Bulldogs fire sale

[Holmsey]

His best spot is fullback and we dont need a back anyway unless Jorge leaves.

 

[wedgetail eagle]

No thanks.
We play too many Sunday games anyway.

God's a Manly fan, so it'd be cool.

 

[NLSeaEagle]

No thanks.

He is a joke. Has played alright for the last month I must admit but only because they want to move him on.

If we could get him for about $150K might be OK, thats what he is on at the Dogs for 2017. He just extended until 2020.

Surely not? He couldn't be on 150k?
He's well worth that, even a fair swag more.

 

[The Who]

I thought Hoppa Jnr was finished as a top footballer having watched him struggle since he left his Missionary position, but yesterday he showed he still has plenty of ability. So it seems when he is really committed - such as playing for a contract or really disliking Illawarra - he is very good.
The only reason I'd like him here is because he is a Manly junior and the more of those the better.

 

[NLSeaEagle]

I thought Hoppa Jnr was finished as a top footballer having watched him struggle since he left his Missionary position, but yesterday he showed he still has plenty of ability. So it seems when he is really committed - such as playing for a contract or really disliking Illawarra - he is very good.
The only reason I'd like him here is because he is a Manly junior and the more of those the better.

And his Dad's a legend!

 

[Deleted member 26876]

Klemmer before Moylan, Moylan before Jackson, Jackson before Hoppa. These would be my targets in order

 

[Loaded dog]

I don't think Hoppa is being shopped anyway. He signed a new deal only 2 months ago.

So, when does "signing a "new deal" matter any more???

 

[southsideeagle]

What a funny thread. It is about players being pushed out by the Bulldogs and only players mentioned are the ones staying. oh well. The only player that we could discuss (and likely reject) is Mbye, that is if Warriors take Green on an extended contract (2 or 3 years).

 

[Jatz Crackers]

I thought Hoppa Jnr was finished as a top footballer having watched him struggle since he left his Missionary position

He struggled when he was compelled to decide between the missionary position and the doggie position. TBH, I think he screwed that up.

 

[MadMarcus]

What a funny thread. It is about players being pushed out by the Bulldogs and only players mentioned are the ones staying. oh well. The only player that we could discuss (and likely reject) is Mbye, that is if Warriors take Green on an extended contract (2 or 3 years).

The Bulldogs will realise sooner or later that they won't be the ones to decide who stays and who goes. When everyone has said no to those they want to leave they will have to offer up those they want to keep. Same thing happened to us in the aftermarth of the Des backended contracts saga.

 

[bob dylan]

I thought Hoppa Jnr was finished as a top footballer having watched him struggle since he left his Missionary position.

I didnt read beyond this, sorry.

 

[qldeagle]

Understandably, everyone wants Klemmer or Jackson (neither will leave).

I'd happy take back William Hopoate at the right price.

He can cover most backline positions (even five eighth, I'd suggest) and still oozes class. He was by the far the best yesterday for Dogs.

A much better player than Kelly / Parker / Wright / even Jorge.

Not the fastest, but would offer a lot at the right price.

He's just a bit too inconsistent and precious for my liking. Granted though he was superb last night but where's it been all season.

 

[Sea Eagle 4 Life]

I wouldn't mind getting that mariner bloke. He goes alright, is young and wouldn't cost that much.

But the Hunter Mariners got kicked out when the ARL & Super League got back together.

 

[1969]

I'd take one of the Morris boys for 2 years, to help school Turbo, and cover for our wingers, centres?

If they are firesale price, and the Dogs pay half lol.

 

[1969]

It matters not that you disagree with me merkin.

 

[ricardo]

Mbye and Lichaa ...

I'll give you a moment to stop laughing ...

Ok ... now that Des has well and truly destroyed any spark or natural talent out of them their market value would be bottom dollar.

I just saw Lichaa "run" from dummy half and looked awesome! He hasn't done it all year and would have been told not to by talent Destroyer Hasler. That's cool, but the talent is still there laying idol. He would make a superb 30 minute player (14) should we lose fan favourite Lewis Brown.

Mbye, not terrible. Just sign him and make the dogs pay most of his $750k contract to the end of 2020 and laugh at them implode. Maybe even develops the guy to be closer to his game breaking best which got him that price tag?

 

[Kevinward777]

Mbye and Lichaa ...

I'll give you a moment to stop laughing ...

Ok ... now that Des has well and truly destroyed any spark or natural talent out of them their market value would be bottom dollar.

I just saw Lichaa "run" from dummy half and looked awesome! He hasn't done it all year and would have been told not to by talent Destroyer Hasler. That's cool, but the talent is still there laying idol. He would make a superb 30 minute player (14) should we lose fan favourite Lewis Brown.

Mbye, not terrible. Just sign him and make the dogs pay most of his $750k contract to the end of 2020 and laugh at them implode. Maybe even develops the guy to be closer to his game breaking best which got him that price tag?

I like this.....

 

[SeaEagle21]

Lichaa had big wraps on him when he was at Cronulla then it fizzled into nothing. Ennis went the opposite way and was very good at Cronulla. Seems like Des doesn't want his 9's to play what's in front of them and just tackle and get the ball out.

Lichaa would be cheap and agree an interchange with Api would be fantastic

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

He struggled when he was compelled to decide between the missionary position and the doggie position. TBH, I think he screwed that up.

He was really confused when he hopped a time machine back to 1969.

 

[HoldenV8]

As far as Hopoate Mk.II goes, he could be handy as a backline utility, but IMO he is not the gun player he was when he was at Manly so definitely wouldn't be my first choice.

Personally I think we more need a good front rower to replace BJ (like Klemmer) before we need to go chasing backline players who haven't shown much in the past few years.