Karl Oloapu

[Phalangist]

That's true. Though from what I have heard Tracy is pretty good at fullback so far. You have to remember the Dogs have never really had an elite fullback. Patten, Silver and Potter were bred by the Dogs and not in the top 5 fullbacks when they made their debuts.

Tracy may lack a bit of speed which would come in handy but he is doing ok so far. He has played a lot of half and 5/8 so he has a good footy head. I don't think he has played as much at fullback. He had a stint at the Sharks and did good but Kennedy was there.

I would see how he goes this season and then make a decision. Its a pity Taaffe hasn't worked out yet. I think he could also do well with some experience and confidence.

But I agree we need to get some young fullbacks. Maybe we can move Critta to fullback in the end as was originallt planned.

patten came from the dragons and debuted there and silva was playing first grade at the roosters but both released or not wanted.

i loved silva

 

[TwinTurbo]

Geez TT would have thought you of all people would have spelt Critta's name right!
I dislike fans misspelling our players names especially the easier ones for e.g Hayward, for fucks sake it aint hard.

Damn, how did that happen? I’m blaming auto correct.



Team First

 

[Polly95]

patten came from the dragons and debuted there and silva was playing first grade at the roosters but both released or not wanted.

i loved silva

Patten even played in a GF for the Dragons

 

[Moey]

patten came from the dragons and debuted there and silva was playing first grade at the roosters but both released or not wanted.

i loved silva

Patten actually played and debuted for the Illawarra Steelers before they merged with St George.

 

[Magic Burton]

patten came from the dragons and debuted there and silva was playing first grade at the roosters but both released or not wanted.

i loved silva

Silva was the Roosters fullback until Gus who was coaching them in 1995 spat the dummy at Silva signing with Super League he went from first grade fullback to reserve in reserve grade within a week. Gus sent him packing a few weeks later. Canterbury had no fullback at the time with Matthew Ryan who was going to shift from centre to fullback out with injury.

 

[Raikkonen]

That's true. Though from what I have heard Tracy is pretty good at fullback so far. You have to remember the Dogs have never really had an elite fullback. Patten, Silver and Potter were bred by the Dogs and not in the top 5 fullbacks when they made their debuts.

Tracy may lack a bit of speed which would come in handy but he is doing ok so far. He has played a lot of half and 5/8 so he has a good footy head. I don't think he has played as much at fullback. He had a stint at the Sharks and did good but Kennedy was there.

I would see how he goes this season and then make a decision. Its a pity Taaffe hasn't worked out yet. I think he could also do well with some experience and confidence.

But I agree we need to get some young fullbacks. Maybe we can move Critta to fullback in the end as was originallt planned.

Fullback is a very different and more important position since the days of Silva and Pattern.

Tracey is solid without being outstanding. All the elite fullbacks seem to be tied up elsewhere.

 

[CBDog]

Geez TT would have thought you of all people would have spelt Critta's name right!
I dislike fans misspelling our players names especially the easier ones for e.g Hayward, for fucks sake it aint hard.

Leave him alone. Every now and then we all have a Joel moment
As far as Chrichton goes I used to work with a guy called Chrighton for many years and took me a while to spell his name right.
Plus many on here can't remember to spell his name correctly so they refer to him as Critta

 

[albatross]

Leave him alone. Every now and then we all have a Joel moment
As far as Chrichton goes I used to work with a guy called Chrighton for many years and took me a while to spell his name right.
Plus many on here can't remember to spell his name correctly so they refer to him as Critta

Crichton - no G and only one H!

 

[Ant2611]

Yeah its nice scenery wise but theres a few snobs that have moved in from outside. Its also getting busier with traffic and you can't move on the waterfront on weekends.

Like Shorncliffe when I first came these areas were relatively undiscovered and they were like secret places you could go and enjoy the views of Morton bay and island. Now you can't move with people and cars.

I like Bribie island and even though its built up a lot theres still places with few people where you can enjoy the wilderness. Of course Morton Island is still undeveloped and hopefully it will stay that way.

STOP TALKING ABOUT BRIBIE ISLAND........TOO many people here already..........

 

[BELMORE]

STOP TALKING ABOUT BRIBIE ISLAND........TOO many people here already..........

Fuck off we’re full

 

[CBDog]

STOP TALKING ABOUT BRIBIE ISLAND........TOO many people here already..........

Dont tell me there is a Bribie Island Bulldogs Supporters Club.

 

[stevesonthebay]

When I first visited Scarborough in the early 70s Bribie Island was a go to area.
BBQs on the beach fishing etc. The locals were so friendly.
Only bad experience one night crossing the water by bus on the Hornibrook Bridge during a wild storm.
Young bloke from Sydney not used to have waves crashing onto the bridge.
Is the Scarborough Pub still standing?

Yeah the old bridge was pretty low to the water and git a bit wonky. Now they have two cement bridges going each way. Posh hey lol. Still a long bridge. I get bored and start looking out over the mangroves and waterways dreaming of fishing and nearly veer off the road its that long.

They pulled down the Scarborough Pub. I think its last incarnation was called Reef Point or something like that and they moved to the Bayview pub on Redcliffe Pde. But then the Bayview stopped being a pub and became a fancy resturant and bar. I use to go to the Bayview for open mic night.

The most popular and famous pub is now the The Belvedere Hotel at Woody Point. A bit like maybe what Morgans in Sydney was or is like. Which shows we are getting busier and everything is going up. But its a beautiful place with some hidden secrets to discover.

.

 

[stevesonthebay]

Critta was never playing fullback that was all bs people made that up because of what we were paying him...

