News Team Tips Bulldogs team vs Parramatta

[djdeep4172]

Team tips: Cameron Ciraldo is another head coach who will receive a major boost with two key players due to return. Viliame Kikau (head knock) and Tevita Pangai Junior (calf) are set to be named, with Kikau taking Corey Waddell’s backrow spot and Pangai Junior likely starting off the bench in place of Kurtis Morrin. Between the two returning players, they take up a reportedly $1.55 million of the club’s salary cap and are big inclusions for the Canterbury-Bankstown team. Meanwhile, Jayden Okunbor and Raymond Faitala-Mariner also return from suspension and a head knock respectively. Faitala-Mariner will take his place in the No.13 jersey, with Harrison Edwards moving back to the bench, taking Samuel Hughes place while Okunbor will likely replace Jackson Topine.

 

[Art Vandelay]

What about on the wing??

 

[CQDog]

It’s time for Kikau to really aim up this game with some plays of his own. Burton doesn’t help him at all but Kikau has been underwhelming. A charge down try would suffice or a some nice hands tap on play for a try

 

[Freakzilla]

Why turn Okunbor into a forward when we already have better forwards like Topine & Morrin?

 

[CQDog]

Why turn Okunbor into a forward when we already have better forwards like Topine & Morrin?

I don’t think anyone at the club rates Topine. We have been through 3 coaches and he still hasn’t even been close to nailing down a spot in the side

 

[halfcast]

kikau and tpj talk is cheap time to deliver

 

[Dogs Of War]

What about on the wing??

Pretty much the only position I care about this week. We knew the forwards were coming back which should make us stronger. But that wing spot. If I see okonbor named there I will be pissed.

 

[ddt192]

DIE
PARRA
SCUM

 

[KLil]

Fcuk defending against Parra is so simple... Rush and bash Moses and hold your wing for the long ball to Sivo... They have nothing.

If we cant do it against Parra then put a line through us.

 

[kaydog]

How has Burns being playing lately?

 

[Kempsey Dog]

If Burton and Kikau can't create a try between themselves running at Moses and Cartwright I'll be bitterly disappointed

 

[WillieMasonFan]

Parra were pretty ordinary against the Tigers, I assumed that they were way better than that. Might actually be a pretty competitive matchup. Kiraz is perfectly capable of handling Sivo, still like to see Skelton get a run but not sure it will happen this week. Think it will just be Burns in for JAC.

 

[Nasheed]

Why turn Okunbor into a forward when we already have better forwards like Topine & Morrin?

Because, as Gus said, and as I have repeated on this forum ten times, he has the ability to cover tha backline too, and in the modern game of HIA we need a player who can slot into both the forward pack and backline on a whim.

Not my opinion, Gus said it last month.

Mods please pin this comment to avoid more 'wHy Is OkEnBoRsoN tHa BeNcH' posts.

 

[Typical dog]

Parra were pretty ordinary against the Tigers, I assumed that they were way better than that. Might actually be a pretty competitive matchup. Kiraz is perfectly capable of handling Sivo, still like to see Skelton get a run but not sure it will happen this week. Think it will just be Burns in for JAC.

Hope not. Burns in for JAC is like throwing the outboard off your boat and paddling.....

 

[Art Vandelay]

Pretty much the only position I care about this week. We knew the forwards were coming back which should make us stronger. But that wing spot. If I see okonbor named there I will be pissed.

I think Burns is the safer option.

 

[Phalangist]

I think Burns is the safer option.

I agree but I would love for Skelton to get a shot and dominate.

 

[Aristidiz]

Parra are ripe for the taking at the moment, just need to bring our A game and we should get the win

 

[Dogs Of War]

I agree but I would love for Skelton to get a shot and dominate.

Is he ready for it though? Gotta take your chances.

 

[Scoooby]

Can get the win, especially when tigers can almost come back an win, no excuses, they are ready to be beat !!

 

[Pavdogg82]

We beat Tigers by 4, Parra beat Tigers by 2. Therefore, we beat Parra by 2. Simples!