Five year deal. Well that’s embarrassing.
Five years?.............well we played our part. You are welcome Cameron.
Five year deal. Well that’s embarrassing.
Cameron who?
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
Five year deal. Well that’s embarrassing.
Cameron who?
The Cameron that the club was gushing over and ensured us all that he was coming here. That Cameron.
Five year deal. Well that’s embarrassing.
Cameron who?
The Cameron that the club was gushing over and ensured us all that he was coming here. That Cameron.
Yep and as soon as he wasn't coming here, I stopped caring what he does. I would take some joy in him failing, but I have moved on.
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
I’m not surprised he’s gone to the dogs, on paper they do have a better roster.
Any ways, I’m warming to the Benji and Robbie setup.
Have been looking for a subject to paste this so have decided here, as Ciraldo is mentioned by TPJ.
Basically TPJ is just admitting to what most of us could see plain as day but for me it raises the topic of just how different players are and how important it is to man-manage on an individual basis, how to find out what actually inspires players. And if allowing him to box unlocks the potential of TPJ, it looks like Gus has made another astute decision...
From Bulldogs News
Pangai’s Lament Spurred By Training With SBW
Bulldogs star Tevita Pangai jnr has made the stunning admission that he realises he has been “taking the piss” for his entire career.
That’s the result of spending a month training with Sonny Bill Williams for his upcoming bout on the SBW undercard on November 5 at Sydney’s Aware Super Theatre.
Pangai has stripped 8 kilograms off his playing weight of 120 kilograms, and has two more to go to keep a promise to new Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo.
“I’m a bit surprised Gus [Dogs football boss Phil Gould] gave me permission to box ... this wasn’t the season that I wanted it to be but I guess it means he is happy for me to be under Sonny’s wing in off-season and it’s good to learn the consistency it takes to be a professional player at the top level,” Pangai said.
“I’ve done the first four weeks with Sonny. I told my coach that I’ll come back at 110kg. I haven’t been that weight since I was in high school so I’m doing my best. I need to drop the weight so I have energy and the fitness and be dangerous. More than that, I want to be able to do the little things that Cameron values and needs me to do.”
It’s a clear indication he is serious about season 2023.
“This month with Sonny, it’s made me see my whole career I’ve just been taking the piss,” he said.
“Being with Sonny ... just consistently working hard every day and paying attention to my nutrition. Everything is so professional every day. There are no easy days. I think mentally I’ve gotten a lot tougher just from the training. But also the nutrition. It’s pushed my threshold a lot higher. Obviously, I’ve been getting around with an extra 10 kilos on me.”
For Pangai, it’s about more than the fight.
“It’s about being around good people and getting into good habits for next season,” he said. “I think there’s a lot of talk around the club about an upcoming season. I just need to work hard and just shut my mouth about how I think we will go.”
Pangai was offered four two-minute rounds but asked for three minutes to test himself. He opted for boxing over playing for Tonga in the World Cup to be ready for 2023.
“Initially Sonny said, ‘Maybe you should just come train and get your fitness up’, and he knew playing for Tonga is big ... Sonny wasn’t pushy. He just said, ‘Make sure you do the right thing for your family’.
I went away for three days and I had a good think about it and what I wanted in the upcoming season. I think I’ve made the right decision.”
Have been looking for a subject to paste this so have decided here, as Ciraldo is mentioned by TPJ.
Basically TPJ is just admitting to what most of us could see plain as day but for me it raises the topic of just how different players are and how important it is to man-manage on an individual basis, how to find out what actually inspires players. And if allowing him to box unlocks the potential of TPJ, it looks like Gus has made another astute decision...
From Bulldogs News
Pangai’s Lament Spurred By Training With SBW
Bulldogs star Tevita Pangai jnr has made the stunning admission that he realises he has been “taking the piss” for his entire career.
That’s the result of spending a month training with Sonny Bill Williams for his upcoming bout on the SBW undercard on November 5 at Sydney’s Aware Super Theatre.
Pangai has stripped 8 kilograms off his playing weight of 120 kilograms, and has two more to go to keep a promise to new Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo.
“I’m a bit surprised Gus [Dogs football boss Phil Gould] gave me permission to box ... this wasn’t the season that I wanted it to be but I guess it means he is happy for me to be under Sonny’s wing in off-season and it’s good to learn the consistency it takes to be a professional player at the top level,” Pangai said.
“I’ve done the first four weeks with Sonny. I told my coach that I’ll come back at 110kg. I haven’t been that weight since I was in high school so I’m doing my best. I need to drop the weight so I have energy and the fitness and be dangerous. More than that, I want to be able to do the little things that Cameron values and needs me to do.”
It’s a clear indication he is serious about season 2023.
“This month with Sonny, it’s made me see my whole career I’ve just been taking the piss,” he said.
“Being with Sonny ... just consistently working hard every day and paying attention to my nutrition. Everything is so professional every day. There are no easy days. I think mentally I’ve gotten a lot tougher just from the training. But also the nutrition. It’s pushed my threshold a lot higher. Obviously, I’ve been getting around with an extra 10 kilos on me.”
For Pangai, it’s about more than the fight.
“It’s about being around good people and getting into good habits for next season,” he said. “I think there’s a lot of talk around the club about an upcoming season. I just need to work hard and just shut my mouth about how I think we will go.”
Pangai was offered four two-minute rounds but asked for three minutes to test himself. He opted for boxing over playing for Tonga in the World Cup to be ready for 2023.
“Initially Sonny said, ‘Maybe you should just come train and get your fitness up’, and he knew playing for Tonga is big ... Sonny wasn’t pushy. He just said, ‘Make sure you do the right thing for your family’.
I went away for three days and I had a good think about it and what I wanted in the upcoming season. I think I’ve made the right decision.”
and that....is how culture is built.
