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    Uncontested bombs

    It was obvious to me the players were asked to focus on tackling the kick receiver as he’s catching the ball rather than contest the kick…. This strategy does my head in. Thoughts?
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    Player Market Bloodbath from 12am

    Just under 2hrs before the musical chairs begins! Enjoy the show!!
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    Roosters backline is ridiculous

    Just saying, contemplate for a moment how the Chooks fit into their supersized sombrero a backline of James Tedesco, Dom Young, Joseph Manu, Joseph Suaalii and Daniel Tupou…. Insanity. That’s almost half of a salary cap right there…. Forwards aren’t anything to shirk at either with 6...
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    NSW RL Club Champions

    If there was any doubt the Club, it’s pathways and diversity was heading in the right direction, this Is validation…
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    Final round & Happy Father’s Day

    For all the good, the bad and the ugly on here, happy Father’s Day to all! Enjoy our last game of season 2023 and a stress free finals series (that is unless you’re on the punt which provides euphoria, anxiety and devastation all at once!) Broadly great company and look forward to going...
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    This forum is toast after a loss

    For those seeing the positive in what the club is trying to do and understand games like this contained several factors beyond the control of people at the club like Ciraldo… a double sin binning, some poor individual misses in defence and players rushing out the line forgoing the defensive...
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    A little context

    For all the sh!t we cop as fans, the sh!t fans give each other, the sh!t some fans give to Ciro and Gus…… Sharks 52 Dragons 16 sucks deluxe if your a Dragons fan!! Spare a thought to those mofo’s. And… that’s with Hunt and decent middles. We lost to the Sharks with our Cup team.
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    Nicknames

    Inspired by TK - equally buoyed by some much need deflection from our recent results, here it is…. 1. Hayze Persian 2. Jacobs Creek Shiraz 3. Jake Avacado 4. Paul Agnolotti 5. Josh Addocardo (related to Jake) 6. Karl’s Jr 7. Matt Burbon 8. Wayne King 9. Need Money 10. Tevita Same Guy Jr 11...
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    Recruitment

    From players we know are available in the NRL, I’d be chasing the below signatures. Interesting to see the list of other fans to gauge interest and varying views. Be open minded for this one folks. Shaun Johnson (organiser, experience, leadership - the whole package) Hame Sele Tariq Sims (for...
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    Thompson out for season

    Have it on good authority Thompson won’t be available this season due to complexities around his injury - poor bloke can’t catch a break.
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    Burnarillo - The Burns & Avo appreciation thread

    On the topic of Appreciation threads, look no further then Burns and Avo - outside of the two spectacular long range tries scored by Avo via a brace of try assists from Burns… these two gentlemen have been hampered by leg injuries and were unbelievable today. special mention to Burns who worked...
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    Presser

    Have to be impressed with the responses in the presser from CC and Reed, we’ve got a great captain and coach right there - genuine passion and desire for this club to succeed. We’ve had a horrible run of injuries and bad luck, with a fully fit team, we’re probably 5-2 instead of 3-4.
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    NRL is corrupt or muppets

    Watching this Manly v Storm game and it’s a fu<Ken circus. Classic hip drop by Storm player and no bin, Manly 2x tries denied… Sutton in the bunker of course. firstly, the hip drop thing is a darken mess and a joke, Bulldogs seem to cop this sh!t and it’s gone quiet now… secondly, does the NRL...
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    Attacking Structures

    Several years and a thousand coaches later, we still have an attacking structure that resembles U10s. Why is it the top teams attack with players in motion or sweeping plays but we are still standing and “passing the parcel”. Is this because our spine is so poor or coaching is out of touch? Or...
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    Oloapu and NSW Cup on now

    Be interesting to see how he goes!
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    Off contract middles

    We are starting to build a strong roster that should see us taste finals footy this year and even stronger into 2024. The only area we appear to need a boost are our middle forwards. Spencer Leniu, if the rumours come to fruition is a good start and with any luck, Pele has a good season for...
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    Taine Tuaupiki (Burleigh Bears)

    Watching the QLD Cup and the Burleigh fullback Taine Tuaupiki is something special… keep an eye out for the name down the track. Anyone know much about him, if affiliated to any NRL club?
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    Bulldogs sign Parra centre Michael Gabrael

    Just noticed the news RE Bulldogs have signed talented Parramatta centre Michael Gabrael, think he’s a youngster signed for Development. Might be to fill in for the void Kiraz, Schoupp and Alamoti will ultimately leave behind in Cup.
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    Ennis ripping our Head of Performance

    Rightfully so…
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    Creedence Toia

    Apologies if there is already a thread on Creedence Toia, but in his limited time on the park, he looked really sharp, light on his feet, fast and elusive - for mine, is a keeper. If not in the 30, the club needs to get him in ASAP.
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    Official Bulldogs & Asiata to part ways

    The Bulldogs and John Asiata have agreed to part ways by mutual consent. Asiata, signed with the club this season, but had yet to train with the squad. The Bulldogs wish John and his family all the best for the future. *Source: Bulldogs website
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    Opinion Hetherington and Thompson vs Latrell…

    Let’s be very f###ing honest @NRL, if Hetho or Thommo did what Latrell did last night, intent or no intent, it would have been a straight send off (not a sin bin) and a 8-10 week suspension. Gould was spot on when he said if Manu didn’t get agitated (and it took him two goes before it actually...
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    Opinion True Supporters Stand up!

