Frawley gone

[blue&whitepride]

• March 20, 2018 11:43am
• James Hooper@jimmyhooper
• Source: FOX SPORTS

Matt Frawley has been dumped by the Bulldogs for Round 3.Source: News Corp Australia
BULLDOGS coach Dean Pay has reacted to the club’s poor start to the season by axing five-eighth Matt Frawley in favour of rookie Jeremy Marshall-King.
The younger brother of Wests Tigers star Benji Marshall, Marshall-King has played the opening two matches of the season for the Bulldogs off the interchange bench.

The decision from pay comes after the Bulldogs have opened the season by leaking 66 points — the club’s worst defensive start to a year since 1971.

Marshall-King, 22, will be paired alongside Bulldogs star recruit Kieran Foran as the club prepares to meet the undefeated Panthers at ANZ Stadium on Friday.

 

[KiwiDog7]

I must admit Frawley had a deceptively good show and go but unfortunately he’s now shown and goneski!!

 

[Oatley Dog]

Mmm. Even though I saw JMK as next in line given his status on the bench, this surprises me after only 2 rounds. It will be interesting to see what the bench looks like then. Will they bring Brown onto the bench for HIA cover etc or go with 4 boppers.

 

[cookieman909]

I think Pay has identified our middle third as an issue. Wouldn’t be surprised to see another forward on the bench.

14. Fualalo
15. Tolman
16. Tualalo
17. Fine

 

[blue&whitepride]

Mmm. Even though I saw JMK as next in line given his status on the bench, this surprises me after only 2 rounds. It will be interesting to see what the bench looks like then. Will they bring Brown onto the bench for HIA cover etc or go with 4 boppers.

I reckon 4 forwards - although Brown played well on the weekend

 

[Brendan7]

I think Pay has identified our middle third as an issue. Wouldn’t be surprised to see another forward on the bench.

14. Fualalo
15. Tolman
16. Tualalo
17. Fine

So again lets waste a bench spot on Tolman...

If he's in the side he has to start, he offers NOTHING off the bench.

 

[alic]

Hearing nu brown to take his spot

 

[Haddaway]

He is AWFUL thank god.

 

[Oatley Dog]

He is AWFUL thank god.

You'll have to be more specific....who?

 

[Haddaway]

You'll have to be more specific....who?

Lol Frawley.

 

[Moey]

Im glad we have a coach that isnt afraid to make changes and/or learn from his mistakes. At least hr is trying. Might fail miserably but could also unearth a potential superstar in JMK..
Lets just hope he fixes bench issues and rotation as well.

 

[Bulldogs09]

Frawley has had some great moments with some
Shockers.

Overall I’m happy for a change.

Kind of wanted Lewis involved but will give jmk his chance to cement himself.

I think tolman and Elliott have to be dropped. I understand tolman Won’t Be. I hope he is moved into another club ASAP. Elliott dropped.

Bench with utility add Lewis, tualau, tolman(unfortunately) fine/To’omaga.

Without utility.

Tualau, To’omaga, tolman, fine

 

[Brizdog]

Wow I’m liking pay right now. Don’t perform go to reserves. Des never did this

 

[albatross]

We need to block the middle so Jacko should be lock and Fine on the edge. Drop Tolman and Elliott as well - they have had no impact at all - and bring in Tualau and To'omaga. A bench that reads Fualalo, Tualau, To'omaga and Brown is starting to look close to FG quality. Fualalo needs a rocket too. Too much falling off tackles and doesn't look like he's committed right now.

 

[Papa Emeritus]

Hopefully he never sees first grade again

 

[KiwiDog7]

Also I won’t believe anything until I see the lineup

 

[Bad Billy]

While I’m happy with this change, I don’t see how this is going to tighten up our defense by 20points per game.

 

[Natboy]

Wow I’m liking pay right now. Don’t perform go to reserves. Des never did this

The players will be stunned!
The days of knowing no matter how shit you play you’ll be there next week are gone!

Apparently some changes in the forward too

 

[LG]

frawley has never looked first grade standard, if anything still seemed to over achieve to play as well he did, had some good moments at different times but he should be at best a clubs 3rd or 4th half who can fill in when needed if there is injuries at the club

in saying that, frawley is far from the reason for some rather poor performances, tho he did cause a few negative momentum swings against the storm but ultimitately dumping him for JMK will do nothing to solve our defensive issues and lack of consistent for forward

i guess it may mean a four forward bench and might mean adding a player who can bend the line of the bench but that just means we've sacrificed bench versatility for impact running, rather then dropping 1 of the under performing forwards and keeping both

 

[Freakzilla]

Yeah this is more about showing the players that no one is safe. Des never dropped players for underperforming.