NRL Round 7 - Bulldogs V Knights - 2:00pm Sunday 21st April - Accor Stadium Sydney

[Roundtable]

We have tried 3 half combos so far .. Are we going back to the first option of Hastings and Gamble? Or perhaps trying a 4th Half in Pryce?

 

[MBQLD]

We have tried 3 half combos so far .. Are we going back to the first option of Hastings and Gamble? Or perhaps trying a 4th Half in Pryce?

I think Pryce hurt his ankle on the weekend but I do t know how bad..

 

[Thieves Like Us]

Any news on how KP is faring after his hip pointer injury?

 

[Vagabond89]

Any news on how KP is faring after his hip pointer injury?

I understand it's just a pain issue, nothing broken. They will needle it and he'll be right to play

 

[Owey]

Friz doesn't look like he'll be back according to the herald

 

[mozza]

If we lose it’s all on the Saifiti’s regardless of how they play. Particularly harsh on Jacob because he’s had a good year so far.

 

[HarVeeGee13]

Jacob’s actually been good outside of certain stuff about how he defends being a bit frustrating. But Dan at his best was way better than Jacob is now. What the hell happened man.

 

[Billy]

Knights warhorse Tyson Frizell facing more time on sidelines

Veteran set to miss third straight game.

www.newcastleherald.com.au

Mixed messages in this article.
Says Frizz has never had a hamstring injury before and will miss the Bulldogs game but also has a quote from Frizz saying "we'll see how we go".
Sounds like he might be named in the 22 but is unlikely to play.

 

[Frank McWilliams]

Cup V Dogs telecast live on Foxtel

 

[Billy]

Unchanged 17
Jones and Armstrong added to the extended bench after their big games last week in reserves.
No Frizz.

 

[BTP]

Should be a good game. If a dry track then should be a good open game. Happy for Dogs. They aren’t my most hated team and we’ve all been at the bottom. Containing Kina the goal obviously and there backline is strong once they get a roll on.

Biggest focus is middles improving immensely and controlling ruck and flow of game. Halves need to dominate the game.

 

[JOJO82]

So Armstrong on standby for Ponga I would say.

 

[Billy]

Knights name cover for injured skipper Kalyn Ponga

Ponga is racing the clock to be fit for Sunday's game.

www.newcastleherald.com.au

Article says Armstrong is backup for Ponga, but O'Brien could use Gagai at fullback, Lucas at centre and Jones at second row if he wants.

Article says Ponga will be given every chance to play but remains in some doubt.

 

[JOJO82]

I reckon Ponga doesn't play, no point risking him.

 

[Thieves Like Us]

Surely Armstrong comes in if Ponga is not fit. Doesn’t make sense to disrupt multiple positions.

 

[Billy]

I reckon Ponga doesn't play, no point risking him.

Essentially he just has a bruise and no risk of structural damage from playing.
It's just a matter of how much pain he is in.

 

[JOJO82]

Essentially he just has a bruise and no risk of structural damage from playing.
It's just a matter of how much pain he is in.

The risk is if he cops a hit in the same spot....but yes pain management is the bigger issue here.

 

[frankLauda]

I watched on YouTube "The Magic Sponge" It's the NRL physio podcast. He said Ponga's injury is a hip pointer (a bruise) and usually most players recover and play the next week. He mentioned the 10-day turn-around, so he's confident Ponga will be available. Worst case, it's a pain management thing, and he may require another needle before the game.

 

[Sheent14]

Dogs forum talking spicy might have to humble them like last season

 

[Wagyu Patty]

I don't think the Dogs are easy beats this season. They've significantly upgraded their forward pack from last season and their backline has a lot more polish.