Official ROUND 1 | Bulldogs vs Eels | Post Game Discussion Thread

[TalDog]

The way he was set to catch the bombs every time it looked like he was shitting himself and that was without pressure

I was hopeful but there’s no way he should stay Connor Tracey direct replacement he was 18th man

 

[Roger the alien]

He's a reserve grader and always has been.

 

[wendog33]

He has no confidence and playing at FB like that will only destroy him for the rest of the season.

Ciro needs to assess the difference between giving the player a break to re-focus in Cup and picking them and possibly break them....did it last year as well to a couple. Some it works out but most drop off in this squad.

 

[Jonboi]

And watching him get completely man handled with ease.

 

[silva]

Tracey should be fullback

 

[DogsOfWar1704]

Should of learnt from our mistakes when we bought the last back up fullback for rabbits

 

[CMP]

He has no confidence and playing at FB like that will only destroy him for the rest of the season.

Ciro needs to assess the difference between giving the player a break to re-focus in Cup and picking them and possibly break them....did it last year as well to a couple. Some it works out but most drop off in this squad.

Tracey to replace him this week.

Sexton to 7

Taaffe to play 7 in Reggie’s. His confidence and issues at Fullback will not be there playing half back.

 

[Woofwoof1980]

I'm shocked a few were left out TBH. Xerri did enough in the trials to get a run over Wilson. I would have had Criita at FB xerri in the centres and Tracey on the wing and Sexton in the halves. Ciro fucked us before we even ran on the field... He was happy with out defensive effort! We let in 26 points FFS. I get that para had the weight of possession but that was on us..

 

[Moedogg]

I can't believe this guy played fullback in a grand final.

 

[diddly]

Until the forwards do their job, whoever plays in the halves n fullback are going to struggle -

 

[Trinfly]

What worries me with Taffe when catching the ball he looks a bit uncertain, then sprints to the defence line then almost stops, holds the ball out of from his body and tries the steps the opp but always seems to get caught, im nervous watching him maybe just jog back to line then use his pace to find a hole, he appears to very quick over 30 or so metres.

 

[doggieaaron]

Yes looks way out of his depth

 

[bcmf]

Taafe is too small and too scared to play at the back

 

[wendog33]

Until the forwards do their job, whoever plays in the halves n fullback are going to struggle -

Taafe is too small and too scared to play at the back

Too small, especially in our team where we need a power game from the back.

 

[djdeep4172]

Ciraldo has everything under control
He will replace Taffe by round 20

 

[djdeep4172]

Ciraldo has everything under control
He will replace Taffe by round 20

 

[albatross]

I've never seen someone wait for bombs with their arms so stiff. It's not natural. He's got no timing or confidence. Its a no-brainer for Tracey to come in.

 

[Dingo]

Put Critta back there

 

[CBDoggies]

He was great trials till he fucked up in that 10 min period against sharks and hasn’t been the same since. Confidence is shot and overplaying his hand. Will def need to play nsw cup and regain his confidence cause he was a lost cause against parra

 

[no1bulldog]

Why is this a surprise to anyone? Some of us were saying this last year.

he was bought after 1 good game against us but we made everyone look good last year