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Fair comment on Hutch, but l think the dogs are using their 13s as alternative halves, whether that be Mann or Salmon, so they kinda have 2 OK ball players cycling through first receiver with Mahoney and Hutch. Which is OK for distribution and where the team is getting steered to, but offers little threat in taking on the line.
It is working for them, and when they get it right, with a high energy, very mobile, if small pack they look good.
A big test for all of them next week.
Final call out, Kiraz is now one of the best wingers in the comp, makes up for a lack of outright speed with strength, footwork, courage and a very handy offload.
Seyfarth and Sezer in hot water after headbutts and hip drops as 11-man Tigers implode in Bulldogs defeat
I agree with all that, but l like Salmon at 13, the sheer amount of dence he does lightens the load for Mahoney and he still has enough finesse with the hands. He is a way better player than what l thought of him at Penrith, a real 80mins roll the sleeves up and do what it takes type that we need.
NRL Power Rankings: Round 7 - Dolphins, Dragons finals bound? Knights a non-event, Parra on the precipice
K Flanagan is holding Dragons back. His penchant for not knowing what to do next, then telegraphing what he will do next when he works it out, then not doing that to the standard of a first grade 5/8 is an issue.
In every game I’ve watched of the Dragons this year if something in attack stuffs up, looks clunky or has a hospital pass he’s usually there.
Having said that his courage is first rate and he’s a handy defender.
NRL Round 7 Talking Points: With big wins come big losses, and which coach is the game’s biggest sook?
Yep, when he was at the Dogs you could see he can play, but his discipline is appalling, and it costs his team every game.
'Crazy scene in the tunnel': Hetherington in strife after scuffle outside sheds, Ponga hobbled as Dogs flog Knights
Foxx always commits, always tries to lift players around him, he is an asset to any team, and l love that he’s playing with the Dogs. Tracy has definitely moved past Taafe as FB, runs harder, makes more ground and has less errors in him.
Bulldogs grab moral victory, but Melbourne take the two points as Storm overcome Foxx hat trick in comeback win
Agreed the amount of games played together counts. Parra dramatically overhauled their roster in 97, stacked with internationals, it took them a year to get to the semis and another 3 to get to a GF, and not many of those players were left.
I’ve mentioned elsewhere with the squad they have the dogs have to play an entirely different game, with off loads and footwork amongst the forwards. That would take even more time to develop.
It will be a tough year that’s for sure
Parra start the Carty Party to power past Dogs as 'broken' Foxx trots off with suspected AC joint
Sorry for the solid block of writing the new paragraphs havent appeared like the version l submitted…
Trial Takeaways: Problems abound for Dogs after Sharks loss, Roosters-Souths 'reserve grade' highlights format farce
With the dogs I thought Taafe was very good in the first half but had an absolute nightmare in the second, seemed confidence was gone after his first drop.
Mahoney needs to improve his dummy half passing game, lots of poor passes.
Kikau aimed up in defence but l only remember him running with the ball twice, am hoping that was a tactic for the trial, otherwise a waste of talent
The half issue remains, all our options are just OK.
On the positives Salmon was a real workhorse in the middle in defence, Curran will be a very good buy, Hughes looks a likely lad and Xerri has surprised me considering his time out of the game.
The dogs will need to play a different type of footy this year with the squad they have, it can’t be one out hit ups and try to take the space because they lack the size, they do have a lot of forwards with decent footwork and good hands, will they develop a game to utilize that?
Last night was very much a continuation of last year and that’s a concern.
Trial Takeaways: Problems abound for Dogs after Sharks loss, Roosters-Souths 'reserve grade' highlights format farce
Mind numbing that the Dogs let Avarillo go, he’s a pure athlete and a pretty clever footy player. Outside of that he has speed to burn, something the Dogs have long lacked. Never got why Ciraldo started with Perham, then after some 8-10 games, where he showed glimpses, but never a whole match of ability, Ciraldo continued to stick with him.
