News ‘It makes the good times that much sweeter’: How Flanagan found his groove again

[Lynchpin]

Won't happen while Brookes is playing so well........................puff piece on Brookes in 3-2-1.......

Brooks did make a line break last weekend...
...so, I assume the Tigers have withdrawn their offer to Moses and offered it to Luke instead.

 

[Kung fu man]

When did he bounce back?

The question is if you were never there how can you bounce back? He must have bounced back to average

 

[Kung fu man]

Is it just me or has he out played Burton in the first two rounds? Even with the sin bin rort.

Its just you!

 

[2144superman]

Is it just me or has he out played Burton in the first two rounds? Even with the sin bin rort.

Everyone has outplayed Burton in the first two rounds.

 

[Lynchpin]

Everyone has outplayed Burton in the first two rounds

To be fair, most of the fans outplayed Burton in round 1. So any comparisons are invalid.
Round 2 was much, MUCH better from Burton - how could it not be I suppose (he was actually pretty good against Melbourne). Something to build on.

Flanagan was also "okay" I guess (again), but based on his first two rounds I wouldn't be re-decorating the locker just yet.

I still have the theory that the only reason Flanagan is still in 1st Grade, is that Gus still has the idea in his head that he can convince someone to take this highly competent halfback off our hands for the remainder of 2023...

If that doesn't happen soon (the longer it goes on, the benefit to our cap just diminishes), or Oloapu comes up to speed and demands the spot, you can expect Kyle to be told to start packing his bags (we're just not sure what time his flight is - sometime in '23, or delayed until '24).

 

[2144superman]

To be fair, most of the fans outplayed Burton in round 1. So any comparisons are invalid.
Round 2 was much, MUCH better from Burton - how could it not be I suppose (he was actually pretty good against Melbourne). Something to build on.

Flanagan was also "okay" I guess (again), but based on his first two rounds I wouldn't be re-decorating the locker just yet.

I still have the theory that the only reason Flanagan is still in 1st Grade, is that Gus still has the idea in his head that he can convince someone to take this highly competent halfback off our hands for the remainder of 2023...

If that doesn't happen soon (the longer it goes on, the benefit to our cap just diminishes), or Oloapu comes up to speed and demands the spot, you can expect Kyle to be told to start packing his bags (we're just not sure what time his flight is - sometime in '23, or delayed until '24).

Gus owes Shane coffee and it’s gotten to the point where Gus owes a lot and this is how he is repaying shane lol

 

[Kelpie03]

Written By
Martin Gabor from Nca Newswire
March 14th, 2023 6:13 pm
Fox sports

Kyle Flanagan has revealed how he bounced back from a brutal couple of years on the field to become one of Canterbury’s most important players.

Bulldogs halfback Kyle Flanagan hasn’t had the smoothest ride on the rugby league rollercoaster, but a change in scenery and a new attacking philosophy appear to have worked wonders for the youngster.

After stints with the Sharks and Roosters, Flanagan was seen as the type of player who could help the Bulldogs out of their funk, but for two seasons he was made the scapegoat for their attacking woes.

The 24-year-old recorded just eight try assists from 20 matches last season and was criticised for not getting involved enough, but the early signs in 2023 are that he’s relishing the new game plan under Cameron Ciraldo, who spent years working with superstar Nathan Cleary.

Flanagan was the perfect foil for Matt Burton last week, setting up a try and running the ball seven times as Canterbury’s right edge destroyed the Storm out wide.

The halfback played with confidence and spoke with that same energy on Tuesday, keen to avoid looking back at the tough times he’s endured lately and focus more on the good times ahead.

“Let’s not go there,” he replied when asked about how hard things got.

“When you go through the rugby league rollercoaster, you have those times, but it makes the good times that much sweeter. That’s how I look at it.

“I just feel like I’m in a good place mentally. I’m really enjoying my football and it’s starting to show on the football field.

“I don’t want to get ahead of myself too early, but I’m really enjoying myself and I’m in a good space off the field as well. I’m enjoying coming into training, working under Cam and the combinations.”

That newfound confidence has been helped by a willingness to move the ball with more freedom – something that was missing in round one but clicked into gear against the Storm.

It’s something we should expect to see more often down the track, with Flanagan keen to continue his development on and off the field, which has been fast-tracked by his decision to move out of the family home.

“Maybe moving out to my own place may have helped out. I’m becoming my own man,” he said.

“It’s the next stage of my life and becoming a man. I’m living in my own home with my partner and I’m really enjoying that.

“I definitely feel really confident in my own game. I’ve always had the mentality that I want to improve each week and get better every game. I’ll continue to do that.”

Ha, Ha, Ha,
I hope the artical will encourage some other idiot club to take him off our club's books, ASAP

 

[djdeep4172]

Ha, Ha, Ha,
I hope the artical will encourage some other idiot club to take him off our club's books, ASAP

With all due respect I’m happy to let all players ride with ciraldo and see what improvements are made.
The one I have made my mind up on is Wadell.
Our coach has pulled some moves with hayze Perham and Jacob preston
And also Franklin pele .
Huge growth for whole team and I think in a few weeks we might see something special evolve with bulldogs .
Let’s start with a show this Sunday .
Then come Monday we can start dreaming again.

