Burton to 7

[maroondog72]

Wow didn’t see that coming, Kyle is obviously done but this will be interesting.

 

[bradyk]

Flanagan offers nothing as a 6. If Burton's going to be an on the ball half Flanagan's going to be even more useless (already shouldn't be playing as is). I think Shark will be Flanagan's last game in dogs colours. Our draw opens up after Shark and it's the perfect time to blood Oloapu. It's unlikely we sign an experienced 7 so we need to start preparing for the future - Burton on the ball half, Oloapu in the halves. It's a shame we wasted the whole pre season and 1st 7 rounds of the season playing Flanagan (and how Burton is used) when it was so obvious this was going to be the outcome.

 

[Alan79]

I can see Flanagun calling for Ciraldo to be sacked already. Kyle doesn't need a coach he needs a magician. Someone to pull some talent out of an empty hat

 

[Phalangist]

Wow didn’t see that coming, Kyle is obviously done but this will be interesting.

not really he was named at 6.
That’s still in the team

 

[Weak Gutted Dog]

not really he was named at 6.
That’s still in the team

For now.

It has to be a formal recognition at least that Flanagan is not doing what they expect.
I hope Oloapu plays 6 this weekend.

 

[maroondog72]

not really he was named at 6.
That’s still in the team

Lol I didn’t say he was done this week but Ko is in the reserves and bringing him into 6 if Kyle was hooked makes sense.

 

[The DoggFather]

This might be a master-stroke from Gus/CC.

If they drop him now, it gives ammo to the media. Walker getting dropped is headlines and the talking point.

Flamingo gets dropped at 430pm on Saturday, no media bullshit.

 

[CMP]

Wow didn’t see that coming, Kyle is obviously done but this will be interesting.

It’s obviously a move based on Flanagan.

Thinking of Burton as a 7 though it’s obviously a ploy/challenge by CC to Burton to say involve yourself. For the marquee player in our lineup. He doesn’t get involved anywhere near enough.

I’m happy to see Flanagan removed of his responsibilities. I’m just not convinced Burton at 7 is that answer. I just hope he watches some tape of Nicho as I didn’t see him as a 7 either. It’s a big call but I hope Burto might be able to play a similar style at 7.

 

[Nate DAWG]

I reckon this is Flannos last shot. If he plays well he stays but if he fcks up at 6 his NRL career is over. KO comes in. Not sure Burton is a 7, but if he goes well and gets more involved we will improve. Having another threat in the halves will give him more space

 

[hoody06]

Not sure on this one, i think flano still plays this week. Is this about flano and his overall shitness or Burton getting more involved?

 

[The DoggFather]

KO has been a 6 all his life. Moving Burton to 7 could just be a way of getting KO climatized to FG quicker.

 

[Nate DAWG]

It’s obviously a move based on Flanagan.

Thinking of Burton as a 7 though it’s obviously a ploy/challenge by CC to Burton to say involve yourself. For the marquee player in our lineup. He doesn’t get involved anywhere near enough.

I’m happy to see Flanagan removed of his responsibilities. I’m just not convinced Burton at 7 is that answer. I just hope he watches some tape of Nicho as I didn’t see him as a 7 either. It’s a big call but I hope Burto might be able to play a similar style at 7.

Nicho has Moylan as a support though. Poor Burton has probably the worst half to ever play more that 20 games in the NRL era

 

[Bazildog]

I think KO incoming at 6 or maybe 14 with Renyolds at 6 and Karl eased in for a week or 2

 

[bcmf]

Think KO is coming. Just a matter of when not if. Agree with all, this is flanno’s last shot.

 

[D.O.W.]

Not sure on this one, i think flano still plays this week. Is this about flano and his overall shitness or Burton getting more involved?

Great question

 

[LFC Bulldogs]

Anyone by Flanagan

 

[Moedogg]

So assuming Burton plays on the right with a left boot?

 

[silva]

It’s what the team needs right now. Burton needs a kick up the arse and this is it. It’s his team and he needs to take control. We might find a halfback down the track

 

[Noeasyday]

Burton being named in the 7 jersey in my opinion is a challenge from CC to both halves.
Burton at halfback could be CC challenging him to own the result more.
Flanagan being moved to 6, being told to run the ball or else the bloke in jersey 18 is coming for you.

 

[Dogmonster]

Goodbye Kylie, get the boxes of tissues ready.