R8 // Bulldogs 16-12 Knights @ ANZ // Sat 7.30pm

[Joker's Wild]

I'm trolling them hard.

lol dude, I think you stepped over the "believability" line tonight

 

[Jobdog]

I can't fault the effort, but I can question some of the plays we came up with at various stages. Darius basically pushing Tyrone out of the way on the last tackle with about five to go springs to mind. If that's not bad enough, he throws the pass to no-one. That's what a halfback is there for Darius, you just sweep out the back.

 

[Nuffy]

You are blaming that on Mullen? Seriously?

Mate, he was head and shoulders above every half on the field tonight and had his fullback, hooker and halfback f**k nearly every oppoutunity he layed out for them

It is amazing that for two blokes who have played origin and for Australia, neither Gids nor Boyd have any clue about closing out a game.

 

[aqua_duck]

Dane is probably lucky Sione Mata'utia isn't eligible for 1st grade yet

 

[Noname36]

Sadly, that's probably the best we've played all season IMO.

 

[perverse]

There was a lot of good in that game, but it's just all overshadowed by some really, really stupid shit when it counted.

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

Handicapped by Gidley and Boyd.
Sure sign Boyd is off is when he goes all Princess at the opposition. Get's in their faces, has a whinge, wastes time.

 

[Chicken_Hunter]

lol dude, I think you stepped over the "believability" line tonight

And all of them believe me.

 

[Joker's Wild]

Whats dumber than our attack tonight? The vast majority of our facebook fan base

 

[Zoidberg]

Was the chip and chase never on in that last 5mins? Over Williams head with Mamo chasing. Pretty disappointed with the loss obviously, more so because we probably deserved to win. We played better than the Dogs for most of the game. We know Wayne isn't going to drop Darius, use him as a decoy. Have him run behind Snowy, give it to Snowy, and have someone come back on the inside for an offload.

 

[Jobdog]

There was a lot of good in that game, but it's just all overshadowed by some really, really stupid shit when it counted.

This.

 

[perverse]

We look so much better with Clydesdale on the field. He gets the ball to the right hands way quicker and cleaner than Gids can ever hope to achieve. Has way more class in a specialised position.

 

[Frederick]

And all of them believe me.

Including me for a while there. I was scared for you...thought you'd lost it :lol:

 

[Spot On]

You are blaming that on Mullen? Seriously?

Mate, he was head and shoulders above every half on the field tonight and had his fullback, hooker and halfback f**k nearly every oppoutunity he layed out for them

No I'm not 'blaming' Mullo for the loss but I am saying he could improve his decision making when in attacking positions 10 fold. Some very poor options at the end of sets in the last 10 minutes and of course the piss weak 'bomb' in the last few seconds that gave little chance to any of our chasers to compete for.

f**k Gridley and Boyd, Mullo is the man to provide us with the plays necessary to score the points. He's our playmaker isn't he??

Hodkinson and Reynolds walk away with a few in yet again. They weren't that bad.

 

[Joker's Wild]

lol deadset its like shooting fish in a barrell they are so thick in there

Some are actually calling for Mantellato to replace Gagai in the centres.

Its lunacy but I just cant help but wade into the numbskulls

 

[perverse]

Tell ya what, if you put the NSW team around Mullo, his kicking alone would look like a million bucks.

 

[Chicken_Hunter]

Why are all the knights fans here mostly logical yet on that Facebook page they are all geniuss?

 

[Dave_]

Welp. Yet another game decided by referees, if the first dud call doesn't happen the Scumdogs don't score and it proved to be the difference.

Now, on to the rest of the problems.

This may not be popular opinion but I wasn't impressed with Tyrone Roberts at all tonight, too many plays broke down with him as they always do and his long kicking game is extremely weak. He let's Boyd boss him around and hog too much ball (and he's far worse) and his pass selection is just plain dumb.

He's young and I understand that but come on, he's not a organiser and the quicker he learns that and plays to his strengths (running game) the better he'll become.

Boyd. What a dud. This man is holding our team back terribly with his shocking attitude, he gets up laughing every time he does something sh*t and is fair dinkum not taking it seriously. This skirt would be in reggies next week if i had my way. He is approaching T-Rex levels of laziness and he seems to have a false sense of superiority.

I don't think we can be to harsh on Mullo. He has a few things really working against him, he's our only real option in attack, plays behind a mediocre forward pack and had to do it all himself when he isn't even 100% fit.

I think Clydesdale and Sims are showing real good signs and don't look out of place and Mamo has been decent with limited chances. I also believe Wayne needs to encourage Cuthbo's second phase game as he's looked good lately.

We have to get this sack princess sh*t going though. Someone drum up some momentum behind it please. Please, I really want her to fu*k off.

 

[Joker's Wild]

No I'm not 'blaming' Mullo for the loss but I am saying he could improve his decision making when in attacking positions 10 fold. Some very poor options at the end of sets in the last 10 minutes and of course the piss weak 'bomb' in the last few seconds that gave little chance to any of our chasers to compete for.

f**k Gridley and Boyd, Mullo is the man to provide us with the plays necessary to score the points. He's our playmaker isn't he??

Aside from a couple of silly errors, I think he did

Unfortunately he needs the key guys around him to not f**k it up and that is what happened. He kicked us into great field position but we gave away penalties. He slide across field and created gaps but we had no hole runners. He set sweep plays where we had numbers but our outside men hogged the ball

Honestly mate, he cant do it all himself as much as we'd like him too. Its just not a realistic expectation

 

[perverse]

I think Tyrone might find himself under a bit of pressure to keep his spot, too... although his touch for Rochows try was first class. Tyrone is frustrating, the good stuff he does is usually top shelf, but it's pretty inconsistent.