**live game feed** vs the Doggies

[pawsandclaws1]

Here's a question, the bomb goes up, how many of our chasers believe that this is a legitimate try scoring opp? Look at young Lomax, he goes all in to score or set a team mate up to score. Fairdinkum, if JL ran that hard and jumped that high he'd be looking for a ventilator. On the other side Mbye chased, got the ball but no one was in support. Attitudinal issue? Same with the cross field kick?

 

[twentyforty]

Joey didn’t have a great game but wow that try he scored to get us level was terrific.

He has his flaws but no one in the club can score a try like that. He is almost impossible to stop when he’s got some room in front of him

That’s the real issue, we’re not giving Joey clean ball. Why? They guy is a game breaker.

 

[Aesopian]

We tripped stumbled , bumbled our way to victory

**Brooks is a champion ...never doubted him .......**

Seriously though our big problem that stands out is the lack of mobility in Huth ,Packer and Seyfarth

At least if you have Musgrove , Twal even Rowdy in the 13 ..you have more lateral movement in your middle 3rd

You’re kidding right? One field goal to win a match doesn’t make up for 7 years of nothingness! About bloody time he did something good.

Brooksy tried hard all game and did come up with the clutch play but I thought he didn’t look as comfortable wide of the ruck. A few times he had a bit of space to run he did cut back inside. When we had to score, Brooks took the ball in the middle, sent It to Benji (who is much more dangerous wider if the ruck) and while Cogger slipped over, he did put it on a platter for BJ.

I thought it was our most fluent play of the game.

That was a slick play hey... great depth, everyone hitting the ball at pace. Garner nearly bottled the play lol. Not sure what he was doing but gladly got out of joeys way in the end. He looks a bit lost on that right edge.

 

[Boa constrictor]

The other thing about Joey was the quick hands for Nof’s try. We have run a similar play various times against parra, Souths etc. but Lawrence couldn’t we anywhere near executing the quick hands.

 

[JC99]

Joey didn’t have a great game but wow that try he scored to get us level was terrific.

He has his flaws but no one in the club can score a try like that. He is almost impossible to stop when he’s got some room in front of him


That’s the real issue, we’re not giving Joey clean ball. Why? They guy is a game breaker.

Reynolds did and Joey played his best footy at the time. Benji tries too hard to create it all on his own but he seems to be getting a little better with it. Joey 20 metres out can create anything he’s a monster

 

[rustycage]

Well thought Liddle played really well for his 60 minutes, his passing from DH was a revelation after the past few weeks. Good defence and a few nice runs. First game back and will only get better.

The other point I would like to make is the Cogger break up the middle. Blame should be put on the right people - it was Eisenhuth's tackle to make, Packer was too far away and Liddle was trying to cover his error and managed to almost trip him up.

A win is a win as they say - and it keeps us alive for another week.

Liddle also made the tackle before, a great low tackle. We actually gave away a 6 again call on that play that shouldn't have been given. Liddle was still running back into the line after that great tackle. The break wasn't his fault but he probably should have made the tackle.

You could see that try unfolding in slow mo. Liddle was gassed and jogging slowly back into the d fensive line trying to get breath. Yeah, he missed the tackle, but fatigue will do that. Perhaps shorter stints for him in his first game back would have been a better option.

 

[cochise]

Well thought Liddle played really well for his 60 minutes, his passing from DH was a revelation after the past few weeks. Good defence and a few nice runs. First game back and will only get better.

The other point I would like to make is the Cogger break up the middle. Blame should be put on the right people - it was Eisenhuth's tackle to make, Packer was too far away and Liddle was trying to cover his error and managed to almost trip him up.

A win is a win as they say - and it keeps us alive for another week.

Liddle also made the tackle before, a great low tackle. We actually gave away a 6 again call on that play that shouldn't have been given. Liddle was still running back into the line after that great tackle. The break wasn't his fault but he probably should have made the tackle.

You could see that try unfolding in slow mo. Liddle was gassed and jogging slowly back into the d fensive line trying to get breath. Yeah, he missed the tackle, but fatigue will do that. Perhaps shorter stints for him in his first game back would have been a better option.

