Official Round 15 - Bulldogs vs Warriors - Discussion Thread

[Kempsey Dog]

Jmk having a blinder and rfm ordinary he is much more suited to bench prop plays so much better up the middle

Agree. Thompson was ineffective in the middle, even though we were on the back foot. Perhaps swapping him with Mariner in the second would be wise.

 

[JORDZILLA]

Agree. Thompson was ineffective in the middle, even though we were on the back foot. Perhaps swapping him with Mariner in the second would be wise.

RFM is suited on bench more impact

 

[GoTheDoggies]

Has any one noticed that Crapa isn't playing.

Ogden is our best forward along with Toomaga.

Jackson can definitely play prop as well.

 

[maroondog72]

What game are you watching ?...

Wouldn’t worry same bloke thinks lewis is a world beater

 

[Bluebody]

Nikorima causing so many issues for us

We need to shit this guy down and keep pressure on him - not fall for any dummies either.

 

[MitchNewton]

Can't we just run some constant traffic at Turner and Nikorima ffs

Mate our edge forwards get little ball. I have idea why

 

[Trafford10]

Hopoate 145 meters; Ogden 89 meters.
That's good work boys.

Also need someone running on the inside of Foran when he takes it to the line. There was a big gap in the Warriors defence on that last run.

 

[flamebouyant]

Im sure many disagree, but I think it was a good move to bench Thomson and start with Tolman. Heres why; Firstly, Jackson has been great at lock today. Best game he has played this year imo, and its only half way through. Thomson has also looked just slightly off the pace of NRL since he arrived, and as we all know the opening 20 mins or so are the most intense, so to start with Tolman makes sense. Let Tolman absorb all of the early pressure and then let Thomson come on to replace him. Its pretty much a like for like replacement.
Im guessing the original plan was for Thomson to replace Tolman next year, but since he arrived early it doesnt really make sense to play both in the starting side. And since Tolman is used to the speed of NRL its the right decision to start with him rather then Thomson.

 

[dogzofwar]

Cogger is fucking shit his a worry evrytime he gets involved

Its a shame wakeham isnt playing in the 7 today

Lol really ? Nasheed that you?

 

[BondiBulldog]

I know he needs to find his feet but Thomson runs a lot like Napa, that’s not a great thing.

 

[Kempsey Dog]

RFM is suited on bench more impact

Agree, I think play breaks down when Mariner gets the short ball... Should be used as a decoy more often if he's going to stay where he is.

 

[flamebouyant]

I thought they changed the rule that they couldn't call a penalty based on a replay while a player is down to stop that? Obviously not.

Maybe they did, but in this case they called the high shot for a penalty. In any case, it just creates another avenue for teams to waste time and slow the game down to give their side a rest. Get rid of the wrestle by adding the 6 again rule, but then negate it with the crackdown on crusher tackles.

 

[Bluebody]

Thompson needs to Start having a fuckn go

I think he is holding back too much - he just needs to bite the bullet and rip in hard like he did in the SL.

 

[Heckler]

We are always defending our points to victory rather than applying more scoring raids. RFM dropping the ball was vital however that play wasn't on. A dumb arse back should be taking those runs out of our redzone.

 

[maroondog72]

Im sure many disagree, but I think it was a good move to bench Thomson and start with Toman. Heres why; Firstly, Jackson has been great at lock today. Best game he has played this year imo, and its only half way through. Thomson has also looked just slightly off the pace of NRL since he arrived, and as we all know the opening 20 mins or so are the most intense, so to start with Tilman makes sense. Let Tolman absorb all of the early pressure and then let Thomson come on to replace him. Its pretty much a like for like replacement.
Im guessing the original plan was for Thomson to replace Toman next year, but since he arrived early it doesnt really make sense to play both in the starting side. And since Tolman is used to the speed of NRL its the right decision to start with him rather then Thomson.

Thompson needs to pull his fucking finger out and start earning his pay packet not enough effort for mine

 

[dogzofwar]

Good half boys! Hoppa is clearly our best FB and always adds class when he plays.

Definitely makes a difference his positional play as well good to have him back

 

[wendog33]

Agree middle defence giving up lots of meters.

We're too small. Taking 3 to bring them down. We can never make pcm like that.

 

[Bulldogsteve]

we dont need a fullback with hoppa, just need a 7 and 9, although JMK been sensational today, so has Foz so far

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Thompson should give this week's pay to Ogden

 

[chisdog]

Good news for the Warriors Fox League reporting that the player injured in the "crusher" tackle has bruised hair & will be able to resume in the second half.