Official Round 5 - Bulldogs vs Roosters - Discussion Thread (postponed till Monday night)

[Horse]

I don't think he kicked well at all.
Same kick every time, didn't find the grass at all. No variation, no thought as to what kick was required at that point in the game, just bomb it and chase.
The only reason Lewis' kicking game wasn't torn to shreds was due to who he was kicking to.
If he kicks like that against the Roosters back 3 they'll murder us. Roosters will start every set with momentum and the class of there team will ensure the game is played with us on the back foot for 80 minutes.

If you can put a bomb up from 45-55m out with plenty of height and land it within the 10m and try line regularly then that’s gotta be your go-to option from that sort of range. It’s a staple of all the best kickers in the games arsenal. Take note of what Moses does at the Eels with his kicking. It’s field position gold, and is certainly easier said than done.

If he executes like this against the Roosters then it’ll go a long way to keeping their back 3 quiet.

 

[Noeasyday]

If you can put a bomb up from 45-55m out with plenty of height and land it within the 10m and try line regularly then that’s gotta be your go-to option from that sort of range. It’s a staple of all the best kickers in the games arsenal. Take note of what Moses does at the Eels with his kicking. It’s field position gold, and is certainly easier said than done.

If he executes like this against the Roosters then it’ll go a long way to keeping their back 3 quiet.

Nothing wrong with a difference in opinion.
We'll know who was right come Sunday.

 

[Horse]

Nothing wrong with a difference in opinion.
We'll know who was right come Sunday.

Absolutely mate. Bring on Sunday

 

[DinkumDog]

@Noeasyday @Horse humility on TK. Kudos to both of you .

 

[Noeasyday]

Absolutely mate. Bring on Sunday

I'll make the prediction, if Lewis has the same kicking tactics Tedesco and BMoz (if he's still the right sided winger) will run for a minimum of 250m and 160m respectively, that's adding an extra 50m on there 2019 averages.

 

[Horse]

I'll make the prediction, if Lewis has the same kicking tactics Tedesco and BMoz (if he's still the right sided winger) will run for a minimum of 250m and 160m respectively, that's adding an extra 50m on there 2019 averages.

Teddy’s on fire running for 270m/game this year. And to be fair his yardage comes all over the park with the way he can break the line, not just kick returns.

But I tell you what mate if you’d like a friendly wager I’ll bet that we keep those 2 to sub 425m combined if LL is dominant kicker again.

 

[Kempsey Dog]

So are you trying to tell me that Lewis didn’t actually kick well on Monday?

Don’t let your dislike of a particular player get in the way of being able to give rational and considered feedback on a topic. Common downfall of many posters on here.

He kicked long yes but didn't find grass ... So yeah I guess he kicked 'well' if that's smack bang between pure shit and good

 

[Noeasyday]

Teddy’s on fire running for 270m/game this year. And to be fair his yardage comes all over the park with the way he can break the line, not just kick returns.

But I tell you what mate if you’d like a friendly wager I’ll bet that we keep those 2 to sub 425m combined if LL is dominant kicker again.

You're on, I genuinely hope we do too, but I don't think we will.

 

[Berries]

We are going to get massacred

 

[Dawain87]

Get the Vaso ready fellas, its going to be a rough ride!! 50+ Roosters

 

[coach]

Get the Vaso ready fellas, its going to a rough ride!! 50+ Roosters

I think their going in dry...

 

[Psycho Doggie]

 

[Bazildog]

We are going to get massacred

Get the Vaso ready fellas, its going to be a rough ride!! 50+ Roosters

I think their going in dry...

Nope, we defend way better than the spastic Broncs. Nappa needs some angry ginge pills and pole axe Kearey. Foran needs to stay on the park with Hoppa and DWZ playing like we did last week. Game plan should be to send Elliot from the kick off to run straight to Tedesco whether he has the ball or not and kick him right in the jatz..

Dogs 1-12

 

[Horse]

You're on, I genuinely hope we do too, but I don't think we will.

Beautiful.

But it wouldn’t be a friendly bet without something at stake. Lazy bit of cash or perhaps a temporary avatar/username punishment? I’ll leave it up to you

 

[Big M]

And to win more football games you need halfback that actually knows how to pass a ball. It's a shit reason and it's why Pay will never eventuate into anything as a coach.

No Wakeham this week,Harper on bench

 

[CrittaMagic69]

No Wakeham this week,Harper on bench

I've accepted that Wakeham is never going to play halfback under Pay...but Harper bench? Who is starting? Crichton with DWZ/Hoppa centre? Brah I was told Pay doesn't break up winning combinations hahaha

 

[Bazildog]

I think Wakeham should be 14 and Harper left in reserves.

 

[Noeasyday]

Beautiful.

But it wouldn’t be a friendly bet without something at stake. Lazy bit of cash or perhaps a temporary avatar/username punishment? I’ll leave it up to you

Let's go with the avatar / username punishment shall we. 1 weeks worth should be about right?

 

[Horse]

Let's go with the avatar / username punishment shall we. 1 weeks worth should be about right?

Sounds good mate, lock it in.

 

[Dawain87]

Why play Harper if he isnt going to be here next year! my thoughts are that maybe he has a clause in his contract and can backflip on the Manly deal.