Round 23 v The Bloody Bulldogs

[Phantom V]

Its true that we’re lacking in speed

But with size and power

there’s no need

We’ll just bash Gus’s dogs

Show them up as old flogs

I can’t wait

Go the mighty Red V

 

[BLM01]

He was asked about this during the week. He knows its a risk but thinks between S'ua and Kyle we have cover if an outside back goes down.. Don't necessarily agree with this but at the moment we are very dependent on a game plan revolving around 4 forwards on the bench. I guess with the roster he has in 2024 he prefers to gamble and take his lumps when it goes wrong. As long as he's learnt the Eisenhuth to centre lesson.

Yes I don’t understand taking that risk as you only need a clip to the head and your off even if not your own doing

 

[Slippery Morris]

How important was that win the Dogs got against the Warriors when they won on golden point. The Warriors were denied a clear penalty right in front in the end which instead put the game into Golden point. Saints would be equal with the Dogs and if they win would move ahead. Instead if Saints beat the Dogs, they will still be behind due to points diff.

Goes to show how important these key decisions are for refs at the back end of games. That was a clear penalty which everybody agreed on in the end.

 

[Macedonian Dragon]

How important was that win the Dogs got against the Warriors when they won on golden point. The Warriors were denied a clear penalty right in front in the end which instead put the game into Golden point. Saints would be equal with the Dogs and if they win would move ahead. Instead if Saints beat the Dogs, they will still be behind due to points diff.

Goes to show how important these key decisions are for refs at the back end of games. That was a clear penalty which everybody agreed on in the end.

Yes also dogs have been lucky in many games. Warriors lost 3 outside backs in that game and had to play forwards out of position, if that didn't happen warriors would've won.

Against us they got lucky as Sele and Bird got injured in the first half and we had to play Eisenhuth out of position at centre which they took advantage of. Before that it was 12-6 Dragons at halftime. Also the ref gave Dogs all the calls some which were completely wrong.

Dogs got lucky against Sharks. Hynes missed a field goal from in front which he gets 9/10 times and then Dogs win in golden point.

They should really have 2 less wins imo maybe 3.

Their defence is just keeping them in the finals race, their attack isn't that good.

 

[st.phil]

Across the park we are not quick but Sloan and liddle are genuinely rapid , so we have enough speed to cause damage out of dummy half , in support or out the back w Sloan presuming our forwards are holding their own and line speed and intent is there in defence.

I’ve got a good feeling about this one, hope I’m right

 

[Dragons4me]

If Curran is ruled out, I'd drop Lawrie and bring Bird onto the bench as a safety measure.

There's a lot of hype around this game, everyone talking it up, many lining up to kiss Doggie/Gus/Ciraldo arse.
I hope we win and send the Doggie fans into riot mode so the rest of the world is reminded what a bunch of cnuts that club really are. It would be worth it just to see Anasta scrambling for excuses.

Exactly this. Well said!

 

[RedVee]

How important was that win the Dogs got against the Warriors when they won on golden point. The Warriors were denied a clear penalty right in front in the end which instead put the game into Golden point. Saints would be equal with the Dogs and if they win would move ahead. Instead if Saints beat the Dogs, they will still be behind due to points diff.

Goes to show how important these key decisions are for refs at the back end of games. That was a clear penalty which everybody agreed on in the end.

Don’t forget us dropping the Manly game

 

[Saints Forever]

I have an uneasy feeling probably because we have failed to play 2 good games in a row.

My head tells me we won’t be able to contain Chrichton, and Burton’s boot will be a problem.

If we defend like we did last week we are in with a chance.

My heart says Saints. Another nail biter on the cards !

Fire up boys !

Go the mighty Saints !!!!!

 

[SEAT 1A]

Still worried about Burton's kicking them out of trouble. Hunt and Flanno need to bring their best.

By the way, Luc is on fire on a vid on Drogans.com.

