Is 07 the year we had to have..?

[iWahash]

It's round 14 and we've only won 5 matches this year, without looking to improve. We aren't going anywhere, in fact we're getting worse. I'm starting to think there's something seriously wrong at Belmore.

Or is this the year we had to have. I mean we've never ever played so horribly so consistently in a year that we haven't had so many injuries. If you look at our lineup, it isn't bad at all.

Our entire forward pack (minus Hughes) is an international one, and we have some good backs (not excellent but good. re: Patten, Hazem)

Is this the year the Bulldogs absolutely bomb out because of their arrogance and finally get a kick up the arse? Or is there something up at Belmore?

I'm asking this because it is frustrating and painful. I find it very hard to watch the game when I know we're going to lose because of our stupidity. It really hurts to watch the team embarass themselves yet be so full of 'superstars'.


Your thoughts?

 

[Game Breaker]

We have a sh1t backline

 

[Bry]

We have a sh1t backline

and a big name forward pack that gets outplayed every week.

 

[Kingi]

hmmmm this could be a good year in a way, we r really figureing out who fits where and whos going and whos staying. No doubt the season isnt over, we have teh players 2 win the premiership, they just really need 2 focus and get back 2 basic footy.
All it really takes is a couple wins and ur back in the top 8, its going 2 be tough but we may pull a couple together, but in saying that this team really needs 2 sort out a halves combination sooner than later. And just 2 get back 2 some consistency is the main thing.

My tip is that we will finish 6th which would be a reasonable job and from there anything can happen? But really i think the storm will take it out this season. We will be competive as ever in 08, 09 , the future looks bright. But if we r going 2 compete this 2nd half of the season it will start next friday nite at manly , where i believe our season will have 2 be kept alive, not just 2 win but against teh leaders in manly would be a huge confidence boster.

 

['G']

hmmmm this could be a good year in a way, we r really figureing out who fits where and whos going and whos staying. No doubt the season isnt over, we have teh players 2 win the premiership, they just really need 2 focus and get back 2 basic footy.
All it really takes is a couple wins and ur back in the top 8, its going 2 be tough but we may pull a couple together, but in saying that this team really needs 2 sort out a halves combination sooner than later. And just 2 get back 2 some consistency is the main thing.

My tip is that we will finish 6th which would be a reasonable job and from there anything can happen? But really i think the storm will take it out this season. We will be competive as ever in 08, 09 , the future looks bright. But if we r going 2 compete this 2nd half of the season it will start next friday nite at manly , where i believe our season will have 2 be kept alive, not just 2 win but against teh leaders in manly would be a huge confidence boster.

Why are we figuring out who fits where? We have pretty much the same team that we had last year. I think the only thing in regards to finding who fits where has got to do with our halves combo. We are not going to come anywhere near winning the comp if our halves pairing keeps being chopped and changed.

 

[cljunior]

no we didn't need to have this year at all

we have a top 4 roster

 

[Bry]

07 is the year I should'nt have bet on the Dogs to win the comp

 

[jimmy_the_greek]

its basically becoming, one year high and one year low, especially from when we won the comp
2004: top 2
2005; miss the top 8
2006: top 2
2007: likely to miss the top 8

if we want a successive 2008 season, i honestly see some changes to this years line-up, for next season.

 

[ThePedigree]

hmmmm this could be a good year in a way, we r really figureing out who fits where and whos going and whos staying. No doubt the season isnt over, we have teh players 2 win the premiership, they just really need 2 focus and get back 2 basic footy.
All it really takes is a couple wins and ur back in the top 8, its going 2 be tough but we may pull a couple together, but in saying that this team really needs 2 sort out a halves combination sooner than later. And just 2 get back 2 some consistency is the main thing.

My tip is that we will finish 6th which would be a reasonable job and from there anything can happen? But really i think the storm will take it out this season. We will be competive as ever in 08, 09 , the future looks bright. But if we r going 2 compete this 2nd half of the season it will start next friday nite at manly , where i believe our season will have 2 be kept alive, not just 2 win but against teh leaders in manly would be a huge confidence boster.

The man makes sense if you ask me!

 

[Kane 'em]

What's up with big willie?

He aint all that happy

 

[PHELPSY]

its nearly time to close the door on 2007, and look at the future coz i cant see much happening in the remainder of the season

 

[Matty B]

Things just arent happening for us this year, i think were a bit weak in the backs, we just lack that extra yard of pace and a bit of size out wide, also a bit of pace and nous out of dummy half. The hooker, half, 5/8th and fullback positions are the 4 that you really need to look at and make sure you have good players in these positions to be successful, and im not sure if we are good enough here at the moment, excluding Patten who is week in wek out our best back, and Sherwin is hot and cold, but when in form he is a very good footballer, but we just need consistency in these areas and build combinations in key positions, we really need to recruit a good young hooker, and re-signing Roberts was a positive move, he is a talent, hopefully we can build our future around these players, and be a threat again in the near future.

 

[-Kurry-]

i thnk they have found out that it is hard to live up too expectations!


being backed as number ones, or the better half most of the time.....they are possibly either;
a- getting a false confidence about their ability...in reality there is only one place t go...down! look at penrith. they win a premiership, then a few years later suck testicles...but they are getting better.
b- people arnt fusing...is it all the politics that have got into it? i know for me personaly the club doesnt feel the same as a few years ago....

 

[Chris Harding]

The game has evolved, but the Dogs still think it's the 1980s, and play accordingly. 'Though, their defence was better back then.

 

[_G-Dog_]

Our backs (except Patten) arent that good.
Our bench contributes little.
We lack speed @ hooker.
And our forwards havent dominated many teams.

 

[Sull]

This roster shouldn't be losing this many games. It's terrible.

 

[Bakes]

There is no excuse for not being able to catch or hold onto a ball. If they dont fix this, how will 08 be any different.

 

[KENNY-DOWALL]

I think the injury to utai has played a major role into the dogs downfall.

Plus the chopping and changing of halves reminded me of Roosters 2006.

 

[Hansta]

Utai? He only has played 1 game and i can't see a wingman being a downfall lol.

 

[BulldogStar]

yeap. i think 07 is a wake up call
we are not the dominant and feared team we used to be and we are going to have one ****ing great off season to make up for it


ps. sorry for ruining the game for u 3/4