Trade Dunkley

[GVGjr]

I don't think so. I really thought Bailey Smith was a big chance to land there.

Thanks, yes you were speculating Smith to Sydney

[The Bulldogs Bite]

No surprise really but Mitch Cleary mentions that if Dunkley doesn't announce Port this week then Brisbane moves to the front of the queue.

There has been a number of reports indicating that money isn't driving his decision making. Perhaps that will bring some other clubs into the mix.
Aza, do you still think Sydney is a chance?

Makes me question if we really want somebody of his character at the club.

What is his actual reason for wanting to leave this time? It's not money, it's not culture, it's not success, it's .....?

Let's be honest - he wants the limelight of a big move ala NBA player movement.

Just get out, Josh.

[Mofra]

Makes me question if we really want somebody of his character at the club.

What is his actual reason for wanting to leave this time? It's not money, it's not culture, it's not success, it's .....?

Let's be honest - he wants the limelight of a big move ala NBA player movement.

Just get out, Josh.

Culture, clashes with the party boys.

[Mitcha]

Culture, clashes with the party boys.

There are party boys at every club, let's not beat around the bush it's all about brand Dunkley, he craves the limelight. piss or get off the pot Josh.

[Grantysghost]

No surprise really but Mitch Cleary mentions that if Dunkley doesn't announce Port this week then Brisbane moves to the front of the queue.

There has been a number of reports indicating that money isn't driving his decision making. Perhaps that will bring some other clubs into the mix.
Aza, do you still think Sydney is a chance?

GVG if its not money - what on earth are we doing wrong? I mean his family is mainly here so I don't buy that argument.

The netballers move around frequently too.

So take away money, take away family, take away success (as we are as close as any of the teams mentioned), what is it?

All that's left is the Bulldogs.

Anyone but the Bulldogs.

[angelopetraglia]

GVG if its not money - what on earth are we doing wrong? I mean his family is mainly here so I don't buy that argument.

The netballers move around frequently too.

So take away money, take away family, take away success (as we are as close as any of the teams mentioned), what is it?

All that's left is the Bulldogs.

Anyone but the Bulldogs.

100%. Could not agree more. The million dollar question is why? Why doesn't he want to play with us?

This year alone we have had Dale, English, Caleb, Baz and Macrae all sign on.

[bornadog]

100%. Could not agree more. The million dollar question is why? Why doesn't he want to play with us?

This year alone we have had Dale, English, Caleb, Baz and Macrae all sign on.

All about money. I don't believe anything else.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

All about money. I don't believe anything else.

But it's not - reported figures are similar.

It's about his profile / ego.

[angelopetraglia]

But it's not - reported figures are similar.

It's about his profile / ego.

How does his profile build if he goes to a non-AFL market like Brisbane or a small country town like Adelaide?

[chef]

Sounds like everyone has a different reason to smear him haha.

If he leaves I wish him all the best. Forever a Bullgod.

[hujsh]

Sounds like everyone has a different reason to smear him haha.

If he leaves I wish him all the best. Forever a Bullgod.

This type of diplomacy is unacceptable.

Please write 5 reasons why you hate him and then prepare 5 more on why you love him incase he stays

[chef]

This type of diplomacy is unacceptable.

Please write 5 reasons why you hate him and then prepare 5 more on why you love him incase he stays

Im the type of person who still boos everytime I see Nafan Browns face on one of those stupid gambling ads haha so I get it.

I just can't bring myself to hate any of the guys from 2016, even Jake.

[GVGjr]

GVG if its not money - what on earth are we doing wrong? I mean his family is mainly here so I don't buy that argument.

The netballers move around frequently too.

So take away money, take away family, take away success (as we are as close as any of the teams mentioned), what is it?

All that's left is the Bulldogs.

Anyone but the Bulldogs.

The speculation was when he first requested a trade it was due to the way some of our boys behaved up in Brisbane during isolation. For someone who is professional in their preparation it was hard for him to accept a less than professional approach by some of his team mates.
I guess the 2 years since the initial request perhaps he still has those concerns. His best mates are at the club but there could be a small group that are distracted and are not giving their all and maybe he doesn't feel the club is doing enough to lift the standards.

I think it's naive of him to think other clubs don't have the same distractions.

We've apparently put a very good offer in front of him so we aren't out of the running just yet but it's certainly appears to be leaning the way of a departure. I have to wonder if we had won the GF last year if it still would have been hard to get his signature now.

[angelopetraglia]

Please write 5 reasons why you hate him and then prepare 5 more on why you love him incase he stays

Pros

1. Contested beast who is only getting better.
2. Already a Bulldog 2016 immortal, we need to spread more of that magic.
3. Elite approach to training and professionalism.
4. Natural leader. Stands up in big games.
5. Great mark for his size.

Cons

1. Disposal under pressure by foot is horrendous.
2. You can't trust his kicking for goal. Bottom quartile in the league.
3. Doesn't have genuine speed.
4. Two of the last three seasons have been interrupted by major injuries (Ankle & Shoulder)
5. Has already once tried to abandon the club. Big question marks on loyalty.

[Grantysghost]

Pros

1. Contested beast who is only getting better.
2. Already a Bulldog 2016 immortal, we need to spread more of that magic.
3. Elite approach to training and professionalism.
4. Natural leader. Stands up in big games.
5. Great mark for his size.

Cons

1. Disposal under pressure by foot is horrendous.
2. You can't trust his kicking for goal. Bottom quartile in the league.
3. Doesn't have genuine speed.
4. Two of the last three seasons have been interrupted by major injuries (Ankle & Shoulder)
5. Has already once tried to abandon the club. Big question marks on loyalty.

Hate :

1. Cooking with Dunks
2. Bromance
3. Too good looking
4. His Dad
5. Podcast

Likes.

1. Too good looking
2. He dated Miss Universe Oz.
3. Good teeth.
4. Plays like his life depends on it.
5. Pro preparation