Topine makes a statement

[DogsOfWar1704]

[emoji190] Dogs gun makes contract statement [emoji190]

There was plenty to smile about in both grades for Bulldogs fans on Monday including fan favourite Jackson Topine running amok. Topine scored an impressive try where he beat four Eels players and also notched up 131 running metres, a linebreak and two tackle busts. The workhorse forward also made 33 tackles with two misses.

Topine comes off contract at the end of this season and there’s been no word yet on whether he’ll be re-signed. It’s baffling given the was named the Clubman of the Year in 2020 at just 19-years old and said in an interview last year that he would “go out there and die for the Bulldogs” ahead of his debut.

 

[Freakzilla]

He'd be in my top 5 players picked for our starting lineup. No idea why he hasn't played a game this year.

 

[DogsOfWar1704]

He'd be in my top 5 players picked for our starting lineup. No idea why he hasn't played a game this year.

Yeah it's strange. Should definitely at least be on the bench for stimson

 

[Daustin]

He’s even leading the team song after a win and after playing reserve grade. Hard to find people that are passionate about the club and that passion generally means they will give that extra effort in games

 

[amapusae]

I feel like he’ll be re signed , but instead of warming the bench gus probably wants him getting minutes in reserves for this year to build himself up

 

[Cappuccino]

should be resigned for depth

 

[Eesma]

Our NRL side has been a mess this year. Our NSW Cup team, on the other hand, are a shot at playing the GF. Playing/winning a NSW Cup GF will be better for our juniors' development than languishing in a losing first grade team.

 

[Nate DAWG]

I don't mind him playing NSW cup this year, I dont like that he is unsigned

 

[Snowmann]

If Gus is fair dinkum about bout Juniors, of course he’ll be re-signed. All a smoke screen to make sure his head doesn’t get too big when he invariably steps up either later this season or next season.

 

[bradyk]

I feel like he’ll be re signed , but instead of warming the bench gus probably wants him getting minutes in reserves for this year to build himself up

Re-sign him so we can stop worrying then. Even so needs to be in the 17 now.

 

[UndeadShadowMan]

I think a year in NSW cup is good for his development he's still only young & will be ready for 1st grade next year. We will need a player like him in our monster pack next year who is agile & can do a lot of clean up work defensively.

 

[Bulldogsteve]

He'd be in my top 5 players picked for our starting lineup. No idea why he hasn't played a game this year.

Lmao no where near it

 

[wendog33]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1536587857032544256

 

[spscand]

The way he carries himself and leads the teams songs (all 3 lol) you'd say he knows he is going to be resigned and he has been communicated with re this season and the goals Gus has for him. I bank on he will be resigned and will be part of our team moving forward. Otherwise why would he be leading team songs and being as happy and positive as he is? (This is all wishful thinking though)

 

[InGusWeTrust]

Where's this statement? Oh you mean him scoring that try? Pfft seriously man, he's definitely not a gun. He clearly loves the club, but I trust the people in charge to make the right call on him.

 

[enoughsaid]

Gee must break his fanboys hearts seeing Morin getting the jump on him

Size matters

 

[CBDoggies]

I think if he was to go he would have signed for another team by now. Surly he is on the raider with other clubs. So I think he will be promised a starting spot next year if he earns it in the off-season and will be signed for another 3 years. Well i hope so

 

[TOTTO]

I read somewhere that he was told to go work on his defence.

 

[DogsOfWar1704]

I read somewhere that he was told to go work on his defence.

I don't believe that. His defence is solid. Doesn't miss many tackles

 

[BELMORE]

I don't believe that. His defence is solid. Doesn't miss many tackles

The problem is the effectiveness of his tackles