News How Do You Expect To Win : Stephen Crichton's Blunt Assessment Of Canterbury’s Criticism Ahead Of Career Defining Move
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Kebab eating lebos and professional footballers who gave up the 11th worst defensive effort of all time?
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Have to agree.SC has played all his league playing life in a highly successful, top of the tree system. It will be a massive challenge to suddenly leave that and start toiling with a currently unsuccessful club and bunch of players who are used to losing. If he can master that aspect, he has the ability to be the catalyst for helping our club turn things around and ensure his place as a Bulldog great. If he can influence others, especially including Burton, to consistently play their best, and himself, then he will leave a legacy as a Bulldogs immortal
Looking forward to seeing him in blue and white and our club start the journey of pulling itself off the bottom and become winners once again.
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Billy Walters lifting the broncos? Ok let’s pretend that Adam Reynolds is just sitting there watching.
Stars like Reece Walsh and Adam Reynolds are the main factors behind broncos success. If Billy Walters dad wasn’t a coach he wouldn’t even be in the team
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We basically played with our Cup team for half the year and finished 15th - in context, not the worst season for us, there’s some optimism there and drawing the line in the sand on standards, publicly, will go a long way to achieving our goals
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PENRITH STAR STEPHEN CRICHTON ON BULLDOGS, TELLING TEAMMATES ABOUT CANTERBURY DEAL
Via Telegraph Sport
By Fatima Kdouh
When it comes to high energy and positive vibes, few sides do it as well as the Panthers. But this week’s vibe will be a little different as the end draws near for one of their best.
Putting pen to paper on a lucrative deal at Canterbury was an agonising decision for Penrith star Stephen Crichton, but still easier than breaking the news to his close friend and teammate Brian To’o.
Not even the conversation Crichton had with coach Ivan Cleary after signing a four-year deal with the Bulldogs in January was as tough.
The revelation comes as Crichton, who is still only 22 years old, has also left the door ajar for
Crichton and To’o didn’t come through Penrith’s junior system at the same time but their paths to the NRL merged in late 2018, and the dynamic outside back duo have been inseparable since.
That was until the Bulldogs came knocking with an offer the two-time premiership winner could not refuse – $3.3 million dollars and dibs on the fullback jumper in 2024.
“It was pretty hard (to tell the boys). The hardest was Bizza (To’o), I told him first,” Crichton said.
“He and his wife were pretty emotional.
“It shows how much our friendship means to him. We won’t be around each other as much but our friendship will still be there. But it motivates me to train harder and finish on a high with the boys.”
When the tears dried up, the emotions were replaced with a sense of acceptance but only to re-emerge in the lead-up to Friday’s preliminary final against Melbourne at Accor Stadium.
While the high energy and positive vibes the Panthers are synonymous for are still there, the week has been tinged with an uncharacteristic sombre feel at the foot of the mountains.
The reality that the Panthers are potentially 80 minutes away from farewelling not one but two of the club’s favourite Samoan sons, in Crichton and Bondi bound Spencer Leniu, is hitting hard.
“Reality has slowly started to hit us now actually,” To’o said.
“We’ve started to talk about it too so yeah, it’s hitting us.
“But we want to take it day by day and make every second we still have together count. I mean, we’re really close so we will still see each other off the field.
“But yeah, it’s still a bit emotional. I’m so happy for him though. I’m so proud of the man he has become and how he’s developed in his career … as sad as we are, to see him move onto bigger things, I’m proud of him. I can’t wait to see what he does in the near future.
“Obviously, I’m going to miss him (Crichton).”
A ‘sad’ Crichton has pledged to do everything in his power to ensure he leaves the club on a high and help deliver a historic three-straight premierships to the club before he walks away.
“(I’m) pretty sad … Yeah, yeah I think it has sunk in the last couple weeks … knowing it was my last home game (against Warriors), last few games with the boys, the last training sessions,” Crichton said.
“So I’m just trying to give it my all, give it my best so I can leave on a high. It would mean a lot.”
Crichton is adamant he has ‘no regrets’ about joining former Panthers assistant coach Cameron Ciraldo at Belmore but didn’t rule out a career swan song at Penrith.
“No, there are no regrets there,” Crichton said.