 

[Kelpie03]

What makes it harder to fathom is the gun actually believes this shit

Said it before the gun would make the greatest salesman in the world.

 

[fiordog]

it says Gabor is the author, but i reckon Rothfield had this in the bottom drawer ready to go, just to troll TK and Gus

 

[Lost Dog]

Kyle Flanagans strengths and weaknesses.Strengths, Gutsy player puts his body on the line in defence. One of the best defenders in my opinion in the nrl as a half.Carries a good cut out pass. Support play pretty ok.Great goal kicker. Decent long range kick on him as well.Weaknesses,has not broken the line once in three years.Lousy short kicking game. Cannot put a team mate through a gap.

 

[Bad Billy]

We’ve won one game?
Pump the brakes boys. Talk when your holding the trophy.

 

[DogsOfWar1704]

I hope he finds his rhythm real soon. He owes it to us the ****

 

[BlackDawg]

so many LOL's in this article
Bounced back ?????
One of the dogs most important players???
Flanno needs to be drug tested for cocaine immediately because as Kanasta says "He is off his head"

 

[InGusWeTrust]

He doesn’t offer much, but he is getting good at stealing the ball, so at least he might win a turnover occasionally…

 

[InGusWeTrust]

Why are there five Flanagan articles a week? At least he didn't talk about himself in the third person this time.. Out of the starting team he probably had the least to do with that great first half performance...

Most people wouldn't get as frustrated by Flanagan if he didn't talk himself up so much.. It's what irritated people with Lewis too. Especially when neither back it up and continually make the same mistakes..

Jimmy’s getting upset!

 

[InGusWeTrust]

I love Kyles enthusiasm despite getting kicked in the guts a fair bit and his effort within his on field performances can never be questioned - but he’s not doing enough as a halfback in my opinion and I seriously query how these media reports come about….

In all seriousness, his dedication is commendable. Few other players have been so heavily scrutinised and criticised by all and sundry, yet he’s persisted and clearly still doing enough to be picked in first grade. There are a lot of similarities to Luke Brooks, but at least we’re not paying Flanno a milly!

 

[The DoggFather]

Is it just me or has he out played Burton in the first two rounds? Even with the sin bin rort.

Not that hard my bro, the centre was putrid in round 1 and a bit better in round 2.

 

[D- voice]

Written By
Martin Gabor from Nca Newswire
March 14th, 2023 6:13 pm
Fox sports

Kyle Flanagan has revealed how he bounced back from a brutal couple of years on the field to become one of Canterbury’s most important players.

Bulldogs halfback Kyle Flanagan hasn’t had the smoothest ride on the rugby league rollercoaster, but a change in scenery and a new attacking philosophy appear to have worked wonders for the youngster.

After stints with the Sharks and Roosters, Flanagan was seen as the type of player who could help the Bulldogs out of their funk, but for two seasons he was made the scapegoat for their attacking woes.

The 24-year-old recorded just eight try assists from 20 matches last season and was criticised for not getting involved enough, but the early signs in 2023 are that he’s relishing the new game plan under Cameron Ciraldo, who spent years working with superstar Nathan Cleary.

Flanagan was the perfect foil for Matt Burton last week, setting up a try and running the ball seven times as Canterbury’s right edge destroyed the Storm out wide.

The halfback played with confidence and spoke with that same energy on Tuesday, keen to avoid looking back at the tough times he’s endured lately and focus more on the good times ahead.

“Let’s not go there,” he replied when asked about how hard things got.

“When you go through the rugby league rollercoaster, you have those times, but it makes the good times that much sweeter. That’s how I look at it.

“I just feel like I’m in a good place mentally. I’m really enjoying my football and it’s starting to show on the football field.

“I don’t want to get ahead of myself too early, but I’m really enjoying myself and I’m in a good space off the field as well. I’m enjoying coming into training, working under Cam and the combinations.”

That newfound confidence has been helped by a willingness to move the ball with more freedom – something that was missing in round one but clicked into gear against the Storm.

It’s something we should expect to see more often down the track, with Flanagan keen to continue his development on and off the field, which has been fast-tracked by his decision to move out of the family home.

“Maybe moving out to my own place may have helped out. I’m becoming my own man,” he said.

“It’s the next stage of my life and becoming a man. I’m living in my own home with my partner and I’m really enjoying that.

“I definitely feel really confident in my own game. I’ve always had the mentality that I want to improve each week and get better every game. I’ll continue to do that.”

Good luck kid...I won't rain on your parade and never say never, but it's one game only, the hard work must continue. Confidence is something special special !

 

[dawso047]

Kyle Flanagans strengths and weaknesses.Strengths, Gutsy player puts his body on the line in defence. One of the best defenders in my opinion in the nrl as a half.Carries a good cut out pass. Support play pretty ok.Great goal kicker. Decent long range kick on him as well.Weaknesses,has not broken the line once in three years.Lousy short kicking game. Cannot put a team mate through a gap.

Will struggle to put a team mate through a hole unless the defence is worried about him running the ball. As you said he struggles to brek the line himself.