Bulldogs set to turn to Damien Cook with Josh Reynolds and Michael Lichaa sidelined

[immortalbulldog]

My biggest fear is that Mbye will be shifted into hooker when Reynolds returns. Considering Des limits the amount of running our dummy half does Mbye would be totally wasted there plus he actually attacks straight whereas Reynolds crabs across the field and takes away everyone's space.

 

[finchie]

I think Friday night might be Damien Cook vs Paul Carter

Maybe and I know whom I'd prefer in my team

 

[nikgan123]

Lol Tedesco quick. I wish.

Tedesco is quick....

 

[nikgan123]

Lol Tedesco quick. I wish.

Oh wait don't worry just read it again and realised what u meant sorry

 

[Indiandog]

some similarities so far between 2006 broncos (premiers 2006) and 2015 bulldogs (hopefully premiers 2015).

- Eastwood scored double in a match.
- 2006 premiers lost their first choice hooker midway throw the season.
- 2006 premiers played their last game against warriors at home.

 

[Raikkonen]

My biggest fear is that Mbye will be shifted into hooker when Reynolds returns. Considering Des limits the amount of running our dummy half does Mbye would be totally wasted there plus he actually attacks straight whereas Reynolds crabs across the field and takes away everyone's space.

I share your fear

 

[Cabbi]

some similarities so far between 2006 broncos (premiers 2006) and 2015 bulldogs (hopefully premiers 2015).

- Eastwood scored double in a match.
- 2006 premiers lost their first choice hooker midway throw the season.
- 2006 premiers played their last game against warriors at home.

Also in 2004 we ended up playing newcastle and warriors in last 2 rounds.

 

[likeadoggy]

omens. omens everywhere.
let's hope there's something in it

 

[blueyedsamurai]

some similarities so far between 2006 broncos (premiers 2006) and 2015 bulldogs (hopefully premiers 2015).

- Eastwood scored double in a match.
- 2006 premiers lost their first choice hooker midway throw the season.
- 2006 premiers played their last game against warriors at home.

The planets are aligning. Also they finished the regular season on 32 points, the same we'll finish on if we win our last games.

 

[GrogDog]

Either way I hope Des picks a plan and sticks to it for the next 3 weeks running into the finals rather than his cloak and dagger mish mash crap. I reckon give this Cook his go and keep the team stable. Shame Lichaa will miss out on finals experience, that's a massive loss.

 

[Bad Billy]

Lol Tedesco quick. I wish.

I haven't seen Tedesco flat out, live. But I have seen cook flat out (he's from my town) and he's the quickest mover I've ever seen in person.

 

[nassman]

Let's play hypotheticals.

Cook comes in, is a revelation and exceeds all expectations. We go on and win the gf.

Next year, Lichaa has recovered and it's round 1, do we play two hookers?

 

[FreshSoulL]

Let's play hypotheticals.

Cook comes in, is a revelation and exceeds all expectations. We go on and win the gf.

Next year, Lichaa has recovered and it's round 1, do we play two hookers?

Interesting .. I think Lichaa would still hold the position. Maybe use cook as utility.

 

[sgodllubsti]

i really dont think mbyes passing from dummy half is any good, when under pressure he tends to pass the ball very high making it harder for our kickers,same as jackson, while he is capable,he also borders on giving away penalties for forward passes

specialist position requires a specialist player cook is the best we have at moment

 

[GrogDog]

Let's play hypotheticals.

Cook comes in, is a revelation and exceeds all expectations. We go on and win the gf.

Next year, Lichaa has recovered and it's round 1, do we play two hookers?

Sounds great to me!! lol

 

[Moedogg]

I think Cook will be given the nod since no one else can pass from dummy half. If he plays, he will be given a simple task of pass and tackle.

 

[Malla]

My only concern is defense. Lichaa was such a plug through the middle and rarely missed any tackles.

We don't really need a dynamic hooker in attack, given the ability of our forwards to move the ball and create opportunities for our halves and backs. In saying that, having Tolman fit and ready to go would also help us out a lot as he will cover plenty of the defensive load through the middle.

I wouldn't be surprised if Des goes with Jackson at hooker with that in mind, until Reynolds is back who will more than likely play that position in my opinion.

 

[c-b-b]

Bulldogs hooker Michael Lichaa’s season is over and so too in all likelihood are Canterbury’s hopes of providing a late-season rally from the bottom half of the eight.

Lichaa has been among the Bulldogs’ very best this season. He is a defensive rock with 47 tackles a game to go with less than two misses while he is one of just four rakes with 15 offloads and 20 tackle breaks this year, highlighting his underrated skills as an attacking player.

A fracture that will require surgery should ensure Lichaa is laid up for the remainder of the year. With Josh Reynolds out hurt, Damien Cook seems the most likely replacement. Cook has underwhelmed in four top grade matches to date and given the importance of hookers this year, the Bulldogs seems to be in a lot of strife.

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2015/aug/18/nrl-five-things-we-learned-from-round-23

 

[Dognacious]

Bulldogs hooker Michael Lichaa’s season is over and so too in all likelihood are Canterbury’s hopes of providing a late-season rally from the bottom half of the eight.

Lichaa has been among the Bulldogs’ very best this season. He is a defensive rock with 47 tackles a game to go with less than two misses while he is one of just four rakes with 15 offloads and 20 tackle breaks this year, highlighting his underrated skills as an attacking player.

A fracture that will require surgery should ensure Lichaa is laid up for the remainder of the year. With Josh Reynolds out hurt, Damien Cook seems the most likely replacement. Cook has underwhelmed in four top grade matches to date and given the importance of hookers this year, the Bulldogs seems to be in a lot of strife.

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2015/aug/18/nrl-five-things-we-learned-from-round-23

stupid article. Our chances gone due to losing lichaa? Rubbish

 

[finchie]

Rumour has it that Reynolds trained today and is 50/50 for fri
if only it was a Sunday game for the extra two days recovery