Official Round 9 Bulldogs V Dragons - Team Lists and Discussion Thread

[boggie23]

Agreed. Meaney is shite on the wing - but mainly because he never sees the ball in attack. Dallin is safe as houses at the back, keep him there

Zelezniak will cost you 4 try’s playing fullback. Fair enough he runs the ball back hard when he catches is (which is about 1/3 times ) but in defence he has zero ability to read the play what so ever.

he is never in a position to cover short kicks when the opposition is 10 out.

If I was coaching against the dogs with zelezniak at fullback I’d tell my team to run at the line with players in motion then roll it in the ingoal. Chances are if zelezniak is there he will drop it or if he does pick it up he might play the ball the wrong way.

 

[wendog33]

Anyway back to the Saints game and I felt this could be our chance to get our 2nd win of the season as we have a fairly good record against them compared to other teams. That was until I saw the team lists.

Napa starting in the forwards, Kotoa at hooker and B Cummins as ref we’re fucked!

Saints by 20.

Might as well say we are playing with 11 and Saints with 16 if you include Napa, Katoa and Cummins.

 

[Stevo316]

Kyle Flanagan Sydney Freezers

maybe we can blame the sponsor lol

 

[Suave]

So with DWZ and Meaney rotating week by week in the fullback position, where exactly does that leave Allan? Has Baz put a line through his name for the number 1 for the remainder of the season?

Because he isn't exactly setting the world on fire at centre. I remember thinking 'meh' when we signed the bloke and that's exactly how I feel watching him play.

 

[dogzofwar]

I don't mind the change to put DWZ back at fullback as he offers far more impact than Meaney there..

I know Baz is limited with who he can bring in right now but surely Renouf has earned a start, or Ava at least. Something has to change after how poor the team was in the first half. They better come out firing...

Smith missed a tonne of tackles on the edge. It's a shame Topine can't play til round 11 if Deitz plays as he'd be a far better starting option.

I think so aswell but Meaney offers next to nothing at wing

 

[Stevo316]

Is Baz waiting for round 11 to make all the changes ?

I am praying every night that Katoa will be gone after round ten

 

[Psycho Doggie]

Katoa still there, we must be desperate. Deitz 100% better

Is it correct Deitz cannot start until after round 10 or 11? Someone mentioned this. Id prefer him starting over Katoa

thats incorrect

I've heard both, that Deitz as an exemption can't start, and that he can. Are the actual laws regarding this written down somewhere? Or are they on the back of a menu on Vlandy's desk?

 

[My Shawarma]

What is the obsession with DWZ or Meaney at FB? Who cares? Both aren't good enough if we're seriously aiming to be a top 8 team.

 

[Baseball Furies]

No Lomax is a help and the rest of their backline looks thin, I think we’ll get them this week!

 

[Bulldogsteve]

I've heard both, that Deitz as an exemption can't start, and that he can. Are the actual laws regarding this written down somewhere? Or are they on the back of a menu on Vlandy's desk?

he is exempt for the 17 therefore can start

 

[Psycho Doggie]

What is the obsession with DWZ or Meaney at FB? Who cares? Both aren't good enough if we're seriously aiming to be a top 8 team.

We have a better shot at getting the win this week than last.

 

[Sloth]

Man, our hands are really tied with these selections until round 11

The player that we need to start - Dietz can’t start until Round 11

Hard to engage any of our backline with Flanagan at the helm.
We have Cotric and Allen; 2 SOO players who did well last year but this year are super quiet,

Hoppa; former SOO who has been declining but I really think that due to our halves unable to make plays that involve the back line more.
Look at the The Morris bros, before they went to the Roosters. Experts said that their only opportunity would be super league and Remis Smith, finally starting to find his feet with a solid opportunities in-game at the storm.

If you put Ben To’o or Maika Sivo in our team they won’t produce what they’re doing now.

The only time when our backs get the ball is when they go for a scoot or catch it from a kick.

Few of our “best”players are injured

Napa is an egg

I know Flanagan needs to develop but wouldn’t it be better to develop in the lower league for a bit to learn how to hit the line or develop his in game kicking skills?

Or Flanagan at the 9 and Lewis in at 7. Idk I’ve been quite patient but am tired of Katoa at hooker when his best position is a utility (at best)

The forward pack don’t really have that guy to organise them so they’re a mess especially without Jackson.

What would you rather? A Lewis that can kick but can’t pass or A Flanagan that can pass but can’t kick ?

 

[wendog33]

We have a better shot at getting the win this week than last.

At last a truly profound statement on The Kennel.

 

[Cook]

I would hate to be your pet dog, one misguided poo in the house and he's GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNE!!!!!!!!

Why would a dog be in the house??

 

[Turvey Chip and Chase]

Meaney is a better fullback for us than DWZ, I don't care how "hard" DWZ returns the ball.

The sad fact about your response is that you are actually right. It’s criminal that Meaney is the best fullback at the club....

 

[mr j]

I’ve been one of Barrett’s biggest supporters but I raise concerns on his fascination to keep changing the fullback position. Very Pay like and some red flags. If he’s not happy with performances he needs to drop some players. He’s yet to drop a known player to make a statement

 

[My Shawarma]

The sad fact about your response is that you are actually right. It’s criminal that Meaney is the best fullback at the club....

Hopoate is the best FB we have but I see your point.

 

[ILiveForDib]

We can’t expect much in terms of our line up until next year that’s all we got right there. All we can hope for improvement each week and to work towards competing week in week out. Tipping is to win though got a good feeling.

 

[Headmix]

Really want to see Lewis in there over Flano

Never thought id ever hear that...lol

 

[Headmix]

Should spank a depleted dragons this week