The Fan Roundtable is back, for its second edition! On this edition, Jimmy is joined Hectic Fred to discuss the rise of the Bulldogs in season 2025 and the acquisition of Lachlan Galvin. Lachie Pringle gives us the fan perspective on the dramas at the Wests Tigers that dominated the headlines. And finally, Stephen Gallagher shares his thoughts on the Dragons issues especially around recruitment and retention!
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0:00 Tallyn Da Silva or Api Koroisau?
4:55 Tigers Inability To Hold Onto Junior Talent
9:18 Bulldogs Fans POV On Lachie Galvin
10:51 Reed Mahoney’s Future At The Bulldogs
19:29 Dragons Halves Crisis
23:33 Dragons Recruitment Issues
26:35 Connection Of Bulldogs Players
30:40 Benji Marshall’s Coaching Pedigree
45:32 Does Fred Have Sympathy For Tigers/Dragons Fans?
50:02 The Problem With Merger Clubs
52:36 What’s Holding The Dragons Back?
58:40 Is Shane Flanagan Playing Favourties With Kyle?
1:00:36 Different Recruitment & Retention Strategies
1:12:45 2025 Ladder Predictions
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