Random Bulldogs Talk Thread

[Captain Ibis]

This is a similar thread to the random footy talk thread on Reddit, but for anything Doggies related that isn't necessarily worthy of a top level post.

How do you guys feel about the Dogs Parra rivalry these days? Do you think the fact we've been down for so long that the rivalry has taken a hit? there's never really any build up to that clash anymore, and it's all about Penrith Parra now.

I moved away about two decades ago and don't really interact with Parra fans so I personally don't really care about them atm but that might change if we ever become competitive again.

 

[spiritofaslan]

Personally I don't have any Dogs / Eels rivalry, but that's because of everything that went on with Pete's passing on TK.

 

[BomberBurton]

Still resent the Eels 4 in the 90's.
Expect it to pick up when we are a genuine competitive threat in the competition again.

 

[Captain Ibis]

I just saw this online. I can't help but wonder where we'd place if this was created 5 years ago... definitely in the 8 somewhere.

 

[spiritofaslan]

Eels and Panthers are a suprise in that graph.

 

[Captain Ibis]

Eels and Panthers are a suprise in that graph.

Where do you think they'd of been? Panthers last few seasons would certainly be a significant contributor to their position. Same for us.

 

[spiritofaslan]

Where do you think they'd of been? Panthers last few seasons would certainly be a significant contributor to their position. Same for us.

Just seems odd seeming them both so low.

 

[Captain Ibis]

Just seems odd seeming them both so low.

yeah true.. prior to the last three seasons they were very up and down.. I think their best season was when we knocked them out of the prelim in 2014

 

[Captain Ibis]

Here's another mildly interesting chart. Our first feature on the negative side is not till 15th, and it's against Melbourne. We're pretty low on the positive side, as one would expect.

https://www.reddit.com/r/nrl/comments/x69cbi

 

[Captain Ibis]

Who are you guys tipping to be captain post Jacko? I'd say Burton is a sure thing with JAC vice, or a two captain setup. Mahoney would be a good option as well. Even further down the line I could see Jackson Topine being in the mix if he remains with us long term.

 

[spiritofaslan]

Who are you guys tipping to be captain post Jacko? I'd say Burton is a sure thing with JAC vice, or a two captain setup. Mahoney would be a good option as well. Even further down the line I could see Jackson Topine being in the mix if he remains with us long term.

I'd have to agree there. Although they might opt for someone that is likely to not let their game get distracted by it.

JAC / Burton would be the logical choice, maybe even Mahoney or Kikau moving forwards, with Topine in the future.

Honestly I see Topine having a really bright future if he can bring his NSW Cup form into first grade with consistency. I've been trying to think of a player he most reminds me of, but rather coming up blank because he's not a large forward, but then the games going away from big blokes unless they have huge motors.

Maybe like a Reni Maitua style player?

 

[Captain Ibis]

I'd have to agree there. Although they might opt for someone that is likely to not let their game get distracted by it.

JAC / Burton would be the logical choice, maybe even Mahoney or Kikau moving forwards, with Topine in the future.

Honestly I see Topine having a really bright future if he can bring his NSW Cup form into first grade with consistency. I've been trying to think of a player he most reminds me of, but rather coming up blank because he's not a large forward, but then the games going away from big blokes unless they have huge motors.

Maybe like a Reni Maitua style player?

I reckon Burton is definitely going to get it. He's got the right head for it.. he doesn't get phased by anything I mean the only time he was a bit rattled was Origin 2, but that's a super rare occasion these days.. even then the whole team was getting dominated in that game.

Yea a bit like Reni hey.. good hole runner and just bursts when he gets the ball.. Now that he has been re-signed I can't help but think Gus and co have chosen to ease him in, along with some of the other younger guys, and with a better squad next year he'll see more game time, along with the likes of Morrin.

 

[Captain Ibis]

Man I really hope they bring back the black jersey next year. Our current jersey just does not look good in the flipped version.

The 80 years black jersey was nice as..

 

[Old Woof Woof]

I still think JAc instills a lot of enthusiasm in the dogs team. When they are down and behind the goal mouth its not Jackson talking to them it's JAC so he is my pick as captain looking forwards.
Will be so interesting to see our new coach bring some of the panthers drive and attack into our game next year. secret is simple keep the ball alive make the ball do the work and the backs to track good offloaders of the ball in our forwards .

 

[spiritofaslan]

After watching Kikau tonight, if he carries this years form into next year, that side of the field will be unstoppable.

Prop (e.g King, RFM or TPJ) > Kikau > Burton > Schoupp/Burns > JAC

 

[Captain Ibis]

After watching Kikau tonight, if he carries this years form into next year, that side of the field will be unstoppable.

Prop (e.g King, RFM or TPJ) > Kikau > Burton > Schoupp/Burns > JAC

Mate I was licking my lips watching him crunch blokes all night. He's a freakin' beast.

 

[BomberBurton]

Man I really hope they bring back the black jersey next year. Our current jersey just does not look good in the flipped version.

The 80 years black jersey was nice as..

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Flip the colour scheme with a blue V on black background perhaps.

 

[spiritofaslan]

Our away jersey should be exaclty the same, just instead of Laundy Hotels, just have "AWAY JERSEY" on it!

Honestly though, these days there really is no need for Home and Away Jerseys, it's just a cash grab. All teams should have jerseys which differentiate themselves enough from others.

 

[Captain Ibis]

Our away jersey should be exaclty the same, just instead of Laundy Hotels, just have "AWAY JERSEY" on it!

Honestly though, these days there really is no need for Home and Away Jerseys, it's just a cash grab. All teams should have jerseys which differentiate themselves enough from others.

Yea that's a fair point I mean if you aren't clashing with another team there's no need for it. I just like the black option as I'm not a big fan of wearing white myself.

 

[Bad Billy]

Still hate the eels desperately. It’s up there with my hate for souffs.
I’m so glad Penrith won last week, if souffs had won I wouldn’t even be watching the GF this week, I’d have chosen to have hot needles inserted into my urethra instead.