I always say once a Bulldog always a Bulldog!! These blokes play hard and try regardless sure they are doing for their own individual career but generally come into the club and put themselves in harm's way for Bulldogs fans there's a sense of pride that adorns the blue and white and I believe every single player takes something away from playing for the club!
I agree SAQ, I just don't like so called experts in the media trying to tell Cirro and Gus how to do their job.
I'm saying Cirro and Gus are right, even when the media tries to tell us that they are wrong.
I don’t mind Marhoney and Sexton getting a chance this game, there was a chance that it might have worked. Moving Burton to centre and starting Toups also might have worked.
Any other team that we might have picked probably would not have done any better.
I respect the service players have given us, but that doesn't blind me to their true ability.
Sometimes a player also kicks up to a higher level when leaving the club. If it isn't working out, sometimes a change is good for both parties.
In particular, I didn't like the criticism of Galvin and Hayward. As Cirro pointed out, pressure like that on young guys is totally unwarranted. Both more than answered their critics, even though both still have a lot to learn.
Why do people expect 2 young inexperienced players to win us the game, when other more experienced players barely make any impact?
Preston would be effective running off most halves, but many halves don't have the speed and anticipation to score the first try.