Official Round 18 - Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles - Discussion Thread

[c-b-b]

1	Will Hopoate
2	Nick Meaney
3	Reimis Smith
4	Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
5	Jayden Okunbor
6	Jake Averillo
7	Lachlan Lewis
8	Ofahiki Ogden
9	Jeremy Marshall-King
10	Aiden Tolman
11	Josh Jackson
12	Raymond Faitala-Mariner
13	Luke Thompson
	Interchange
14	Brandon Wakeham
15	Renouf To’omaga
16	Matthew Doorey
17	Sauaso Sue
	Extended Bench
19	Dean Britt
20	Tui Katoa
21	Tim Lafai
22	Chris Smith

 

[bradyk]

Reimis and DWZ in the centres, YUCK.
Wakeham on the bench, YUCK.

 

[Trafford10]

We could get 10 tries put on us with that team.
But we could score 3 tries ourself so all good.

 

[DogsOfWar1704]

Still a better centre pairing than holland and Montoya.
Good to see Okunbor back and Jake in the halves

 

[MichaelM]

By the last round our genius selectors may end up picking the best available team!!

 

[BULLDVGS]

Reimis and DWZ in the centres, YUCK.
Wakeham on the bench, YUCK.

Doesnt get much better when you look at the other options

 

[bradyk]

Doesnt get much better when you look at the other options

You know what, you're 100% right. We only have one NRL standard centre at the club who's also our best fullback option!

 

[B-Train]

At least Montoya and Holland were finally dropped. Hoppa should be in the centres though with Reimis on the wing and Meaney at fullback..

I hope Okunbur shows us something. And I'd love to see Averillo have a good game in the halves but he'll have to go looking for the ball and be vocal as Lewis will be dominating the touches.

 

[Howie B]

If he picks that side last week (switching Foran back in) we win

It was criminal to put Holland and Montoya in the centres

 

[Mr. Ditkovich]

So we have:

1. Centre
2. Fullback
3. Winger
4. Winger
5. Winger

1 player in our backline is playing in their best position.

Also, interesting to see Tui Katoa named as a reserve.

 

[SPEARTAKVIDREFS]

Hoppa should be in the centres though with Reimis on the wing and Meaney at fullback..

Seems like a no brainner to me.

 

[NPC83]

People whinge about the centre pairing need to look no further than the last couple weeks. Holland & Montoya struggled massively and they are not going to be with us next year anyway. I think the bench is solid although I assume Wakeham is probably just cover.

 

[DogsOfWar1704]

Could see tui Katoa make his debut before seasons end. Give him a shot! Got nothing to lose

 

[Howie B]

At least Montoya and Holland were finally dropped. Hoppa should be in the centres though with Reimis on the wing and Meaney at fullback..

I hope Okunbur shows us something. And I'd love to see Averillo have a good game in the halves but he'll have to go looking for the ball and be vocal as Lewis will be dominating the touches.

Yep agreed. I am still getting over the team selections the past month

Its a farkin miracle we were actually in games.

I still reckon we are no chance without Foz though. Basically anything good we were doing was going through him. If we cant jag a win this week then its definitely spoon time because we will lapped against Penrith and Souths

 

[Family Guy]

Much better side than last week. Centers are still a worry.
Love seeing Avo at 6 but thw worry is he has to compete with Lewis and Tolamn for the ball....I know who's going to win that battle unfortuntaely. Still I'll bet in the limited touches he does have he will still outclass the prince

 

[dogzofwar]

Hey at least he’s trying something different there’s a chance we could score a try maybe maybe not

 

[Cappuccino]

Cripple fight

 

[albatross]

By the last round our genius selectors may end up picking the best available team!!

Off-subject, but love your avatar. Gary Dowling was my first Bulldog (or Berries) hero as a young bloke. I remember running on after a win against Parra and touching his jersey. Felt like I was touching Thor. He left too soon as we know, but great memories.

 

[GoTheDoggies]

Manly can breathe a sigh of relief with the devastating Holltoya combo ruled out

 

[MichaelM]

And congrats to Tui for being named on the extended bench!!