So you don't reckon its an option at any time. Didn't he play fullback internationally a couple of times. Or was that Kiraz. I know he has played there a few times.

But your right I think his best position is center. His defense and presense is the best in that position. He can be all over the place as he is more or less in the middle and the more he gets the ball the better.

 

[Freakzilla]

That's true. Though from what I have heard Tracy is pretty good at fullback so far. You have to remember the Dogs have never really had an elite fullback. Patten, Silver and Potter were bred by the Dogs and not in the top 5 fullbacks when they made their debuts.

Tracy may lack a bit of speed which would come in handy but he is doing ok so far. He has played a lot of half and 5/8 so he has a good footy head. I don't think he has played as much at fullback. He had a stint at the Sharks and did good but Kennedy was there.

I would see how he goes this season and then make a decision. Its a pity Taaffe hasn't worked out yet. I think he could also do well with some experience and confidence.

But I agree we need to get some young fullbacks. Maybe we can move Critta to fullback in the end as was originallt planned.

Rod Silva was literally the Dally M Fullback of the Year in 1993 for the Roosters.

Luke Patten was the Dragons starting fullback in the 1999 GF.

Neither were made at the Bulldogs.

 

[stevesonthebay]

Phew - you're a tough marker!
I always thought Tracey was lightning fast.

The main thing I'd like to see him fix as a fullback is his defence.
I think he adds plenty in attack.
For mine ...he is waaaay ahead of Taaffe.

Ok no you may be right. Maybe its his take off speed but he is still quick over longer distances. In that case he may work out. If he has speed to go with his halfback footy brain then he may do well as halves or 5/8 seem to transition between the two positions.

If theres anyone that will fix his defence its CC. Taaffe is an unknown quantity at the moment. He seemed to play pretty good in NSW cup but cannot translate that up to the next level. Maybe he is still too young. His body may need developing more.

 

[stevesonthebay]

patten came from the dragons and debuted there and silva was playing first grade at the roosters but both released or not wanted.

i loved silva

But they were relatively unknown and young and we made them into Bulldogs. We have done that a lot (Bulldogs born and bred). Andrew Ryan was from Parra juniors I think. The Smiths brothers, Ennis as well. Barba was from north Qld and so was Thurston. We should have kept Thurston lol.

But just like KO and Woods though Woods is really a local. But we but young outside talent and we develop them so they are still like our juniors in coming through our system and develop the Bulldog mentality. Then mix them with our local talent.

 

[Alan79]

Didnt say or intend to give that impression. By running I mean doing that and create more opportunities to outside backs
instead of just shovelling it out, take the line on etc.
I would think a player bought to the Doggies as a 5/8 and on big bucks would have more than a bomb in his repertoire.
Still waiting for him to display some gamebreaking form.
Hoping we see it this year.

I dare say that those selecting the origin and Australian teams see more than a bomb in his repertoire.

I personally thought his edge was probably more potent in attack until the second half of the season. In my opinion he still needs work on his short kicking game. But his running game is good and he does ok with ball distribution. We're all entitled to our opinion but I think you are a harsh judge.

 

[Alan79]

Rod Silva was literally the Dally M Fullback of the Year in 1993 for the Roosters.

Luke Patten was the Dragons starting fullback in the 1999 GF.

Neither were made at the Bulldogs.

I was too young to recall much about Silva before he joined us. But he'll always be one of my favourite players. Loved the way he could just drift across the field and suddenly changed direction and be going at full lace through a gap that only he saw.

Patten had played a bit of NRL. But opposition teams identified that he had issues with the ball rolling and he'd been relegated to reseves because it's a big weakness for a #1. But he sorted that out with us and had a steller career with us.

Ok no you may be right. Maybe its his take off speed but he is still quick over longer distances. In that case he may work out. If he has speed to go with his halfback footy brain then he may do well as halves or 5/8 seem to transition between the two positions.

If theres anyone that will fix his defence its CC. Taaffe is an unknown quantity at the moment. He seemed to play pretty good in NSW cup but cannot translate that up to the next level. Maybe he is still too young. His body may need developing more.

I thought Taaffe was the spark on our right edge until he got knocked out. He was displaying a knack for injecting himself into the attack to turn some pace on. His short kicking also looked good with the couple if kicks he put in. He's a bit unfortunate that he wasn't here before Tracey joined or he'd likely have cemented the fullback role IMO.

 

[stevesonthebay]

Rod Silva was literally the Dally M Fullback of the Year in 1993 for the Roosters.

Luke Patten was the Dragons starting fullback in the 1999 GF.

Neither were made at the Bulldogs.

We got Patten when he was 21 when he had only player 2 years with the Dragons and 1 with Illawarra Steelers. By the time he starred for us in the 2004 GF he had played longer for us than for the Dragons.

But I have to say I did not realise Rod Silver was with the Roosters so long. It seems we got him just before the 1995 GF. So all the hard work had already been done. Oh well he was a quick learner. I think he already had a Bulldog mentality. We have to take some credit. He was a great fullback and so quick but also tough.

 

[stevesonthebay]

I thought Taaffe was the spark on our right edge until he got knocked out. He was displaying a knack for injecting himself into the attack to turn some pace on. His short kicking also looked good with the couple if kicks he put in. He's a bit unfortunate that he wasn't here before Tracey joined or he'd likely have cemented the fullback role IMO.

Yeah he did show flashes of good form like he was showing in NSW cup. I think theres potential and we shouldn't give up on him yet. If he can duplicate his confidence and ability in NSW cup he will be great. Maybe he needs a bit more weight and work on his defence and he will be ok. But its good to have someone with that potential as a backup rather than say a Corey Allen or Nick Cotric.