callmack1
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Finally, time to dump that Storm game and move on. Certainly, got to take our learnings from it but other than that, I think I speak for a lot of us when I say I want to forget about it. this week is an exciting one as we move into Round 6 and we look forward to taking on one of our oldest and most fierce rivals in the Bulldogs. I think fierce is the perfect way to describe this rivalry. While it might not have the bitter hatred of say Rabbitohs-Roosters, no doubt there is some genuine dislike between our two clubs. The rivalry stretches back almost 100 years now and there is a lot of water that has gone under the bridge. Huge games, Finals games, Grand Finals, there's been all sorts of moments over the years.
But the rivalry has really been taken to the next level since 2012 when this traditional Good Friday match was established. Since then, it's always been one to circle on the Calander and one you always look forward to. This week is no different as we come into another Good Friday.
The Dogs have been looking a bit down but they got a great win last night so will be coming into this one confident and on a high. That can be dangerous. In years gone by, they've been so good at dragging you down to their level and making it a real dogfight. This year is a bit different though because while that same identity is there, they are a much better side that can really throw a lot at you now, especially in attack where they like to shift the ball. This is why we simply cannot afford to take them lightly or they'll pull our pants down. They're building, arguably better than us at the moment and they'll see this game as a massive opportunity to carry that on. Obviously, Burton is their biggest weapon and my biggest worry, with Addo-Carr being a close second. But that's not to say they don't have quality in a number of spots. You've got Mahoney there now that you can't sleep on and there's a lot of young outside backs that pose a massive threat like Kiraz. Their forward pack is solid so it will be a tough task up the middle, but I think it's that battle which will determine the outcome.
For us, this week is all about getting ourselves back on track. Some recent, disappointing results have really put us under pressure and made the next two games absolute MUST wins. That starts this week. So, there's no if's or but's, we simply have to win this one. I'm sure the boys will know this and will be disappointed in their recent efforts, they'll be doing everything they can to turn it around. We're so much better than what our recent form suggests, and we need to start showing that so I'm expecting a fired-up performance from us on Good Friday. To be honest, I'll be concerned if the boys aren't fired up as we desperately need to bounce back. it all starts with our energy and desire, something we haven't been lacking at all until last week so this time, we must go out there and set the tone early. Defence needs to be better across the 80 but it's our attack that really needs to click this week. I'm looking for a big game from Latrell. This is another game we shouldn't really be losing but we've had two games like that now and faltered. This week needs to be different.
So, it's going to be one hell of a day out there on Friday to kick off the Easter weekend and hopefully kick off our resurgence. Always a big clash so I'm expecting a big performance and a big crowd. let's go out there and make sure it is a very good Friday lads!!
But the rivalry has really been taken to the next level since 2012 when this traditional Good Friday match was established. Since then, it's always been one to circle on the Calander and one you always look forward to. This week is no different as we come into another Good Friday.
The Dogs have been looking a bit down but they got a great win last night so will be coming into this one confident and on a high. That can be dangerous. In years gone by, they've been so good at dragging you down to their level and making it a real dogfight. This year is a bit different though because while that same identity is there, they are a much better side that can really throw a lot at you now, especially in attack where they like to shift the ball. This is why we simply cannot afford to take them lightly or they'll pull our pants down. They're building, arguably better than us at the moment and they'll see this game as a massive opportunity to carry that on. Obviously, Burton is their biggest weapon and my biggest worry, with Addo-Carr being a close second. But that's not to say they don't have quality in a number of spots. You've got Mahoney there now that you can't sleep on and there's a lot of young outside backs that pose a massive threat like Kiraz. Their forward pack is solid so it will be a tough task up the middle, but I think it's that battle which will determine the outcome.
For us, this week is all about getting ourselves back on track. Some recent, disappointing results have really put us under pressure and made the next two games absolute MUST wins. That starts this week. So, there's no if's or but's, we simply have to win this one. I'm sure the boys will know this and will be disappointed in their recent efforts, they'll be doing everything they can to turn it around. We're so much better than what our recent form suggests, and we need to start showing that so I'm expecting a fired-up performance from us on Good Friday. To be honest, I'll be concerned if the boys aren't fired up as we desperately need to bounce back. it all starts with our energy and desire, something we haven't been lacking at all until last week so this time, we must go out there and set the tone early. Defence needs to be better across the 80 but it's our attack that really needs to click this week. I'm looking for a big game from Latrell. This is another game we shouldn't really be losing but we've had two games like that now and faltered. This week needs to be different.
So, it's going to be one hell of a day out there on Friday to kick off the Easter weekend and hopefully kick off our resurgence. Always a big clash so I'm expecting a big performance and a big crowd. let's go out there and make sure it is a very good Friday lads!!
