News Round 1 Predicted Teams: Bulldogs

1. Tracey
2. Sua
3. Xerri
4. Critta
5. Kiraz
6. Burto
7. Sexton
8. King
9. Reed
10. Hughes
11. Kiks
12. Preston
13. Todd
14. Mann
15. Curran
16. Stilli
17. Hayes/Amone

I actually don’t mind this lineup.

I cannot see them throwing Todd straight however, unless he rips it up in the trials.

The training session I went to last week Sua was pushing hard. I think he might still be behind Montoya & Wilson but Sua was impressive on the training pitch.

I think those two positions are the only real questionable ones if everyone is fit for round one. (Of course CC needs to find a spot for Salmon also)
 
I actually don’t mind this lineup.

I cannot see them throwing Todd straight however, unless he rips it up in the trials.

The training session I went to last week Sua was pushing hard. I think he might still be behind Montoya & Wilson but Sua was impressive on the training pitch.

I think those two positions are the only real questionable ones if everyone is fit for round one. (Of course CC needs to find a spot for Salmon also)
With ya CMP!!
Sua or Wilson ....otherwise I'm pretty keen on that line up of yours.
No Hayward, no Salmon - no problem from me!!
Todd rips the guts out of the middle early with Max n Sam.
Mann comes on for the last 50 or so to weave some magic in the middle and Todd slips back into a prop rotation.
But as a ball playing prop!
That's a huge difference, just quietly.

Won't happen (sadly) ... but I like the way you think.
 
1. Tracey
2. Sua
3. Xerri
4. Critta
5. Kiraz
6. Burto
7. Sexton
8. King
9. Reed
10. Hughes
11. Kiks
12. Preston
13. Todd
14. Mann
15. Curran
16. Stilli
17. Hayes/Amone

With ya Apex .....apologies I credited CMP with your team list!!
He was pretty much just agreeing with you ...

So ...my comment to him ....but intended for you, was...

Either Sua or Wilson ....otherwise I'm pretty keen on that line up of yours.
No Hayward, no Salmon - no problem from me!!
Todd rips the guts out of the middle early with Max n Sam.
Mann comes on for the last 50 or so to weave some magic in the middle and Todd slips back into a prop rotation.
But as a ball playing prop!
That's a huge difference, just quietly.

Won't happen (sadly) ... but I like the way you think.
 
Sua Isn't in our top 30 so definitely not being considered atm.
 
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Sua has Dev contract so available for NRL Rd 1
Is that correct? OK if so.

Still won't be playing f.g early this season unless he is monstering Wilson and Montoya which is unlikely, great if he was on pace with them that's good for us in the long term.
 
I'm hoping we find some real gems that force their way into Ciro's plans and I'm also hoping Ciro gives genuine 100% potential first graders a go as well or at least they get opportunities to prove themselves.

With the way the game is played these days, and the impact of inevitable injuries, teams need ready made instant replacements to fit in and take up the mantle asap they are needed in first grade.

I hope Ciro can get all our 36? guys up to f/g speed and interchanges the roster frequently so that we can seamlessly bring in replacements and that no one can feel "comfortable" that they will hold their spot unless they are performing 100% ...I'm sure CC will expect that tho.

For example I'd have no problem if some of the young forwards came in in the early/to middle rounds for experience bc they could he needed at the end of the season and also wouldn't gave a problem in seeing Montoya, Sua and Wilson each get picked in consecutive weeks to fully assess who performs best under game day pressure bc no doubt at some time probably all of them will be called upon throughout the year to cover for injuries.

This way Ciro can expand the actual playing roster, on hand, to something like 26? and easily interchange and refresh players as required.

Anyway we def look like the team are jumping outa their skins at present so all bodes well for full buy in to Ciro's coaching.
 
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Is that correct? OK if so.

Still won't be playing f.g early this season unless he is monstering Wilson and Montoya which is unlikely, great if he was on pace with them that's good for us in the long term.
Tbf he probably has better pc metres than both of them
 
Stats to back it or just pulling it out of your bung hole?
50 pcm in his NRL debut, a couple of NSW cup games with 70+, most 40-50 odd. This was an area he improved in such a short time last season, should hopefully continue to as he fills his frame and develops as a professional.
 
50 pcm in his NRL debut, a couple of NSW cup games with 70+, most 40-50 odd. This was an area he improved in such a short time last season, should hopefully continue to as he fills his frame and develops as a professional.

He's plenty willing with a good body type .... always putting his hand up for those tough carries and can find his way across the stripe.

Hard to imagine CC not liking him.
 
He's plenty willing with a good body type .... always putting his hand up for those tough carries and can find his way across the stripe.

Hard to imagine CC not liking him.
He profiles well as a modern day winger. Looks to be the first of a few quality young backs we have coming through, been a while since we've had that.
 
He profiles well as a modern day winger. Looks to be the first of a few quality young backs we have coming through, been a while since we've had that.

Your posts about our footy team are generally positive these days. I love it :blush:
 
Your posts about our footy team are generally positive these days. I love it :blush:
Yh because we're doing most things right and getting results lol. I can still be critical though and say I don't find our style of football as pleasing to watch as teams from previous years :tearsofjoy:
 
MASSIVE dickhead..yet a far better winger than Montoya.
Ronaldo supposedly is going to the broncos and there getting rid of Jessie Arthur’s someone told me that not that I’m sure but wouldn’t surprise me.
Ronaldo is a machine just to throw it in…
 
Sua Isn't in our top 30 so definitely not being considered atm.
Sua isn’t ready yet last year he buckled he needs more bulk or he got smashed and put his head down but I think ciro would have him getting up to speed.

Just on another note this training session they did a Accor that’s some real hard fucking work…
They boys are looking very fit!!!!
 
They have enough players to fill any position I love it!!

I think reed needs to not snap this time he is any teams bait but he is an absolute machine!!’
 
Just had another look at our top 30 and it is clearly the best roster we've had in years. At least the usual suspects that cop a caning in here could get a job done if required. Those players at the bottom of most dogs fans lists at least have NRL experience and have actually performed pretty well. My confidence in our Doggies having a great year is the highest since those heady days of the early to mid 2000's.
 
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