Bulldogs vs Roosters pre match discussion

[CrittaMagic69]

I say run over SBW. Burgess style lol

Ohh yh i fogot about that bloke aha

 

[CrittaMagic69]

I haven't had the time to read the entire thread, but I don't know if anyone has pointed out we have the best For and the best Against after 4 rounds, (I realise this is courtesy of 2 40+ points matches).

We also have the best halves pairing atm aha

 

[Wolfmother]

Reynolds has given Hodkinson much needed confidence ,which was all he was lacking last season.

 

[korrmatta1]

Reynolds has given Hodkinson much needed confidence ,which was all he was lacking last season.

First full preseason helped him aswell.

 

[The DoggFather]

Reynolds has given Hodkinson much needed confidence ,which was all he was lacking last season.

Looks like they are feeding off each other's confidence, which of course is a good thing for everyone.

 

[GeneralLee01]

Bulldogs aim for another premier takedown..

Source: Official NRL website Thursday 3rd April 2014
Author: Matt Encarnacion

Six days after dismantling 2012 NRL premiers Melbourne, Bulldogs players say they'll have to reach another level to bring down 2013 champions the Roosters.


It was Des Hasler's Bulldogs of old in Perth last week, putting a Cameron Smith-less Storm side to the sword 40-12 on their way to the second win of their past three matches.


And it would've been a perfect three from three had it not been Matt Moylan's goalkicking heroics in Penrith two weeks ago.


But co-captain Mick Ennis said that while he was pleased with the way the side skipped away against Melbourne, the 200-game celebrant challenged his teammates to continue their momentum against the premiership favourites.


"That was the most pleasing thing, the way we responded to how well Melbourne got out of the blocks," he said on Wednesday.


"But we were patient and we worked our way back into the game. I thought our halves really took control, steered the side around well, [and] obviously some good finishes out wide as well.


"It was a pleasing performance, but we really need to take that momentum into Friday night, obviously against a very good Roosters side right across the park. It'll certainly be a massive challenge for us."


While the reigning premiers will also have a key player on the sidelines in the suspended Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Ennis said the Roosters gained plenty with the return of drawcard Sonny Bill Williams and the promotion of rising prop Dylan Napa.


"[Williams] certainly adds a lot, he's a very classy player. He's a guy that brings a lot of confidence to the team, [and] the guys around him will be obviously feeling good about having him back in the team. He's missed three weeks, so he'll be looking to put in a good performance as well. He's certainly a key for them, that's for sure," Ennis said.


"I think the Roosters are in a good period in terms of depth, to be able to bring a guy in like Dylan Napa who's obviously burst onto the scene and played some good football with his opportunities in such a strong forward pack. They certainly will miss Jared, but they'll certainly gain a bit too by getting that young enthusiasm that Napa brings to the side."


One of the major individual battles between the rivals is the match-up between in-form halfbacks Trent Hodkinson and Mitchell Pearce.


Just one week after outplaying Queensland playmaker Cooper Cronk, Hodkinson said it would be another big test against the incumbent Blues pointman.


"[They're the] Origin halves, one of the best pairings in the game. Coming off winning the comp last year, they were a big part of their success. So it's a big test for me and Josh [Reynolds], and hopefully we can get the two points," he said.


"Right across the board, they've got big mobile forwards that get a roll on for the side and off the back of that, their halves feed the outside backs some good footy. You can't pinpoint one area, they're just a quality side and it's going to be a tough match."


Bulldogs players refused to comment on the failed contract negotiations between the club and Andrew Fifita, but Ennis admitted talks had begun on sorting his own future.


"It's just in its early stages at the moment. Just happy to be playing the footy at the moment. Hopefully work something out in the near future," Ennis said.

Funny how he down played our win to the tune that Smith didn't play and is pre down playing us to the tune that JWH won't be playing this week but fails to mention who we have and have had missing since the start of the season and that we have had to re- invent ourselves with so many new faces and changes of position in our side. Gee I hope we give it to those chequebook chooks tomorrow night.

