I also think he's a match.

Think about what those Cronulla teams of his were known for. Think about what we used to be known for.

He can bring back what's still there somewhere in the woodwork.

I honestly think with a squad he has a large say in assembling he could have as immediate and dramatic effect on Canterbury as Warren Ryan did and leave the same legacy.

And I count Warren Ryan as having the most influence on what The Bulldogs are only behind Bullfrog. Only here for four years but the culture he brought lasted 20 - before it died v Brisbane GFQF 2006 courtesy of the f***in' gangstas.

I agree Des also ticked a lot of those boxes, but we were a bit unlucky with Des,

i can't see us repeating the same mistakes with Flanaghan, and they are different coaches with different styles.And the club can oversee recruitment professionally. If we had Des on a tighter leash we would not have had the same problems.

I also like the fact that under Flanaghan Sharks are a club with a much tougher edge that can scrap for wins, when things are not going their way and are very good at winning close games.

Out of Flanaghan and Kevvie I still prefer Kevvie, but there will not be many experienced coaches who we can get. Certainly not many premiership winners.

For the record, I also like Adam Elliott. He is not extraordinary on the field but he is an honest toiler and behind a strong pack may surprise. Off the field he is a decent human being with his heart in the right place and definitely a good ambassador for our club and its' image (except when low life journalistic grubs secretly and slyly take unapproved photos and illegally splash them over the tabloids). As far as Flanagan being mentioned, I agree the past is the past. He's paid for his misadventures and he is a good coach. I like Dean Pay, but unfortunately Dean is not showing that he is quite up to the task as yet and maybe make a fine assistant.

I agree on Wok, and it was also player he bought to the club like Peter Kelly and players coming though the ranks like Folkes that made a significant contribution.

What you need is 1. Admin, 2. Coaching. 3. Players, in that order. .. if you have the right admin they typically get the right coach and the right admin+coach recruits and develops the right players.

I think we were trading on our culture 2000-2006 admin was largely a shambles in that area and right up to now.
While I rate Folkes is just about every way I don't think he was a great coach, somehow our culture and they players we had on board, got us over the line in 2004, and I'm very glad we won... I has been an ordinary 14 years since it would have been even worse if we didn't win in 2004.

I suggest we can quietly consult Flanaghan on recruitment unless NRL rules prevent that... if nothing else that is a valuable extra opinion.

We can also think about the kind of players we are recruiting, that is where Wok and Flanaghan got it right.

Can see how this pans out....
Bulldogs fined $1M dollars after emails from banned coach Flanagan to club surface including s hit list for 2021 recruitment...

Typical germoulists...

"although this will probably be denied".,. ie no one has actually spoken to the Dogs...

"bulldogs refuse to rule out"... So they have spoken to someone???..,

Provide a quote you massive fvcking hack... Serioulsy the Terrorcrap is no better than those women's magazines or pommie tabloids...

I would not put too much faith in the media reports ..... I'm sure our board members occasionally talk to a lot of people..

We would have to know the fine print on his current ban,,,, if he isn't allowed to talk to NRL clubs, I would not talk to him, not worth the risk, for him or us, as the NRL could extend his ban if they wanted to.

The other stupid part of no doubt 6L of red wine induced drivel is why the fvck would Sharks let their #1 back up half go while they are in the hunt for a premiership (with SJ  wing injury prone) to strengthen one of the main contenders???...

As for Flanagan as coach, I think we have enough issues with the media and NRL without engaging him... He is however probably the best option (not currently engaged, and living in Austrslia) for us in our current state on field...

I suggest if we are thinking about the kind of players Wok or Flanaghan would sign Elliott is one....

You don't need to watch Elliott play for long to see he hates losing, gives it his all, plays with passion and tries to make a difference.
Jackson is similar I just think Elliott is a bit more likely to make an impact running the ball, but you would keep them both even if one comes off the bench.....