“I made the decision and I have put it to the side. I’ll worry about that stuff when that time comes. Right now, I want to focus fully and mentally on where I am and what I have to do to give my best for the team.
“I haven’t even spoken about that (coming back in the future) but hopefully when the time comes it might be pretty good too.
“But I can’t make the decision right now. We’ll see what happens when the time comes.”
Ciraldo, who was a key architect in Penrith’s title success, has come under fire at Belmore with the rookie coach’s physical approach at training making headlines last month.
There were numerous reports some Canterbury players took exception to the long gruelling days under Ciraldo. One player reportedly walked out on the club after being forced to wrestle teammates as punishment for turning up late to training.
To’o knows the kind of success Penrith have experienced takes hard work, and believes Crichton will buy into Ciraldo’s uncompromising approach.
“He’ll go all out for that (Bulldogs) jersey as well,” To’o said.
To’o also backed his teammate to be Canterbury’s new fullback next season despite legendary custodian Billy Slater urging Ciraldo to leave Crichton in the centres.
“Whether he’s a centre or fullback at Canterbury, the ball is in his court. He has all the attributes to be a fullback or centre. He can do both, no doubt. He’s got the skill level, he’s got the height, he’s strong as well and he’s pretty smart as well, surprisingly,” To’o laughed.
“He’s definitely got all the attributes to do a full-back’s work. Wherever Ciro (Ciraldo) puts him, he’ll kill it.”
Too many articles on this guy, should we start to worry now??
Via Telegraph Sport
By Fatima Kdouh
When it comes to high energy and positive vibes, few sides do it as well as the Panthers. But this week’s vibe will be a little different as the end draws near for one of their best.
Putting pen to paper on a lucrative deal at Canterbury was an agonising decision for Penrith star Stephen Crichton, but still easier than breaking the news to his close friend and teammate Brian To’o.
Not even the conversation Crichton had with coach Ivan Cleary after signing a four-year deal with the Bulldogs in January was as tough.
The revelation comes as Crichton, who is still only 22 years old, has also left the door ajar for
Crichton and To’o didn’t come through Penrith’s junior system at the same time but their paths to the NRL merged in late 2018, and the dynamic outside back duo have been inseparable since.
That was until the Bulldogs came knocking with an offer the two-time premiership winner could not refuse – $3.3 million dollars and dibs on the fullback jumper in 2024.
“It was pretty hard (to tell the boys). The hardest was Bizza (To’o), I told him first,” Crichton said.
“He and his wife were pretty emotional.
“It shows how much our friendship means to him. We won’t be around each other as much but our friendship will still be there. But it motivates me to train harder and finish on a high with the boys.”
When the tears dried up, the emotions were replaced with a sense of acceptance but only to re-emerge in the lead-up to Friday’s preliminary final against Melbourne at Accor Stadium.
While the high energy and positive vibes the Panthers are synonymous for are still there, the week has been tinged with an uncharacteristic sombre feel at the foot of the mountains.
The reality that the Panthers are potentially 80 minutes away from farewelling not one but two of the club’s favourite Samoan sons, in Crichton and Bondi bound Spencer Leniu, is hitting hard.
“Reality has slowly started to hit us now actually,” To’o said.
“We’ve started to talk about it too so yeah, it’s hitting us.
“But we want to take it day by day and make every second we still have together count. I mean, we’re really close so we will still see each other off the field.
“But yeah, it’s still a bit emotional. I’m so happy for him though. I’m so proud of the man he has become and how he’s developed in his career … as sad as we are, to see him move onto bigger things, I’m proud of him. I can’t wait to see what he does in the near future.
“Obviously, I’m going to miss him (Crichton).”
A ‘sad’ Crichton has pledged to do everything in his power to ensure he leaves the club on a high and help deliver a historic three-straight premierships to the club before he walks away.
“(I’m) pretty sad … Yeah, yeah I think it has sunk in the last couple weeks … knowing it was my last home game (against Warriors), last few games with the boys, the last training sessions,” Crichton said.
“So I’m just trying to give it my all, give it my best so I can leave on a high. It would mean a lot.”
Crichton is adamant he has ‘no regrets’ about joining former Panthers assistant coach Cameron Ciraldo at Belmore but didn’t rule out a career swan song at Penrith.
