How well will the Bulldogs do in 2012 ?

[Pittwater Legend]

You're the one who carried on like a twat and carried on about how the Roosters game.

Simple thing to say would've been "uh, no, that was actually in the Raiders game".

Instead, you came across as an utter f**kwit.

When it comes to acting like a f**kwit there are few that can match DoggiesBro.

You just look like a wanker by taking a swipe at RWB.

 

[firechild]

The first half of the season he had Keating inside him at #6 and they had a reasonably solid combo.

He got suspended, Keating got injured and the halves pairing went on to change every week. Hardly fair to judge a halfback on one season at a club which was injury and suspension plagued. He looked quite good in the latter rounds as the combos settled and the form of the team generally improved. His kicking game is quite good as well.

I was talking about 2010, not 2011. People are saying that Des will turn him around and return him to where he was in 2010. My point is the latter half of 2010 under Des was where he showed how little he had to offer in attack. I think long term he could be a hooker, plenty of tackles in him, quick out of dunny half. That doesn't address any issues for 2012-13 though.

 

[Ozzy]

Ennis may actually cut the niggle and selfish plays out of his game now he has the C next to his name. Either that or Des will kick his arse if he continues to do some of the stupid shit he is noted for.

Does that C rhyme with Aunt? :sarcasm:

 

[RWB]

You're the one who carried on like a twat and carried on about how the Roosters game.

Simple thing to say would've been "uh, no, that was actually in the Raiders game".

Instead, you came across as an utter f**kwit.

Someone mad!

Just having a bit of fun at Doggiesbro expense. If he was a member with any credibility or tact I would have taken the time to point it out in a constructive manner.

 

[Charles Bronson]

I think hasler will make an immediate impact at the dogs, I underrated him before, but I now believe he is a top notch coach and could do well regardless of where he went. Maybe not the sharks.

 

[firechild]

I think hasler will make an immediate impact at the dogs, I underrated him before, but I now believe he is a top notch coach and could do well regardless of where he went. Maybe not the sharks.

When did your opinion change? I'm guessing right around the moment you heard he signed with the dogs?

 

[Charles Bronson]

When did your opinion change? I'm guessing right around the moment you heard he signed with the dogs?

lol

 

[Garts]

Hodkinson was not that bad. He was great when the dogs played Manly at Brookvale, he is definitely a 1st grade half and will only improve.

As for Barba, how dare any of you criticise him. He is clearly the best all round player in the game and worth wacking off over a few times a day like most dogs fans do. I definitely love watching him play. However, I am still not sure if he will end up like Preston Campbell or Wes Patten yet.

 

[MuTT]

Lol Wes Patten

Benny will be great under Dessy , I think Dessy is an attitude coach as well as football coach , you watch

 

[Patorick]

Top 8 for certain, maybe top 4.

Dollar Des will have Pritchard firing, aswell as the majority of the squad to some extent.

Look for Morris and Keating to step it up to up a bit to, what with the rumors of both being on the chopping block for 2013, however true they really are.

But yeah, Pritchard, back in the NZ squad, at least, this year.

 

[DoggiesBro]

Good to see some fair honest comments from some Manly fans. Hat's off to you boys, good luck for the season.

Top 4 is a bit much in my opinion though you never know.

I'll agree i can't wait to see Frank firing under Des week in week out.

 

[Doga]

I was talking about 2010, not 2011. People are saying that Des will turn him around and return him to where he was in 2010. My point is the latter half of 2010 under Des was where he showed how little he had to offer in attack. I think long term he could be a hooker, plenty of tackles in him, quick out of dunny half. That doesn't address any issues for 2012-13 though.

Really? lol

 

[Timmah]

As for Barba, how dare any of you criticise him. He is clearly the best all round player in the game and worth wacking off over a few times a day like most dogs fans do. I definitely love watching him play. However, I am still not sure if he will end up like Preston Campbell or Wes Patten yet.

I'm open to Barba being criticised - but I'm of the belief the issues were mid-season and he went a long way to fixing many of them under Dymock in the final 7 weeks of the season.

 

[StormHi]

Bulldogs to come almost last you have Steve turner and Morris not to mention the worst halfs combination in the game... I predict the foward pack of awesomeness gets lost from lack of direction and De$$ie kills Greenberg witha flying door attack after he tells de$$ie he needs to take a pay cut so sam Tompkins can fit under the cap......... Cover shit in gold it's still a gold covered shit.

Oh and at some point Eastwood chokes on a chicken bone and Ennis gets ktfo by one of his own team mates possibly a ruggedly gay international foward.... Who just doesn't get his geniused brand of humor....


PS I would actually rate their chances higher if they had kept dimcock and recruited some better f**king halves.....

 

[betcats]

Good to see some fair honest comments from some Manly fans. Hat's off to you boys, good luck for the season.

Top 4 is a bit much in my opinion though you never know.

I'll agree i can't wait to see Frank firing under Des week in week out.

It would be awesome for u guys and RL but i wouldnt hold my breath.

 

[The Informer]

Huge issue at 6, how and if the 7 aims up another question on which much of their yr will hang. Significant under achievers last yr, Hasler will turn that around but I'd expect more in 2013 onwards once he's had more time to shape his own list. Ennis will have a big yr, as will the Pom. Maybe bottom of 8 if plenty falls their way.

 

[Jack_Napier]

Think a 7-10 finish this year would be more fitting for them. Again 6 is an issue as keating is just average. Don't mind hodgkinson. DES knows the kid so surely he'll improve.

As much as I can't stand this club I think they'll do some damage later in the year with more time under DES and either scrappin into the 8 or just missing again. Next year Certs for the top 8

 

[MatthewA]

I think Josh Reynolds will surprise a lot of people. He's who I wan to see at 6. He's played in the halves in NYC and NSW Cup for us for many years now. It's not like he's a young kid just coming out of the Toyota Cup. He's been playing against the big boys in NSW Cup and FG for the past couple of years.

He played mainly hooker in FG when he was there in 2011 but he has all the makings of a 5/8, very aggressive in defence, excellent ball skills and vision and could easily play at 6 or 9. I would have him over Keating.

 

[Habitual Linestepper]

I think Josh Reynolds will surprise a lot of people. He's who I wan to see at 6. He's played in the halves in NYC and NSW Cup for us for many years now. It's not like he's a young kid just coming out of the Toyota Cup. He's been playing against the big boys in NSW Cup and FG for the past couple of years.

He played mainly hooker in FG when he was there in 2011 but he has all the makings of a 5/8, very aggressive in defence, excellent ball skills and vision and could easily play at 6 or 9. I would have him over Keating.

Pfft. He should start but only because Keating is one of the worst halves in the comp. Being in competition with Keating will make Reynolds look better but there's no way he will be anything other than average.

There's a reason he's been floating around in NSW cup and no one picked him up.

 

[DoggiesBro]

Pfft. He should start but only because Keating is one of the worst halves in the comp. Being in competition with Keating will make Reynolds look better but there's no way he will be anything other than average.

There's a reason he's been floating around in NSW cup and no one picked him up.

Sounds like your talking about Ben Roberts, he was behind keating floating around in nsw cup and noone picked him up. Oh wait.:lol::lol::lol: