Charity Shield 2026 Thread

[Dave03]

PLEASE make this a social media movement, it NEEDS to happen... #SLUFTY #SvD-RiS maybe you can come up with a better hashtag!

I misread the hashtag

 

[Frank Facer]

I like the way he's developing, late in the game he hit and spun then offloaded, he will be a starting prop come 2027 in my humble views

I think Koloamatangi and Toby will be our starting props in 2027 and Pasifiki Tonga will be a great impact prop off the bench. But we could also start with Koloamatangi and Pasifiki Tonga and then bring Toby off the bench to play the rest of the game.

 

[jodragon40]

It would appear St Benny has decided not to run with a strong squad ala us last week. Their halves are both ex Dragons, Ward/Glover.

It would surprise me if any of our starters play more than 1 half of footy with LV in mind.

Still it would be disappointing if we didn't bring home the shield and lock it away in the trophy room on Saturday night.

 

[Frank Facer]

Seigwalt was the bloke we signed out of the Koori Cup a few years back when Webby was one of teh only CEOs to make an appearance right?

His highlights reels look good

 

[George Sancti]

I’m not convinced that playing a reserve‑grade Souths side is the ideal lead‑in for Vegas. The Bulldogs will get a far better preparation by testing their best squad against a stronger Knights team.

 

[jodragon40]

I think Koloamatangi and Toby will be our starting props in 2027 and Pasifiki Tonga will be a great impact prop off the bench. But we could also start with Koloamatangi and Pasifiki Tonga and then bring Toby off the bench to play the rest of the game.

My view if all those current forwards we have stick with us beyond 27/28 and remain injury free that group of players in the engine room will take us a very long way.

Everyone of them are impressive in their own way with a few being able to play multiple positions in the engine room.

Add to that from next season the youngsters being guided and advised by an Australian and SOO player Kaloamatangi, well all the ingredients are there for a successful team.

 

[jodragon40]

I’m not convinced that playing a reserve‑grade Souths side is the ideal lead‑in for Vegas. The Bulldogs will get a far better preparation by testing their best squad against a stronger Knights team.

Looks like that will be the Dogs best 17

 

[redv13]

I’m not convinced that playing a reserve‑grade Souths side is the ideal lead‑in for Vegas. The Bulldogs will get a far better preparation by testing their best squad against a stronger Knights team.

You can only play what’s in front of you unfortunately

 

[Justadragon]

Sloan v Dufty Blockbuster match up
Would love to see them both in that RUN IT STRAIGHT challenge against each other..

I would love to see them both make a tackle !!!

 

[Justadragon]

I’m not convinced that playing a reserve‑grade Souths side is the ideal lead‑in for Vegas. The Bulldogs will get a far better preparation by testing their best squad against a stronger Knights team.

We virtually played a ressies Souths side last year and they tore us a new one.

 

[George Sancti]

True, J Justadragon, but it’s a new year, and I’m banking on the players realising this is a club on the rise and one they’ll want to be part of.

 

[Eric]

We virtually played a ressies Souths side last year and they tore us a new one.

True but we were very far from full strength as well.

 

[Dave03]

I want to see Guler make a statement. He's got a starting gig, time to show us something. Strong carriers, some offloads & solid defence.

 

[Mailroomsgi]

Another one that doesn’t have a contract for next year as well. We will have plenty of top 30 spots if some guys I predict will go actually leave the club

The clear out is almost done

 

[RedV01]

It’s pretty hard to win it without getting the bonuses

Can pick up some bonuses against Souffs reserve grade team.

 

[RedVHeartbeat]

looks like heidke will play the cup trial.

Will not play. I'd have had him ahead of Buchanan but seems Buck is the coaching staffs golden boy.

Also looks like they want Luch to stay on the edge and Sele to start season at lock. Jeez I know he is now in the enemy camp but am already regretting not having Jack and the inspiration and impact he gave us every week. Sele dont do it for me, even tho he certainly does not lack intent.

 

[Dragons Chris]

Will not play. I'd have had him ahead of Buchanan but seems Buck is the coaching staffs golden boy.

Also looks like they want Luch to stay on the edge and Sele to start season at lock. Jeez know he is now in the enemy camp but am already regretting not having Jack and the inspiration and impact he gave us every week. Sele dont do it for me, even tho he certainly does not lack intent.

Buchanan isn't any kind of golden boy. He's a very good centre. Heidke might turn out even better but that in no way would take away from Buchanan's ability. I would have both of them next in line after Suli and Holmes.