Stagg's signature a must for Bulldogs
December 15th 2008 07:40
David Stagg is one of the most efficient tackling machines in the NRL, and could be the key man in stopping the on and off field frailties that have severely corrupted the Bulldogs premiership cause in recent seasons.
Stagg is currently odds on to head to Belmore in 2009, with the Bulldogs eager for a replacement for Reni Maitua, who was sacked by the club last week for missing training.
The Broncos themselves have stated that they will not stand in Stagg's way if he chooses to leave Brisbane for a career with the Bulldogs.
Although Maitua is the better player in his prime, Stagg's possible arrival to Belmore will provide the Bulldogs with much needed consistency and effort.
Stagg has proven himself to be a very dependable footballer so far at the Broncos, whether it be in attack or defence.
Indeed he has certified himself as one of the best defenders in the NRL, with his consistent high tackle counts only rivalled by experienced workhorses Nathan Hindmarsh, Nathan Friend and Dallas Johnson.
Stagg even holds the premiership record for most tackles made in a match by any player in history.
He made 64 tackles against the Cronulla Sharks in round 19 2004 which started the ignition for what has become a successful career in first grade, winning a premiership with the Broncos in 2006, whilst also making his lone Origin appearance for QLD in the same year.
At 25 years of age, and with 90 games of NRL experience under his belt, Stagg is ready to head to the Bulldogs next season and immediately assume a leadership role with the club.
The Norths Aspley junior has become a family man in recent times, becoming a father to daughter Paige Olivia, which demonstrates how settled Stagg has become.
Stagg's experience both on and off the field will be of great assistance to the younger brigade at the Bulldogs, who have more often than not, fallen off the rails in recent times.
If he does decide to make his way to Belmore, Stagg will be a worthy addition to what is already looking, a formidable Bulldogs line-up for next season.
Stagg is guaranteed to succeed playing alongside proven performers Luke Patten, Andrew Ryan, Matt Utai, Michael Hodgson, Josh Morris, Michael Ennis, Brett Kimmorley and Hazem El Masri.
With an impressive nucleus of experienced players at the Bulldogs, Stagg's possible move to Canterbury could be the final piece to the puzzle in not only ridding the club of its off field troubles, but also restoring premiership success on it.
Overall, his signature really is a win win proposition for both the Bulldogs and Stagg in general.
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