Aaron Schoupp On Being Forced Out Of The Bulldogs

[Harry Oz]

The 'plan' was Alamoti, Skelton, Xerri, Crichton, Kiraz, Burns....
He made the right choice. Good luck to him.
You never know. Might come good. Even Brenko Lee and Corey Allan played origin...

 

[The DoggFather]

The 'plan' was Alamoti, Skelton, Xerri, Crichton, Kiraz, Burns....
He made the right choice. Good luck to him.
You never know. Might come good. Even Brenko Lee and Corey Allan played origin...

Good points bro

 

[Reecek89]

Every time Fox beat him to the ball he was dirty, would hardly pass to Fox and didn’t run into holes created by Burton. I see why the club looked at someone else

 

[GoTheDoggies]

Schoupptrich played hard but he is one dimensional.

For me a centre always has to offer some strike, be able to create something out of nothing.

Go back to probably our best centre pairing in the last decade was Jmoz & Inu both exceptional with the ball, footwork, flick pass extremely skillful players who know how to attack.

 

[gibbo2]

His heart will forever bleed blue and white, shame we couldn’t find a spot for him at centre, one of the best defenders in that position. I feel like a simple draw and pass skill set would have had him remain in the team - maybe it was the pressure to perform under his previous coaches forcing him to overcommit with ball in hand? Who knows? Or, potentially Alamoti’s rise and Critta’s recruitment?

We can only wish him the best at the Tits.

Best defender in that position ??? Granted he improved this aspect towards the end of the year which was from a very low standard. But to say he is one of the better defenders in that position is a structural. He is certainly an aggressive style of defender who can put on a shot.But for me he still misses a lot of easy tackles especially when the opposition is running at him. His defence is outstanding enough to make up for his limitations as an attacking player. Ie his not quick, doesn't break tackles, doesn't really offload or set up wingers all that well.
Best of luck to him , but I think we have far better coming through

 

[Yougra]

In previous years we probably would have re-signed Schoupp on overs for at least 3 years and then lost Alamoti and Skelton to other clubs only to see them flourish, plus we would have been no chance to sign Xerri

Now with Gus and CC in the drivers seat, they can obviously see the potential that we have emerging in that position and Gus' status certainly helped us sign Xerri

Not saying Schoupp isn't a good player, just our football IQ in recognising emerging talent plus balancing a salary cap is now in expert hands

I'd say there is a good chance that Burns won't be re-signed as we also have Semrani and Gabreal?? (young centre from Parra) also coming through

Gus is putting the production line in place and our once "weak" position of centre looks like being a strength in years to come

Our standards have certainly lifted. Gone are the days where we sign average players to long term contracts and get stuck with them

Now we are filling the club with outstanding talents where there will be competition for spots and only the cream will rise to the top and in doing so take the mighty Bulldogs back to the top where we belong

 

[Kung fu man]

In previous years we probably would have re-signed Schoupp on overs for at least 3 years and then lost Alamoti and Skelton to other clubs only to see them flourish, plus we would have been no chance to sign Xerri

Now with Gus and CC in the drivers seat, they can obviously see the potential that we have emerging in that position and Gus' status certainly helped us sign Xerri

Not saying Schoupp isn't a good player, just our football IQ in recognising emerging talent plus balancing a salary cap is now in expert hands

I'd say there is a good chance that Burns won't be re-signed as we also have Semrani and Gabreal?? (young centre from Parra) also coming through

Gus is putting the production line in place and our once "weak" position of centre looks like being a strength in years to come

Our standards have certainly lifted. Gone are the days where we sign average players to long term contracts and get stuck with them

Now we are filling the club with outstanding talents where there will be competition for spots and only the cream will rise to the top and in doing so take the mighty Bulldogs back to the top where we belong

Burns will get a contract if he has a very good year otherwise the young ones will get a crack next year

 

[InGusWeTrust]

Best defender in that position ??? Granted he improved this aspect towards the end of the year which was from a very low standard. But to say he is one of the better defenders in that position is a structural. He is certainly an aggressive style of defender who can put on a shot.But for me he still misses a lot of easy tackles especially when the opposition is running at him. His defence is outstanding enough to make up for his limitations as an attacking player. Ie his not quick, doesn't break tackles, doesn't really offload or set up wingers all that well.
Best of luck to him , but I think we have far better coming through

The way he handled Staggs and Joey Manu was pretty impressive tbh. I don’t remember any opposition centre getting the best of him actually.

 

[amapusae]

Him and Avo probably offered a similar amount in terms of football ability, but I feel like the reason Avo is preferred is because he doesn’t seem arrogant and wants to learn. Shoupp, while I loved his passion was a bit up himself for the stage he’s at in his career.

Avo is more easily mouldable + has pace

 

[D.O.W.]

Best defender in that position ??? Granted he improved this aspect towards the end of the year which was from a very low standard. But to say he is one of the better defenders in that position is a structural. He is certainly an aggressive style of defender who can put on a shot.But for me he still misses a lot of easy tackles especially when the opposition is running at him. His defence is outstanding enough to make up for his limitations as an attacking player. Ie his not quick, doesn't break tackles, doesn't really offload or set up wingers all that well.
Best of luck to him , but I think we have far better coming through

Entitled to your opinion, that’s why forums exist - agree to disagree

 

[Dogzzz of War]

Schoup just bombed the easiest 2 on 1 try

as per usual he dummied and went himself

so glad we got rid of this cockroach

 

[Nate DAWG]

Schoup just bombed the easiest 2 on 1 try

as per usual he dummied and went himself

so glad we got rid of this cockroach

Biggest hog. He the most selfish player I’ve seen play NRL

 

[under_Dogz]

Schoup just bombed the easiest 2 on 1 try

as per usual he dummied and went himself

so glad we got rid of this cockroach

He’s a very selfish player

 

[under_Dogz]

Somehow Nasheed rates Schoupp ahead of Alomoti. I have no doubt who Fox prefers to have on his inside.

 

[CQDog]

So glad we got rid of this pashun merchant

 

[tyl0r]

Still cant pass

 

[D.O.W.]

I couldn’t believe he held onto that ball on a two on one… you would think a player who was literally shipped due to ball hogging (and partly due to the emergence of Alamoti) would develop a draw-and-pass into his game but yeah…Nah!

 

[1967]

I rate Schoupp he’s generally a good tough player but his I need to be the super star ego is a major problem in any team ..

 

[KLil]

Biggest hog. He the most selfish player I’ve seen play NRL

Best is pretty bad..

 

[Scoooby]

Blast from the past Already forgot about him, plays for whom? Oh yes. Good on him !!