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The Bulldogs were predictable...
Honorable effort for a couple of quarters and then the obligatory capitulation after half time. Coach Rodney Eade needs to "up" his expectations if he was proud of their efforts - maybe thats the problem? He reinforced to his charges post game that their effort was to be the benchmark or "basic ingredient" as he calls it. He says his team showed a lot of commitment and he was proud of them. He thinks they stood up in adversity? He infers injuries counted against them? He says his list is in good shape? He sings the praises of their team spirit and courage?
Was I watching another game?
Haven't they completely compounded since the disastrous Akermanis issue?
Where was Johnson? Where was Giansiracusa?
Why on earth would they persist with Hahn and Eagleton?
Why was Cal Ward left out of games? Why haven't we seen more of Addison? What has Everitt done wrong? Has Hills papers been marked? How is Rougheads development going? Between Johnson (0), Murphy (1), Giansiracusa (2), Eagleton (0), Gilbee (1), Griffen (1), Lake (0), Hudson (0) and Hall (1) they combined for the grand total of six tackles. Thats right six tackles from nine of their most experienced leaders. That is mystifying and a complete reflection of their leadership and coaching. Not one Saints player failed to register a tackle and only three players had less than two. On the other hand six players only had one tackle in the Bulldogs list. This is a game that determines who you are and what you stand for. On both counts the standards set by the Bulldogs are mediocre to say the least and warrant urgent addressing if they are to be considered a serious threat in the future.