“No, there are no regrets there,” Crichton said.
“I made the decision and I have put it to the side. I’ll worry about that stuff when that time comes. Right now, I want to focus fully and mentally on where I am and what I have to do to give my best for the team.
“I haven’t even spoken about that (coming back in the future) but hopefully when the time comes it might be pretty good too.
“But I can’t make the decision right now. We’ll see what happens when the time comes.”
Ciraldo, who was a key architect in Penrith’s title success, has come under fire at Belmore with the rookie coach’s physical approach at training making headlines last month.
There were numerous reports some Canterbury players took exception to the long gruelling days under Ciraldo. One player reportedly walked out on the club after being forced to wrestle teammates as punishment for turning up late to training.
To’o knows the kind of success Penrith have experienced takes hard work, and believes Crichton will buy into Ciraldo’s uncompromising approach.
“He’ll go all out for that (Bulldogs) jersey as well,” To’o said.
To’o also backed his teammate to be Canterbury’s new fullback next season despite legendary custodian Billy Slater urging Ciraldo to leave Crichton in the centres.
“Whether he’s a centre or fullback at Canterbury, the ball is in his court. He has all the attributes to be a fullback or centre. He can do both, no doubt. He’s got the skill level, he’s got the height, he’s strong as well and he’s pretty smart as well, surprisingly,” To’o laughed.
“He’s definitely got all the attributes to do a full-back’s work. Wherever Ciro (Ciraldo) puts him, he’ll kill it.”
Too many articles on this guy, should we start to worry now??
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If we sign Luai, Koloamatangi and Fotuaika, it's over for every club.
Hopefully, we sign Twal too. Suits our culture, lebanese and is always seen in Greenacre and Bankstown. Great defender and gets good metres. Handy player.
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Exactly, I am not optimistic about 24 either. Unless we magically get forwards. We are going to be a defensive nightmare that will turn Ciraldo grey.
However, I do believe we will be a lot better with the ball. Our attack will improve and the back 5 will be more balanced, the work load will be spread across multiple players.
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Lol. We definitely sped up his greying process.
I’m only a supporter and I’m blaming these palookas for the majority of my grey hairs the last few years.
Them and the kids
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I’ve seen him at Church a few times. After he scored his first try I went up to him after Mass and congratulated him. He’s very tall in real life. Tapped him on his shoulder after I shook his hand, felt like concrete
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I'm getting sick of the constant reference to one player walking out of training every time they mention the Dogs. It' starting to sound like that's the only thing that they want the public to think about when they hear Bulldogs.PENRITH STAR STEPHEN CRICHTON ON BULLDOGS, TELLING TEAMMATES ABOUT CANTERBURY DEAL
Via Telegraph Sport
By Fatima Kdouh
When it comes to high energy and positive vibes, few sides do it as well as the Panthers. But this week’s vibe will be a little different as the end draws near for one of their best.
Putting pen to paper on a lucrative deal at Canterbury was an agonising decision for Penrith star Stephen Crichton, but still easier than breaking the news to his close friend and teammate Brian To’o.
Not even the conversation Crichton had with coach Ivan Cleary after signing a four-year deal with the Bulldogs in January was as tough.
The revelation comes as Crichton, who is still only 22 years old, has also left the door ajar for
Crichton and To’o didn’t come through Penrith’s junior system at the same time but their paths to the NRL merged in late 2018, and the dynamic outside back duo have been inseparable since.
That was until the Bulldogs came knocking with an offer the two-time premiership winner could not refuse – $3.3 million dollars and dibs on the fullback jumper in 2024.
“It was pretty hard (to tell the boys). The hardest was Bizza (To’o), I told him first,” Crichton said.
“He and his wife were pretty emotional.
“It shows how much our friendship means to him. We won’t be around each other as much but our friendship will still be there. But it motivates me to train harder and finish on a high with the boys.”
When the tears dried up, the emotions were replaced with a sense of acceptance but only to re-emerge in the lead-up to Friday’s preliminary final against Melbourne at Accor Stadium.
While the high energy and positive vibes the Panthers are synonymous for are still there, the week has been tinged with an uncharacteristic sombre feel at the foot of the mountains.
