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i think the telegraph story is on the money.

for all the negative nancies on here, rest assured we will be the premiership favourites when 2013 rolls around. des knows what he is doing!

Probably covered already but NSW bench terrible . Buhrer ineffective and there for no good reason . Williams brought on second half when why not earlier . Stuart and Fulton are at fault here . Jennings was always going to do something wrong .
If Stuart was trying to showcase his coaching skills with Origin ?
Paul Gallen you are not a natural captain , toil all you like but ...
Todd Carney redemption is at hand because there is nobody else !

hahaha this is absolute comedy. SMH linking with Hopoate, Telecrap linking with his best mate Inu.

Lol this is quickly turning into another circus.

Tele says all but signed with us.

SMH says Parra.

He will probably stay with Manly lol.

that is a very good side. speed at the back and size, skill and power in the forwards. Kas, Pritchard and Williams - would have to be the 3 biggest guys in the league, and all in the one team. lol

If williams comes, then tough decisions must be made on who to keep. In reality, guys like Stagg and Halatau (although playing well at the moment) are at the back end of their careers and are on decent money. I would think keeping the young guys like taupau/finucane/jackson should be a priority. interesting to see how things pan out over the next couple of months.

Just to make it even more confusing, Brad from the SMH has said on twitter:

@ironmike1979 @beetee23 @Koodzie I have been told tonight that T-Rex has not signed with anyone. He will be a great buy for whoever gets him

T-REX ON MOVE

Tony Williams's return to Parramatta in 2013 is all but a certainty. With Manly struggling to retain a plethora of stars following the re-signings of Kieran Foran and Daly Cherry-Evans, and ongoing negotiations with fullback Brett Stewart, Williams is set to link up with former Sea Eagles teammate Will Hopoate next season at the club where it all started for the giant. Expect an announcement soon.

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/no-celebrity-walkups-for-blues-just-stars-on-field-20120522-1z3am.html#ixzz1vnS3pGDv

Awesome

Interesting to see that Inu coming to the club has a big part in possibly signing T-Rex.

Tony Williams out for at least six weeks with injury and is expected to join Bulldogs from 2013

By Phil Rothfield
The Daily Telegraph
May 25, 2012 12:00AM

IN a double blow for defending premiers Manly, blockbusting Blues forward Tony Williams has been sidelined for at least six weeks with a back injury and is expected to sign with the Canterbury Bulldogs any day.

The injury will also rule "T-Rex" out of the remainder of the Origin series, leaving Blues coach Ricky Stuart without his most forceful attacking forward.

Williams suffered the injury not long after he came on as a second-half replacement. He was seen writhing on the ground in agony, unable to get to his feet.

It was first diagnosed as severe bruising and Williams was fine to carry his own luggage back on the flight to Sydney.

Blog with Buzz: What do you think of Tony Williams' move to the Bulldogs? Have your say from 12:30pm Friday?

Scans late yesterday afternoon confirmed damage in the lower back and that he would be out for up to two months.

Williams, who returned in Origin from a seven-week suspension, is expected to announce his signing with Canterbury over the weekend.

Manly have fallen short in matching offers for the explosive forward from the Eels and the Bulldogs because of the money required to keep Daly Cherry-Evans, Kieran Foran, Steve Matai and Brett Stewart at Brookvale.

The lure for Williams at Belmore is being reunited with premiership-winning coach Des Hasler and playing alongside his best mate, Kiwi Krisnan Inu.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/tony-williams-out-for-at-least-six-weeks-with-injury-and-is-expected-to-join-bulldogs-from-2013/story-e6frexnr-1226366201416

elmasri misses kick on the footy show

exciting if trex comes over

barba
turner
morris
inu
lafai

reynolds
hodkinson

tolman
ennis(C)
kasiano
williams
pritchard
halatau

eastwood
graham
taupau
stagg

if T-rex is true we will have one of the most devastating forward packs in the comp next year.

