Chris Sandow Was Outstanding Against Manly, But What’s Doing With John Sutton?

[Ike E Bear]

I think the only thing the Bunnies (and particularly their halves) have lacked at times is a good, long, tactical kicking game.

They don't always kick smart, and sometimes not terribly skillfully.

Sandow missing tackles isn't that big a deal and I think if he does leave out the shoulder charges his missed tackles stats will improve (and if he cuts out running up out of the line, the Bunnies will concede fewer tries ... which I think is a bigger issue).

Sutton isn't setting the world on fire, but he isn't really doing anything wrong either. He's got another gear and I'm sure he'll hit it again ... possibly soon.

Kicking is the only thing I'd like to see dramatically improved. Sandow's capable of it, because he's been very good with the boot in some games.

 

[themacemaceman]

We should keep sandow. As for sutton we should shift him to the back row and use him as a back up 5/8 . Then we should buy a 5/8. I think foran would be excellent but not sure of where his contract is at presently.

 

[Mattyoh]

Like who ?
The Bulldogs have always had a very astute recruitment policy & they very rarely buy a dud player.

Too early in the season to start throwing out names Boo. Don't get me wrong, it's obvious they have plenty of points in them but I am worried about their defence. That is our biggest problem area. Sutton doesn't read the play well and his lateral movement is slow. Sandow is just too small to be effective close to our try line.

 

[boo_boo]

Fair enough but if these characteristics in either player can be looked at & rectified to improve their games then i think we owe them our support.

 

[Mattyoh]

Fair enough but if these characteristics in either player can be looked at & rectified to improve their games then i think we owe them our support.

Agreed.