BULLDOGS VS 15 NRL TEAMS

[albatross]

NRL.com reporting that all teams will only play one trial. Sharks on 27 Feb (something to do with Covid). Will probably see a different approach with close to a round 1 side playing a lot of minutes.

Pity it's only one but at least its the same for all teams.

 

[bradyk]

NRL.com reporting that all teams will only play one trial. Sharks on 27 Feb (something to do with Covid). Will probably see a different approach with close to a round 1 side playing a lot of minutes.

Pity it's only one but at least its the same for all teams.

Full strength first half, kids/depth 2nd half.

 

[Heckler]

I have a feeling 10th.
7th 2022

That would be a massive underachievement if it pans out like that. Our previous squad could achieve that. We've purchased to be definite 8 for this season and with the additions in 2022 of Burton and JAC and whoever to do some serious damage. I hope your feelings are wrong. Maybe I'm an overachiever lol.

 

[Spoonman84]

That would be a massive underachievement if it pans out like that. Our previous squad could achieve that. We've purchased to be definite 8 for this season and with the additions in 2022 of Burton and JAC and whoever to do some serious damage. I hope your feelings are wrong. Maybe I'm an overachiever lol.

I still think we are 3-4 players and a year of experience playing together away from the 8. The spine is very inexperienced and there are massive question marks over hooker and five eighth if Averillo fires and JMK can improve it will give us a better chance but who knows how that will go.

I’m not sold on our pack either I think the best we can hope for is that they hold their own I can’t see them regularly dominating the opposition.

A lot will depend on the first 10 rounds with a difficult draw and the suspension of Thompson I’m expecting a rough start. Another unknown factor is how long it takes for the players to adjust to Tbaz’s structures and changes it wouldn’t surprise me at all if we don’t see our best footy to half way through the season.

I’d love to be wrong but there’s just too many things working against us to make the 8 but there will definitely be signs of improvement.

 

[Heckler]

I still think we are 3-4 players and a year of experience playing together away from the 8. The spine is very inexperienced and there is massive question marks over hooker and five eighth if Averillo fires and JMK can improve it will give us a better chance but who knows how that will go.

I’m not sold on our pack either I think the best we can hope for is that they hold their own I can see them regularly dominating the opposition.

A lot will depend on the first 10 rounds with a difficult draw and the suspension of Thompson I’m expecting a rough start. Another unknown factor is how long it takes for the players to adjust to Tbaz’s structures and changes it wouldn’t surprise me at all if we don’t see our best footy to half way through the season.

I’d love to be wrong but there’s just too many things working against us to make the 8 but there will definitely be signs of improvement.

I hope you're wrong mate. I can't handle feeling like a West tigers fan.

 

[Mak Dogs]

I still think we are 3-4 players and a year of experience playing together away from the 8. The spine is very inexperienced and there is massive question marks over hooker and five eighth if Averillo fires and JMK can improve it will give us a better chance but who knows how that will go.

I’m not sold on our pack either I think the best we can hope for is that they hold their own I can see them regularly dominating the opposition.

A lot will depend on the first 10 rounds with a difficult draw and the suspension of Thompson I’m expecting a rough start. Another unknown factor is how long it takes for the players to adjust to Tbaz’s structures and changes it wouldn’t surprise me at all if we don’t see our best footy to half way through the season.

I’d love to be wrong but there’s just too many things working against us to make the 8 but there will definitely be signs of improvement.

Totally agree bro. We are definitely 3-4 players short and I’m very worried about our go forward. If Ogden and atoni don’t have break out years and make good metres every game I think we will struggle

 

[Hacky McAxe]

I just want to see the Bulldogs VS 15 NRL teams, all at the same time.

 

[Como Dog]

Yeh the odds are bullshit , way to short to bet on

Found the same thing myself. Top 4 odds also rubbish.

 

[Como Dog]

That would be a massive underachievement if it pans out like that. Our previous squad could achieve that. We've purchased to be definite 8 for this season and with the additions in 2022 of Burton and JAC and whoever to do some serious damage. I hope your feelings are wrong. Maybe I'm an overachiever lol.

Yeah would be really underwhelmed with those results. Definitely hoping/expecting the 8 this season.

 

[Chris Harding]

like most teams it comes down to injuries to key players. If we can keep our key players on the park then we can definitely sneak into the 8

Yep. Having a halves player who doesn't go off injured after ten minutes, forcing us to re-arrange the back line, put people into positions that don't suit them; and leave us one less on the bench, might help us win a few more games this year.

 

[Dognacious]

Added a poll to the thread

 

[DogsOfWar1704]

Seen this on a dragons rumours page about Cam Mcinness

 

[Noeasyday]

Seen this on a dragons rumours page about Cam McinnessView attachment 20775

I'm a McInnes fan, if we get him I'd be stoked.

 

[bradyk]

I'd prefer us to throw that sort of money, even less (I also like Turpin if B. Smith doesn't come, it gets a bit tricky after those 2), at a more attacking threat from hooker. I think the Dragons are being smart here personally. I see McInnes as a Jackson type player just in a different position. If we needed a leader then sure, we don't.

 

[DogsOfWar1704]

I'd prefer us to throw that sort of money, even less (I also like Turpin if B. Smith doesn't come, it gets a bit tricky after those 2), at a more attacking threat from hooker. I think the Dragons are being smart here personally. I see McInnes as a Jackson type player just in a different position. If we needed a leader then sure, we don't.

I'd rather B smith but it's more likely he will end up in qld near his family. Titans or broncos.
And mcinnes is miles ahead of Turpin

 

[Motorhead]

Yep.

The Chloe Cup will be retained and returning to Belmore.

It should be like the cricket, an urn with the ashes of Dave's testicles inside it. Chloe charcoaled his plums on their wedding night "you shan't be needing these anymore darling".

 

[Papa Joe]

I'm thinking Broncos again, Tigers or Dragqueens.

I'd throw the sharks in the mix too.
I think this year is harder to pick the Wooden spooners than the Premiers. Injuries this year will be more effective than ever.
Starting squads from team 5 to 16 are more closely balanced than ever before IMO.

My bold prediction-
This year will see the highest ever ladder points for a Wooden spoon team.

 

[Scoooby]

Top 8 for sure, I’ve gone 5th - 8th, think That’s a very reasonable starting point.!!

 

[Bulldog1966]

700k for Mcinnes??!! ironically i caught a bit of The Castle last night "tell that manager **** he is dreaming" no thanks, excuse my ignorance as i dont know his age even? but i'm fairly sure he is a PASS.
Cheese will sign with us dunno when and it could take fucking months the way they all procrastinate but it will hopefully happen.

 

[Dogs Of War]

I'd throw the sharks in the mix too.
I think this year is harder to pick the Wooden spooners than the Premiers. Injuries this year will be more effective than ever.
Starting squads from team 5 to 16 are more closely balanced than ever before IMO.

My bold prediction-
This year will see the highest ever ladder points for a Wooden spoon team.

THat be hard to beat. THe Knights in 2005. They won 8 games. Probably the closest ladder ever. Andrew JOhns had a broken jaw at the start of the season and the knights lost 13 games straight before coming good. I always remember cause they were still getting 20K to games. Most entertaining wooden spoon team ever to watch, once they came good.