WesternSuburbsBoy
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I'm going to get slaughtered for this one but... Ryan Matterson worth a look? he's playing reserve grade for Parra this week. I believe he's good mates with Benji too & is still pretty close with Twal.
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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weststigers
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I find it weird people take issue with this. He is just one of many voices saying Smith to Souths would be a good move for them.
He praises Galvin...like 100% of other journos and players, yet Gould does it because it is his sneaky plan to land Galvin?
Can I coin the term GDS? Gould Derangement Syndrome?
Coastie_Tiger
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jeez thats a tough sell but we do need a backrower, dunno if his ego would let him come back but who knows.
Betterdays22
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Do you think Gould is totally able to separate his role in the media and his role at the Dogs?
He is not overtly making a recruitment pitch, but there is at the very least an implicit pitch there. Its pretty naive imo to think Gould doesn't use his platform to benefit the Dogs
I don't really think anything could/should be done about it, but it is there
weststigers
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What I think is he is saying the same as everyone else.
If Gould says it, it is an implicit pitch, using the media to get his way. If someone else linked with a club says it, it's all good.
He also said Luai would be good for the Tigers. I'm just struggling to find the implicit pitch in many of his comments. Oh Brandon, you'll be great for Souths, but wink wink, I want you at the Bulldogs....
Calling out players implicitly or otherwise in the media to join his club is hardly good practice. We have seen that with Lee and his big mouth. It's a conspiracy theory.
He's been commentating on the game for years. Nothing wrong with saying someones a good player in my opinion.
WesternSuburbsBoy
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He'd come in & easily be our best option at 13. Can pass, tackles well, runs well too & wouldn't break the bank.
Rock Hopper Steve
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What do you want to do sign the dreggs that other teams don't want or wait till the right player becomes available, it was very slim pickings last off season.
I thought we have made a good start season to season and now Taylan looks a real possibility, I feel your angst but patience is needed to pick up the right player.
Doueihi4PrimeMinister
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Don't hate the shout. Would definitely be in contention as starting lock and offers some depth on the edge. Just need to make sure his attitude aligns with the club moving forward. If we get him at some reasonable coin I think it's a good signing
Let bygones be bygones and offer him a contract, can play
TV Ted Ellery
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Sure you can, but it's just a way of deflecting from Gould's conflict of interest as a media personality and club administrator, just as DJT supporters coined the term 'TDS' to deflect from his countless transgressions and gross unsuitability for office.
orange&black
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Fingers crossed Klemmer deal is finalised and Olam is medically retired. Then we sign Taylan May and a decent lock or edge player or both.
I think we all need to be patient and it will all work out. I have faith in Richo and Benj to make this happen. In the meantime we need to improve on field and notch up a few wins to settle everything and everyone down so we can focus on improving our game each week without too much pressure.
I think we all need to be patient and it will all work out. I have faith in Richo and Benj to make this happen. In the meantime we need to improve on field and notch up a few wins to settle everything and everyone down so we can focus on improving our game each week without too much pressure.
Not sure his form warrants a 1st grade contract let alone his attitude. I think his best option is the UK were his half hearted attitude can support his over inflated ego
Tigerstigerstigers
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If you rush the job you end up with Mbye Packet and the like as your elite players. Better to take longer then sign long term contracts with duds again
Won’t matter how many games he plays if he’s contracted to the Dragons
Nothing short of a premiership of course! 😁
I don’t see where Galvin would fit into the Bulldogs game style.
One of their major weapons in Burtons boot, can’t see them moving him out of the 5/8 position anytime soon.
Watch them play Burton kicks it down to the 10 metre line from anywhere on the field and there kick chase normally tackles the fullback inside the 20.
Burton has the biggest kick in the game.
weststigers
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Nothing to do with politics mate.
It would be good if someone could cite an example and break down how it gives him an unfair advantage.
The only thing that irks people is he is on TV and GM of a club. What specifically, action, then outcome, has he done where he has had an advantage?
weststigers
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Yet when he praises Galvin it is a Gould conspiracy to lure Galvin to the Dogs.
Even if it were true, our supporters can't accept we have to compete with others and be better than them to win. They want a rails run if we show interest in a player and want zero competition. This is the real world.
If someone has a problem with Gould, then get Richo on as many podcasts and TV shows as he can manage and do the same if the advantage is so great.
Nothing is stopping us from competing.
Explains why the deal was being held up due to the ‘guarantee’ of a second year. Dragons weren’t even entertaining a second year.
Tiger_Yoshi
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He has been released of his WT contract...therefore the contract is null and void He aint coming back...