The reality that the Panthers are potentially 80 minutes away from farewelling not one but two of the club’s favourite Samoan sons, in Crichton and Bondi bound Spencer Leniu, is hitting hard.
“Reality has slowly started to hit us now actually,” To’o said.
“We’ve started to talk about it too so yeah, it’s hitting us.
“But we want to take it day by day and make every second we still have together count. I mean, we’re really close so we will still see each other off the field.
“But yeah, it’s still a bit emotional. I’m so happy for him though. I’m so proud of the man he has become and how he’s developed in his career … as sad as we are, to see him move onto bigger things, I’m proud of him. I can’t wait to see what he does in the near future.
“Obviously, I’m going to miss him (Crichton).”
A ‘sad’ Crichton has pledged to do everything in his power to ensure he leaves the club on a high and help deliver a historic three-straight premierships to the club before he walks away.
“(I’m) pretty sad … Yeah, yeah I think it has sunk in the last couple weeks … knowing it was my last home game (against Warriors), last few games with the boys, the last training sessions,” Crichton said.
“So I’m just trying to give it my all, give it my best so I can leave on a high. It would mean a lot.”
Crichton is adamant he has ‘no regrets’ about joining former Panthers assistant coach Cameron Ciraldo at Belmore but didn’t rule out a career swan song at Penrith.
“No, there are no regrets there,” Crichton said.
“I made the decision and I have put it to the side. I’ll worry about that stuff when that time comes. Right now, I want to focus fully and mentally on where I am and what I have to do to give my best for the team.
“I haven’t even spoken about that (coming back in the future) but hopefully when the time comes it might be pretty good too.
“But I can’t make the decision right now. We’ll see what happens when the time comes.”
Ciraldo, who was a key architect in Penrith’s title success, has come under fire at Belmore with the rookie coach’s physical approach at training making headlines last month.
There were numerous reports some Canterbury players took exception to the long gruelling days under Ciraldo. One player reportedly walked out on the club after being forced to wrestle teammates as punishment for turning up late to training.
To’o knows the kind of success Penrith have experienced takes hard work, and believes Crichton will buy into Ciraldo’s uncompromising approach.
“He’ll go all out for that (Bulldogs) jersey as well,” To’o said.
To’o also backed his teammate to be Canterbury’s new fullback next season despite legendary custodian Billy Slater urging Ciraldo to leave Crichton in the centres.
“Whether he’s a centre or fullback at Canterbury, the ball is in his court. He has all the attributes to be a fullback or centre. He can do both, no doubt. He’s got the skill level, he’s got the height, he’s strong as well and he’s pretty smart as well, surprisingly,” To’o laughed.
“He’s definitely got all the attributes to do a full-back’s work. Wherever Ciro (Ciraldo) puts him, he’ll kill it.”
Too many articles on this guy, should we start to worry now??
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It comes down to injuries and suspensions, I guess.
The only bright side is that we have signed a few utility players who are not frightened of hard work, and who can fill any gaps in 2024, instead of calling up kids from Flegg.
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He has had a bit of experience with NSW who have been pretty unsuccessfulHave to agree.SC has played all his league playing life in a highly successful, top of the tree system. It will be a massive challenge to suddenly leave that and start toiling with a currently unsuccessful club and bunch of players who are used to losing. If he can master that aspect, he has the ability to be the catalyst for helping our club turn things around and ensure his place as a Bulldog great. If he can influence others, especially including Burton, to consistently play their best, and himself, then he will leave a legacy as a Bulldogs immortal
Looking forward to seeing him in blue and white and our club start the journey of pulling itself off the bottom and become winners once again.
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How good would it be bro if he scored his 2nd ever NRL try at belmore playing for us.. haha absolute scenes..
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Haha..Absolutley bro! I'll take it one step further, imagine he becomes a try scoring machine with us
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Critta will be a gun fullback and leader at this club. He loves Ciraldo and will rip and tear for him.
Give him a full pre-season back there and watch him shine.
Give him a full pre-season back there and watch him shine.
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I think those signings make us a genuine finals contender, potentially top 4-6, but it’s still a way off that 2004 squad where top 2 was a certainty