News Barrett blasts Bulldogs' failure to stick to plan

[wendog33]

Listening to Baz' presser...if he doesn't make at least a few changes, then his credibility suffers some serious tarnishing.

Cupboards pretty bare but there's players there that need a wake up call if only to lay down some standards.

 

[NPC83]

He's taking a bit of a hit bc his signings aren't performing either.

That's causing fans to question his ability to actually pick quality bc we had enough project players already.

Hes done well with recruitment as a whole so far and there appears to be more to come. The good thing is it doesn’t appear he’s paid overs for anyone.

 

[Ant2611]

At least Lewis can civer Avos lack of defence ability.

Until DWZ and Okunbor gets back he can play wing coz we don't have anymore decent backs.

or We bring Lewis in and Avo shifts back to centre.

 

[Nate DAWG]

Avo is a few years away form 1st grade not sure why he is in the team offers nothing

Dont think there are many other options. We dont have a first grade quality 6. Wakeham and Lewis are no better then Avo.

 

[NPC83]

He's playing favourites with Waddell too. Doorey should at least be in the 17 and tbh starting over Waddell. That's a mistake Barrett made at the start of the season and now 3 rounds in it's obvious and if he doesn't change it well...

I don’t think Doorey working on his game is Reggie’s is a mistake. Whilst he has a lot of up side compared to Waddell and will take the position eventually his defensive reads and lateral movement were not great and Waddell is only there cause Baz can trust him to make his tackles and work hard. In a very young inexperienced team I don’t think brining more inexperience is the answer straight away. I’m sure Doorey will get a chance soon enough.

 

[bulldogsmyte]

Barrett confirms what every coach prior to him have also said: "when we do get down there to execute what we’ve practiced and we didn’t" he is just saying the same old thing we've heard for five years.

Players have had it too easy for too long. Time they were paid on performance.

Perhaps we need a psychologist instead of a coach.

They should also include zumba lessons after each training session because our lazy players are the least fit in the comp.

 

[Nate DAWG]

He needs to be dropped, at least the last winger we had that was THAT slow could kick goals (Halligan)

I have been a staunch Hoppa supporter but he does not have the pace or lateral movement to play centres and this should be his last season with us. It is either wing or NSW cup for the rest of the season

 

[Ant2611]

The issue is see is that we seriously lack any squad depth.

Hooker position is a clear weakness, adding to that we've got a long-term injury there. Who do we fall back on?

Lack go forward in the props. But who can we possibly fall back on?

Backs lack in quality. But who do we fall back on?

Things need to change, but what scares the shit out of me is that there's really no one banging on the door to play first grade.

Lewis to play at 5/8? Deitz at hooker? Oku perhaps 12 games in? Thompson 5 games in?

We're in for a world of pain tbh as I don't see that much hope in new players. Bring in some youngsters perhaps? Something needs to be done for sure, but what? Or better yet, who?

Well Tas

 

[Baseball Furies]

Is Ava allowed to come up from Mounties? He’s in the Top 30 now isn’t he? He’d be getting a bench spot for mine...

 

[James zac]

Its quite evident that Hoppa can't make one on one tackles.... Baz needs to address that by moving him to the wing.

Wing? No dropped to reserves

 

[wendog33]

Hes done well with recruitment as a whole so far and there appears to be more to come. The good thing is it doesn’t appear he’s paid overs for anyone.

Who is performing atm tho?

 

[wendog33]

They should also include zumba lessons after each training session because our lazy players are the least fit in the comp.

Hip hop zumba

 

[D.O.W.]

‘I don’t know why they are always negative about the 6 again , the reason it’s introduced is because the players ans coach take the piss and blatantly break the rules to Slow the play the ball . Follow the rules and no 6 again

Agree, it’s been a positive move, we are seeing more footy with all the rule changes, it used to be frustrating with untimed scrums and penalties taking 2-3minutes because they all want a drinks break and a good breather... the changes made AFL change their rules because our product is ultimately better.

What it also does is bring the little guy and speedsters into the game... we almost lost them because the game at one point was being taken over by giants.

 

[bulldogsmyte]

I have been a staunch Hoppa supporter but he does not have the pace or lateral movement to play centres and this should be his last season with us. It is either wing or NSW cup for the rest of the season

Yes Hoppa is far too slow for the backline. I'll say try him at hooker because our current ones are duds as at least he has a passing game and as Cam Smith has shown you don't need to be fast or strong to be a top hooker. You just need to be quick between the ears and Hoppa has better footy brain than JMK and whatever the other guy's name is.

 

[oldpuppy]

I have been a staunch Hoppa supporter but he does not have the pace or lateral movement to play centres and this should be his last season with us. It is either wing or NSW cup for the rest of the season

Hoppa never came back with any reliability after his injury last year. Put in some shockers towards the back end.
His slickness in attack which was his strength seems to have eluded him. His positional play in centre defense is causing issues for all wingers that have played outside him thus far. Can possibly play cotric on the right and see if potency improves there with flanagan cotric and dwz.
Severely weakens the left side however.
Does Allen play left centre with Meaney outside and maybe Lewis inside at 5/8. Yikes but such is our pool to select.

 

[NPC83]

Who is performing atm tho?

Matt Burton and JAC playing well.

 

[Costa84]

Barrett appears too timid in coaches box... I bet it's the same with the playing group.

I don't expect any players being dropped.

 

[bradyk]

Matt Burton and JAC playing well.

Cotric looked good last year too.

 

[NPC83]

Cotric looked good last year too.

Stats are very solid this year too playing in a new position & new team lacking experience and still finding their way.

 

[Bulldogsforlife23]

Corey Allan tui Katoa as usually were shit at the broncos game