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2020 R4 Mon - Bulldogs 22-2 Dragons @ Bankwest

Round 4: Bulldogs v Dragons

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gerg

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Dear diary,

I have a problem, a dire illness. I love rugby league so much I will watch this game and I won't enjoy a second of it. I like the sense of camaraderie between sporting fans and genuinely feel empathy for fans going through a rough trot (but f**k the Broncos). Some may confuse my empathy for 'kicking a bloke while he's down'. I think of it more as prodding a Dragons/Bulldogs supporter with the heel of my boot - while they assume the foetal position - to check if they are ok?
 
This Year?

This Year?

Immortal
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Just saw the team list and laughed. So the #onnotice only applies to the fringe players.

When we inexpliacbly lose this game I wonder what mcpotato will use from his straight shooting book of excuses.

Congrats Bulldogs, you outenthused us and had something resembling a game plan.

Now where do I pick up my sack mary banner?
 
The_Frog

The_Frog

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hunters said:
Geez what a game. The 'winner' gets to keep their coach while the loser moves on to better times.

Crazy world.
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What's really crazy is that clubs can't afford to pay out coaches mid-contract any longer, so both sides keep their coach. Neither is to blame for the situation their teams find themselves in anyway. I favour the Dragons slightly in this one.
 
Rhino_NQ

Rhino_NQ

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This Year? said:
Just saw the team list and laughed. So the #onnotice only applies to the fringe players.

When we inexpliacbly lose this game I wonder what mcpotato will use from his straight shooting book of excuses.

Congrats Bulldogs, you outenthused us and had something resembling a game plan.

Now where do I pick up my sack mary banner?
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You dont already have a banner?
 
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SBD82

Coach
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The_Frog said:
What's really crazy is that clubs can't afford to pay out coaches mid-contract any longer, so both sides keep their coach. Neither is to blame for the situation their teams find themselves in anyway. I favour the Dragons slightly in this one.
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How exactly is Mary not to blame for the situation that his team finds itself in?
 
The_Frog

The_Frog

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SBD82 said:
How exactly is Mary not to blame for the situation that his team finds itself in?
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The de Belin business has quite a bit to do with it. Frizzell doesn't want to be there. Hunt, Graham and Norman are playing like highly paid old shielas. That's your senior playing group right there.
 
shear_joy9

shear_joy9

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The_Frog said:
The de Belin business has quite a bit to do with it. Frizzell doesn't want to be there. Hunt, Graham and Norman are playing like highly paid old shielas. That's your senior playing group right there.
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no one is forcing mary to pick them. It appears he's fostered an environment where the players don't give a f**k about their performances and there is zero consequences to that.

the coaches job is to pick the best team, set the game plan to win the game and keep the players focused on that goal. Mary can't do any of that
 
The_Frog

The_Frog

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shear_joy9 said:
no one is forcing mary to pick them. It appears he's fostered an environment where the players don't give a f**k about their performances and there is zero consequences to that.

the coaches job is to pick the best team, set the game plan to win the game and keep the players focused on that goal. Mary can't do any of that
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They are the best team. They just aren't playing like it. The coach has had this team focused before. It's not like you lose your motivational skills. Something is eating this team. They have too good a roster not to start winning sooner or later.
 
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SBD82

Coach
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The_Frog said:
The de Belin business has quite a bit to do with it. Frizzell doesn't want to be there. Hunt, Graham and Norman are playing like highly paid old shielas. That's your senior playing group right there.
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If it’s one player, sure. The problem is probably the player.

When the entire team plays without heart, that lands firmly at the feet of the coach.

With respect to the JDB situation, maybe he could be excused for last season and the impact that JDB’s continued presence at training was having on the squad. But when he identified that as a major disruption last year, and then continued to have JDB training with the first grade squad, including taking him into the 30 man isolation squad when he is no chance of playing, that is just plain bad management.
 
The_Frog

The_Frog

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SBD82 said:
If it’s one player, sure. The problem is probably the player.

When the entire team plays without heart, that lands firmly at the feet of the coach.

With respect to the JDB situation, maybe he could be excused for last season and the impact that JDB’s continued presence at training was having on the squad. But when he identified that as a major disruption last year, and then continued to have JDB training with the first grade squad, including taking him into the 30 man isolation squad when he is no chance of playing, that is just plain bad management.
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The Titans had a run of bad form last year, three losses in a row. They sacked their coach. They've lost 11 games since without a win. It isn't always the coach.

Dragons won't sack McGregor. They can't afford to. It's easy and convenient to blame the coach but there's more to this slump, in my opinion. You've got two first grade coaches, one of whom has won a premiership. I'm expecting them to lift this game, anyway.
 
Nealo 12

Nealo 12

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Can’t wait for the Bulldogs to score off kicks So that comment in the presser will be hilarious!
 
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SBD82

Coach
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The_Frog said:
The Titans had a run of bad form last year, three losses in a row. They sacked their coach. They've lost 11 games since without a win. It isn't always the coach.

Dragons won't sack McGregor. They can't afford to. It's easy and convenient to blame the coach but there's more to this slump, in my opinion. You've got two first grade coaches, one of whom has won a premiership. I'm expecting them to lift this game, anyway.
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We have a much better squad than the titans have, and that’s been the case for Mary’s tender. It is literally his job to develop that squad and squeeze every ounce of potential out of the players. Not only have the players stalled their progress, in many cases they have gone backwards under his tutelage.

While it’s often easy to blame the coach, in this case I think it’s appropriate. Did you watch our game last week? Our attack has no shape. Our defence is passive. They are a poorly coached team.
 
Sphagnum

Sphagnum

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2 weeks said:
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James Graham sure knows how to pick his clubs
 
Sphagnum

Sphagnum

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This Year? said:
I had a dragon choking a rooster banner but nowdays I just choke my own because my team is so shit that they don't even choke.

Maybe I could an edgy banner in wheel of fortune style:

F_CK _FF M_RY

Who wants to buy a vowel?
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i’f like an ‘i’ thanks Larry
 
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