Recruitment and retention

[mr_c]

villi needs better forward pack

 

[Red]

villi needs better forward pack

He's the highest paid player in that pack and almost any pack. Only Haas and the dramatically overpaid David Fifita and Faasuamaleaui are on more.

 

[mr_c]

He's the highest paid player in that pack and almost any pack. Only Haas and the dramatically overpaid David Fifita and Faasuamaleaui are on more.

lol villis only on about 800k theres heaps higher in other clubs bulldogs wise pretty sure leo be highest next year

 

[257Matt]

I think the ESL may be Kikau's next and final pay day. Judging from the game I watched a couple of days ago but you would know better than me.

I don't think Mahoney and Sexton are the only two players on the outer at the Bulldogs. Kikau is off contract end of 2026 making him ripe for a Perth deal and they'll see him as a Bromwich brothers & Kaufusi style signing winning multiple premierships at Penrith and part of the Bulldogs rebuild (a word I don't like). Burton to Perth is looking more likely and whilst Gus has dismissed the rumours he did say on 100% Footy that Woods will debut in 2026 and it's likely O'Sullivan will be with the Bulldogs next year.

 

[mr_c]

I don't think Mahoney and Sexton are the only two players on the outer at the Bulldogs. Kikau is off contract end of 2026 making him ripe for a Perth deal and they'll see him as a Bromwich brothers & Kaufusi style signing winning multiple premierships at Penrith and part of the Bulldogs rebuild (a word I don't like). Burton to Perth is looking more likely and whilst Gus has dismissed the rumours he did say on 100% Footy that Woods will debut in 2026 and it's likely O'Sullivan will be with the Bulldogs next year.

villie wont go there he go to rugby ( thats if left dogs the fact the gave him a leadership role tells me hes round for rest his career there at dogs

 

[Red]

I don't think Mahoney and Sexton are the only two players on the outer at the Bulldogs. Kikau is off contract end of 2026 making him ripe for a Perth deal and they'll see him as a Bromwich brothers & Kaufusi style signing winning multiple premierships at Penrith and part of the Bulldogs rebuild (a word I don't like). Burton to Perth is looking more likely and whilst Gus has dismissed the rumours he did say on 100% Footy that Woods will debut in 2026 and it's likely O'Sullivan will be with the Bulldogs next year.

You think Kikau can be turned into a good middle forward? I have my doubts. Kenny Bromwich wasn't able to do that.

 

[257Matt]

You think Kikau can be turned into a good middle forward? I have my doubts. Kenny Bromwich wasn't able to do that.

He's the biggest forward at the Bulldogs and has rarely ventured into the middle parts of the field for tough runs.

I do think Perth will be throwing lottery money at many players hoping to land one "winner".

Their board is very disjointed with 3 different factional groups where Dolphins board is essentially the Redcliffe Leagues Club board and Meninga didn't have a good track record with signing discipline at Titans. Perth won't be able to fall back on a possible pathways and junior system to get them out of trouble which is what Dolphins backed themselves to do.

 

[257Matt]

Not Dolphins related. Nawaqanitawase has confirmed 2026 will be his last season with Roosters.

 

[mr_c]

He's the biggest forward at the Bulldogs and has rarely ventured into the middle parts of the field for tough runs.

I do think Perth will be throwing lottery money at many players hoping to land one "winner".

Their board is very disjointed with 3 different factional groups where Dolphins board is essentially the Redcliffe Leagues Club board and Meninga didn't have a good track record with signing discipline at Titans. Perth won't be able to fall back on a possible pathways and junior system to get them out of trouble which is what Dolphins backed themselves to do.

lol they 3 groups work really well, and with storm cutting ties with there feeders bears will have there own nsw cup , team back i sure and should be looking at the brisbane tigers to set up in both league heart lands

 

[mr_c]

Not Dolphins related. Nawaqanitawase has confirmed 2026 will be his last season with Roosters.

home world cup was to much of a sway not surprised lol and all the chocks junior wingers are leaving lmao

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Bulldogs will clearly be cap blocked, unless they are cheating, which is highly likely.

I think Burton will be moved on with their young half coming through.

I wouldn't mind Burton at 6 for us if Kodi isnt seen as the answer.

I seriously think the Bulldogs have made a massive recruitment mistake, and Burton is the odd man out and possibly the better player in the equation.

 

[Josh]

Bulldogs will clearly be cap blocked, unless they are cheating, which is highly likely.

I think Burton will be moved on with their young half coming through.

I wouldn't mind Burton at 6 for us if Kodi isnt seen as the answer.

I seriously think the Bulldogs have made a massive recruitment mistake, and Burton is the odd man out and possibly the better player in the equation.

Burton is a good centre but not such a good 5/8 in my view. But yeah, not "bad". Just not that good. Better at centre. With Kotoa pulling the strings allowing Burton to concentrate on his running game, might be very good.

 

[mr_c]

Burton is a good centre but not such a good 5/8 in my view. But yeah, not "bad". Just not that good. Better at centre. With Kotoa pulling the strings allowing Burton to concentrate on his running game, might be very good.

never realy been in a good team that has a half that can do that while he runs

 

[257Matt]

Burton is a good centre but not such a good 5/8 in my view. But yeah, not "bad". Just not that good. Better at centre. With Kotoa pulling the strings allowing Burton to concentrate on his running game, might be very good.

Burton and Katoa would be the best and perfect combo.

 

[mr_c]

i really interested in what cowboys do with purdie if they go after burton i reckon hes wasted in backs n should be back in 5/8

 

[257Matt]

i really interested in what cowboys do with purdie if they go after burton i reckon hes wasted in backs n should be back in 5/8

Purdue is a gun centre

 

[mr_c]

Purdue is a gun centre

was gun five eigh in juniors n in reps as well

 

[257Matt]

was gun five eigh in juniors n in reps as well

And at NRL level been exposed as not being a 5/8 when he's a better centre.

What do you think of Bulldogs signing O'Sullivan

 

[mr_c]

Sally's obviously impresses all tbe right people at dogs way they. Go through payers lol he be full time half in no time

As for Jackson lol if he was exposed at. 6 he. Be exposed in centre's lol 😆 Todd wants. Him as future. 6 n I can see another club like us get him if cowboys go for Burton

 

[Josh]

Dogs looking to move on Burton. Surprised but Galvin is definitely a 5/8 rather than a halfback. Salary cap pressure on the Dogs.