2019 ✨ R9 Sat - Bulldogs 10-22 Knights @ Suncorp

[Grapple]

You were gonna lose anyway mate.

Ha ha... not really a given.
Not to take anything away from your wins, you got the job done but I wouldn't take any amount of great confidence into your performances. Warriors were dreadful against you and Eels came out expecting to win which almost certainly sets you on the backfoot, though it's no doubt you have shown signs of improvement.

At this stage the official changes have Lewis and CHN out, with Martin and Holland remaining in the squad in position.

Foran replaces Lewis, Elliott starts back row and Smith joins the bench.

Having watched closely the last few weeks, I haven't seen enough from Lewis. Cogger's outperformed him big time and Lewis' kicking game in particular has been poor. I'm happy to see Foran-Cogger get a go.

As for Martin, he was fairly quiet last week IMO. We can't just keep him there because he can kick goals.

Fair points on Lewis' form, Tim, just don't rate him higher than Foran.
I just think we need time with the current squad, especially when we don't have standouts waiting in the wings to cover. Would rather have Martin for his tenacity, and running ability when we already have enough plodders in Tolman (who does his job) and Jackson (who also does his job)

 

[Timmah]

Ha ha... not really a given.
Not to take anything away from your wins, you got the job done but I wouldn't take any amount of great confidence into your performances. Warriors were dreadful against you and Eels came out expecting to win which almost certainly sets you on the backfoot, though it's no doubt you have shown signs of improvement.




Fair points on Lewis' form, Tim, just don't rate him higher than Foran.
I just think we need time with the current squad, especially when we don't have standouts waiting in the wings to cover. Would rather have Martin for his tenacity, and running ability when we already have enough plodders in Tolman (who does his job) and Jackson (who also does his job)

At his best, Foran's a premiership half. He hasn't been able to reach that due to injury - if he cops another one, I think it's time for him to retire. But if he can get some consistent footy I think he can be an asset.

 

[mozza91]

Ha ha... not really a given.
Not to take anything away from your wins, you got the job done but I wouldn't take any amount of great confidence into your performances. Warriors were dreadful against you and Eels came out expecting to win which almost certainly sets you on the backfoot, though it's no doubt you have shown signs of improvement.

Was said in jest. I have no confidence in us whatsoever. This is the type of game we lose regularly.

I’m hoping for a different result this time but I’m not holding my breath.

 

[footy75]

Was said in jest. I have no confidence in us whatsoever. This is the type of game we lose regularly.

I’m hoping for a different result this time but I’m not holding my breath.

agree... massive chance for the Knights to get another 2 points but the kind of game they could easily lose too.

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

Worst crowd of magic round coming up

 

[AnonymousLurker]

Dogs 13+ Klemmer to get smashed by the dogs

 

[Bazal]

This game will go one of two ways.

Two not so good teams will match each other and provide a decent spectacle....OR two not so good teams will derp it up and play an absolute stinker. Maybe both in the same game!

Knights by 6 with no confidence. Just cos I think the Dogs will miss Martin's metres and lines in attack, and I think Holland is a far better player than Montoya and has been a bit of a scapegoat...

 

[Generalzod]

The magic continues

 

[Generalzod]

Knock on that

 

[Bazal]

Watson knocked on...but The Dogs get more value out of letting Myth Pearce kick tbh, what a shocker

 

[jargan83]

Origin kick from Pearce

 

[2 weeks]

Got SKD 1st try all up Osborne Bulls but i hate money sooooooo....

 

[Bazal]

Lol Cogger is rubbish

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

Pearce is the Andrew McCullough of halves

 

[Life's Good]

Origin kick from Pearce

It’s part of his long term rehab - be generous to dogs

 

[Generalzod]

Such a magic crowd

 

[Bazal]

Okunbor has hands like Ishant Sharma

 

[jargan83]

And the Ponga fapfest begins

 

[Generalzod]

Abracadabra

 

[Bazal]

Ponga loves an edge. Deadly. What a play