Agreed

 

[Russell]

Well thought Liddle played really well for his 60 minutes, his passing from DH was a revelation after the past few weeks. Good defence and a few nice runs. First game back and will only get better.

The other point I would like to make is the Cogger break up the middle. Blame should be put on the right people - it was Eisenhuth's tackle to make, Packer was too far away and Liddle was trying to cover his error and managed to almost trip him up.

A win is a win as they say - and it keeps us alive for another week.

Liddle also made the tackle before, a great low tackle. We actually gave away a 6 again call on that play that shouldn't have been given. Liddle was still running back into the line after that great tackle. The break wasn't his fault but he probably should have made the tackle.

You could see that try unfolding in slow mo. Liddle was gassed and jogging slowly back into the d fensive line trying to get breath. Yeah, he missed the tackle, but fatigue will do that. Perhaps shorter stints for him in his first game back would have been a better option.

Maybe but it was Eiesenhuth's tackle to make. Liddle was trying to cover for his error.

As Cochise said - unfortunately he was getting back in the line after a great tackle.

 

[weststigers]

The other thing about Joey was the quick hands for Nof’s try. We have run a similar play various times against parra, Souths etc. but Lawrence couldn’t we anywhere near executing the quick hands.

That pass was pure class...I'd say most centres botch that, but Joey did a great job.

He was under immense pressure too.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

The other thing about Joey was the quick hands for Nof’s try. We have run a similar play various times against parra, Souths etc. but Lawrence couldn’t we anywhere near executing the quick hands.

Lawrence would have made the ball and all tackle on the Canterbury attacker that JL failed to right before their last try was scored. He couldn't lock up the ball, looked relieved the play had gone to the other side. I knew they would score.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Well thought Liddle played really well for his 60 minutes, his passing from DH was a revelation after the past few weeks. Good defence and a few nice runs. First game back and will only get better.

The other point I would like to make is the Cogger break up the middle. Blame should be put on the right people - it was Eisenhuth's tackle to make, Packer was too far away and Liddle was trying to cover his error and managed to almost trip him up.

A win is a win as they say - and it keeps us alive for another week.

Liddle also made the tackle before, a great low tackle. We actually gave away a 6 again call on that play that shouldn't have been given. Liddle was still running back into the line after that great tackle. The break wasn't his fault but he probably should have made the tackle.

I was watching him get back in line as well. He was gassed.

 

[innsaneink]

Leading with the head’: Dylan Napa on report for tackle in Bulldogs’ loss to Wests Tigers
Dylan Napa speaks to Matt Cecchin after being placed on report
Dylan Napa speaks to Matt Cecchin after being placed on report
Bulldogs prop Dylan Napa faces an anxious wait at the judiciary after he was placed on report for “leading with the head” against the Tigers.

Canterbury were camped out on their own line when Sam McIntyre took a drive towards the line.

A nice Sunday drive??

 

[TheDaBoss]

The other thing about Joey was the quick hands for Nof’s try. We have run a similar play various times against parra, Souths etc. but Lawrence couldn’t we anywhere near executing the quick hands.

That pass was pure class...I'd say most centres botch that, but Joey did a great job.

He was under immense pressure too.

his speed has gone up 2 fold since he lost that weight

 

[TheDaBoss]

We need to put in a FULL 80 Minute performance this week to beat roosters

It is very possible and i do believe we can do it

 

[TigerSJ]

A lot being made of poor bomb options taken by Benji and Brooks....I think a kick is often only as good as the chase. We are rarely competing for the ball - Lomax is a great example as are quite a few fullbacks in the game and the Roosters who scream out the word "COMPETE" with every bomb kicked. There was very little wrong with the majority of their kicks that a really good chase and attempt to win the ball wouldn't have fixed!

