Rd 17 vs dogs

[Chins]

I agree with this - but are the 2025 Bulldogs the equivalent of 2020 Panthers, or 2014 Panthers?

We had to buy all manner players to bridge the gap while our juniors developed. Sika Manu, Elijah Taylor, Brent Kite, Dean Whare etc. I think that's where the Dogs are now.

They don't have a spine player as good as Moylan. He was the 2014 side

 

[BossleyPanther]

James Maloney and Jamie Soward I would class as elite. premiership winning halves.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

James Maloney and Jamie Soward I would class as elite. premiership winning halves.

Touche.....neither were though at the top of their game. TBH they were both getting close to being over the hill.

How many juniors playing in their top 30 squad in 2025.

 

[Fangs]

James Maloney and Jamie Soward I would class as elite. premiership winning halves.

Soward was awesome in 2014.

Shame about our injuries in 14. Probably a better GF opponent than the Bulldogs but Souths were always gonna win that premiership.

 

[Fangs]

Bad crash at Westmead. Don't take Cumberland exit if you're driving.

 

[Chins]

James Maloney and Jamie Soward I would class as elite. premiership winning halves.

Not the Jimmy Frauds that was here. The Sharkies laughed their arse off when we made that trade. He was washed

 

[Fangs]

Garner starting. Papali'i benched.

I prefer that for this match.

 

[Chins]

Garner starting. Papali'i benched.

I prefer that for this match.

Every match!

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Every match!

I think it was a good move. Garner tackles everything that moves.

 

[snickers007]

The players bought by Penrith in 2014 were mid range players with great characters.

2025 Dogs are buying elite players.....with the wages to match.

Trent Merrin, Elijah Taylor, Dean Whare and James Maloney were all active rep players when we signed them.

Sika Manu, Lewis Brown, Jamie Soward and Brent Kite were only a few seasons removed from rep footy, or made rep squads during their time with us.

Yes, we probably paid overs for a lot of them. Just like the Bulldogs paid overs to kickstart things with Burton and Kikau.

Guys like Nathan Smith, Ryan Simpkins, Matt Robinson and Adam Docker were the budget buys.

Anyway, all history now, but don't be surprised if in 5 years time the Bulldogs are mostly home grown. And I'm sure Gus would be working towards that timeline. But there is no harm in competing hard for a premiership while waiting for the juniors.

 

[Chins]

Trent Merrin, Elijah Taylor, Dean Whare and James Maloney were all active rep players when we signed them.

Sika Manu, Lewis Brown, Jamie Soward and Brent Kite were only a few seasons removed from rep footy, or made rep squads during their time with us.

Yes, we probably paid overs for a lot of them. Just like the Bulldogs paid overs to kickstart things with Burton and Kikau.

Guys like Nathan Smith, Ryan Simpkins, Matt Robinson and Adam Docker were the budget buys.

Anyway, all history now, but don't be surprised if in 5 years time the Bulldogs are mostly home grown. And I'm sure Gus would be working towards that timeline. But there is no harm in competing hard for a premiership while waiting for the juniors.

Docker is one of the worst Panthers of all time. The love he got for missing 10 tackles to make 1 decent hit was very odd

 

[Fangs]

I think it was a good move. Garner tackles everything that moves.

With Crichton on that side Garner is a better move.

Also strengthens our bench. Papali'i will kill the middle off the bench tonight.

 

[BossleyPanther]

Not the Jimmy Frauds that was here. The Sharkies laughed their arse off when we made that trade. He was washed

Yea maybe, but I still think we made the better deal.

 

[John Hamblin]

Montoya and Kiraz are very good under the high ball . Why not try grubbers straight at them with occasionally close to their tryline. Both tall and may not be as good with the ball at their feet.

 

[BossleyPanther]

Dylan kicking

 

[Chins]

Dylan kicking

That's a worry

 

[Munky]

Do we practice defending short restarts?

 

[PennyPanthers81]

f**k off Critta you grub prick

 

[PennyPanthers81]

(I only like when you grub it up for Panthers lol)

 

[Munky]

Smith is horrible in the ruck.