Pretty sure Broncos went from wooden spoon 2021 to the GF 2023. It takes a couple of quality players to be the circuit breaker. Put a Reynolds of 22/23 in our side and we finish in the top half of the comp both years. Take Ben hunt out of the dragons and I am pretty confident we would not have 3 wooden spoons in a row.But who predicted it? And would u have believed it given the squad and what u saw last year? Ciraldo had many critics and, as far as I know, nobody predicted they’d have such a strong defence. Even Bulldogs fans would be shocked by what’s happened. What possible indication was there? I’d genuinely like to know. They leaked 769 points last year, the worst. Yes it’s possible to turn it around but extremely unlikely to the point it has turned. It’s also possible to make the finals after finishing last, it’s happened. Extremely unlikely but possible. It may even be a pipe dream by why not dream big? What have you got to lose?worst defensive record in the comp to now the second best....it is possible.I was just thinking about this and the thought occurred to me that had a Bulldogs supporter come up to anyone prior to rd 1 this year and predicted they’d win the premiership or play in the Grand Final this year we’d all think that was a pipe dream. Most would’ve expected them to finish near bottom or just outside the 8 at best with no standout 7 or fullback and, outside of Kikau & Mahoney, an ordinary looking pack. More than likely it still won’t happen but it’s certainly more possible now than it was 5 months ago. Special things, totally unexpected things can sometimes happen in sport.Of course, that’s patently obvious to anyone but I dream big and I’m thankful I do. Bring in 2025 and 2026 baby!Pipe dream to be playing finals the next two years ‼️Love it Nick, 3 premierships after 3 spoons. Obviously that’s extremely unlikely, almost impossible I suppose but I have long been a firm believer that when you go through a lot of bad times there’s something good around the corner, unfortunately it’s a very long corner this one. But I really believe something special will happen in the next 2 or 3 years, I even believe will play finals next year and, those who have spent some time with me know, I’ve said we’ll win a premiership in 2026. I like what we’re trying to do now and I like a lot of the young players here but it’s mostly me just believing in that ying and yang kind of thing. Not everyone’s cup of tea but there it is so bring on 2025 & 2026.
russtutty more power to you brother for keeping the dream alive and I’m with youI understand we can’t all think the same way, I get it. But the Dogs have 4 or 5 wooden spoons, the latest 2021. Not that coming last or 2nd last or 3rd last means a great deal, it’s all failure. Just as finishing top 2 or 3rd & 4th doesn’t mean much except minor premiers get a trophy & the club some money. Finishing 5-8th doesn’t really matter much as whatever position you finish you’ve got a chance to progress. Finish outside the 8 you don’t. And this, I think, is interesting too, in the 4 years prior to this year the Dogs won 20 games total, and had an awful defensive record last year. The Tigers have won 20 games last 4 years including this so could win another one or two, who knows. But point is a huge change can happen without you actually expecting it. And that’s why I dream big, I believe we can make finals next year, what do I have to lose by believing that?@russtutty63 They the dogs have never in their existence won a wooden spoon !!
We’ve got 2 with one on the way and not played finals in 13 years. I’m sorry for being negative nev on here. But it’s NOT ever going to change until ….
@russtutty63 They the dogs have never in their existence won a wooden spoon !!
We’ve got 2 with one on the way and not played finals in 13 years. I’m sorry for being negative nev on here. But it’s NOT ever going to change until ….
That just isn't true, they have won 6 and were the last team to win one before us in 2021.
It is ok to be negative but there is no need to make things worse than they are.
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Ohh okay … I remember my dogs mate saying that to me must have been 2020 or so. Omg time is going by so quick. Must have been in the current NRL time too Garry. But I just remember what you said back mid 22 that the next rebuild HAS to work or we are in trouble.@russtutty63 They the dogs have never in their existence won a wooden spoon !!
We’ve got 2 with one on the way and not played finals in 13 years. I’m sorry for being negative nev on here. But it’s NOT ever going to change until ….
That just isn't true, they have won 6 and were the last team to win one before us in 2021.
It is ok to be negative but there is no need to make things worse than they are.
Think that was 2 rebuilds ago. I’ve lost count 🤷♂️
Ohh okay … I remember my dogs mate saying that to me must have been 2020 or so. Omg time is going by so quick. Must have been in the current NRL time too Garry. But I just remember what you said back mid 22 that the next rebuild HAS to work or we are in trouble.@russtutty63 They the dogs have never in their existence won a wooden spoon !!
We’ve got 2 with one on the way and not played finals in 13 years. I’m sorry for being negative nev on here. But it’s NOT ever going to change until ….
That just isn't true, they have won 6 and were the last team to win one before us in 2021.
It is ok to be negative but there is no need to make things worse than they are.
Think that was 2 rebuilds ago. I’ve lost count 🤷♂️
Should never trust bulldog supporting mates. Lol
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