With Inu coming into the backs, all of a sudden we have speed on both sides of the park. Inu also has great hands and can catch a bomb which is definetly one of our biggest weaknesses.

good times ahead

Inu and maybe trex, wow great day for the club.

Sam to re-sign and his mateship makes sense. On my way back from brissy Sam and Frankie flew back to Sydney together on the Sunday.

Good times. Bring on those Rorters!!

Yeah well I don't think he is that quick and don't rate him so why wouldn't I think a 4 year contract is too long. Didn't want Inu 4 years ago, didn't want him 2 years ago, why would I change my mind now?

Noel Cleal has been working.

http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/story/2012/05/23/templemans-nrl-dream-comes-true/#textlarger

Templeman's NRL dream comes true

NO one has ever used the words "prodigy", "superstar in the making" or "teen sensation" to describe Patrick Templeman, but he has made it all the same.

The 19-year-old Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles fullback signed this week with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs NRL club, fulfilling a lifelong ambition.

You have to look past his 184cm, 80kg string bean frame and impeccably polite manner, but inside Templeman beats the drum of a fierce competitor, who has realised his dream through pure graft.

While he is undoubtedly talented, he was never a standout youngster.

The Maroochydore Swans product played junior representative football for the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay, but never kicked on to play for Queensland and Australia.

"I see a lot of kids these days, they get the opportunity they knock it back," Templeman said yesterday.

"Or you see the youngsters that are signed at 13 or 14 and now they're nothing. It just proves that you don't have to have a contract at 15, you don't have to go to the big footy schools, you don't have to do all that. Just hard work and stick at it.

"You see all these kids, they think they're superstars at 16 because they've made the Queensland or Australian Schoolboys team. To go up against them this year, seeing them again, knowing you're at their level now, I just want to rip into them, prove that I'm as good as them."

Two years ago Templeman was given a chance by the Sea Eagles, initially playing in their Mal Meninga under-18 team before going on to captain their FOGS Colts under-20 team.

He played four Intrust Super Cup games and last week forced his way into the run-on team.

The former Maroochydore High student will fly to Sydney later this week to link with the Bulldogs, after being given the news of his signing by legendary Bulldogs scout Noel "Crusher" Cleal.

Templeman struck up a rapport with Cleal while training with the Manly Sea Eagles in the 2011-12 pre-season.

Soon after that Cleal moved to the Bulldogs, following former Manly coach Des Hasler, but kept in contact with Templeman.

Templeman said the conversation in which he was offered a contract went something like this:

Cleal: "Are you interested in coming to the Dogs?"

Templeman: "Definitely."

Cleal: "Are you interested in coming next week?"

Templeman: (Silence).

Templeman did not have to think long about the offer and should make his Toyota Cup debut within the next month.

While he will have a tough task breaking into first grade in front of Ben Barba, he said he was excited about his prospects.

"From a young age it was always my dream, watching NRL, watching Origin, watching my heroes go around. You just want to be there," he said.

"To get this opportunity now, I'm not looking back."

 

That came from the kiddies kennel anyway, didn't believe it for a second. Probably that twat dogs12 talking crap again.


Footy show terrible tonight, I watch it when I am home but it really is getting worse and worse. Ah well, get to see Hazem kick again in 20 mins or so.

Please let this rumour be true, they got it wrong wit Foran so who knows but we can only hope .

He is an absolute gun!!!

Telegraph is definitely running a story tomorrow that T-Rex will be signing with us this weekend.

He is out for another 6 weeks also.

http://lockerz.com/s/211459079

Looks like we've struck twice in one day.

Inu and Trex !!!!

Just read a tweet from Sam Kasiano which said:

"Proud to be a bulldog is all I got to say".

Is this legit?