 

[FreshSoulL]

Funny how he down played our win to the tune that Smith didn't play and is pre down playing us to the tune that JWH won't be playing this week but fails to mention who we have and have had missing since the start of the season and that we have had to re- invent ourselves with so many new faces and changes of position in our side. Gee I hope we give it to those chequebook chooks tomorrow night.

Thats what I hate everyone is saying oh Cam smith was out blah blah and fk me we have literally 4-5 players missing.

 

[GeneralLee01]

I say run over SBW. Burgess style lol

I want TRex to flatten SBW with or without the ball in TRex's hands and that will be the big play he is looking for to revive his confidence once and for all.

 

[finchie]

Davey is going after napa and evans

Unleash the wrecking ball on that cheap shot scumbag napa pu$$y. Hope he gets ko'd the red nut!

 

[likeadoggy]

this is a hugely important game imo. We need to win games in a row because we're a confidence team for one but we need to make a statement more importantly. beat the roosters across the park and we stand up for season 2014.The bashing of sbw would be nice as well.

 

[Psycho Doggie]

Funny how he down played our win to the tune that Smith didn't play and is pre down playing us to the tune that JWH won't be playing this week but fails to mention who we have and have had missing since the start of the season and that we have had to re- invent ourselves with so many new faces and changes of position in our side. Gee I hope we give it to those chequebook chooks tomorrow night.

Yeah I noticed that "Smith-less Storm" in the story too. How about the "Cronk + Slater + Hoffman + Bromwich Storm"? Even with plenty of rep players on the field, including two of the best, we smacked them outta the park. How come no one is mentioning the "Kasiano(2012)-less Bulldogs" when teams beat us...

 

[GeneralLee01]

Thats what I hate everyone is saying oh Cam smith was out blah blah and fk me we have literally 4-5 players missing.

As Fonzy would say - Exactamundo.

 

[GeneralLee01]

Yeah I noticed that "Smith-less Storm" in the story too. How about the "Cronk + Slater + Hoffman + Bromwich Storm"? Even with plenty of rep players on the field, including two of the best, we smacked them outta the park. How come no one is mentioning the "Kasiano(2012)-less Bulldogs" when teams beat us...

What really excites me is that we no longer are dependant on just one player to fire or be there anymore. Yeah god forbid if we were to lose a half or something but we have guys waiting in the wings chompin for a go in the very near future we will have developed cover for these types of hiccups. We know longer sit back waiting for the Barba's to deliver the points and brilliance.

 

[Moe]

Looks like they are feeding off each other's confidence, which of course is a good thing for everyone.

mmmmm tasty tasty confidence

 

[The DoggFather]

mmmmm tasty tasty confidence

Wins are tastier lol

 

[TheHawk]

Yeah I noticed that "Smith-less Storm" in the story too. How about the "Cronk + Slater + Hoffman + Bromwich Storm"? Even with plenty of rep players on the field, including two of the best, we smacked them outta the park. How come no one is mentioning the "Kasiano(2012)-less Bulldogs" when teams beat us...

Well because Cam Smith is the best player in the world and Kasiano, while being a good front rower, is no where near the same ball park.

 

[GeneralLee01]

Well because Cam Smith is the best player in the world and Kasiano, while being a good front rower, is no where near the same ball park.

We've been missing more than Kas though dude.

 

[The DoggFather]

We've been missing more than Kas though dude.

* Kasiano - International
* Inu - International
* Eastwood - International
* Pritchard injured early - International
* Graham concussed - International

Vs

* Smith - International

 

[FreshSoulL]

* Kasiano - International
* Inu - International
* Eastwood - International
* Pritchard injured early - International
* Graham concussed - International

Vs

* Smith - International

THIS. I think everyone just hates us.

 

[Wearnze]

I will be surprised if we win this one. Roosters will be a tad disappointed on previous performances. I think Thompson and Stanley will play better than what most expect. Stanley vs Tupou.

Interested to watch the matchup between Jennings and Tupou vs Lafai and Stanley.

With Pritchard likely out, I hope Finucane can play more minutes. I love watching this guy play.