Game Day: Bulldogs v Manly [Round 26, 2023]

[wombatgc]

Onya Ray-Ray. Well deserved for his hit ups out of our red zone.
GKCT going good. This should be the blueprint for next year.

 

[HoldenV8]

That's the was to use Ray Vaega. Close to the line where he can use his strength a-la Jorge Taufua.

 

[blacktown eagle]

I can’t help but think if koula had played fullback since tommy was out all year he’d prob be one of the premier fbs in the game. Having a blinder right now albeit against the dogs but all confidence right now even with the dropped ball

 

[danny-boy]

it’s just 2 **** teams going at it.

 

[The Royal Soup]

I think the Penrith 2022 model may be the go.

Croker (Kenny) to start for about 20 then bring on Gordie (Api) for the remaing 60.

Croker possibly for the last 10 if we need to tighten up and hold a lead.

Small sample size though but very promising

made a huge difference and the best we have looked at hooker since the bloke that’s in jail

 

[NREagle]

The dogs just look so bad...

We look slightly less bad...

 

[Eagle 1]

That's the was to use Ray Vaega. Close to the line where he can use his strength a-la Jorge Taufua.

Nearly impossible to stop

 

[mickqld]

2 very, very average teams.

 

[davohan123]

Yes it's the dogs
Both teams so slow
But gordan made impact of bench we looked more quicker with him at 9
Croker still starting 9 but Gordon 14 next year
Crappy game to watch
Glad we are winning.

 

[Eagle 1]

The dogs just look so bad...

We look slightly less bad...

Very fragile goal line defence, we only need to start a set on their 20m line for us to score.

 

[HK_Eagle]

WARNING: to lettuce leaves and snowflakes whom may be of delicate constitution. Slightly not so positive post to follow.

We're looking good playing barefoot.

 

[davohan123]

2 very, very average teams.

Agreed but we have so many outs and really have been playing in 1st gear.

I didn't expect much today but they are playing ok.

 

[danny-boy]

I can’t help but think if koula had played fullback since tommy was out all year he’d prob be one of the premier fbs in the game. Having a blinder right now albeit against the dogs but all confidence right now even with the dropped ball

Nah no chance. He struggles under a high ball.

 

[jbay]

Im so glad DCE is our captain
He’s such a great leader

 

[NREagle]

Like the way Gordy has been used so far, giving Croker a rest in the first half. Should have happened months ago.

 

[skull61]

Who put Koula at fullback can’t catch bombs hook him before it’s too late. (Just getting into the spirit of this thread)

 

[Wombat64]

No offence...... but I'd slip that Darcie McDonald one.

 

[NYEagle]

I still don’t get the Koula love at fullback he is afraid to catch the ball, anyhow. I still don’t like the guy much. He looks good in open spaces but I question his enthusiasm for the club.

Really impressed with Vaega. He is such a dangerous runner of the ball. I reckon he is a lock at winger next year. Excited also to see Arthur playing well. He will be great for depth next year.

Sipley and DCE absolutely amazing today, but I have to remind myself we are playing a peaheart team on a very fast track.

NYEagle

 

[davohan123]

Who put Koula at fullback can’t catch bombs hook him before it’s too late. (Just getting into the spirit of this thread)

Koula has been so bad he can never play 1 again lol

He actually has looked good today
I wouldn't risk Ruben on Friday and give koula another game at 1.

 

[HoldenV8]

I still don’t get the Koula love at fullback he is afraid to catch the ball, anyhow. I still don’t like the guy much. He looks good in open spaces but I question his enthusiasm for the club.

If he had no enthusiasm for the club he would have been off to the races with the Wallabies instead of re-signing with us for a few more years.