This is not looking good

[Peter C]

NRL
Monday Buzz: Bulldogs coach Trent Barrett to snub Aiden Tolman in 2021

He’s the Bulldogs fan favourite who ran for 230 metres in his side’s win over South Sydney - but he won’t be part of Trent Barrett’s plans in 2021. BUZZ’S WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS, LOWLIGHTS

 

[Wombat64]

I thought the same ......

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Oh dear

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

Jesus. Almost a certainty Des will go after him. He can mentor Jake on the art of building a long, ineffectual career…

 

[ricardo]

"Fan favourite" is a stretch.

 

[simon64]

He had a good game against Souths.

Won't be due for another one until about 2024.

Didn't he run up and take a quick tap earlier in the year when the game was on the line ? We couldn't possibly be that desperate or stupid. Could we ?

 

[pjayz]

I think Des would do it just to annoy us: “get that in ya you silvertail navel lint! Tell me I’m outdated...Toleman and Foz together again...now who has Barba’s number? And Crusher, get me Lichaa on the line...”

 

[40 nil]

The motivation behind this move is obvious. Why keep Tolman when you have (supposedly) a block busting meter eating front rower like Boyle coming to the club?

 

[maxta]

This would rival the Myles signing....in fact could nudge it as the most uninspiring signing ever, if it happened....

 

[Lindsay Drake]

Fan favourite? That’s stretching the truth!

I sat with the dogs supporters a few weeks ago and they ALL hate the guy. They couldn’t get him off the field quick enough.

 

[The better Robbo]

Holman is AVERAGE but he would come cheap and does offer a lot of experience. Plays 80 which would allow impact from Taupau, Paseka etc.
Averages 140m a game this year and 40 tackles.... i'm trying to find a positive, someone making 40 tackles a game would free up Jake and strengthen our middle. If you watched the dogs on the wknd he did actually play well, obviously playing for a contract. A swap for Boyle maybe? Des doesn't seem to rate Boyle.
I'd be hoping for a bit more than Davey and Tolman signings.... wow.
I'd probably have him at 150k for 1 year with a club option for a 2nd year.

 

[NYEagle]

He is basically what Gallen was the last two years of his career.

Does the tough hitups and always makes his 10 metres per hitup, but I think in the modern version of the game will be ineffectual.

I respect the guy alot though. Incredibly consistant and always been a clean and fair player.

NYEagle

 

[manly al]

What ;s the point of trying to develop promising junior props and not giving them the opportunity and instead looking at players like Tolman who would really offer virtually no improvement on what we already have or emerging . Even with A F B leaving , still have Paseka . Marty . probably Jake , Keppie , Boyle [ where has it been confirmed that he is leaving ] Sipley , Saddler and Fainu in the prop department . What would a guy like Paseka be thinking if the club is seriously thinking of bringing in a very average veteran like Tollman . Surely this can not be a serious consideration or suggestion . Get Paseka on an extended deal , that should be the priority and time that Des and the recruiting staff got of their back sides and got it done

 

[pjayz]

Holman is AVERAGE but he would come cheap and does offer a lot of experience. Plays 80 which would allow impact from Taupau, Paseka etc.

Hey...Holman is awesome, nobody and I mean nobody hits a hole better than him. His cousin Tolman is average though...

 

[ricardo]

Yes it's clear we need Lichaa! Pin-up boy for "career ruined buy Des" sadly

I think Des would do it just to annoy us: “get that in ya you silvertail navel lint! Tell me I’m outdated...Toleman and Foz together again...now who has Barba’s number? And Crusher, get me Lichaa on the line...”

 

[davohan123]

No no no no no

 

[Fibro Eagle]

Des has said in his pressers that the club has depth in the front row , on this one I’m going to believe Des

 

[KNUCKLES]

Des has said in his pressers that the club has depth in the front row , on this one I’m going to believe Des

He also said people are looking at options to replace AFB

 

[master blaster]

I thought the same ......

Me too. I almost dropped my coffee this morning when I read that and let out a loud nooooooo. Got told to leave the cafe lol

 

[davohan123]

The reaction I had to this news this morning just utter disbelief that we would even entertain this idea of bringing him into our side