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Marki - 17 Apr 2020 8:17 PM
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If Bulldog fans where given an option of 1 premiership every 8 -10 years they'd take it with both hands without a second thought. 

Even if you told them we would miss finals for 4 years in between - they'd still take it.

Why? Cos its why we exist. We exist to win titles.
You might enjoy a team like Norths who notoriously were in the top 4 for a whole decade but never won a title, or you can prefer the Bulldogs who would win a title and fail miserably the following year (88 to 89, 95 to 96, 04 to 05).

If Bennett comes and leaves in 3 years but delivers a premiership I'd be happy. Even if he left the place like Des did (can hardly imagine he is capable).

I know I know....you'll point to Newcastle etc. It wasnt just Bennett that stuffed the Knights...it was their management, their structure (ownership woes) , their culture (drugs) and of course the Alex McKinnon incident that sent shockwaves within the club. 

If it's a call between Bennett and another established and heralded coach, I think we can pick and choose

...but if theres no other decent candidates to consider, I think it's a no brainer. Mo matter how bad you think he can leave the joint.

We said the same thing before Des arrived.. for the record Des tried hard to win a premiership.....

What do you think Bennett has that Des doesn't?

IMO the only significant differences are Des is a better man manager, and Bennett is more hands off in attack. 

Both can be a total disaster when they run recruitment an retention.
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“Toll surges”, “toll soars” overnight...
Disgusting germoulists...
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hounddog - 18 Apr 2020 8:43 AM
Marki - 17 Apr 2020 8:17 PM

We said the same thing before Des arrived.. for the record Des tried hard to win a premiership.....

What do you think Bennett has that Des doesn't?

IMO the only significant differences are Des is a better man manager, and Bennett is more hands off in attack. 

Both can be a total disaster when they run recruitment an retention.

That's the whole point HD.
You go out and get the best coach (or one of the best) and give him a chance to win you a title. 

Chasing and trialling out a nobody coach is just the cheap way out and hopeful at best. 

If we really do have a chance to wipe the slate clean with the roster and have a genuine crack at the market and the premiership, then we also need a top coach to do it.

As you say, unless we can get a Bellamy or Robinson, we should be having a crack at Bennett if he's keen.

I hear what Zef is saying, but the circumstances are more like Saints than Newcastle... The fact Bennett can have an open cheque book and put together more than 75% of the team would appeal to him. Would appeal to anyone really...
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We gotta sign Rapana right???...
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dman2018 - 19 Apr 2020 9:50 AM
We gotta sign Rapana right???...

Okay then....

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Villi - 19 Apr 2020 9:53 AM
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Okay then....

You’ve been calling for it since the Port scandal...
Hes indicates he’s keen on a return so it’s a no brainer no he’s actually cinder he ain’t going overseas any time soon...
Would make a lethal combo with hoppas silky hands inside him... If the halves can get them decent ball...
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dman2018 - 19 Apr 2020 10:02 AM
Villi - 19 Apr 2020 9:53 AM

You’ve been calling for it since the Port scandal...
Hes indicates he’s keen on a return so it’s a no brainer no he’s actually cinder he ain’t going overseas any time soon...
Would make a lethal combo with hoppas silky hands inside him... If the halves can get them decent ball...

*now he actually conceded
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dman2018 - 19 Apr 2020 10:02 AM
Villi - 19 Apr 2020 9:53 AM

You’ve been calling for it since the Port scandal...
Hes indicates he’s keen on a return so it’s a no brainer no he’s actually cinder he ain’t going overseas any time soon...
Would make a lethal combo with hoppas silky hands inside him... If the halves can get them decent ball...

I knew I’d finally convert you into seeing my vision for recruitment 
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Villi - 19 Apr 2020 10:03 AM
dman2018 - 19 Apr 2020 10:02 AM

I knew I’d finally convert you into seeing my vision for recruitment 

You deserve full credit when JJ lifts the trophy in November...
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Villi - 19 Apr 2020 10:03 AM
dman2018 - 19 Apr 2020 10:02 AM

I knew I’d finally convert you into seeing my vision for recruitment 

We need to snag a good name to prove to other players that we are legit at building a team of talent. 

