Never in doubt.

30-17 and they still can't get within 4 goals. 

Good luck for the season dogs you might need to up the payments to the umps or practise the ducking a bit more.

If you come at the king, you best not miss...

Superb win in the circumstances 

go dees

Disappointingly, we're a 7 goal lesser side than last match 😉

So this is what it feels to be a good team, beat maybe the 2nd best side while playing mediocre 

Edited March 16, 20224 yr by Garbo

Considering our backline issues, patchy kicking and terrible umpiring, this is a really good win!

How good is winning in Round 1? 

Big year ahead!

 

Best game I have seen from Joel Smith, thought he was good.

Some poor finishing, but a good win with Tracc leading the way, quite a few cobwebs but overall a pleasing start to season with a depleted backline.

 

Salem is a huge worry, can’t replace his class.

I assume the Bulldogs are now going to blast out a rendition of “We Are the Champions” in the rooms after this game.

So have we beaten anyone yet? 🤔

Very solid, gotta love those grinding wins. Gave them very little after their run in the second. Still, we need to be able to stop those runs. If we can arrest the runs it will be very scary for our opponents.

Back at the top of the ladder where we belong!

I was swearing when I saw Lever out, then Salem knee injury is my biggest takeaway. Four GF starting defenders out is not making me happy, I like to have depth not use it.... 

From people watching how was Tomlinson?

The free kicks are going to cause a lot of noise, as will the umpiring in general.

How good is it to win after being under the pump, the will to win is huge, no side will feel safe. Will be watching tonight my time.

Perfect start

Salem was a big loss, but Bedford came on and showed plenty.

Still hasn't sunk it that we are reigning premiers with the best [censored] player in the league. By a long shot.

Weightman can go and take a long walk off a short pier. 

Update on Salem?

Bowey still hasn't played in a losing team

3 minutes ago, Rod Grinter Riot Squad said:

Best game I have seen from Joel Smith, thought he was good.

Some poor finishing, but a good win with Tracc leading the way, quite a few cobwebs but overall a pleasing start to season with a depleted backline.

 

Salem is a huge worry, can’t replace his class.

Hey Rod, have you heard anything else RE. Salo. He didn't have his knee iced in the last quarter. Uncertain if this is a good thing, but he seemed pretty chipper.

Fantastic first up win.

Dogs wanted to win badly.... Umps wanted Dogs to win badly.. (only half joking)

Bailey Smith Frees for = 5   Frees against = 1

Clayton Oliver frees for =  0   Frees against = 7.    7 !!!????

 

3 of our first-string backs out and lost another (who is also our best kick out of the backline) early. Didnt just hang on but made it into a solid win in the end.

I didnt see or hear a second of the game so this is one replay i look forward to.

Guess we are on top of the ladder again ? 

Take that any day of the week.

Edited March 16, 20224 yr by ding

Just now, dees189227 said:

Bowey still hasn't played in a losing team

And may he never either 😁

Odd feeling. I know it sounds cocky but I didn’t feel stressed or tense at any stage in that game, even in the second. This team will get it done. I just know they will.

The self-belief in the team is palpable. Remarkable to see, mentally they're just so strong (collectively).

Oh and can I just add. Freed from desire. MIND AND SENSES PURIFIED! You whining, diving pack of spuds. 

2 minutes ago, Boots and all said:

Hey Rod, have you heard anything else RE. Salo. He didn't have his knee iced in the last quarter. Uncertain if this is a good thing, but he seemed pretty chipper.

Sorry, don’t know

Good to see TMAC taking some marks down back in the later parts of the game. Also good to see he still kicks flat punts into the back of players heads...