OFFICIAL | GAME DAY Round 5 | Bulldogs vs Roosters

Status
Not open for further replies.
dekepefc

dekepefc

Kennel Enthusiast
Joined
Jun 18, 2008
Messages
2,260
Reaction score
3,798
Doggiezbrah said:
Morrin would be good if he was surrounded by a better group of forwards. He has great footwork and tries his guts despite his size. I always wanted Kautoga to start the season because he was good in the trials and provides size compared to Morrin. Yes, you are right. Blessing in disguise.
Click to expand...
Morrin actually attacks pretty well because of his speed, how hard he runs and the good lines he picks.. unfortunately he's always good for an error or two.. and last week's happened to be when he was in a scoring position.
 
D

Dogs4eva13

Previously James Cochrane
Joined
Jul 15, 2020
Messages
1,515
Reaction score
1,847
CCs is easy too read, he values fitness and having a go over ability. Unless you are one of 3 or 4 marquees, he will pick those qualities over ability every time. He is trying to build that culture into the playing group. Unfortunately the best players and not necessarily the best trainers and natural ability does count for something. Not picking the best possible team (eg sexton) has cost us at least one maybe 2 wins already this year. It will be interesting how it plays out, the need for wins and playing the best possible team vs keeping his value of work ethic. Also no matter how bizarre the team seems he tends to stick to the 17 named. The starting 13 may change, but the 17 is most likely the 17. Again Edwards has won out by being the fittest and having a go in cup.
 
B

bcmf

Kennel Enthusiast
Joined
Aug 23, 2013
Messages
4,435
Reaction score
2,527
Dogs4eva13 said:
CCs is easy too read, he values fitness and having a go over ability. Unless you are one of 3 or 4 marquees, he will pick those qualities over ability every time. He is trying to build that culture into the playing group. Unfortunately the best players and not necessarily the best trainers and natural ability does count for something. Not picking the best possible team (eg sexton) has cost us at least one maybe 2 wins already this year. It will be interesting how it plays out, the need for wins and playing the best possible team vs keeping his value of work ethic. Also no matter how bizarre the team seems he tends to stick to the 17 named. The starting 13 may change, but the 17 is most likely the 17. Again Edwards has won out by being the fittest and having a go in cup.
Click to expand...
Exactly. And I think it’s the reason why he persisted so much with perham and okunbur. It’ll be his downfall, cause Hutchinson, Burton and taafe ain’t it. I just hope the rumours around Gus being more involved are true cause that’s the only time this Ciro dude will learn ex him getting the bullet / sack
 
Pavdogg82

Pavdogg82

Kennel Participant
Joined
Mar 6, 2020
Messages
360
Reaction score
845
If we play with the same determination as the last 3 weeks, we will keep it close for the first 50 mins, before it blows out.
1. Hutcho will be too slow to get through any holes and will let in at least 2 tries because he will get run around, which will put pressure on our outside defenders. He will also fuck up at least 2 try scoring opps with the wrong pass option or lack of skill. Answer = give Sexton a crack.
2. Taafe will drop at least 3-4 high balls, 2 will result in us letting a try in due to a build up in pressure and repeat sets, tiring us out eventually. Answer = give Tracey a go at fullback.
3. Salmon will commit at least 3 fucking woeful errors during the game, either preventing us from scoring or letting a try in. Answer = Mann or Curran to 13 and 12 respectively. Salmon back to cup.
I know that these answers may not result in a win. But we are most likely guaranteed a loss with the current three guys in the 13. We know what we will get from them. Ciraldo, take a chance on these other options, I believe you can coach, but you are so fucking stubborn repeatedly picking your pets.
What's the worst that can happen with these changes? We may actually trouble the Roosters with a quicker half, FB that can catch and doesn't get dominated on kick returns and a picking lock that can actually punch through the line and trouble the opposition defense. Who's with me???
 
Wearnze

Wearnze

Kennel Enthusiast
Joined
Oct 18, 2010
Messages
2,221
Reaction score
630
I want to say we will win because Burton will have a master class but have been hoping for this a while now without any luck. Definitely won’t be having a masterclass but can only dream he grabs the game by the scruff and kicks on. Surely one good game is all he needs to kick out of 1st gear and lead this team!
 
KLil

KLil

Kennel Legend
Joined
Aug 5, 2011
Messages
14,987
Reaction score
15,500
Dogs4eva13 said:
CCs is easy too read, he values fitness and having a go over ability. Unless you are one of 3 or 4 marquees, he will pick those qualities over ability every time. He is trying to build that culture into the playing group. Unfortunately the best players and not necessarily the best trainers and natural ability does count for something. Not picking the best possible team (eg sexton) has cost us at least one maybe 2 wins already this year. It will be interesting how it plays out, the need for wins and playing the best possible team vs keeping his value of work ethic. Also no matter how bizarre the team seems he tends to stick to the 17 named. The starting 13 may change, but the 17 is most likely the 17. Again Edwards has won out by being the fittest and having a go in cup.
Click to expand...
Edwards is in the team because he earned a spot on the bench as he had an outstanding pre-season. He only missed out because he got injured just before trials. He is now at peak fitness and a spot has opened up on the bench, a chance to reclaim his spot he lost to Morrin/Salmon.
 
KLil

KLil

Kennel Legend
Joined
Aug 5, 2011
Messages
14,987
Reaction score
15,500
Wearnze said:
I want to say we will win because Burton will have a master class but have been hoping for this a while now without any luck. Definitely won’t be having a masterclass but can only dream he grabs the game by the scruff and kicks on. Surely one good game is all he needs to kick out of 1st gear and lead this team!
Click to expand...
Would love for the kid to become aa leader already... no idea how he just became this lost puppy on the field.
 
KLil

KLil

Kennel Legend
Joined
Aug 5, 2011
Messages
14,987
Reaction score
15,500
I dont understand how coaches dont use this tactic.

Robbo has to twin towers on his edges who can defuse any shift plays and bombs with their height/length. Why not just roll it in behind the turning slugs and crunch Tedesco every time he goes after it in cover eliminating him and those wingers from the game.
 
The DoggFather

The DoggFather

ASSASSIN
Premium Member
Gilded
Site's Top Poster
Joined
Sep 2, 2012
Messages
108,326
Reaction score
121,546
Wearnze said:
I want to say we will win because Burton will have a master class but have been hoping for this a while now without any luck. Definitely won’t be having a masterclass but can only dream he grabs the game by the scruff and kicks on. Surely one good game is all he needs to kick out of 1st gear and lead this team!
Click to expand...
Burton will prove the world is flat before he puts on any master class
 
bradyk

bradyk

Kennel Immortal
Premium Member
2 x NF H2H Champ
NF Top Scorer
Joined
Mar 24, 2019
Messages
15,953
Reaction score
19,211
Losing Curran in the middle hurts a lot. We're already shocking there. It sucks to say but if we can lose by less than 20 it's probably a win...
 
Brendan7

Brendan7

Kennel Enthusiast
Joined
Sep 17, 2015
Messages
4,455
Reaction score
2,857
bradyk said:
Losing Curran in the middle hurts a lot. We're already shocking there. It sucks to say but if we can lose by less than 20 it's probably a win...
Click to expand...
As long as it isn’t 40+ I’ll take it as a win.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top