Match Discussion: Round 20 vs Canterbury @ McDonald Jones Stadium, New Lambton

[Haffa]

Tuala at centre again. This club loves rewarding mediocrity don't they?

“I’m not going to cheapen the jersey by throwing them to people who haven’t earned it” - AOB July 2022.

 

[Zoidberg]

It won’t happen but, it would be pretty funny if we go on a winning run with KP out of the team.

 

[Jono078]

It won’t happen but, it would be pretty funny if we go on a winning run with KP out of the team.

You know, I actually discussed this today.. It wouldn't surprise me if we played some expansive footy with Kalyn out, like the pressure is back on the halves to touch the ball more now.

But I think with our position on the ladder and the time of the season, it'll be easier to just give up.

 

[Jono078]

Just seen something on twitter and laughed so thought I'd share with you all.

AOB was adamant players would earn their jerseys in first grade.

Brodie Jones has been promoted to the starting team on the back of a strong performance you'd assume.

Brodie Jones' last game - 0 runs and 0 metres

 

[PhilGould]

Edrick & Hymel are ruled out with Dom & Simi named on the wing. Guessing Tuala will move back to the wing and Simi plays centre.

Clifford & Mapapalangi the 2 remaining reserves.

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

I would have put Sisagi at centre for Tuala and Hunt on the wing.

 

[Knight Tales]

Just seen something on twitter and laughed so thought I'd share with you all.

AOB was adamant players would earn their jerseys in first grade.

Brodie Jones has been promoted to the starting team on the back of a strong performance you'd assume.

Brodie Jones' last game - 0 runs and 0 metres

His criteria for three years now.

 

[Old dog]

Hunt must be injured otherwise would play him instead of Sasagi in what is a critical save face game

 

[Nuke]

You know, I actually discussed this today.. It wouldn't surprise me if we played some expansive footy with Kalyn out, like the pressure is back on the halves to touch the ball more now.

But I think with our position on the ladder and the time of the season, it'll be easier to just give up.

As soon as I heard Ponga was out for the rest of the season, my first thought was that the team will start playing a lot better as a team. Look at our better team performances in 2022. Common factor: No Ponga.

I'm not having a dig at him, by the way. It's just that it appears the game plan with him there is 'give it to Ponga' and see what happens. Without him, it's more structured and everyone tends to play better as a team.

 

[Jono078]

Anyone have a good feeling about today?

Pretty nice day in Newcastle, solid crowd should be there.

Bulldogs 36-10.

 

[mozza91]

Too hungover to go to the game. I bet the pricks have a crack for once.

 

[slotmachine]

Anyone have a good feeling about today?

The team generally look like they've met each other before when ponga doesn't play, and they probably think they can beat the dogs so might have a go?

 

[knightsarmy]

Nice if they do but feel impending Spoon coming our way

 

[Jono078]

they probably think they can beat the dogs so might have a go?

Don’t we usually stink when we think we’re superior than the opponent?

 

[Nuke]

Don’t we usually stink when we think we’re superior than the opponent?

Yeah, but they also usually turn up and have a dig against teams they're not supposed to beat.
Apart from Round 1 this year, that's really not happened in 2022.

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

Clifford in, Clune out.
Dom in. Krystian Mapapalangi on extended bench.

 

[PhilGould]

1. Tex Hoy
18. Simi Sasagi
3. Dane Gagai
4. Enari Tuala
21. Dom Young
6. Anthony Milford
20. Jake Clifford
8. David Klemmer
9. Jayden Brailey (C)
10. Daniel Saifiti
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Mitch Barnett
13. Brodie Jones

14. Phoenix Crossland
15. Jacob Saifiti
16. Pasami Saulo
17. Mat Croker

23. Krystian Mapapalangi

Still expect Tuala to line up on the wing with Simi playing centre

 

[Yosh]

Wonder what the idea behind Brodie in 13 is?

 

[Jono078]

Wonder what the idea behind Brodie in 13 is?

Mann gave him the same picture he has of AOB?

 

[PhilGould]

Clune is still warming up with the team as usual so seems Clifford is in by choice rather than injury