T-Rex signs with Bulldogs?

http://m.lockerz.com/s/211452499

Direct messages › with Sam Kasiano



9m

ay Bankstown boy heard your off to the Dragons. this true? lol

5m

Who said this??
23s

man some clown on 1 of the Bulldogs fan forum claiming ur off to da dragqueens i called him a blow ****


4m
true dat aye no way aye


GET THAT STUCK IN TO YA HE AINT GOING ANYWHERE MOFOS HE THAN TWEETS #PROUDTOBEABULLDOG

**** OFF AND STOP SPREADING SHYT

Heis a tough bloke , and will come back bigger and better.
I wish him all the best.

Goodwins out for 3 months

People won't be happy until ennis is no longer at the club, then when he carves it up for another team they will blow up as to why we let him go

He is getting better each week, his defence is first class, yes his running game needs to improve no doubt but maybe just maybe he will put it all together

FFS we needed speed in the backline and got Inu yet people still bitch and moan about the signing and length of contract

NEVER HAPPY ON THE BDP !!!!

firstly how do you know ennis has a get out clause and secondly who gives a fekk if he has, this incessant ennis bashing is just you pushing another of your agendas.

I agree re Hodko. That is why I wanted Foran so much to partner Reynolds in the halves. Not too sure how many injuries he will have though, he seems to have the body of a 30 year old the way he is going down.

Roosters will be tough this week but SFS is a happy hunting ground for us and I expect quite a few dogs fans out there on Monday night. If you live in Sydney and you finish work before 6, you don't have many excuses as to why you won't be at Allianz stadium. It is not hard to outnumber Easts fans there. Pathetic club even worse fans.

Yeah i spoke with Frank Pritchard's dad and he said that Sam and Frank are best mates and this is what helped the dogs keep Sam as Sam wanted to keep playing with Frank and loves the dogs. Frank's dad said the dogs are the best club and said he is looking at bringing his youngest across from parra to the dogs, but did say will see. As wants to get Frank and him to play together. Said Frank is the happiest he ever has been and wants to extend his contract with the dogs. Des is an unbelievable coach.

Mate when Ennis signed our club was a real basket case,"many people have short memories," so I for one would not be supprised if Ennis asked for a get out clause for that very reason, and our club agreed, after all begers can't be chooses.

Mind you I've no idea what goes on at our club's head office until after it is announced, so that is only my guess.

the mole gets around :)

its the mole

now does crounulla have a cap...

they bought evrerything that moved last year...

now they also want Gordon and jennings for this year

who is the late mail? i don't want watch the game plan

@LateMailMan any more info on lett hasler blow up ? Hear dogs gonnamove lett & lafai & try sign Jennings. Also haveuheard kasiano 2 dragons?


Right who is being asking the mole this lol

i know mate kasino is staying put !

I heard Sam will sign a 3 year deal with the dogs mate i spoke tonight with a dogs player dad who said he was staying knocked back the newcastle offer mate

Latemail Man ‏@LateMailMan

#LateMail : Lett/Hasler blowup sees Lett walk out,Jennings may head to @Cronulla_Sharks, and refs fed up with bosses -> archer may retire.

and he is only 25 years young. Seems like he has been around for ever and is on his walking stick.

hmmm..i remember other bulldog players openly bagging ennis at a signing (which he wasnt at) a couple of years ago...

What a load of CRAPP

Cmon dogs make it offcial

Sam will do it for the bankstown boys !

I don't believe for a second Sam will leave......I hope! Lol

ARLC locks in rep schedule

The Australian Rugby League Commission has made a number of determinations regarding the structure of the 2013 season while also confirming that this year’s Test between the VB Kangaroos and the Kiwis will be played on October 13 in Townsville.

In confirming the Test venue, the Commission gave on-going support to a mid-season Test between the two nations in the context of a ‘stand-alone’ representative weekend that included City v Country.

At its meeting today at the offices of the Melbourne Storm, the ARL Commission has also determined that it will retain Wednesday night State of Origin matches.

There will be a further concentration of byes before and after Origin matches to minimise the impact on clubs while the Commission has also committed to working with the New South Wales and Queensland camps to invest in additional measures to assist player recovery.

