Round 7: Dolphins vs Melbourne

[Dolph]

All I said Dolph and it’s fact aside from Bulldogs bolting away on the ladder the rest of the competition is really congested ladder wise and a lot of teams are getting flaws exposed in them. I think I praised Canberra for being the one side to put four really dominant performances together and two horror shows no in betweens. It’s opening up for Dolphins but need a good outcome with Plath injury he’s too important to lose.

Another player I want to praise is Tom Gilbert and I never really got some calling for him to be on the bench. Gilbert getting better every game.

Flegler is progressing a lot better than reports. Fingers crossed it’s still this season yes I talk to someone connected to him, Herbie and Kerr.

As I said, your determination to get them into every post is sometimes amusing and sometimes annoying. Personally I don't rate them.

 

[257Matt]

As I said, your determination to get them into every post is sometimes amusing and sometimes annoying. Personally I don't rate them.

I said the competition is really wide open unlike others I don’t rate Storm in the crunch when pressure is applied to them I said that before the Dolphins game and Dolphins first side to beat Storm at the momentum game.

Canberra I believe have produced the most amount of very good to great performances.

History shows to win the premiership you need to finish top 4 and aside from Bulldogs the rest of the ladder spots is very wide open a good run by Dolphins and they can get into the 4.

Honestly the the way Dolphins have played the last two weeks they’re one of the few sides who could trouble Canterbury with their attack and I rate Canberra much higher than other people do.

Fingers crossed Plath injury is not serious.

Yes Bulldogs play Dolphins before origin.

 

[257Matt]

Obviously I’ve watched far more of Averillo than anyone here due to his former club. I can’t ever recall Averillo putting 3 good games in a row together. I’m happy for any success he enjoys.

 

[Equaliser]

I said the competition is really wide open unlike others I don’t rate Storm in the crunch when pressure is applied to them I said that before the Dolphins game and Dolphins first side to beat Storm at the momentum game.

Canberra I believe have produced the most amount of very good to great performances.

History shows to win the premiership you need to finish top 4 and aside from Bulldogs the rest of the ladder spots is very wide open a good run by Dolphins and they can get into the 4.

Honestly the the way Dolphins have played the last two weeks they’re one of the few sides who could trouble Canterbury with their attack and I rate Canberra much higher than other people do.

Fingers crossed Plath injury is not serious.

Yes Bulldogs play Dolphins before origin.

They obviously had a bad day on Friday but I still think Melbourne are significantly ahead of any other team. They can have another bad day and lose the GF or knockout semi final but I think but the real competition is for second place. If Tom Turbo stays fit, Manly will be heard to beat. Obviously Broncos are very talented. I wouldn't write off Penrith just yet.

Dolphins are in the next tier IMO. We need Flegler back to challenge the top teams at the business end of the season. Plath is a huge loss but it's the position the Dolphins have the best depth in. Cronulla, Dogs and Warriors I think in the same tier as the Dolphins. But apart from Melbourne, it's a very even competition.

 

[257Matt]

They obviously had a bad day on Friday but I still think Melbourne are significantly ahead of any other team. They can have another bad day and lose the GF or knockout semi final but I think but the real competition is for second place. If Tom Turbo stays fit, Manly will be heard to beat. Obviously Broncos are very talented. I wouldn't write off Penrith just yet.

Dolphins are in the next tier IMO. We need Flegler back to challenge the top teams at the business end of the season. Plath is a huge loss but it's the position the Dolphins have the best depth in. Cronulla, Dogs and Warriors I think in the same tier as the Dolphins. But apart from Melbourne, it's a very even competition.

Manly have 3 big issues 2 were obvious before round 1
1. They’re a one man team who’s always injured
2. Seibold can’t coach
3. DCE issue has unsettled themaapa

 

[257Matt]

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If there’s a YouTube version please post I’m on my phone this arvo

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[257Matt]

They obviously had a bad day on Friday but I still think Melbourne are significantly ahead of any other team. They can have another bad day and lose the GF or knockout semi final but I think but the real competition is for second place. If Tom Turbo stays fit, Manly will be heard to beat. Obviously Broncos are very talented. I wouldn't write off Penrith just yet.

Dolphins are in the next tier IMO. We need Flegler back to challenge the top teams at the business end of the season. Plath is a huge loss but it's the position the Dolphins have the best depth in. Cronulla, Dogs and Warriors I think in the same tier as the Dolphins. But apart from Melbourne, it's a very even competition.

Broncos have the most individually talented side on paper but one full of entitlement.

I think Canberra are under rated but they’re good for an absolute horror game too

 

[257Matt]

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[257Matt]

Broncos have the most individually talented side on paper but one full of entitlement.

