Looking at the reserve grade team, I think 1-20 is the team, though AJ or Underhill might come in for Readon. O'Sullivsn might start, but more likely he plays lock similar to how Hayward played lock last year, That role suts a halfback, becuase IMO the lock plays like a traditional hakfback at...

I am hoping that the Warriors game will pan out like the Manly game last year. Round 21 2025, featuring a brilliant performance from Tracey. Manly came out with intent to bash us in the forwards, we matched them, wore them down with energy and execution, then dispatched them convincingly at...

If O'Sullivan can do what he did against the Tigers against the Warriors, we will all be happy. Tigers were not as bad as some think, but there is no doubt that the Warriors are a big step up in class. Critter off the bench is ok for a few weeks. If prefer to keep the same wingers and...

Right edge defence was apparently suspect in reserve grade. Reserve grade missed O'Sullivan and Conti went off HIA. Our forwards were outmuscled. But AJ and Zyron played well. I don't think we will see Conti in NRL this season, Xerri and Sua need to improve their defence, but are good in...

I think our team has progressed beyond the "mentally fragile" phase. Being tested in all kinds if ways earlier in the season sometimes works out great at the end. The coaches and players know what to watch out for and they know how to keep fighting.

Some of the media criticism of the Tigers is over the top. However, our first try was way too easy, Skelton is a fairly poor defender, but their entire right edge was very poor most of the game. It is like us earlier in the season, have a few guys out injured, lose a few games, lose...

The Raiders kicked 2 40/20s, and won the forwards battle. They had a lot of possession and their halves had a great platform to kick off. We kicked 2 40/20s against the Tigers and easily won the forwards battle, they had no field position. The Warriors fullback is fast, I don't think he...

The Warriors are the real deal this year, but we are a way better team than most people think. We are capable of beating any team. We still haven't fielded our strongest side, we often have 2-3 of our best forwards out injured and 1-2 backs carrying injuries. But the situation with injuries is...

O'Sullivan's positionng in defence was way better against the Tigers, his technique only looks poor when he is out of position. When he is in position, and the team is working together, his defence is very good for a half. How would he go tackling a big Warriors second rower for 80 mins? We...

Tits are beating Manly, excellent, I hope they can finish the job. We need teams 6-9 to lose and we need to win our games, no other results matter. I think the teams in 11-17 might win a few games and that is exactly what we want. Hopefully we are not in a showdown with the Broncos for a spot...

In future in Burton or Tuala is out we slot Critter in at centre. If Critter or Galvin is out we play O'Sullivan at 7. If Tracey is out, we play Kiraz at fullback. Or we might try some young guys ... If we get Toups, Mann and Hughes back there is also a log jamb in the forwards and guys like...

O'Sullivian was good at 7, but Critter was also good a 7 in our wins over Manly and the Titans. IMO Burton and Tuala are our best centres. We can fit Critter and O'Sullivan into the 17, that gives us good injury / HIA coverage. We might have Critter on the bench and barely use him or not even...

I think O'Sullivian might start the next game with Critter on the bench.

My new Beatles playlist might be the lucky charm. Is is good enough to plsy game day for a few weeks.

Tigers were a rabble, they completely lost the plot.

Good to get a win, we still make a few too many errors.

If we can't beat the Tigers, we are making up the numbers. Injures are a factor, especially the injury to Woods. If we can beat the Tigers we roll on to the next game and we can only afford 2 more losses. I like the change with Burto moving to centre, perhaps we should have done it earlier.

Letting Thurston go is the worst decision the club ever made. If we kept Thurston we probably would have won one comp and possibly a few more. We can never be sure abour winning comps, but Thurston was the best half in the game in his era, and a great leader.

I don't listen to the media. I hope we can win this week, I expect the Tigers to be up for the game. We need to get our defence right O'Sullivan offers plenty in attack, but can be suspect in defence. No surprise that Api has made a miracle recovery. IMO Gavin will play SOO and possibly for...

I can't find the ref for our game against the Tigers listed anywhere. I am prepared to fly down to Sydney at short notice. I don't even need to be on the field, I can ref the game from the bar. Happy to take suggestions from Dogs fans on calls. I have some dice for the 6- agains. Signing...