 

[dazza65]

I know this will be controversial but I don't think we played that badly. Hear me out.
Dogs aren't as bad as we made them out to be. Besides being towelled up the Storm last week they have lost by 2 to the slimes, beat the knights by 6 (what have they done to us twice??) and lost to StG by 6
If you go through their tries one by one you see that each try was a simple error by one of our players:
1. Eisenhuth didn't move laterally quick enough, liddle didn't chase quick enough from marker isolating Huth at A defender.
2. Nofo drifted off his man near the line ( I would say again but I don't think he had much option and Foran picked him out)
3. Benji, on one leg turned his back on Foran and that was enough...
4. Reynolds races out of marker way too fast and far and let JMK right up the centre between the two line defenders - silly.
5. Freak offload not many teams would have prevented.

So, I know good teams don't make these mistakes however I think it was solid - we kept on turning up and got the win.

It also showed Foran still has it between the ears (if no longer the body), I don't know why we don't play to JL more and Liddle was great all things considered. JRey needs to tone down his enthusiasm just a little and we still need to sort the spine....

But I don't think it is wrist slitting time even considering where the dogs are sitting.
Anyway just my "lets look on the positive" take on the game.

 

[TheDaBoss]

I know this will be controversial but I don't think we played that badly. Hear me out.
Dogs aren't as bad as we made them out to be. Besides being towelled up the Storm last week they have lost by 2 to the slimes, beat the knights by 6 (what have they done to us twice??) and lost to StG by 6
If you go through their tries one by one you see that each try was a simple error by one of our players:
1. Eisenhuth didn't move laterally quick enough, liddle didn't chase quick enough from marker isolating Huth at A defender.
2. Nofo drifted off his man near the line ( I would say again but I don't think he had much option and Foran picked him out)
3. Benji, on one leg turned his back on Foran and that was enough...
4. Reynolds races out of marker way too fast and far and let JMK right up the centre between the two line defenders - silly.
5. Freak offload not many teams would have prevented.

So, I know good teams don't make these mistakes however I think it was solid - we kept on turning up and got the win.

It also showed Foran still has it between the ears (if no longer the body), I don't know why we don't play to JL more and Liddle was great all things considered. JRey needs to tone down his enthusiasm just a little and we still need to sort the spine....

But I don't think it is wrist slitting time even considering where the dogs are sitting.
Anyway just my "lets look on the positive" take on the game.

good analysis mate :+1:

 

[balmain boy]

I know this will be controversial but I don't think we played that badly. Hear me out.
Dogs aren't as bad as we made them out to be. Besides being towelled up the Storm last week they have lost by 2 to the slimes, beat the knights by 6 (what have they done to us twice??) and lost to StG by 6
If you go through their tries one by one you see that each try was a simple error by one of our players:
1. Eisenhuth didn't move laterally quick enough, liddle didn't chase quick enough from marker isolating Huth at A defender.
2. Nofo drifted off his man near the line ( I would say again but I don't think he had much option and Foran picked him out)
3. Benji, on one leg turned his back on Foran and that was enough...
4. Reynolds races out of marker way too fast and far and let JMK right up the centre between the two line defenders - silly.
5. Freak offload not many teams would have prevented.

So, I know good teams don't make these mistakes however I think it was solid - we kept on turning up and got the win.

It also showed Foran still has it between the ears (if no longer the body), I don't know why we don't play to JL more and Liddle was great all things considered. JRey needs to tone down his enthusiasm just a little and we still need to sort the spine....

But I don't think it is wrist slitting time even considering where the dogs are sitting.
Anyway just my "lets look on the positive" take on the game.

good analysis mate :+1:

Nah, we were diabolical.

Halves = very poor. Zero game management, last tackle options were atrocious, we got maybe 2 or 3 kicks right all game. Awful awful kicking game.

Fowards were ok the first 30 mins and then that was that. Our bench was abysmal. Aloiai, Luciano and Liddz get a pass and were good. Packer, Garner, Eiso, Seyfarth, ET, Mcintyre are all plodders that wouldn't even make the bench of other teams. garner is not ggod enough to start, he needs a season in CC to work out how to tackle.

