2019 Rd2: Parramatta v Bulldogs LIVE GAME DAY thread March 24th

[EelsFan05]

We've had a decent team for years. They just badly underperformed last year.

And we managed to get rid of the three biggest clowns in the 2018 circus.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

What does it use?

Rabs Warren updates it while watching on telly.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

We've had a decent team for years. They just badly underperformed last year.

Substitute 'a decent team' for 'a team that performs decently'.

 

[Djay]

The most noticeable difference from last year is the way we start our sets off. Fergo and Sivo are such huge bodies and get us rolling nearly every single time. I know Sivo dropped it a few times at awful times, but the improvement in that area is out of sight. Fergo was seriously Semi like today, every run is 15+ metres, whenever he is on the outside he makes a break and he just dominated that side of the field.

The other impressive thing was the way we defended on our line and scrambled and the way we clawed our way back into the contest when the first 20 mins was all the Dogs. We didn't panic and had confidence in getting ourselves up the other end and taking advantage at any stage we could. We were ruthless and I cannot remember the last time I saw us put 30 unanswered points on anyone like we did. Once we got field position Brown and Moses took control got repeat sets and got us back into it.

Ferguson was phenomenal, Gutherson was back to his best and Mahoney was just as good. Hell they were all good, It was such a controlled and ruthless display from all involved. Mannah, Paulo. Lane and Niukore were all immense and ran with so much purpose. Brown again was awesome, his 3 grubbers for repeat sets showed maturity beyond his years and his footwork and execution for his try was even better.

I for one and shocked with what I am seeing from this team, full of youth and energy they are showing some grit and steel in defense, scrambling and staying calm. To see them power over the Dogs like they did today from behind was awesome, and we genuinely look like we are in every single contest all over the park.

Brilliant start from all involved, net week will be a real test of where we are at. I am still scared but bring it on!

 

[Gazzamatta]

We've had a decent team for years. They just badly underperformed last year.

Tongue in cheek much Poo.
We are bigger, stronger and fitter. We also have 3 excellent signings to compliment our improved physicality. Just imagine how good we would be if we had retained Jarryd. Scarey stuff.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Our defence has definitely improved. Well done Mick Potter.

Is Potter the defensive coach?

 

[Eelogical]

He wasn't. But at his age they can put on a fair bit of weight in an off season.

Just wait until he spawns.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I have to agree, and I never imagined that Ferguson could ever be a leader. Hard to fathom how the chooks let him go for the sort of money we supposedly paid.

I reckon we paid plenty, while the Chooks get most (all?) their players for unders.

 

[Avenger]

Is Potter the defensive coach?

Yes.

 

[84 Baby]

Well I'm certainly not giving it to you or me, so who am i giving credit to?

Sorry I assumed you were giving credit to the Dogs

 

[84 Baby]

Yeah Baby. Hows things mate?

Truth be told I knew you were back already. I’m just so happy.

That we won. Didn’t even realise you were gone really

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

I reckon we paid plenty, while the Chooks get most (all?) their players for unders.

I'm sure they do but if he really is on 500K, even on our cap, it looks like a bargain. Only two games I know.

 

[Bazal]

Yes.

Our defence was very 2017-esque today.

Potter did a great job then too...

 

[TheParraboy]

First 20min

Dogs had 75% of the ball, we made 4 silly errors, We were down 10-0

Fair effort to come back from that and lead 12-10 at HT. broke the dogs going into the break and showed 2nd half

Need to not do those silly errors v Roosters this friday

 

[JohnStoppafarty]

If this shit keeps up, Avenger will be demanding we re sign BA immediately.

 

[Gazzamatta]

So what happened to Bevan French today? Dropped from the 21 yesterday and didny play for Wenty.

 

[Soren Lorenson]

Tongue in cheek much Poo.
We are bigger, stronger and fitter. We also have 3 excellent signings to compliment our improved physicality. Just imagine how good we would be if we had retained Jarryd. Scarey stuff.

Gotta disagree there Gaz. I don't know exactly how or why, but it's no coincidence he's gone and we have improved.

 

[Avenger]

Our defence was very 2017-esque today.

Potter did a great job then too...

Baz, I wouldn’t have a clue who is the defence coach. I had a guess. I think the acquisition of Ferguson, Lane and Paulo has been enormous and if they stay fit we will make the semis.

 

[Avenger]

If this shit keeps up, Avenger will be demanding we re sign BA immediately.

Absolutely and for 5 years !!

 

[Gazzamatta]

Gotta disagree there Gaz. I don't know exactly how or why, but it's no coincidence he's gone and we have improved.

Ok. You convinced me. Lol. A bit of tongue in cheek return serve for my mate Poo.
Re Hayne, I never ever wanted him back.