I think Canberra are under rated but they’re good for an absolute horror game too

Today is exposing why Canberra is no contender they’re at horror level today

 

[257Matt]

Today is exposing why Canberra is no contender they’re at horror level today

16 all now best and worst of Canberra and Gold Coast in one half

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Today is exposing why Canberra is no contender they’re at horror level today

You go off very early at times.

Twice in one weekend

 

[257Matt]

You go off very early at times.

Twice in one weekend

Canberra were terrible today Gold Coast were worse and had most of their team sitting in the stands. This was the first of Canberra's wins where they weren't convincing doing enough. Next week will be a big test for both Dolphins and Canberra.

I actually think Canberra have been the second most impressive side this year aside from 2 horror games and a horror 30mins today they've put together 4 excellent wins and did comeback from 16-0 down to a Titans side that had too many players out to hold on.

 

[257Matt]

Dolphins handled the loss of JMK much easier than Storm handled the loss of Grant those outside of Dolphins people forgot JMK wasn't even out there so good did Plath for 15mins and Donoghoe for 58mins handled the dummy half role. In the 58mins Donoghoe played Dolphins won 40-4.

 

[mr_c]

Canberra were terrible today Gold Coast were worse and had most of their team sitting in the stands. This was the first of Canberra's wins where they weren't convincing doing enough. Next week will be a big test for both Dolphins and Canberra.

I actually think Canberra have been the second most impressive side this year aside from 2 horror games and a horror 30mins today they've put together 4 excellent wins and did comeback from 16-0 down to a Titans side that had too many players out to hold on.

99% of games under ricky there seconds halfs are where they dominate same with lot good sides over years just look at our last game

 

[257Matt]

99% of games under ricky there seconds halfs are where they dominate same with lot good sides over years just look at our last game

Sunday will be a really good test for Dolphins to see where the season is at. Canberra have been the second most impressive side this year IMO have notched up four excellent wins not mediocre or average wins and yesterday were horrible for 30mins on the road came back to win. Canberra have also had a horror travel schedule and they've overcome it well. Dolphins last 3 games been ultra impressive a wonderful turnaround after the first 4 games should they beat Canberra on Sunday I really believe Dolphins fans can feel confident to start believing dreams can be realities.

 

[mr_c]

Sunday will be a really good test for Dolphins to see where the season is at. Canberra have been the second most impressive side this year IMO have notched up four excellent wins not mediocre or average wins and yesterday were horrible for 30mins on the road came back to win. Canberra have also had a horror travel schedule and they've overcome it well. Dolphins last 3 games been ultra impressive a wonderful turnaround after the first 4 games should they beat Canberra on Sunday I really believe Dolphins fans can feel confident to start believing dreams can be realities.

just stop ... talking one minute you say raiders been crap next minute the 2nd best impressive side ffs

 

[257Matt]

just stop ... talking one minute you say raiders been crap next minute the 2nd best impressive side ffs

I never said Raiders are crap I know you're literate and it's obvious as you can't write two words together. I will try to say it a bit slowly since you can't read and write.

Canberra have had four very impressive wins this year.

Canberra have had two horrendous losses this year.

Canberra yesterday were horrible for the opening 30 minutes down 16-0 they came back to win. Most of the top 17 side for the Titans were sitting in the stands.

Yesterday was the only time Canberra haven't produced a great performance or complete horror performance.

Canberra have had a horror schedule with travel and still 5-2. Even if Canberra was 4-3 I still have them as one of the better performed sides this year all considering.

This I believe Canberra have to date been the second most impressive side in 2025.

Should Dolphins beat them now they're finally at home their fans can really start believing this season is possible for them.

 

[Gary]

Hey dopey don’t you mean illiterate,

 

[Equaliser]

I never said Raiders are crap I know you're literate and it's obvious as you can't write two words together. I will try to say it a bit slowly since you can't read and write.

Canberra have had four very impressive wins this year.

Canberra have had two horrendous losses this year.

Canberra yesterday were horrible for the opening 30 minutes down 16-0 they came back to win. Most of the top 17 side for the Titans were sitting in the stands.

Yesterday was the only time Canberra haven't produced a great performance or complete horror performance.

Canberra have had a horror schedule with travel and still 5-2. Even if Canberra was 4-3 I still have them as one of the better performed sides this year all considering.

This I believe Canberra have to date been the second most impressive side in 2025.

Should Dolphins beat them now they're finally at home their fans can really start believing this season is possible for them.

You mean 'illiterate' though I still can't understand why you two take it so personally. Matt is a Bulldogs fanatic and I think Dolphins are a distant second. It's not a big deal. Just wish he'd not try and get mention of them into every post.

 

[mr_c]

You mean 'illiterate' though I still can't understand why you two take it so personally. Matt is a Bulldogs fanatic and I think Dolphins are a distant second. It's not a big deal. Just wish he'd not try and get mention of them into every post.

because he is a troll he aint a dolphins fan