Official Round 9 - Bulldogs vs Broncos - Discussion Thread

[CrittaMagic69]

I think that performance from him on Sunday will go a long way in building his confidence. Things he tried to pull off worked more often than not.

Yh his confidence is picking up...just hope the coaching staff and players back him and we see more of this style. Think Thompson joining will also help him out, a few times he has looked to play short and other than To'omaga no one has really been a good option.

 

[maroondog72]

Wakeham plays much better when he isn't restricted and we saw some more glimpses of it last week with him playing both sides of the ruck and getting in at first receiver and backing up multiple times a set. The kid wants to scheme and when you stick him out on an edge you just take away too many of his strengths.

so good to see a half playing both sides of the ruck,just turn the kid loose.

 

[2ndphase]

Coached NSW U20's to 3 x SOO wins.
Undeniable proof that if he has the players he can get the job done.

Go Dogs

So on that theory you think that Mal Meninga is great coach!?!

 

[Bulldog Joe]

That 20 or so minutes averillo and wakeham played together was much better attacking. Wakeham played better too, maybe he thrives on responsibility.

IMO Averillo is the best half we got, it’s good he’s getting game time but he should be playing in his position so he can improve there, just like the rest of the team should be.

I agree he should be given a go in the halves, I think he has natural instincts and footy smarts as well as a strong running game.

 

[Big M]

Yh his confidence is picking up...just hope the coaching staff and players back him and we see more of this style. Think Thompson joining will also help him out, a few times he has looked to play short and other than To'omaga no one has really been a good option.

What do you mean? Tolman has been standing 5 metres away screaming for the ball lmao

 

[Kempsey Dog]

Hope he listens to the advice of most of the players and leaves if Pay stays on,am sure he will get picked up no problems.

Who we talking about here ?

 

[maroondog72]

Who we talking about here ?

Avo

 

[Big M]

Who we talking about here ?

Avarillo

 

[CrittaMagic69]

What do you mean? Tolman has been standing 5 metres away screaming for the ball lmao

Tolman probs getting a stiffy at the thought of taking over Elliott's ball playing this weekend.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

so good to see a half playing both sides of the ruck,just turn the kid loose.

It's a no brainer these days and something we should've looked into doing ages ago.

 

[maroondog72]

It's a no brainer these days and something we should've looked into doing ages ago.

I never understood the trend towards having halves only play one side of the ruck but it was adopted right down to juniors and that’s why there is such a shortage of creative halves in the nrl now they where coached to play like robots from u13s onwards

 

[GA45]

It's a no brainer these days and something we should've looked into doing ages ago.

As if Pay actually knew coaching. Keep dreaming

 

[Bob dog]

Lets start by wrapping the ball up and having an offload game of our own, only if the ball is supported and the passer looks to see if its ok.
Fifth tackle options still need work, our halves have gotta work out if its a high ball or grubba.
The Bulldogs don't get the wooden spoon.

 

[SPEARTAKVIDREFS]

Lets start by wrapping the ball up and having an offload game of our own, only if the ball is supported and the passer looks to see if its ok.
Fifth tackle options still need work, our halves have gotta work out if its a high ball or grubba.
The Bulldogs don't get the wooden spoon.

Pretty sure we dont do grubbers. Repeat sets not our thing.

 

[Mr. Ditkovich]

Pretty sure we dont do grubbers. Repeat sets not our thing.

Only Elliott does grubbers, but he’s out.

 

[Doginator]

What do you mean? Tolman has been standing 5 metres away screaming for the ball lmao

Pay should throw Tolman on the wing, that way the ball might get out near the edges on the 4th tackle for a hit up

 

[Chris Harding]

My dose of reality is:

Home game for the Broncos. Home crowd.
Pressure on the Broncos to perform; and the media right behind them calling for a win.
Broncos have a better line up across the field, wiith speed and tactical kicking.
We will be targeted on the wings, where their tries will be scored.
Dogs are weakened with injuries
Thompson lacks game fitness, especially for the speed of NRL
Players not comfortable in their positions

 

[Berries]

My dose of reality is:

Home game for the Broncos. Home crowd.
Pressure on the Broncos to perform; and the media right behind them calling for a win.
Broncos have a better line up across the field, wiith speed and tactical kicking.
We will be targeted on the wings, where their tries will be scored.
Dogs are weakened with injuries
Thompson lacks game fitness, especially for the speed of NRL
Players not comfortable in their positions

Agreed I think they will be comfortable 12 point winners

 

[BELMORE]

I reckon all this Fifita talk could effect their team negatively.

 

[NPC83]

My dose of reality is:

Home game for the Broncos. Home crowd.
Pressure on the Broncos to perform; and the media right behind them calling for a win.
Broncos have a better line up across the field, wiith speed and tactical kicking.
We will be targeted on the wings, where their tries will be scored.
Dogs are weakened with injuries
Thompson lacks game fitness, especially for the speed of NRL
Players not comfortable in their positions

All true points mate... but Brisbane look lost.. thommo yea underdone but hopefully can provide some energy for the guys around him can feed off. Call me optimistic but I think it will be close..