When should we consider re-signing Dufty ?

[bradtalo]

Dolphins are a big chance of making him a pitch any day now if they haven't already. He's the only name fullback off contract available for 2023. If they already had a fullback I'd be happy to wait longer but can we afford to ?

Yes I know he's only played 1 game for us but he was the difference tonight. It would likely save money also. If we wait til he kills it for us how much will we be paying then bidding against the Dolphins ?

Some other things from tonight's game that surprised me:
- Alamoti seemed slower than I expected
- Unsurprisingly Averillo proved again he's not a half. It's worrying that Barrett still persists with him there. He's never been an organiser, incapable of ballplaying. No way would he ever be as good as Dufty at fullback either. He's a centre at best.
- Thompson still doesn't seem worth his pay packet.
- Cook brings a lot more options in attack than JMK.
- In the off season Okunbor obviously didn't stay back at training to put in extras at catching a footy. Why not ?

 

[Scoooby]

NOW.!! 1st try, many more to come, I’ve seen enough lol, he’s a freak.!!

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Omg haha

 

[Bulldogsteve]

He was good tonight and his efforts in D were good, held up the winger and didnt miss any balls at the back
Scored a try and 1 assist in one half

 

[Dingo]

not yet

 

[wendog33]

Put it this way.
He was our only attacking option tonight and we desperately need options.

One year extension next week after the Sharks

 

[Dannyboi88]

Good to see a fullback from us sniffing around and pouncing on a ball and having the wheels to score

 

[KiwiDog7]

Not after one half of a trial

 

[Benno Bulldog]

He was good tonight and was the difference in a poor showing, but we do need to see him in a full strength line up.

 

[Total Fool]

I haven’t seen Burton play in a Dogs jersey yet… but I’d much rather be waving the big $$$$ towards him ASAP!

 

[Big Vibe]

I too fear the looming monumental Dufty bidding war between us and the Dolphins.

We need to act fast. Probably tomorrow. 4 year deal @ $750,000/year should get us over the line. Come on Gus.

 

[blue & white blood]

Omg haha

You Don't seem to have to much to say about Matt Dufty tonight, Unusual for you Mutt, Well we told you so, there's your proof tonight, he is a quality player and a great Fullback, do you still what to exchange him for your girl friend Averillo at Fullback. go ahead make my day

 

[2144superman]

Dolphins are a big chance of making him a pitch any day now if they haven't already. He's the only name fullback off contract available for 2023. If they already had a fullback I'd be happy to wait longer but can we afford to ?

Yes I know he's only played 1 game for us but he was the difference tonight. It would likely save money also. If we wait til he kills it for us how much will we be paying then bidding against the Dolphins ?

Some other things from tonight's game that surprised me:
- Alamoti seemed slower than I expected
- Unsurprisingly Averillo proved again he's not a half. It's worrying that Barrett still persists with him there. He's never been an organiser, incapable of ballplaying. No way would he ever be as good as Dufty at fullback either. He's a centre at best.
- Thompson still doesn't seem worth his pay packet.
- Cook brings a lot more options in attack than JMK.
- In the off season Okunbor obviously didn't stay back at training to put in extras at catching a footy. Why not ?

Dolphins will land Reece Walsh who’ll do his absolute best to reneg out of that Warriors contract.
Dolphins have also been heavily linked to Selwyn Cobbo who looks like being a super star in the future.

 

[COVENS]

Probably after he plays more than 1 half of a trial.

 

[blue & white blood]

Good to see a fullback from us sniffing around and pouncing on a ball and having the wheels to score

Fully agree with you, we have not seen anything like that since the Babar left, as soon as Dufty got that ball you new it was going to be a try, there's no substitute for speed,

 

[2144superman]

Fully agree with you, we have not seen anything like that since the Babar left, as soon as Dufty got that ball you new it was going to be a try, there's no substitute for speed,

How good was it to know 70m out that it was going to be a try. Soon as I saw Dufty in the clear I celebrated.

 

[Grechy21]

Now

 

[Moedogg]

He showed more enthusiasm in that 1st half cameo than he did all season at the Dragons last year. I guess it was the coach after all, said Hook told him to play a certain way.

 

[dogbone]

Good on Dufty but he still has a long way to go. I know he will lay on a lot of our tries and whenever he gets in the clear it'll be lights out but he has to prove himself in defence.

 

[Doge]

Dufty is the 6/10 at the pub when you are in a dry spell that you think is flirting with you so you get down on one knee straight away.