We just lost arguably our most talented player in CHN. 

My personal preference is Addo Carr but Rapana would also fill that wing spot nicely. 
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Enjoyed re living this moment...

https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia/cricket-australia-2020-steve-waugh-vs-curtly-ambrose-west-indies-video/news-story/21abcd05b85d803ad085279c04c5062f

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It was a good read.
I'm also glad a well respected international cricketer, such as Mark Waugh, agrees with me - Curtly isn't the sort of person you want to provoke into killing you!

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Even more telling was the way the Australian side when forward from that point in time..

In all sport actions and words on the field, speak much louder than words off the field...

Talk is cheap, genuine leadership is priceless.
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I'm watching the F1 series on Netflix at present, I'm not into motor racing...

I did go to an F1 once, and it is worth doing if you have never been,,,,

However, the series covers the personalities, and the effort that needs to go into preparation and winning, it isn't a level playing field, but is is a sport that tests everyone mentally.   

On the edge in F1 for a driver, when things haven't been going well, or you have had a bad crash or lots of near misses, to come back hard and take the well calculated risks needed to be a winner is no easy thing... Trying too hard can be counter-productive and perhaps even fatal, lose your courage and confidence you are shot....the best thing to do is quit while you are still alive...

So there is a fine line, you need to be brave, calculating, smart  and lucky enough to have the bastards give you are car with a chance..

Drivers, head mechanics, and team managers are like football coaches, easy to sack when there is a problem... 

With 2 drivers on the same team in the same judged against each other, there is only ever one survivor in the long run, the top dog has to stay top dog, and the rookie needs to show promise, the rookie has to try to do better than the top dog....

It sure is a sport (activity) that will raise the stress level of most participants... 
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hounddog - 20 Apr 2020 12:38 PM

Even more telling was the way the Australian side when forward from that point in time..

In all sport actions and words on the field, speak much louder than words off the field...

Talk is cheap, genuine leadership is priceless.

And all along I thought he'd told him his mother smelt of elderberries.

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hounddog - 20 Apr 2020 12:51 PM
I'm watching the F1 series on Netflix at present, I'm not into motor racing...

I did go to an F1 once, and it is worth doing if you have never been,,,,

However, the series covers the personalities, and the effort that needs to go into preparation and winning, it isn't a level playing field, but is is a sport that tests everyone mentally.   

On the edge in F1 for a driver, when things haven't been going well, or you have had a bad crash or lots of near misses, to come back hard and take the well calculated risks needed to be a winner is no easy thing... Trying too hard can be counter-productive and perhaps even fatal, lose your courage and confidence you are shot....the best thing to do is quit while you are still alive...

So there is a fine line, you need to be brave, calculating, smart  and lucky enough to have the bastards give you are car with a chance..

Drivers, head mechanics, and team managers are like football coaches, easy to sack when there is a problem... 

With 2 drivers on the same team in the same judged against each other, there is only ever one survivor in the long run, the top dog has to stay top dog, and the rookie needs to show promise, the rookie has to try to do better than the top dog....

It sure is a sport (activity) that will raise the stress level of most participants... 

I forwarded this to my good friend Vlan the Man...
Just wanted to give him an example of the serious plight suffered by welded on rugby league fans fans during the seasons suspension...
The confirmed numbers of fans pretending other things are sport continue to soar nay skyrocket each day and this trajectory will put the BDP system under enormous pressure...
I encouraged Vlan to keep fighting hard and flatten the curve for our game before the likes of HD start posting about other alleged sports such as ‘Fortnight’...

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dman2018 - 20 Apr 2020 1:28 PM
hounddog - 20 Apr 2020 12:51 PM

I forwarded this to my good friend Vlan the Man...
Just wanted to give him an example of the serious plight suffered by welded on rugby league fans fans during the seasons suspension...
The confirmed numbers of fans pretending other things are sport continue to soar nay skyrocket each day and this trajectory will put the BDP system under enormous pressure...
I encouraged Vlan to keep fighting hard and flatten the curve for our game before the likes of HD start posting about other alleged sports such as ‘Fortnight’...