ANALYSIS: Drama aplenty as Isaako miss sees Dogs sneak past Dolphins - but Canterbury will miss Jake Averillo
Can you define grub Sheek? Cause l think you may have a different interpretation to most. Also when did you last like Penrith? Was it when Geyer was there? Was when Gower was there? Or was it when they weren’t winning?
So overrated he's underrated: lucrative deal awaits polarising Panther Luai wherever he signs next
Certainly a lotta hate for Luai, can understand that a bit because he’s a big personality and a bit lairy. He learnt his trade under Maloney, of course he’s going to be mouthy. Luai is a very good player who gives his centres and edge forwards clean ball and space, not many five-eights do that any more. He can be an incisive runner, he’s not afraid to put his body on the line in attack or defence. What he is not, is a grub. My definition of a grub is a player consistently using illegal and dangerous tactics to hurt his opponent. Luai is nowhere near the biggest grub in the game. You would need to turn your gaze to Bondi, Melbourne or Redcliffe to see the games genuine grubs.
So overrated he's underrated: lucrative deal awaits polarising Panther Luai wherever he signs next
Would make Sticky look like Marcel Marceau
Battered Maroons pull off stunning comeback on 'really poor' Blues to put Fittler's future in jeopardy
The RHS attack was where we broke down Frizell was going well, but Cleary didn’t mix it up with cutouts to Turbo, didn’t give clean ball to Turbo at all. Cleary and Yeo’s every play was read and they couldn’t adjust. Perhaps Cleary’s injury was affecting him so Freddy gave Teddy more work to do. Whatever was planned it wasn’t working and we didn’t have players smart and cool enough to change it
Battered Maroons pull off stunning comeback on 'really poor' Blues to put Fittler's future in jeopardy
NSW the Washington Generals of rugby league…it’s killing me hoping they’ll win
Battered Maroons pull off stunning comeback on 'really poor' Blues to put Fittler's future in jeopardy
Like the optimism TB
The Roar's State of Origin expert tips and predictions: NSW v Queensland, Men and Women's Game 1
I would love the Blues to win, but unless Walsh and the Hammer have absolute shockers and we are absolutely at the maximum of our ability and discipline l can’t see it happening. It is a bewildering NSW team
The Roar's State of Origin expert tips and predictions: NSW v Queensland, Men and Women's Game 1
Meet halfway and go with your heart : ????
NRL Round 6 preview talking points: Are you fighting or quitting?
Welsby would be a great get, he was very good at 5/8 during the RWC, maybe a replacement for Wighton?
NRL Round 6 preview talking points: Are you fighting or quitting?
Beauty and the Beast with Erin Molan, except they’ll both keep agreeing with each other
NRL Round 6 preview talking points: Are you fighting or quitting?
And totally agree about Val Holmes his form over the last 2 years has been outstanding
ANALYSIS: Foxx and Burton combine in spectacular style as Dogs sink Cowboys by copying 2015 Grand Final script
The dogs scrambled well in defence but there were holes and misses up the middle that good teams will take better advantage of than the cows tonight. We desperately need to get some bodies back from the injury ward
ANALYSIS: Foxx and Burton combine in spectacular style as Dogs sink Cowboys by copying 2015 Grand Final script
Chester was very impressive, looks a strong runner, when l first saw him l thought Nicho Hynes had skipped across town to play another game
ANALYSIS: Foxx and Burton combine in spectacular style as Dogs sink Cowboys by copying 2015 Grand Final script
I think there’s be a fair few roarers willing to help out…Kent is moving from a man baby to a creepy clown
Hope you’re OK
Cronk throws down gauntlet to Walker 'he needs to improve' - and the area he has to work on for Roosters to fire
Doorey is a good get, as a Bulldogs fan l thought it was a mistake to let him go…think of him as 75% Reni Matua (at his best) and that’s pretty good to me. You’ll get way more out of him than Brown…but he’s gotta stay healthy had a few niggles over the years
Seven out of eight NRL finals spots look certain, but who will force their way into the equation?
Was being said right up until Kimmorley threw an intercept to keep Qld alive
NSW humiliated Queensland for 18 years - no wonder the Blues can't match their special breed of hatred