    Those who know the game and know this club well would be proud of the effort and improvement today. Although the scoreboard doesn’t show it and there was some frustrating moments, we dug deep and kept fighting with 12 men. DWZ made it a personal mission out there, f###ing brave!
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    Opinion Harry Grant

    Harry Grant could be the first 1.5m a season player in the history of the NRL... the bloke just takes over games, he’s incredibly special.
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    Jake Simpkin

    If we can’t land B Smith or Clarke, we should look at this kid in the Tigers system Jake Simpkin, asks a lot of questions in attack, smart and has some pace, only 19... looks a talent.
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    Opinion People’s choice

    Interested to see Kenneler’s recruitment targets (applying a 3M war chest) based on the player pool coming off-contract - https://www.zerotackle.com/rugby-league/players/off-contract-2020 With 3M, I would be looking at: David Fifita (1.3M) Jake Friend (700k) Tristan Sailor (400k) Euan Aitken...
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    Points per game

    It’s great to see our defence is still rock solid, but it looks like another year of 10pts or less per game.. If round 1 is anything to go by, our attacking strategy is basically get inside the attacking half and dish up a bomb on the last.. I guess you play to your strengths, which is clearly...
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    Trials

    It’s interesting when taking into consideration we had 2 very good wins in trial games against full strength teams (Raiders & Panthers), yet in a period of desperation, we have not looked to give guys like Lewis, Cleeland, Ogden, Bergamin, Brown, Burr, Miller, Okunbor a chance despite this group...
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    Negligence

    I find it frustrating that Hasler sues the club for a contract breach yet his negligence in recruitment and Cap management is swept under the carpet... surely he’s accountable for the mess he’s left behind?
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    1) Why? 2) Meant to be?

    Two things stood out in my mind after yesterday's game: 1) WHY did Des decide to break free the shackles and/or change it up in round 24? When things didn't appear to be working at the point of mid-season, blind Freddy could see the team needed change. Therefore, I am struggling to understand...
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    Des & Bozo

    Kennelers, just wanted to toss up the idea... Did Des and Fulton (aka: Bozo) hatch a plan to get Des back to Manly? I know conspiracy theories can go down like a led balloon in here, but it was something that has stuck upon reflecting back on the body language of Des pre-game, Half and full...
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    Kimmorley quote

    Just had a good read of a quote from Kimmorley last week and it is seriously right on the money! “If the structure is too confusing, pull it back. If the players aren’t doing it by now, and they started training in November, you need to coach to the quality of the players you’ve got, not the...
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    Who is giving up on giving opinions because..

    I've run out of puff and things to say.. checking in with you guys with a status update.
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    Bulldogs Fullback fan poll

    Interested in seeing the results of this poll in light of our fullback options over the years and who is most admired, valued and why. For me, hard to pick between Mick Potter and the General mainly due to having the luxury of seeing them both in action, I'm sure Les Johns was an absolute gun...
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    Conspiracy theory...

    Is Des deliberately employing tactics to lose games so he can jag a multi-million dollar pay out in advance? The old golden handshake? The guy substituted noted kicker Frawley in golden point for a hooker.... one ponders?
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    Score 13pts, beat Bulldogs

    Can you believe 13 points beats us... it's getting ridiculous.
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    Brad Abbey

    Thought Brad Abbey was starting to play some good football just before Hoppa came back. Should we come up short V Dragons, is it out of the question to give him some more opportunities in the #1 and shift Hoppa to the centres or wing? Think Abbey can play at 5/8 also? He brings a different...
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    Heart & Soul

    I fear we have made a monumental error in letting go Josh Reynolds who is ultimately our heart and soul. Here's a guy who bleeds blue and white and has the respect of all of the playing group and is one of the vital cogs in keeping team unity and belief. He's also a guy that plays with his...
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    Ricky Stuart presser

    Is Ricky looking at everything through green coloured glasses? Quote. "I don't see any other team in the competition keep copping the criticism over not scoring points or the way they're playing." Unquote. Really Ricky? Remember there's a team called the Bulldogs coached by Des Hasler with a...
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    Nathan Peats vs Rockstar fullback

    A while back I was convinced we really needed a specialist fullback. I'm now starting to think we might actually be better off with a specialist hooker and Nathan Peats is the perfect fit. He ticks all the boxes including the one of pedigree with his dad Geordie being a member of the Bulldogs...
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    Kick chase non-existent for years

    Watching closely this afternoons game V Roosters and it jogged my memory how diabolical our kick chase is and has been for a while now. A kick is only as good as its chase. It can make any kicker look terrible if no one is chasing. I cannot fathom how first grade footballers are not switched...
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    Des Cowboys game plan

    Clearly, Des has instructed Lichaa to get the ball in Mbyes hands on the 5th. Frawley has the far superior kicking game so what is up with that? Cowboys are rushing us in D, particularly on the last... we have no answers. We're allowing Morgan far too much time with ball in hand.
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