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A Canterbury Bulldogs fan for many years- started when I lived in Sydney in that area and before that my brother went to Canterbury High School. Now live in the bush, but occasionally get to a game when the Bulldogs play the Raiders in Canberra. I do not like the new rules, as far as I am concerned the game was fast enough and I admire good defence as much as good attack. Can you please change my display name to Ceebee. (won't let me change it.)
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Please do not pick players out of position – seen enough of that in the past. it is meaningless picking a team at this stage, because every week key players are getting injured, so it will end up being a survival of the fittest.
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If Madge selects the team on form, with players playing in the position which they regularly play, I think most of us will be satisfied. Freddie’s selections were mind boggling at times. It would be good to see a Bulldog or two, in the team, but please not all three, which would make it very hard for a team still on its training wheels.
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I presume Bateman was Captain in place of Korasai, who was injured, and he was in the referees face all day, she appeared overwhelmed at one stage, and the Touchies were no help. It was a poor performance, but was that her first NRL match? I have more concern with the bunker where an experienced referee did not see fit to send Sezer off, for the hip drop tackle, for which he will get 4 to 5 weeks.
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Very sorry to see Paps injured again. He doesn’t deserve all the bad luck he has had with injuries.
Dessie has got the Titans going well and they could easily have won that game. The bunker never ceases to amaze, with their calls.
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Hutchinson is a good player and strong defender, not a halfback, but he is obviously warming the seat till Ciraldo decides that another halfback is ready. He has freed up Burton, who is improving every game. Young Galvin for the Tigers seems to be taking the NRL in his stride and is an important member of the improving Tigers. A favourable mention of Morrin, who is the smallest forward in the NRL but makes up for his lack of size with effort, the game always livens up when he comes on. A few mistakes by Casey Badger, but it would have been a difficult game for her, Bateman was in her face the whole game.
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It’s not a matter of lightening up – Top level Rugby League demands that players are super fit and the Clubs that don’t comply fall behind. Every year the rules are tweaked to make the game faster, it’s a roller coaster and some fall off. If these court cases succeed, there will be a tsunami coming at the NRL and other similar physically tough sports. I must add that I thought drinking water was essential to avoid dehydration, during physical exercise.
'Everything got taken from me': Former Manly prop's legal action over excessive training could be tip of the iceberg
If Topine wins his case it could be a train-wreck for Rugby League, as at present players have never been more physically fit and skilful with training akin to that applied to elite Army troops. The skills on display are what attracts more viewers. I disagree about referees not influencing the results as much, as in my opinion nothing affects the outcome more than 6 agains. The previous bottom teams are causing upsets and showing improvement, match results not always being foregone conclusions makes for more interest. More teams in with a chance, keeps us interested. Of course this could change later in the season, but the high injury toll this year has already had a major impact and will continue to do so.
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The NRL needs to be very afraid if this does go to court, no-one can predict in this day and age how the court will decide. If Topine wins his case, it will have a profound effect on Rugby League, as to achieve the desired physical and mental fitness for modern players, they are subjected by their Club’s fitness trainer to Army like training and discipline. Hence players have never been fitter or stronger or more skilful. This has resulted in bigger TV ratings and attendances. If we go back to the way League was played a decade ago, while the rusted -on fans will always watch, a lot of the newer viewers will drop off to get their thrills elsewhere.
The Jackson Topine case is just like the Shane Heal legal saga that threatens huge modern-day coaching ramifications
It was interesting to hear the take on this by the 360 crew last night, none of whom supported Topine’s claim. General consensus was that this could become a problem for the NRL in general. Army style boot camp physical training is how all the top clubs operate, and if every player with a grudge decides to sue their club because it caused psychological problems, it could open a can of worms.
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Not a NSW/Queensland thing at all – as a Bulldogs supporter – a team at the bottom of the ladder for a few years, I can assure that we mostly came off on the wrong end of the penalty count, and I am sure Tigers and Dragons supporters would say the same.
Titans are not getting the favourable calls because they are a struggling club. Fact of life in the NRL.
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Don’t hate Gutho, but his constant questioning of the ref is irritating. As for six agains, I really do hate them, no scrutiny on the referee as to why the whistle is blown. Another thing I don’t particularly like are short kick-offs, as it is a similar contest to a kick to a fullback without the restrictions applied to that. The obsession with making the game faster seems to be resulting in a lot of injuries.
