Official Round 2 - Bulldogs vs Cowboys - Discussion Thread

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I worry about the zero crowd and what that does to our team intensity

its easy to have a let down without receiving encouragement from the crowd
If anyone watches NBL, it was interesting that in the two games between Sydney and Perth with no crowds during their finals, the home team got beaten quite easily despite the fact that the road team had to travel across the country.

It will be interesting to see what affect, if any it has on the NRL games.
 

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Wakeham did a good job defensively last week, especially considering he was targeted by Parra all game with their big backs and forwards..

Still, Taumalolo is a completely different beast and I expect them to run a lot of traffic down his side again tonight.

At least Wakeham will throw his body in the way which is half the battle. Hopefully he's more involved in attack though as he's not in the team for his defence.
If Pay was smart he'd let Wakeham roam around the field in attack and defense so he wont be targeted.
 

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Anyone else heard that Holmes is out tonight?
 

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No where you hear this
Was on twitter so would take it with a grain of salt. He was limping around last week and Clifford is one of the reserves so it’s a chance of being true.
 

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Anyone else heard that Holmes is out tonight?
Hmm they won’t lose much though if true. Holmes looks a bit ropey at the back.

Clifford is a very good young half. Drinkwater goes to fullback.
 

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Hmm they won’t lose much though if true. Holmes looks a bit ropey at the back.

Clifford is a very good young half. Drinkwater goes to fullback.
Yeah I’d prefer Holmes play
 

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When Averillo comes on Lewis to lock Wakeham to halfback Averillo five-eighth.
Can’t see that happening you can’t have Lewis at lock. Averillo will probably only get decent game time through injury.
 

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Hmm they won’t lose much though if true. Holmes looks a bit ropey at the back.

Clifford is a very good young half. Drinkwater goes to fullback.
Holmes was up and down last week but his speed was such a threat in their backline, even with him hobbling around..

Drinkwater looked really good last week, much better than he did at fullback last season. Clifford is a good player also but I think the Cowboys look like more of a threat and harder to defend when Vals at fullback.

P.S: Hilarious avatar Horse!
 

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Wonder how many times a NRL game has been the most watched live sport in the world? I’m pretty sure it will be tonight.
 

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If we are patient and disciplined, we win it easy.

If we carry on with forced passes and unforced errors, then we will invite them to score a try more than our max of 2-3 to beat us and gives us a reality check about taking the ball in our possession just as seriously as when it is in theirs.

I hope we run deeper with some angles and inside passes - we are desperate to move beyond our one-dimensional attacking game!
 

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Can’t see that happening you can’t have Lewis at lock. Averillo will probably only get decent game time through injury.
I know it wont happen under Pays watch but it would be nice to see.
Im not saying for the whole game just during the middle where their forwards are getting tired.
 

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I know it wont happen under Pays watch but it would be nice to see.
Im not saying for the whole game just during the middle where their forwards are getting tired.
It would be nice if he used Averillo in a Papenhuyzen type roll off the bench.
 
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He scored one try last week and was hot and cold. Drinkwater is our danger tonight.
Hmm they won’t lose much though if true. Holmes looks a bit ropey at the back.

Clifford is a very good young half. Drinkwater goes to fullback.
 

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I worry about the zero crowd and what that does to our team intensity

its easy to have a let down without receiving encouragement from the crowd
Interesting times. Should be able to hear a pin drop without the crowd. I expect alot of profanity from the players. Imagine if Ennis was out there.
 

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Wonder how many times a NRL game has been the most watched live sport in the world? I’m pretty sure it will be tonight.
Nine and fox sports. will be making a killing in ratings .....No wonder they don't want suspend the season.
 

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We can win this. Just need to score a try or 2 lol.
 
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