General Discussion Thread

[Iamback]

The main thing is they are coming from successful clubs. Even cheaper players like Salmon, Knight, Taukeiaho and Taffe. Not so much halves but they are in short supply anyway. He could use another Soward and a quality prop. Thompson hasn't delivered for them.

Injuries and a rookie coach haven't helped. When things started going bad this year they didn't have the experience to turn it around and they fell to bits.

Lack of a clear plan has hurt.

You are right they lack an experienced half, Yet they go and pay at $500k transfer fee for Karl Olapau because he wants to play 6... Yet they have a $900k 6 in Burton.

That stuff hurts the cap for going after exact needs

 

[Fangs]

Lack of a clear plan has hurt.

You are right they lack an experienced half, Yet they go and pay at $500k transfer fee for Karl Olapau because he wants to play 6... Yet they have a $900k 6 in Burton.

That stuff hurts the cap for going after exact needs

Not all great decisions but they have enough for a big fish or two. They will be praying for a big name release in the off-season. Hunt would have been great for them.

Old mate Mitchell Pearce might have been the guy but I don't think he is coming back.

 

[Iamback]

Not all great decisions but they have enough for a big fish or two. They will be praying for a big name release in the off-season. Hunt would have been great for them.

Old mate Mitchell Pearce might have been the guy but I don't think he is coming back.

Not sure they have the cap space if that happens.

Dearden is the one I would go for in 2025

 

[Fangs]

Not sure they have the cap space if that happens.

Dearden is the one I would go for in 2025

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/bulldogs-forward-tevita-pangai-jr-quits-nrl-to-pursue-boxing-career/news-story/caf4645abb19242da2a67910eac11813

Canterbury Bulldogs forward Tevita Pangai Jr has dropped a bombshell on the NRL, quitting rugby league to pursue a professional boxing career.

The Daily Telegraph reports the 27-year-old will play out the season with the Bulldogs before quitting rugby league with a year to run on his $750,000 contract.

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Doesn't take long for Gus to find a way.

Good bit of business considering how poor he has been for the Dogs. The bad bit was signing him in the first place.

 

[jane the pain]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/bulldogs-forward-tevita-pangai-jr-quits-nrl-to-pursue-boxing-career/news-story/caf4645abb19242da2a67910eac11813

Canterbury Bulldogs forward Tevita Pangai Jr has dropped a bombshell on the NRL, quitting rugby league to pursue a professional boxing career.

The Daily Telegraph reports the 27-year-old will play out the season with the Bulldogs before quitting rugby league with a year to run on his $750,000 contract.

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Doesn't take long for Gus to find a way.

Good bit of business considering how poor he has been for the Dogs. The bad bit was signing him in the first place.

That's a coaching issue

 

[Fangs]

That's a coaching issue

Regardless its $700k at least off next years cap for the Dogs.

 

[Black Panther]

Looks like Gus is clearing the decks for a crack at Luai.

 

[jane the pain]

 

[soc123_au]

Regardless its $700k at least off next years cap for the Dogs.

I have no doubt Gus will still be giving him some of that 750k next year.

 

[luv my panfas]

I have no doubt Gus will still be giving him some of that 750k next year.

Spot on No one walks on $750,ooo

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Spot on No one walks on $750,ooo

Little old Gussy is getting up to his old tricks again. He must be getting a golden handshake. I'd say he was given the tap on the shoulder, with money as a sweetener......Laundrys to the rescue perhaps. Who knows.

As long as Gould and his friends keep away from Luai, I'm fine.

 

[Chins get the wins]

Little old Gussy is getting up to his old tricks again. He must be getting a golden handshake. I'd say he was given the tap on the shoulder, with money as a sweetener......Laundrys to the rescue perhaps. Who knows.

As long as Gould and his friends keep away from Luai, I'm fine.

I have very little doubts Gus did questionable things while here as well

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

I have very little doubts Gus did questionable things while here as well

For sure.

Only look at the Merrin situation.......reminds me of this bloke. Dodgy deals, done dirt cheap.....




PS some youngins mighten remember this bloke, a cross between Vlandys and Gus.

 

[jane the pain]

Best pairings in the NRL

 

[Iamback]

I have no doubt Gus will still be giving him some of that 750k next year.

The article said he got $250k to walk away.

A few others and you end up paying enough to buy a quality player on players to leave

 

[Iamback]

I have very little doubts Gus did questionable things while here as well

Merrin admitted as much

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Merrin admitted as much

To me it was way dodgy even at the time. Gussy steamrolls people. That's probably why Ivan made darn sure he wasn't gunna be around once he returned.
At was (I believe) the beginning of the end for Gussy, he was starting to wear out his welcome.

Not taking away any of the great stuff he did when he was here. But I think he was wearing thin with some of the suits by this time.

 

[murraymob]

Well the tigers are looking to move sheens on .they are a shambles .untill they clean out higher up they will continue to struggle
Just show how well we are run from the top right through everyone working together

 

[Old and Disgruntled]

Well the tigers are looking to move sheens on .they are a shambles .untill they clean out higher up they will continue to struggle
Just show how well we are run from the top right through everyone working together

Fox reported Sheens has stood down.

 

[John Hamblin]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/bulldogs-forward-tevita-pangai-jr-quits-nrl-to-pursue-boxing-career/news-story/caf4645abb19242da2a67910eac11813

Canterbury Bulldogs forward Tevita Pangai Jr has dropped a bombshell on the NRL, quitting rugby league to pursue a professional boxing career.

The Daily Telegraph reports the 27-year-old will play out the season with the Bulldogs before quitting rugby league with a year to run on his $750,000 contract.

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Doesn't take long for Gus to find a way.

Good bit of business considering how poor he has been for the Dogs. The bad bit was signing him in the first place.

IF boxing doesnt work out for TPJ could he make a late season signing for us next year??