In reaching its decision today, the Commission reviewed independent medical analysis of recovery times for athletes that included an injury database assessment of injuries incurred during and immediately after recent Origin matches.

“The success of the Harvey Norman State of Origin Series in its current format speaks for itself over a number of years”, said ARLC Chief Executive, Mr David Gallop.

“Today’s Commission meeting examined a detailed analysis of recovery times and the effect of the Origin series on the overall season structure.

“The flow-on effects of stand-alone Origins across the entire year are such that they are not a practical alternative but the addition of a representative weekend, which worked well in 2012, and of further adjustments to the byes will address a number of issues that have been raised in the past.

“The Commission has also given approval today to explore the opportunities around an increased number of Thursday night Telstra Premiership telecasts.

“This would not be on the basis of establishing a regular fixed time-slot but on the basis of establishing specific scheduling opportunities.”

Another key decision from today’s meeting was the confirmation of the appointment of corporate advisors Greenhill Caliburn to assist in television broadcast negotiations.

Initial offers from the existing rights-holders Nine and Fox Sports have already been received and negotiations have commenced with the Seven and Ten networks.

“It is a complex and critical negotiation for the game’s future and we have always flagged that we would engage additional resources where appropriate,” Mr Gallop said.

“Greenhill Caliburn have an outstanding corporate reputation and are skilled negotiators across a diverse range of business opportunities.

“We believe they can add considerable experience as we look to achieve a great return for the game.”

The decision to hold the October 13 Australia v New Zealand Test in Townsville this year will give North Queensland its first Trans-Tasman encounter as the Four Nations champions take on the reigning World Cup champions.

It reflects the success of ongoing partnerships between Rugby League and Events Queensland that have seen the All Stars, Test matches and a World Cup Final played in the ‘Sunshine State’, where Queenslanders have shown great support for international Rugby League

North Queensland has hosted three Tests between Australia and PNG in Townsville in 1992, 2000 and 2008 (World Cup) as well as a World Cup play-off match in Rockhampton in 2008.

The 2012 Test – which will kick-off at 6.30pm – is supported by the Queensland Government through Events Qld and Townsville Enterprise Limited.

“There is great support for Rugby League in North Queensland and the decision to take the only Australian-based Test of 2012 to Townsville is recognition of that support,” Mr Gallop said.

“With the World Cup in the UK only a year away there will be a real focus on the October Test this year.”

Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey said the event was a tremendous coup for Townsville which would shine a national and international sporting spotlight on the region with television coverage throughout Australia and New Zealand.

“This event is part of the government’s determined strategy to establish Queensland as Australia’s leading tourism and major event destination,” Ms Stuckey said.

“More than 20,000 people are expected to attend this match – more than 40 per cent will be visitors from outside Townsville.

“That will deliver an estimated economic boost of almost $3.5 million to Townsville and more than 19,000 visitor nights supporting tourism and local jobs.”

Townsville Enterprise CEO, Mr David Kippin, said today’s announcement to host the Test match in Townsville was significant for the region.

“This international event will confirm Townsville’s established reputation as a thriving and successful events destination,” Mr Kippin said.

“It also enables the wider Region to take advantage of the flow-on opportunities for the leisure tourism market.”
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By4 looks like i might have to go for saints lol

since lafai,lett, and now kasaino are going to the dragons !

Im pretty happy about Krisnan Inu joining us: under Hasler he will really get back to his best. You cant coach speed and he has plenty.

Oh brother!

There was a article that said Josh renolds said he owes everything to ennis,,, when reynolds was injured .. ennis urgred him to not give up

Ennis is a good player but not a great one. He seems like a really decent bloke in many ways, but he is definitely not a game winner or of the same calibre as others in his position. He is what he is and he is one of us.

Clem for your postive mates at the kennel..

