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Josh Reynolds shoulders blame for Bulldogs’ loss to Storm
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...m/news-story/07fee4cf523dae00b75edc9c43d86931
BULLDOGS players have urged Josh Reynolds to keep his head up after the five-eighth blamed himself for the team’s opening round loss against Melbourne.
Reynolds apologised to his teammates moments after last Friday’s 12-6 loss to the Storm — shouldering responsibility for a number of crucial errors.
Despite this frank honesty, star winger Brett Morris says his passionate playmaker wasn’t the only Bulldog who struggled with ball control on a wet night at Belmore.
“Josh was trying hard the whole game and you can’t fault his effort,” Morris said.
“Certain parts of the game maybe he needs to come down a little, but it was across the park.
“It wasn’t just Josh. There were blokes making errors on catches and passes, which were at crucial times.
“It wasn’t just Josh’s fault and the boys reaffirmed that to him.”
Josh Reynolds apologised to his teammates after the Bulldogs’ loss to the Storm. Picture: Gregg Porteous
As one of the NRL’s most passionate players, Reynolds often carries the burden of defeat when the Bulldogs fail to perform.
This often shows through the five-eighth’s game, where his frustration can lead to mistakes.
Morris admits Reynolds could improve his on-field temperament, but urged him not to change his energetic approach.
“That’s the way Josh plays,” he said.
WATCH: Our experts dissect NRL Round 1 in the Monday Bunker
“He plays with his heart on his sleeve. He is a passionate bloke and he is an absolute competitor.
“Sometimes I think, and he knows it within himself, that there are times when he needs to knock it back a gear and think about the time of the game and where we are at and what is needed.
“He is aware of that, but as a player we love him.
Josh Reynolds is one of the NRL’s most passionate players. Picture. Phil Hillyard
“He tries hard every week and that’s all we can ask for.
“He is one of those guys who is passionate about his team, club and the way he plays.
“Certainly if he lost that, you’d start to worry.
“That’s what we love about him and we don’t want that to change.
“He can be hard on himself at times, but you’ve got to realise there are 12 other blokes out there and we can all pick up the slack as well.”
Brett Morris during the Canterbury Bulldogs warm up for their training session at Belmore Sportsground. Picture. Phil Hillyard
Emerging back-rower Raymond Faitala-Mariner says Reynolds’ passion for the Bulldogs inspires him to become a better player.
“I’m just a person who is trying to be at Josh’s calibre,” he said.
“He is a real passionate guy and he is one of those players who wear that blue and white jersey with pride and takes it seriously.
“I thought he was one of our best players on the weekend.”
I started to read this thing and then couldn't stand it anymore. Is it just me or do our guys need to harden the fuck up? Ohh and a big glass of shut the fuck up wouldn't hurt either! Sorry this, we're going to do that....none of it ever bloody happens....so over it!
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...m/news-story/07fee4cf523dae00b75edc9c43d86931
BULLDOGS players have urged Josh Reynolds to keep his head up after the five-eighth blamed himself for the team’s opening round loss against Melbourne.
Reynolds apologised to his teammates moments after last Friday’s 12-6 loss to the Storm — shouldering responsibility for a number of crucial errors.
Despite this frank honesty, star winger Brett Morris says his passionate playmaker wasn’t the only Bulldog who struggled with ball control on a wet night at Belmore.
“Josh was trying hard the whole game and you can’t fault his effort,” Morris said.
“Certain parts of the game maybe he needs to come down a little, but it was across the park.
“It wasn’t just Josh. There were blokes making errors on catches and passes, which were at crucial times.
“It wasn’t just Josh’s fault and the boys reaffirmed that to him.”
Josh Reynolds apologised to his teammates after the Bulldogs’ loss to the Storm. Picture: Gregg Porteous
As one of the NRL’s most passionate players, Reynolds often carries the burden of defeat when the Bulldogs fail to perform.
This often shows through the five-eighth’s game, where his frustration can lead to mistakes.
Morris admits Reynolds could improve his on-field temperament, but urged him not to change his energetic approach.
“That’s the way Josh plays,” he said.
WATCH: Our experts dissect NRL Round 1 in the Monday Bunker
“He plays with his heart on his sleeve. He is a passionate bloke and he is an absolute competitor.
“Sometimes I think, and he knows it within himself, that there are times when he needs to knock it back a gear and think about the time of the game and where we are at and what is needed.
“He is aware of that, but as a player we love him.
Josh Reynolds is one of the NRL’s most passionate players. Picture. Phil Hillyard
“He tries hard every week and that’s all we can ask for.
“He is one of those guys who is passionate about his team, club and the way he plays.
“Certainly if he lost that, you’d start to worry.
“That’s what we love about him and we don’t want that to change.
“He can be hard on himself at times, but you’ve got to realise there are 12 other blokes out there and we can all pick up the slack as well.”
Brett Morris during the Canterbury Bulldogs warm up for their training session at Belmore Sportsground. Picture. Phil Hillyard
Emerging back-rower Raymond Faitala-Mariner says Reynolds’ passion for the Bulldogs inspires him to become a better player.
“I’m just a person who is trying to be at Josh’s calibre,” he said.
“He is a real passionate guy and he is one of those players who wear that blue and white jersey with pride and takes it seriously.
“I thought he was one of our best players on the weekend.”
I started to read this thing and then couldn't stand it anymore. Is it just me or do our guys need to harden the fuck up? Ohh and a big glass of shut the fuck up wouldn't hurt either! Sorry this, we're going to do that....none of it ever bloody happens....so over it!
