Official Round 17 - Bulldogs vs Titans - Discussion Thread

[Rod67]

If Barrett doesn’t get us to a GF over the next 3 years we need look no further in signing Holbrook on as coach.

 

[Rod67]

As for this weekend it’s mind numbing after seeing the squad picked to meet the Titans. Obviously Georgallis doesn’t give a shit now he knows he has no future at the club. To name Montoya and Napa in the starting line up is proof of that. Furthermore he has Averillo, To’omaga, Thompson, Cogger, Smith and Lafai on the bench. Just deflating but I’ve already resigned myself in us getting the spoon this year. This year can’t end quick enough.

 

[Mr. Ditkovich]

Remove Lewis and tolman out of that side and I totally agree with you.

I agree, but I was demonstrating that even with them in the team, a better one can be chosen.

Ideally they’d never play first grade for us again.

 

[LordSidious66]

We can only hope. I’d only wished we held off signing Barrett as soon as we did Holbrook was then signed to a long term deal with the Titans as his current contract was due to expire this year. He was a local back in his junior days having come through the Milpera Colts. Has been successful in the Super League with St Helens and his signing has seen some BIG name signings for next season, none moreso than David Fafita. Herman Ese’ese from the Knights has also signed with them on a 2 year deal along with ex Bulldog and Tigers winger/fullback in Corey Thompson. Know of some ex NRL players who were coached by Holbrook at St Helens say that he’s the best coach they’ve played under and one of those players won a NRL GF a few years back.

But yet our dumbass bored chose to keep Pay and not sign Holbrook when they had the chance.

 

[wendog33]

Georgalis can't be that poor on purpose could he?

Probably picking the team on the theory that ...
I'm gone anyway. Stuff em.

Give the players off contract, precedence.

We made roster suggestions and got ignored or overruled.... but I will highlight the crap roster that the Board gave Dean and me to work with by simply picking them.

It's obvious to anyone at all that a better combination could be picked that made more sense.

But no the Football Manager/Board (whoever) allow this unwanted unsigned, fill in Asst Coach to thoroughly run us down even further with inept selections.

Thats where we are You gotta laugh.

 

[Spoonman84]

All the best for bub and your family my bro.

We are here if you need a laugh or vent.

Thanks bro

 

[Spoonman84]

Hope all is ok and your little one is better soon mate all the best

Thanks mate

 

[DogsOfWar1704]

Trust it to be Sutton that’s the ref. Even less of a chance now

 

[KLil]

But yet our dumbass bored chose to keep Pay and not sign Holbrook when they had the chance.

How do you know that?? I'd say the Gold coast job offer was massive compared to the one coming out of Belmore..

 

[Rod67]

Georgalis can't be that poor on purpose could he?

Probably picking the team on the theory that ...
I'm gone anyway. Stuff em.

Give the players off contract, precedence.

We made roster suggestions and got ignored or overruled.... but I will highlight the crap roster that the Board gave Dean and me to work with by simply picking them.

It's obvious to anyone at all that a better combination could be picked that made more sense.

But no the Football Manager/Board (whoever) allow this unwanted unsigned, fill in Asst Coach to thoroughly run us down even further with inept selections.

Thats where we are You gotta laugh.

yep my thoughts exactly. It defies belief that they, the club / board, can allow the incumbent coach to have his say on who is and isn’t going to be there in 2021 when he’s being paid as an assistant coach at another rival NRL club in Penrith. I understand the club had to make an announcement about its future by way of who was going to be coach next year and beyond but he should not be allowed to have had any say on the future of the Bulldogs until he had cut ties with Penrith. This seems remarkably similar to what happened when Des was announced as our new coach. At least Des had a good coaching record before he came to us, something that Barrett has yet prove.

 

[Ant2611]

Thanks bro

I reiterate what Assasin and everyone else on the kennel has said. Bubs are pretty resilient. Take heart and we all hope eveything goes ok. Keep us informed. Ee are family.

 

[Ant2611]

I reiterate what Assasin and everyone else on the kennel has said. Bubs are pretty resilient. Take heart and we all hope eveything goes ok. Keep us informed. Ee are family.

We are family

 

[Bulldogz82]

I'm the same. Back when we were competitive I used to get really angry after a loss - especially if it's a game we should have won. I'd think abotut it for days. Now I have literally no emotion watching the games anymore - these last few years have sucked the fun out of footy. In fact, my first instinct is to laugh - espeically when the prince does something stupid

That is exactly basically word for word what my feeling towards our team was and is right now, can't help but laugh before getting angry or upset at this rabble of a team

 

[wendog33]

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yep my thoughts exactly. It defies belief that they, the club / board, can allow the incumbent coach to have his say on who is and isn’t going to be there in 2021 when he’s being paid as an assistant coach at another rival NRL club in Penrith. I understand the club had to make an announcement about its future by way of who was going to be coach next year and beyond but he should not be allowed to have had any say on the future of the Bulldogs until he had cut ties with Penrith. This seems remarkably similar to what happened when Des was announced as our new coach. At least Des had a good coaching record before he came to us, something that Barrett has yet prove.

I was whinging about Georgalis wielding too much selection power ...not Barrett

 

[blue & white blood]

As for this weekend it’s mind numbing after seeing the squad picked to meet the Titans. Obviously Georgallis doesn’t give a shit now he knows he has no future at the club. To name Montoya and Napa in the starting line up is proof of that. Furthermore he has Averillo, To’omaga, Thompson, Cogger, Smith and Lafai on the bench. Just deflating but I’ve already resigned myself in us getting the spoon this year. This year can’t end quick enough.

Cheers mate appreciate the kind words

Hi Spoonman84, mate like all of us here on the kennel I'm so sorry to hear about the little one, and I wish It ( Sorry I'm not sure if it male or female ) a speedy recovery & you and mrs take care of yourselves, Please keep us posted on the progress, and my very best wishes to all of you. Good Luck Buddy.

 

[Spoonman84]

Hi Spoonman84, mate like all of us here on the kennel I'm so sorry to hear about the little one, and I wish It ( Sorry I'm not sure if it male or female ) a speedy recovery & you and mrs take care of yourselves, Please keep us posted on the progress, and my very best wishes to all of you. Good Luck Buddy.

Thanks mate I appreciate it. Thanks to everyone else as well.

 

[DogDayAfternoon]

I'd do a backline shuffle with Meaney going to #1 Smith taking his wing and Lafai and Hoppa into the centres. Lewis would also make way for Cogger.

100% agree.

 

[D- voice]

I'm the same. Back when we were competitive I used to get really angry after a loss - especially if it's a game we should have won. I'd think abotut it for days. Now I have literally no emotion watching the games anymore - these last few years have sucked the fun out of footy. In fact, my first instinct is to laugh - espeically when the prince does something stupid

And I thought I was loosing the plot...
It turned out to be I am not alone out there
The rules of the game gets changed more often than changing my underpants
The refs control the results as if they are instructed by the betting industries
To top it all our beloved Bulldogs have forgotten how to play the game !!!
Life goes on...
But don't forget......Gamble responsibly

 

[D- voice]

I’m still here mate I’m dealing with a sick newborn at the minute so The Kennel has taken a bit of a back seat for me.

Best wishes spoon

 

[speedy2460]

How do you know that?? I'd say the Gold coast job offer was massive compared to the one coming out of Belmore..

Fake news. There was no offer from Belmore. They did not chase him at all.