Rumours and Stuff

[Johnny88]

Bronson Xerri’s fragile truce with Bulldogs now hinges on positional switch​

It’s the positional sticking point that will decide whether Bronson Xerri remains at Canterbury or runs for the exit - and the tipping point could come when NSW Cup team lists are named.

Canterbury star Bronson Xerri has private fears about whether he can adapt and succeed after being shifted to right centre.
Xerri remains bitterly frustrated at being moved from the left edge amid ongoing speculation he will seek a release from the Bulldogs.
The fragile truce between the Bulldogs and Xerri could ignite if he is retained at right centre in the NSW Cup.
Xerri was planning on walking into the club on Sunday morning and asking for an immediate release.
He had even worked out how he was going to tell his teammates.
But Sunday morning breakfast with Canterbury general manager Phil Gould eased tensions although Xerri still doesn’t regard himself as a right centre.

It is understood the Bulldogs coaching staff is urging Xerri to work hard on his new position but the Canterbury star is reluctant to move to the other side of the field.
But Xerri thinks he could be wasted on the other edge.
The club’s refusal to offer him a contract extension and his dumping from the side to play the Raiders in Canberra on Thursday night, has only added to Xerri’s disgruntled demeanour.
Xerri was told late last week that he was being axed to play NSW Cup for Canterbury who take on Canberra on Saturday in Belconnen.

Teammates are urging Xerri to stay at the club and fight his way back into the NRL but it is likely the drama will resurface if Xerri continues being selected in NSW Cup.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/bronson-xerris-fragile-truce-with-bulldogs-now-hinges-on-positional-switch/news-story/2aa8975f677fec500c7efc934b3fd965?amp

 

[Timana]

100% agree about his positioning in defence.
In attack though he seems to have gotten sharper...

Scores 2 lets in 3.

 

[Arbitaar1]

Huh? Source??

It wasn’t confirmed. Talking Parra mistook what the dolphins ceo said. Dolphins ceo said dolphins would love to go but they can only go as an away team as all their home games were locked in. Suggested maybe parramatta could be the home team. No confirmation

 

[Matty Bhoy]

I dont think Matty Johns goes through a week without raving about Iongi.

He did it again tonight.

I thought he was caught out a bit in position a few times defensively in the broncos game.

But they pointed out those 2 tries he scored and his ability to hit the acclerator in that split second of space he got and took half a chance into a couple of tries.

When you think he’s still got less than 25 first grade games under his belt, he’s been really impressive. We’ve got a good’un.

 

[gaffer]

if the rumour of playing the dophins in Las Vegas next year are true Does that mean playing storm first round is over

 

[Avenger]

Do any of our juniors have a higher ceiling than Xerri? If the answer is no is he an upgrade on Russell?

 

[Pazza]

Do any of our juniors have a higher ceiling than Xerri? If the answer is no is he an upgrade on Russell?

I'd gladly take him cause this whole backline will need to be replaced in the next couple of years

 

[Timana]

I'd gladly take him cause this whole backline will need to be replaced in the next couple of years

I'd take him too.

He and Fox will be a great combo.

Unless we can jag a Koula or Alamonti - I'd rather Xerri over Alaviro as he has more presence and a bigger body.
Nanva and Richie has to learn to play wing so they can come in if a winger goes down.

Is AMS gornskis?

 

[Eel_fan_boy]

I think AMS is out for the season with ACL (still on the books)

 

[85 Baby]

Do any of our juniors have a higher ceiling than Xerri? If the answer is no is he an upgrade on Russell?

I reckon as centre you’re reaching down to Seuseu as only one maybe in future is better than Xerri, and he’s years away. Renisini would be cheaper but doubt he reaches that level.
I’ve never been a personality fan of Xerri but there’s no denying he’s athletic, so whether he’s an upgrade on Russell is dependent on how rest of team takes to him.

 

[85 Baby]

I think AMS is out for the season with ACL (still on the books)

Is he even really still on books? Other than paying him pittance to train and play?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Do any of our juniors have a higher ceiling than Xerri?

Possibly Seuseu, but probably not

If the answer is no is he an upgrade on Russell?

Yes, at least from a talent perspective. But if he’s a negative influence on the culture*, is he good enough on the field to make up for it?

* I don’t know if he is, but why are the Dogs pushing him out?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I reckon as centre you’re reaching down to Seuseu as only one maybe in future is better than Xerri, and he’s years away.

ffs

Renisini would be cheaper but doubt he reaches that level.
I’ve never been a personality fan of Xerri but there’s no denying he’s athletic, so whether he’s an upgrade on Russell is dependent on how rest of team takes to him.

FFS!

 

[85 Baby]

ffs

FFS!

 

[Glenn]

I think AMS is out for the season with ACL (still on the books)

Is he ever not out of a lengthy period of time.

 

[The Predictor]

H

Bronson Xerri’s fragile truce with Bulldogs now hinges on positional switch​

It’s the positional sticking point that will decide whether Bronson Xerri remains at Canterbury or runs for the exit - and the tipping point could come when NSW Cup team lists are named.

Canterbury star Bronson Xerri has private fears about whether he can adapt and succeed after being shifted to right centre.
Xerri remains bitterly frustrated at being moved from the left edge amid ongoing speculation he will seek a release from the Bulldogs.
The fragile truce between the Bulldogs and Xerri could ignite if he is retained at right centre in the NSW Cup.
Xerri was planning on walking into the club on Sunday morning and asking for an immediate release.
He had even worked out how he was going to tell his teammates.
But Sunday morning breakfast with Canterbury general manager Phil Gould eased tensions although Xerri still doesn’t regard himself as a right centre.

It is understood the Bulldogs coaching staff is urging Xerri to work hard on his new position but the Canterbury star is reluctant to move to the other side of the field.
But Xerri thinks he could be wasted on the other edge.
The club’s refusal to offer him a contract extension and his dumping from the side to play the Raiders in Canberra on Thursday night, has only added to Xerri’s disgruntled demeanour.
Xerri was told late last week that he was being axed to play NSW Cup for Canterbury who take on Canberra on Saturday in Belconnen.

Teammates are urging Xerri to stay at the club and fight his way back into the NRL but it is likely the drama will resurface if Xerri continues being selected in NSW Cup.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/bronson-xerris-fragile-truce-with-bulldogs-now-hinges-on-positional-switch/news-story/2aa8975f677fec500c7efc934b3fd965?amp

He sounds like a sook

 

[Twizzle]

Possibly Seuseu, but probably not

Yes, at least from a talent perspective. But if he’s a negative influence on the culture*, is he good enough on the field to make up for it?

* I don’t know if he is, but why are the Dogs pushing him out?

Possibly, we are not getting the full story.

 

[Avenger]

The theory is that Burton goes back to centre which pushes Xerri out. Also Tracey will also be surplus to requirements and they will offer Bula or Papenhuyzen big money to sign.

 

[Twizzle]

Where is TLT ffs ?

 

[Delboy]

Do any of our juniors have a higher ceiling than Xerri? If the answer is no is he an upgrade on Russell?

Fair enough, so Dogs offer big money and expect players to sign, doesn’t seem to work for us