Tallyn Da Silva #270

[AmericanHistoryX]

As do many fans.

 

[BAGNF05]

Near enough is good enough. The tigers motto

The Dogs went from terrible, to close, to top of the ladder in 3 years. That’s the trajectory we need to remain on.

 

[Droppy05]

That's the best we got.

That's a pretty tall order having only 5 wins and 8 games to go.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

The Dogs went from terrible, to close, to top of the ladder in 3 years. That’s the trajectory we need to remain on.

They actually have a coach though

 

[BAGNF05]

They actually have a coach though

Fair call. I’m certainly not suggesting Benji is a master coach. I think he needs help with our attack.

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

Latu is better than Galvin and TDS combined. As far as I am aware he is going nowhere.

Gone are the days that clubs build their NRL team around juniors... Most sporting clubs whilst they like to retain the quality, are more than happy to window shop other clubs to find the right player based on their needs. Look at the EPL, NFL and the NBA.. get with the times eh... Look at the demographic of this forum, how many ppl are actually from the areas? Same applies to the team.

I'll also note Katoa went to the dolphins, Iongi went to parra, blaze went to Penrith... Do you see their fans crying as much as some on here? Its business

Respectfully it’s hard to compare Penrith losing juniors to us because Penrith lost those juniors in the midst of winning comps while we’re losing them in the midst of winning spoons.

 

[tig_prmz]

what rubbish.. i made a promise to his family.

This club doesn't want to get better or win.

Might string a couple of wins here or there but rest assured there will be a positive spin to it all. If we avoid the spoon, at least we didn't come last. If we win the spoon, our performances were better than last year.

Shit club, shit management.

 

[Droppy05]

The Dogs went from terrible, to close, to top of the ladder in 3 years. That’s the trajectory we need to remain on.

Just get Gus.

 

[Droppy05]

Fair call. I’m certainly not suggesting Benji is a master coach. I think he needs help with our attack.

What about the defence. If we stop points we win games.

 

[BAGNF05]

Just get Gus.

Gus wants to take over our breeding ground. He ain’t joining the enemy.

 

[BAGNF05]

What about the defence. If we stop points we win games.

We recently held Canberra and Penrith to 3 tries. We’ve improved a lot in that area particularly if you take out the Storm result.

 

[mtd#2]

Respectfully it’s hard to compare Penrith losing juniors to us because Penrith lost those juniors in the midst of winning comps while we’re losing them in the midst of winning spoons.

You're not wrong mate.

One could argue we have brought this situation on ourselves by promoting young fellas into the NRL Side and giving them the reps before they deserved it, which has given them a platform to go on the open market having played NRL games..

On the flip side, I also don't disagree with Benji and Richo making an early call to TRY and build the future around these guys.. but it just didn't work out to plan..so they are cutting their losses and moving on..

And maybe that's the reason we need to invest in talent outside the club, to get the nrl squad back on track so we can blood youngsters the right way..

Unfortunately, the damage done by those who have come before Benji and Richo has really put us in crap situation and it's not an overnight fix as some would like.

 

[Droppy05]

We recently held Canberra and Penrith to 3 tries. We’ve improved a lot in that area particularly if you take out the Storm result.

And you take out that we scored less than them. How does it matter in a professional sport to say were close, but no cigar. Especially if other clubs are improving and we get spoon again.

 

[BAGNF05]

You're not wrong mate.

One could argue we have brought this situation on ourselves by promoting young fellas into the NRL Side and giving them the reps before they deserved it, which has given them a platform to go on the open market having played NRL games..

On the flip side, I also don't disagree with Benji and Richo making an early call to TRY and build the future around these guys.. but it just didn't work out to plan..so they are cutting their losses and moving on..

And maybe that's the reason we need to invest in talent outside the club, to get the nrl squad back on track so we can blood youngsters the right way..

Unfortunately, the damage done by those who have come before Benji and Richo has really put us in crap situation and it's not an overnight fix as some would like.

People will have you believe it’s been a disaster letting two kids go. This situation is completely different to the Moses / Tedesco losses because we have world class players ahead of them. It’s important we lock up Api & Jarome. The two kids are still years off.

 

[Westoz]

Gus surely won’t stay at the Bulldogs forever

 

[BAGNF05]

And you take out that we scored less than them. How does it matter in a professional sport to say were close, but no cigar. Especially if other clubs are improving and we get spoon again.

When you’re coming from the cellar you gotta be heading upwards. Maybe not quick enough for some but I see signs of improvement.

 

[TYGA]

There’s no decision to make here the club signed Api on 550k in 2022 and it’s increased to 650k. I doubt the next contract is more than the previous. You can’t pay them both and Api is the better option at that price for the next two seasons. Whilst disappointing a kid won’t work his way into the side over time it’s the smart play. The criticism is over the top for mine.

 

[Betterdays22]

Latu is better than Galvin and TDS combined. As far as I am aware he is going nowhere.

Gone are the days that clubs build their NRL team around juniors... Most sporting clubs whilst they like to retain the quality, are more than happy to window shop other clubs to find the right player based on their needs. Look at the EPL, NFL and the NBA.. get with the times eh... Look at the demographic of this forum, how many ppl are actually from the areas? Same applies to the team.

I'll also note Katoa went to the dolphins, Iongi went to parra, blaze went to Penrith... Do you see their fans crying as much as some on here? Its business

Yeah Penrith fans have a lot to cry about... seriously?

 

[Droppy05]

When you’re coming from the cellar you gotta be heading upwards. Maybe not quick enough for some but I see signs of improvement.

Honestly, is it quick enough for you?

 

[BAGNF05]

There’s no decision to make here the club signed Api on 550k in 2022 and it’s increased to 650k. I doubt the next contract is more than the previous. You can’t pay them both and Api is the better option at that price for the next two seasons. Whilst disappointing a kid won’t work his way into the side over time it’s the smart play. The criticism is over the top for mine.

If we let API go the journos would be dropping bombs bigger than those ones over Iran.