Backs, Defence was crap. Nof made some bad errors once again, which undoes his good work with the ball in hand. Benjis defence was atrocious. BJ is lazy, Talau lacked impact and Mbye was invisible. The way Foran bossed the park was embarrassing and Brooks and Benji were played off the park. AD is solid but still has too man errors in his game.

The whole team played for 30 mins and clocked off. Not for the first time, the 50th time. There is no leadership, there is no mental toughness, there is no will to win. Most of our squad are already at their peaks and are just not good enough. They won't and can't get better. We will win some games when everything clicks, or our opponents have a shocker, but it's never enough to make the finals.

When the players are not good enough there's not a whole heap the coach can do. He can't drop everyone. He doesn't have better players to promote. If you play a really simple game plan it also won't be enough to beat the good teams. When players still don't know how to tackle an opponnent and wrap up the ball after 10 years of playing the game then they have no chance. they will always mentally switch off in these situations.

We need to clear out our senior players and recruit a few good ones to replace them with, and surround them with top quality youngsters.

 

[TheDaBoss]

I know this will be controversial but I don't think we played that badly. Hear me out.
Dogs aren't as bad as we made them out to be. Besides being towelled up the Storm last week they have lost by 2 to the slimes, beat the knights by 6 (what have they done to us twice??) and lost to StG by 6
If you go through their tries one by one you see that each try was a simple error by one of our players:
1. Eisenhuth didn't move laterally quick enough, liddle didn't chase quick enough from marker isolating Huth at A defender.
2. Nofo drifted off his man near the line ( I would say again but I don't think he had much option and Foran picked him out)
3. Benji, on one leg turned his back on Foran and that was enough...
4. Reynolds races out of marker way too fast and far and let JMK right up the centre between the two line defenders - silly.
5. Freak offload not many teams would have prevented.

So, I know good teams don't make these mistakes however I think it was solid - we kept on turning up and got the win.

It also showed Foran still has it between the ears (if no longer the body), I don't know why we don't play to JL more and Liddle was great all things considered. JRey needs to tone down his enthusiasm just a little and we still need to sort the spine....

But I don't think it is wrist slitting time even considering where the dogs are sitting.
Anyway just my "lets look on the positive" take on the game.

good analysis mate :+1:

Nah, we were diabolical.

Halves = very poor. Zero game management, last tackle options were atrocious, we got maybe 2 or 3 kicks right all game. Awful awful kicking game.

Fowards were ok the first 30 mins and then that was that. Our bench was abysmal. Aloiai, Luciano and Liddz get a pass and were good. Packer, Garner, Eiso, Seyfarth, ET, Mcintyre are all plodders that wouldn't even make the bench of other teams. garner is not ggod enough to start, he needs a season in CC to work out how to tackle.

Backs, Defence was crap. Nof made some bad errors once again, which undoes his good work with the ball in hand. Benjis defence was atrocious. BJ is lazy, Talau lacked impact and Mbye was invisible. The way Foran bossed the park was embarrassing and Brooks and Benji were played off the park. AD is solid but still has too man errors in his game.

The whole team played for 30 mins and clocked off. Not for the first time, the 50th time. There is no leadership, there is no mental toughness, there is no will to win. Most of our squad are already at their peaks and are just not good enough. They won't and can't get better. We will win some games when everything clicks, or our opponents have a shocker, but it's never enough to make the finals.

When the players are not good enough there's not a whole heap the coach can do. He can't drop everyone. He doesn't have better players to promote. If you play a really simple game plan it also won't be enough to beat the good teams. When players still don't know how to tackle an opponnent and wrap up the ball after 10 years of playing the game then they have no chance. they will always mentally switch off in these situations.

We need to clear out our senior players and recruit a few good ones to replace them with, and surround them with top quality youngsters.

yep i also agree with this, dazza presented a different view ofthe match which is quite fine by me

also can i say another thing

WHY CAN WE NEVER BlOODY WIN SHORT KICKOFFS AND OR EXECUTE THEM Properly ourSELFS

 

[bathursttiger1]

The first run of the day from Packer, Napa lead with his head and nearly connected with Packer head.
I don't think it's a flaw in his technique, the bone head does this on purpose.