There saying kasinao to the dragons hahahah lol

Inglis definitely a try. Farah kicks the ball out (intentional or not doesnt matter) Inglis doesn't play at the ball so its still in play. Inglis grounds the ball. Fair try.
Jennings didn't deserve to go. Bird definitely a penalty for lifting in the tackle.
Not enough credit given to QLD for Boyd's tries. Brilliantly executed and finished off.
NSW found wanting when it counted.
Tate MOM.
Thurston only needs to do two good things ina game to make the difference.
Not enough focus on bad Blues errors: Carney failing to find touch; **** play the ball and Farah kicking out on the full. Errors - QLD momentum = QLD victory.
NSW to win Game 2 (if they pick a different bench; Watmough in for Buher, anyone else for Creagh)
Barba in for Shillington.

t-rex out for manly minor back injury

i love Jennings as a ptential footy player, and Foran, but where would that leave Reynolds and Josh Morris for example?

Personally i think Reynolds is a jewel and is utterly unique to the NRL - would they play together?


I think we need to scour the reserves to get an unpolished gem of a halfback somewhere. I just dont think Hodkinson is going to cut it. Seems a good kid, got good skills but hes playing maybe 12 years too late. Hes far, far too slow and the game is such a grinding game, he just doenst fit in.

This may upset ppl but the money thrown at foran will now be at T-rex :))

You read too many papers mate. Half of their news comes from the BDP and that is saying enough. Foran is one we needed, Inu is good timing but 4 years? Hope he proves me wrong.

our very own Gee007 has written an opinion piece on SOO and submitted the article via rleague

here is the link

http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=43784

I reckon that NSW won't win a SoO until we have a dominant team in NSW. Between the Storm and Brisbane these teams dominate the game and form the backbone of the QLD team. Until NSW matches them and can gel a team from a couple of clubs we will always be behind the eight ball IMHO.

A champion team will ( nearly) always beat a team of champions.

tell me about it, even if its empty it feels like an afterhtought

we'd be better off without him mate.

Origin Game One sets ratings record
24/05/2012 1:28:47 PM

Harvey Norman State of Origin has broken another record with the opening match in Melbourne last night the most watched in Origin history, attracting a national average audience of 3.957 million viewers.

Across the five capital cities, a record 2.515 million average viewers tuned in as the XXXX Queensland Maroons secured a thrilling 18-10 win against the NSW VB Blues at Etihad Stadium.

Across Regional Australia, the match was also the highest rated Origin match ever, with an average audience of 1.442million.

The national, five capital city and regional figures are the highest for any Origin match since the OzTAM ratings began in 2001.

The match is also the highest rating sports broadcast of 2012, attracting over 1.2 million more viewers than the second highest ranking sports broadcast (combined metro & regional).

“It was an enthralling match to open the series and the ratings show just how much Harvey Norman State of Origin means to people across the country,” ARL Commission Chief Executive, Mr David Gallop said today.

“It has set the stage for an exciting second game at ANZ Stadium.”

MATCH AVERAGE:
Sydney: 1,153,000
Brisbane: 908,000
Melbourne: 317,000
Adelaide: 57,000
Perth: 80,000
Regional: 1,442,000

MATCH PEAK:
Sydney: 1,257,000
Brisbane: 982,000
Melbourne: 423,000
Adelaide: 87,000
Perth: 94,000
Regional: 1,674,000

*Regional Includes: Regional NSW, Regional Queensland, Regional Victoria & Tasmania

Game Two will be played at ANZ Stadium in Sydney on June 13.

http://www.nswrl.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=55780&title=origin-game-one-sets-ratings-record

bug guys arent the answer
you need to play at speed, play witha fast tempo

Easts have a massive pack but Anna mentione they visibly tired towards the end.

if you play at a tempo, these big guys cant hack it, but to do that you have to rotate your guy well and keep them fresh and playing like a machine

SPeed of play now i vital and it isnt necessarily all in the play the ball, its speed of running onto the ball etc.