Ok Dogs - Funny but outta control

[Shoe1]

I'm amazed they've signed Kikau on a bigger contract than Mahoney (4 years x $800k vs 4 years x $650k) unless Gus sees leadership qualities in him somewhere?

He wants to play fullback with addo Carr so received fullback money, along with most of the bulldogs.

 

[mave]

Ironically, the only bloke not on fullback money, will end up actually playing at fullback.

 

[eaglebuzz]

As long as they are coached by Barrett the point is moot. I can't think of a single player who hasn't gone backwards under his coaching.

 

[mosto]

Outside of Mahoney, their spine is unproven. Burton has potential but is going to have to be ‘The Guy’ at 5/8 straight away. JAC has to adapt to not only the increased activity at fullback but expected to be a playmaker. Again, unproven. Throw in a coach who will be on his last chance to prove himself.

I predict, not only they won’t make the 8, they’ll challenge for the spoon again.

 

[Shoe1]

Ironically, the only bloke not on fullback money, will end up actually playing at fullback.

And don’t forget your fullback money, love shack etc

 

[Eagle 1]

I think we all know that no matter how many big name signings they announce, they'll still fail, because they dont have a spine (although Mahoney is a good start in that department.

JAC supposedly wants to play fullback - if they play him there, then he's untested.

I'm amazed they've signed Kikau on a bigger contract than Mahoney (4 years x $800k vs 4 years x $650k) unless Gus sees leadership qualities in him somewhere?

Putting a side together virtually from scratch is going to be no mean feat. And getting them all to gel as a side on match day will take the Bulldogs the best part of a season. Like cooking, to many different ingredients can sometimes spoil the recipe.

 

[lsz]

They will be more competitive than this year but not a challenger for the comp.

My feeling is Gus has done this to try reduce the amount pressure on for results while he works on their kids. Reminds of when he was at the panthers and he bought Kite and few others

I am big fan of what Ben Darwin (of rugby fame) has done on change in league

The GAIN LINE Report #32

Well worth a read

 

[The Who]

They will be more competitive than this year but not a challenger for the comp.

My feeling is Gus has done this to try reduce the amount pressure on for results while he works on their kids. Reminds of when he was at the panthers and he bought Kite and few others

I am big fan of what Ben Darwin (of rugby fame) has done on change in league

The GAIN LINE Report #32

Well worth a read

I couldn't follow the stats in this article but I agree with the principle of 'cohesion' and believe that the Melbourne Storm is the perfect example of it. They have a long-term coach, a stable administration and players who mesh as a team. It's a recipe based on the football maxim: A champion team will always beat a team of champions.

 

[lsz]

I couldn't follow the stats in this article but I agree with the principle of 'cohesion' and believe that the Melbourne Storm is the perfect example of it. They have a long-term coach, a stable administration and players who mesh as a team. It's a recipe based on the football maxim: A champion team will always beat a team of champions.

This is worth a listen then

The Parramatta Splurge with Ben Darwin | The Rugby League Digest

Listen to The Parramatta Splurge with Ben Darwin from The Rugby League Digest. While we are immersed in the 1996 season it is time for a deep dive on Parramatta's buying spree and its failure to generate instant success, with former Wallaby and Gain Line Analytics founder Ben Darwin

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Bit of a throw back to Parra in 90's but explains it nicely

 

[Disco]

My tip, Hodgson to parra in 2023 and him not to mesh at all with Moses and Brown

It's happening......

 

[47MVEagle]

It's happening......

You reckon they'll get him?

Tigers tried...

 

[Disco]

You reckon they'll get him?

Tigers tried...

Not in 2022, in 2023 perhaps.

I see it as them, Dolphins, Titans being the major teams in need for 2023.

Us to perhaps if Manase never akes it back.

Other options are Verrills, Liddle I guess

 

[Disco]

My tip, Hodgson to parra in 2023 and him not to mesh at all with Moses and Brown

It's happening......

And reports now that it is done.

I actually like Hodgson as a player but I just dont see him Moses and Brown gelling at all

 

[wombatgc]

They'll need to let go a lot more than Cotric and Allen. And if Dufty can do anything next year they'll have to upgrade him too because he's only on a one-year deal.
They're probably trying to create an enticing environment to lure a halfback in 2023 or 2024. Otherwise they're stuck with Trent's first big signing (lol), Flanagan, so it's all for nought.

Love that show.