Chris Smith is another guy I would keep if the price is right and he improves, again I sense he wants to make a difference and self preservation isn't high on the agenda, ... he does need to improve but the attitude is right. 

I would like to see Renouf T get promoted and give a chance , Ogden is another definite keeper IMO. 

Stimson seems a good fit and CHN has talent but needs to lift his involvement. I would keep CHN as in the right team culture he will come on board.

If I could, I  would ask Wok or  Flanaghan what they think of the rest of our forwards, i suspect I know the answer...

I put zero faith in media reports especially re rugby league...

Your last paragraph is most likely how the 'story' still, a bulldogs official asking someone from the NRLol about the 'fine print', then that person from the NRLol leaking it to the media...

Then again knowing the Terrorcrap, it could be completely fabricated...

Tough week for sports lovers with 3am finish to the  Windies game, Ash Barty, and tonight the Indians...

Good point.....

Sharks could play Moylan in the halves of SJ got injured, but why release players to help the competition.... especially mid-season..
Only do that when you have problems and need the SC space to recruit someone, I think the Sharks have most bases covered, I'm not seeing a need to strengthen the side..

Flanaghan junior can play reserve grade, he will be in reserve grade at the Roosters, when they are a full strength, If he ends up going there he can learn from Cronk next year...

Billy Is the only  Barty that truly rules but good on her too...hope she has better success than SAm Stosur 

Highest ranked lady Aussie since 1973 at #2 now, Sam got to four... First Lady Aussie winner at FO since '76... Was never in doubt last night after an great battle in the semis...
id back her to beat tomic the tank engine in straight sets... though admittedly the tank engine would probably have bet on her anyway...

Ibthink this type of pitch invasion should incur a payment as opposed to a fine...

Great support & well wishes from the tennis community with barty’s win. 

Still waiting on Kyrios & Tomic to send their congratulations to her.... she deserves everything she gets that girl, an amazing tournament win on bloody clay


reminds me of the time I smashed Dman In straight sets at Menai Tennis courts

Bwahahaha... I didn't realise how much of an impact all those concussions have had on you long term... you should seek a specialist...

what illl never understand is how you had so many head knocks when you were made you wear a bike helmet 24hrs a day...

DWZ a Bulldog???... Official???..

Re applicants (imagining in Australia)...you will have to fly to melbourne
But I want the job in Sydney
I know ...but that is where the line starts

Breaking news 
bulldogs sign 
dalin wazinack effectivly on
a 18 mths contract

Foxsports ntl
now we got our fullback 

Official on NRL.com...

My hog dog vendor is 45 seconds quicker than yours.. ;)

Exciting news... puts paid to the drama queens assumptions our club was doing nothing in the background...

Yes official 
on nrl foxsports news
andrew hill dogs c e o
has welcomed him with open arms
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According to Fox it is..

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/bulldogs/breaking-bulldogs-beat-nrl-rivals-to-sign-dwz-immediately/news-story/0a3072cfadd32f483decabcb702dd363

Edit: lol at having the tab open for 10 minutes and then replying thinking you are helpful, only for 5 others to have already replied :D

I'm happy with DWZ, quality player, fullback, wing and (hopefully) centre....

Maybe he gets the fullback gig for now, with Meaney being demoted.

In terms of attracting other players to our club, this is the kind of signing what will help. ... it terms of playing with more aggression and passion it should help...

Bloody brilliant signing....

EXACTLY the aggressive type of back we desperately need

He runs hard, hands let him down sometimes, can sniff out tries & loves to belt the opposition 


No more nice guys signings.....  TF

Pay needs to play DWZ at 1


This guy has no fear in running hard, loves to go looking for the offloads too, so get Renouf T into the side too ASAP. 

These 2 combined will give us 2nd phase play big time. 


I take it that Crichton & CHN would have been in DWZ ear about the club.... good signs them 2 ex panther boys are happy at Belmore

Centre...centre...centre...even US press is saying center...

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