stated over and over he has a better skill set than hetherington and wilkinson, and proved it last week against the central coast, dillon is also better than wilkinson and hetherington,and has speed and balance which you cant teach, but because there a year younger and probably the other 2 are on better money etc.... my next door neighbours son plays in the grade below dillon and averillo at bankstown sports, so ive seen a lot of these two over the past 3 or 4 seasons, and although they will make there mistakes (because they are young and still learning), there fundemental skills tell you that they offer more now and in the future than the guy's out on the park, YOU HAVE TO KNOW WHAT YOU ARE WATCHING, thats what our coaching staff must learn at junior level.
Highlights: http://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2017/03/22/highlights_sg_ball_r.html (06:47 mark)Bulldogs beat Balmain 22-16 at Leichhardt Oval.
Tommy and Lachie are Willie's sons and guess who is assistant coach? Yep, Willie. Jacob is Frank's younger brother.6. Tommy Talau & 9. Lachlan Talau = Any relation to the great Willie Talau?
11. Jacob Winterstein = Any relation to Frank or Antonio Winterstein?
Also if Kytak Chan makes it to NRL level, I think he'll be the first Cambodian to ever play NRL.
Dillon and Averillo will get their crack at SG next year again. This year Dorian Yarak and Johnny Ryan (better options in my opinion) missed their chance because we bring Chan with a dicky hammy from Parra at the last minute and decide to promote youth and another assistant coaches nephew! Who said nepotism doesn't rule in rugby leagueIve said it time and time again, it starts with quality coaches that actually know what they are watching. Not coaches that go to four hundred coaching clinics with the bulldogs and crawl there way up the ladder by being yes men, and being in the ear of patmore and macdonald, previously whitney and cleal because your not helping the kids and your not thinking for yourself. Then again if anybody shows any nous at all in the junior ranks they are flicked pretty quickly, such is the paranoia around keeping your job.
Look at the way our juniors play and some decisions being made. Training facilities poor, Injury management poor, dont get me wrong we don't spend the money on juniors that other clubs do, it doesn't mean you shouldn't be having a fair dinkum review every year, to improve, stream line procedures etc....
Ill give you a fine example of knowing what your watching, averillo hasn't played all year until last week, ive stated over and over he has a better skill set than hetherington and wilkinson, and proved it last week against the central coast, dillon is also better than wilkinson and hetherington,and has speed and balance which you cant teach, but because there a year younger and probably the other 2 are on better money etc.... my next door neighbours son plays in the grade below dillon and averillo at bankstown sports, so ive seen a lot of these two over the past 3 or 4 seasons, and although they will make there mistakes (because they are young and still learning), there fundemental skills tell you that they offer more now and in the future than the guy's out on the park, YOU HAVE TO KNOW WHAT YOU ARE WATCHING, thats what our coaching staff must learn at junior level.
How some boys got in the squad of 25 is beyond me. I know injuries occur and some kids are disinterested, but clearly the policy is to pick sides based on something other than talent.
This is the 25 that should be out there...
1. Wilkinson 2. Winterstein 3. Timoti 4. Katoa 5. Manu 6. Harding/Hetherington? 7. Wakeham 8. Sua 9. L Talau 10. Faemani 11. Saddler 12. Talivakaola 13. Traino 14. T Talau
15. Swann 16. Matavesi 17. Moefili 18. Saukuru 19. Yarak 20. J Ryan 21. Pasina 22. Main 23. Averillo 24. Anderson
Anyone else is either too young or not skilful enough or not tough enough depending upon the position.
mate got to disagree with you there dillon and averillo better choices they offer moreDillon and Averillo will get their crack at SG next year again. This year Dorian Yarak and Johnny Ryan (better options in my opinion) missed their chance because we bring Chan with a dicky hammy from Parra at the last minute and decide to promote youth and another assistant coaches nephew! Who said nepotism doesn't rule in rugby league
there attacks alot better with dillon and averillo in the sidemate got to disagree with you there dillon and averillo better choices they offer more
Look, you may be right in the long run, but as I said, they'll get their chance next year. Why develop kids through the system if you don't use them? Yarak for example is the fittest guy in the whole program, he's on contract, is tough and lightning quick and at u17s club level he shines in the premiership winning, star-studded Holy Cross Rhinos. He was Dogs top try scorer in Matt's and deserves his crack now in his age group. You'll see that I didn't have him in the best run on side in my opinion, but at least have him in the mix. Playing Saukuru, Dillon, Chan and now even Ratu ahead of him just doesn't make sense! Why stockpile all these players if you are not going to use them when it's their turn.there attacks alot better with dillon and averillo in the side
SGBall were good against against North Sydney - given NS not a strong team. Wakeham again was very good. A few changes in the team from previous weeks - don't know if rested or injured - don't wish to be overly critical but Ratu on the wing - anyone else see the game.Look, you may be right in the long run, but as I said, they'll get their chance next year. Why develop kids through the system if you don't use them? Yarak for example is the fittest guy in the whole program, he's on contract, is tough and lightning quick and at u17s club level he shines in the premiership winning, star-studded Holy Cross Rhinos. He was Dogs top try scorer in Matt's and deserves his crack now in his age group. You'll see that I didn't have him in the best run on side in my opinion, but at least have him in the mix. Playing Saukuru, Dillon, Chan and now even Ratu ahead of him just doesn't make sense! Why stockpile all these players if you are not going to use them when it's their turn.
Mate, everyone looks good v Norths. Rested for sure. I'm expecting this side to get to gf now but they dropped off miserably last year around this time so wait and see!SGBall were good against against North Sydney - given NS not a strong team. Wakeham again was very good. A few changes in the team from previous weeks - don't know if rested or injured - don't wish to be overly critical but Ratu on the wing - anyone else see the game.
Against who?Parra just won 94 - 0. What. The. Fuck.
Pirates? I think they are a WA team? I really have no idea, i just saw the score on twitterAgainst who?