Official Round 12 Bulldogs V Panthers - Team Lists and Discussion Thread

[Howie B]

We can't realistically win this game, however we can execute better and hopefully the drop in class when we play Saints in a couple of weeks will see us really competitive. Rounds 15-18 are tough, however our draw after that is really favourable and if we can incrementally improve / execute our game plan against these stronger teams then I can see us with a great chance of stinging some wins together in the final 7 rounds
Round
19 - Cronulla
20 - Titans
21 - Tigers
22 - Warriors
23 - Newcastle
24- Manly
25 - Tigers

Rounds 15 and 16 v Parra and Manly will be tough but Manly are only a Turbo injury away from being bog average.

The Roosters will be without their origin players in Round 17 so I would give us a chance there (especially after watching them against Brisbane). They will be without Tedesco, Tupou, Radley and Crichton to go along with B Moz, Friend, Keary and Collins. They will still have a decent side but we are definitely a chance if we can get our shit together.

I agree with you about the later rounds. I have seen a bit of improvement the past few weeks so hopefully the nightmare gets better before the end of the year

 

[bricktamland]

This is probably the best side all year . Topine was good and if we can fire witn katoa imagine us without, guarantee we will turn up Saturday . I’m confident we will put in a proud effort

 

[doggies_92]

Deitz will start at hooker. Original plan was for Topine to start for first 15-20 and then deitz to come on for the remaining 60.
Barrett has changed his mind during the week.

 

[Doogie]

Side note - convinced a Penrith supporting mate to give me 50 start for a hundgy. Solid bet?

 

[CroydonDog]

Oof...

 

[Bull Terrier]

I like this side,, no Katoa you beaut. Good luck today boys. Go Doggies

 

[rainman]

So if we keep the margin to 30 it’s a good result

 

[Horse]

Would just love to see a bit of ticker today. That’s all

 

[Die For The Badge]

Is anyone really going to this today. It's cold windy and I am not sure if the scoreboard can fit 3 digits as a scoreline for one of the teams?

 

[GoTheDoggies]

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What a match up.

Says it all that is the best we have to promo the game. The state of our forward pack is an absolute mess.

 

[Sandra's Bollocks]

Can someone find the team bus and slash the tyres?

 

[Nate DAWG]

I can feel an upset in the air. Penrith turn up a bit too cocky and we get some early luck and just hold on

 

[GoTheDoggies]

The only way we win this is if Sutton is in on that 21 dollar payout, him and his mates go all in on that betting price.

 

[Brizdog]

We just need to be competitive today. I think we can do that. We need to start showing potential recruits that they have something to come to next year.

 

[Bob dog]

Dogs have gotta have good kick defence today, Cleary has the ball on a string so all we can do is try and pressure him and have some individual brilliance of our own.
Composure under pressure, last time we played them they didn't kick in until the second half.
If they turn the ball over.

 

[Natboy]

Is anyone really going to this today. It's cold windy and I am not sure if the scoreboard can fit 3 digits as a scoreline for one of the teams?

I was offered a spot in the chairman’s lounge but I couldn’t do it to myself. Thankfully we have plans so I didn’t have to say no, I don’t want to be surrounded by panfers fans when we get flogged haha.

I just hope we have a go and I’m ok with Napa taking Cleary out when he gets on

 

[SPEARTAKVIDREFS]

If Hetho goes out there and coat hangers Cleary, that would be a good start. Lets face i, its highly probable he's only going to end up sidelined trough suspension most of the year anyway.

 

[SPEARTAKVIDREFS]

I was offered a spot in the chairman’s lounge but I couldn’t do it to myself. Thankfully we have plans so I didn’t have to say no, I don’t want to be surrounded by panfers fans when we get flogged haha.

I just hope we have a go and I’m ok with Napa taking Cleary out when he gets on

Lol, I just read your comment after I posted about Napa

 

[Natboy]

Lol, I just read your comment after I posted about Napa

Hahaha great minds mate. Napa is on more money but less valuable. We need a thug on minimum wage haha

 

[Rockford]

Oof...

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you bet $10K to win $100....how sad is that. Speaks volumes of our performances. If you had a lazy $1M lying around you could make $10K in 80mins.