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Didn’t expect to win, just hoped they would compete well. King, Preston, Mann and Morrin out of a forward pack that was already light on. What pleases me most is that I can see Ciraldo developing a system, where new players slot in and play their part, las happens with Penrith and Melbourne. Bailey Haywood did well last night as did other newbies. A way to go yet, but better times ahead for us long suffering Bulldog supporters.
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Proud of the effort tonight, Hutchinson tries hard, but he is not a halfback. It baffles me why when they were so successful on the left, they kept going right when the game was on the line. I like Tracy at fullback, very safe under the high ball. I will await next week’s team selection with interest.
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I could be wrong, but I do not remember so many injuries so early in the season. Every team seems to have been affected. Could it be because of the “faster, more entertaining game” that the NRL is tweaking the rules to achieve. I have said it before, players are mere humans not robots.
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Agree, if anyone is to replace Taafe it should by Tracy. Not sure if the Fox is ready to return, so it may be the same team, in the backs anyway.
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Was very impressed with the “Special K’s”, Kikau and Kiraz, but it was a big improvement all round. I knew from watching the two previous games that their defence had improved a great deal, and they held their own in the first half of both games. Lack of possession against Parramatta, and some terrible decisions going against them at Cronulla, but the signs were there. Yesterday I saw signs of an improved attack, but a way to get yet. Some of the utilities that everyone bagged are coming up trumps, particularly Kurt Mann, and Connor Tracy. I tend to agree about Taffe at fullback, as my heart is in my mouth when he is under the high ball. Other facets of his game, though are good, he has speed and backs up well. Would he make a good halfback?
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The difference between the two teams was in my opinion Nicho Hynes, with his control of the game, particularly in the second half. The Dogs badly need a controlling half, it is frustrating to see their back line talent not being used to any effect. There are a couple of the utilities that can play half, and would be worth a shot, but Ciraldo seems to pick and stick with players, Perham was an example of this last year. When he finally changed to Averillo there was an obvious improvement.
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What’s with the aerial pingpong boys trolling our site?
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A whole lot of conjecture. Why don’t we just wait and see?
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I agree with Nat’s summary – Johnson was in top form last year, so it is vital for the Warriors that he stays on the park and keeps up his good form. It is easy to stick to the same side, when your team is relatively injury free, but when injuries hit key players, a team can fall in a heap.
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Just a correction, the Dogs were slammed by injuries in the forwards from the start, with Thompson out before a game was played and Kikau a couple of weeks later. A further spare of injuries exacerbated the problem half -way through the season. Surely you are wrong about Taffe having to compete with Perham for the fullback position, who last year showed that he is not up to first grade. I would like to see Chrichton in the centres, where his attack and particularly defence is much needed. We were short of a big prop last year and this problem has not been fixed yet, despite many offers being made. Tough middles are as scarce as hen’s teeth, so all we can hope is that some of the current signings will shine. I am also curious as to where the utility signings will be used and as always expect Guston will continue to attract more headlines than Donald Trump.
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The Morris Brothers were shining lights at the Canterbury Club, and we have not had a pairing like them since as they excelled in both attack and defence. Our defence has been so un bulldog like, it must improve for any chance of success, and I am looking forward to seeing it improve with Chrichton’s arrival. I was very pleased when he was signed as I saw him from his early days in NRL as a potential champion because of his athleticism, and he has since matured in all facets of the game. A good signing.
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As a Bulldogs supporter I hope Addo-Carr stays right where he is. I am looking forward to seeing him get more ball next season, with a much better back line.
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“Simply the Best”, from the entertainment to a match that went down to the wire. One of the best Grand Finals I have seen, played at such high intensity and skill. Penrith were gone for all money until Cleary organised that brilliant comeback. As predicted, Luai’s injury became apparent, but Penrith had a solid replacement in Cogger – not sure why they are letting him go. Congratulations to Penrith and commiserations to the Broncos and I must say I disagree with the doomsayers about the Broncos’ chances next year. They are a young team and will only get better. Both teams will lose key players next but are so far ahead of the pack that I think they will cope with the losses.
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The trouble is we throw the word “Hate” around too freely, when it should be “irritates the crap out of me” or something similar. Sometimes it is the tall poppy syndrome, when everyone hated on Penrith when they burst on the scene as winners, for the way they celebrated, whereas at the time I put it down to youthful exuberance and the fact that they had not won for a long time. Then again it could be just that a is player wearing the wrong-coloured jersey, supporters are tribal and one-eyed whether we admit it or not. No player should be racially abused, and we are seeing too much of that.
Mug lairs, thugs, grubs, nigglers and smug buggers - who are the players you really love to hate?