 

[TheRev]

Burton had supposedly put that bomb away but has bought it back out recently.. there is no doubt they will pump sloan.. im expecting them all to be contested.. but the better we go up front.. the less time they will have to put that kick up and get a chase going.. they have a few guys who can chase though.

 

[Illusion]

Across the park we are not quick but Sloan and liddle are genuinely rapid , so we have enough speed to cause damage out of dummy half , in support or out the back w Sloan presuming our forwards are holding their own and line speed and intent is there in defence.

I’ve got a good feeling about this one, hope I’m right

I wish and hope you are right , but I'm not feeling it ........

 

[Blood Shot Eyes]

I'm feeling it right now......Dragons by 7

 

[blacksafake]

Burton had supposedly put that bomb away but has bought it back out recently.. there is no doubt they will pump sloan.. im expecting them all to be contested.. but the better we go up front.. the less time they will have to put that kick up and get a chase going.. they have a few guys who can chase though.

Kikau particularly is good on the chase so hopefully Sloan gets plenty of protection.

 

[steerlerbab]

Round 12 we lost 44-12 to bulldogs. Possession was 58%-42% in favour of bulldogs.
Last round we beat Storm. Possession was 50%-50%
The round before that we lost 46-10 to panthers. Possession was 58%-42% in favour of panthers.

This is the era of 6 tackle repeats and some teams are better than others at milking it and Bulldogs are one of the best. Cameron has learnt it from his master Ivan. Sometimes even commentators are perplexed what the 6 again was for. We all saw it in state of origin 2 what happened to Queensland. Even the best of the best can crumble with the weight of possession against them. what bothers me the most is that the captain can challenge penalties but 6 agains cannot be challenged.

Anyway, if referee keeps his whistle in his pocket we will be very competitive and with ground advantage we will beat bulldogs. If the weight of possession goes against us, then we will be out of gas by the last quarter.

Regardless of what happens this year, Flanno has been away for long time and needs to study the art of playing in the 6 again era and coach it to our team for 2025.

 

[Illusion]

Round 12 we lost 44-12 to bulldogs. Possession was 58%-42% in favour of bulldogs.
Last round we beat Storm. Possession was 50%-50%
The round before that we lost 46-10 to panthers. Possession was 58%-42% in favour of panthers.

This is the era of 6 tackle repeats and some teams are better than others at milking it and Bulldogs are one of the best. Cameron has learnt it from his master Ivan. Sometimes even commentators are perplexed what the 6 again was for. We all saw it in state of origin 2 what happened to Queensland. Even the best of the best can crumble with the weight of possession against them. what bothers me the most is that the captain can challenge penalties but 6 agains cannot be challenged.

Anyway, if referee keeps his whistle in his pocket we will be very competitive and with ground advantage we will beat bulldogs. If the weight of possession goes against us, then we will be out of gas by the last quarter.

Regardless of what happens this year, Flanno has been away for long time and needs to study the art of playing in the 6 again era and coach it to our team for 2025.

This is the problem 6 again as you say , penalties these things they can't over come so to be any chance as you have well highlighted , things have to be fairly even or they crumble ........ Also Hunt needs another good game as I mentioned before he was much better not being first receiver as Kyle and Jack did most of it which left Hunt already on the move to be able to play off the cuff ...... Anyway this is a big big game for us win this and big change of playing in the finals ........

 

[Moehunt2024]

Feeling nervous today lets smash them
doggiess

 

[56to66]

Titans played a great game last week, I expected a tough game for Scumulla, considering is was an away game for them.Everyone expects a tough encounter tonight, let's hope the Bullcheats don't do the same, I can hear it now, the Dogs will win the comp.

 

[since77]

Don’t forget us dropping the Manly game

Also that Cowboys game. That should have been 2 points in the bag. No excuses for falling apart that day.

 

[Illusion]

Also that Cowboys game. That should have been 2 points in the bag. No excuses for falling apart that day.

If the can't get up for this then really they are no hope this year ...... At home after a good win against the Storm , a big chance of cementing a spot in the top 8 ....... Just get it done .......