I assume we all agree Scrabble is a sport?

I need some NRL ... and fast...
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hounddog - 20 Apr 2020 2:10 PM
dman2018 - 20 Apr 2020 1:28 PM

I assume we all agree Scrabble is a sport?

I need some NRL ... and fast...

Not a sport... Like chess...
If you’re a fan of scrabble the app has some serious competitors on it... Ensure you are across your 2 letter words if you want any chance of winning...


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To be clear... the NRLol Convicts side will only be able to select players with convictions... those with charges pending are ineligible for this squad...

No fault stand down policy will still apply for those currently stood down with charges pending... If however a player is currently stood down under the policy but has a prior conviction resulting in incarceration they will be eligible to play in the NRLol convicts side only... stand down will still apply post this occurrence...

Finding love while in incarceration does not allow a player to play in the Sydney convicts Team...


Both Cocaine Cassie and her ‘prison lover’ are ineligible as cheerleaders... 
Thanks for the question Villi...
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dman2018 - 20 Apr 2020 2:16 PM
hounddog - 20 Apr 2020 2:10 PM

Not a sport... Like chess...
If you’re a fan of scrabble the app has some serious competitors on it... Ensure you are across your 2 letter words if you want any chance of winning...


Not as fan but one of my uncle's was a good player, taught and us kids....

Also taught us piano by writing numbers on the white keys in texta.... could play all sorts of music, could not read music

 I recon the opera house should write on the white keys, I know a few numbers..... (or did know)

I'm more worried about the trend in my TV sports viewing without NRL.....

The trend seems to be....

Soccer->F1 -> Lawn Bowls -> Table Tennis -> Sheep Dog Trials (hopefully as low as I go) -> Cane Toad races* -> Reruns of Friends -> AFL 

*I think it will be better to volunteer to be put in a comma or play Scrabble after watching Cane Toad races..
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Good news, I finally found tennis I like watching:-
https://twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1251591926920425472

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Well it is now National F*** Off Todd day...wonder where he will end up
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Steveswr33333 - 20 Apr 2020 4:45 PM
Well it is now National F*** Off Todd day...wonder where he will end up

Reported as 'former Bulldogs boss"

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Dman has been celebrating TTT’s resignation at Sefton Playhouse tonight.... he’s just told me ‘mention his name at the door’ for free entry if you want to join him
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Villi - 20 Apr 2020 6:23 PM
Dman has been celebrating TTT’s resignation at Sefton Playhouse tonight.... he’s just told me ‘mention his name at the door’ for free entry if you want to join him

Great to see the back of him... Vlan the Man off to a flyer for mine...
Now we just gotta hope TTT stays away from NSW and AUS cricket...


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dman2018 - 20 Apr 2020 6:29 PM
Villi - 20 Apr 2020 6:23 PM

Great to see the back of him... Vlan the Man off to a flyer for mine...
Now we just gotta hope TTT stays away from NSW and AUS cricket...


Surely Parra need a new CEO...
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hounddog - 20 Apr 2020 6:39 PM
dman2018 - 20 Apr 2020 6:29 PM

Surely Parra need a new CEO...

Don't be stupid...
Im sure Rugby Australia are tripping over themselves to get a hold of his manager.

the rabble that they are....

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dman2018 - 20 Apr 2020 6:29 PM
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Great to see the back of him... Vlan the Man off to a flyer for mine...
Now we just gotta hope TTT stays away from NSW and AUS cricket...


At least TTT played first grade cricket..probably set club record for running fellow batsmen out

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Hey Dman..... Titans releasing Watkins will surely see them enter the race to sign Rapana I reckon. 
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A curious and legitimate question....
I wonder what the typical daily death toll for USA and Australia was pre-covid19 vs now?

Have our road toll, workplace accidents, sports deaths etc been offset by CV19 deaths? 

I'd say for the USA that losing 1500-200 people everyday is too much to offset their road toll + gun shootings and workplace deaths but I'm curious as to what is the threshold where these are equal?
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