round 1

[The DoggFather]

We will get the spoon.

Na the naughts or dragqueens will save us getting it.

 

[Kempsey Dog]

Garrick hat-trick on our right edge. Average Joe 'Sean Keppie' to likely look like a rep prop against our middles lol.

 

[Glenn L]

I am writing off the game if we start with Flanagan.

We are handling him with cotton wool all because his old man has influence in the media and NRL. It's fucken bullshit, Wakekham got shown the door and so did Lewis in a harsh manner. This is first grade and if you disgrace the jersey by looking lost on last tackles when you are playing for a contract it's time to go.

He won't last the year

 

[D0GMATIC]

We will get the spoon.

No we won't, we will come good around round 15,when there's no pressure and nothing to play for

 

[diddly]

Unless there is huge improvement in from what what has been shown - this year and prior (which there could be) the squad is short two middles, a fb and a half back to be top 8 - and only two injuries from bottom 3.

 

[Snowmann]

Manly are gonna "PUSH IT UP" our arses anyways.

 

[D0GMATIC]

Na the naughts or dragqueens will save us getting it.

They are about the only 2 i see us beating comfortably. And thats if Newcastle don't click with ponga in the halves

 

[D0GMATIC]

Manly are gonna "PUSH IT UP" our arses anyways.

At 4 penis park

 

[diddly]

Irony if Flanagan sen coaches a team that ends Flanno juniors first grade career

 

[D0GMATIC]

Irony if Flanagan sen coaches a team that ends Flanno juniors first grade career

I knew plenty of kids who would lift when the old man was at the game watching . . . Hopefully round 1 is one of those occasions

 

[WillieMasonFan]

Am looking forward to 2024. I reckon with Critta plus a few other decent signings and Waddell, Flanno, Avo, etc being shown the door Bulldog might be a good chance to make the top 8. Does anyone know a betting agency who has opened their market for top 8 in 2024?

 

[rand0m3r]

doesn't matter, it's how much we'll concede again

 

[BulldogAndy]

42 to 6 bulldogs win

 

[ChesoBulldog]

Am looking forward to 2024. I reckon with Critta plus a few other decent signings and Waddell, Flanno, Avo, etc being shown the door Bulldog might be a good chance to make the top 8. Does anyone know a betting agency who has opened their market for top 8 in 2024?

Same.

It is pretty obvious that Gus does not see our current backline as first grade standard.

Kiraz, Averillo, Perham, Casey etc.

Hence signing players like Crichton and Xerri, fast tracking the development of Alomati and Skelton as well as chasing Dom Young.

2023 should see an improvement from last season, however it will still be a slog.

 

[Dognacious]

2?. We just got 3 against one of the best defences in the nrl. And only get 2 vs bottom 8 manly? I think 3 or more

 

[Dognacious]

We will get the spoon.

1 trial loss vs a top side and its spoon time lol. Somehow we will go worse than last year with better players and coach. Thats so Kennel lol.

 

[red-dog]

Same.

It is pretty obvious that Gus does not see our current backline as first grade standard.

Kiraz, Averillo, Perham, Casey etc.

Hence signing players like Crichton and Xerri, fast tracking the development of Alomati and Skelton as well as chasing Dom Young.

2023 should see an improvement from last season, however it will still be a slog.

I'd be happy keeping Kiraz on the wing, especially if it meant putting money into more pressing issues like halfback and middle forwards. Averillo is so hot and cold, he has some very good moments followed by dud moments. I feel for him cause he keeps getting moved around so he hasn't been able to focus on learning one position. The best thing to do is cut him loose, give both him and the club a fresh start and get a specialise right centre.

 

[ChesoBulldog]

I'd be happy keeping Kiraz on the wing, especially if it meant putting money into more pressing issues like halfback and middle forwards. Averillo is so hot and cold, he has some very good moments followed by dud moments. I feel for him cause he keeps getting moved around so he hasn't been able to focus on learning one position. The best thing to do is cut him loose, give both him and the club a fresh start and get a specialise right centre.

I hope Kiraz can up his game. I don't see him as a winger, I think he is more suited to the centres. And if Xerri comes back the same beast, he might struggle to keep his spot.

Agree on Averillo. I just don't think he is wired between the ears to play first grade. He's someone that will kill it in reggies, but just not up to it in first grade. Said it before here, Ronaldo gave him a gob full and there was no response. He went into his shell.

 

[senshidog]

I suspect Flanno and Perham will be given till about Round 5 to perform or get dropped.

I'm not sure we can afford to waste 5 games hoping Flanno comes good.

 

[Bulldogsteve]

I suspect Flanno and Perham will be given till about Round 5 to perform or get dropped.

I'm not sure we can afford to waste 5 games hoping Flanno comes good.

it was a trial game, apparently flogged the day before. Flanno was solid in the first trial, he just needs to do his job.
Perham im not sold on, but again, first trial.
i cant see CC waiting 5 rounds to make changes if it doesnt work out.