Round 9 - Warriors vs Broncos - Build Up Thread

[ningnangnong]

Our toughest match in a while.

 

[user_nat]

Someone got that WWLLWWLL record handy?

Pretty sure it is our turn to lose.

 

[Big Pete]

Since 2004

WWLLWWLLWWLLWW

 

[Alec]

Hopefully Inu plays.

 

[Son Edo]

Unfortunately it looks like the Broncos will suffer their second lost for the season.

 

[Ari Gold]

Will be interesting to see what team the Warriors put out. Locke is out, but Ropati might be back. But Inu was atrocious, so do they put Fisiiahi at fullback or go with Ropati again? Shaun Johnson is also expected back which is going to help them.

On form and paper I think we should win but in reality I feel a Warriors win coming. They are too good a side to keep losing and given they will be at home on a long rest I'm sure they'll ambush us.

In fact, I bring up a fantastic point. Warriors played on Wednesday of this week and have a break of duration so long I almost run out of fingers. Surely that means they will win!

 

[Coxy]

Will be interesting to see what team the Warriors put out. Locke is out, but Ropati might be back. But Inu was atrocious, so do they put Fisiiahi at fullback or go with Ropati again? Shaun Johnson is also expected back which is going to help them.

On form and paper I think we should win but in reality I feel a Warriors win coming. They are too good a side to keep losing and given they will be at home on a long rest I'm sure they'll ambush us.

In fact, I bring up a fantastic point. Warriors played on Wednesday of this week and have a break of duration so long I almost run out of fingers. Surely that means they will win!

Broncos are guaranteed to lose because it's an 8 day turnaround, not the magical 7 day turnaround which makes every team unbeatable.

 

[Bucking Beads]

Broncos are guaranteed to lose because it's an 8 day turnaround, not the magical 7 day turnaround which makes every team unbeatable.

Maybe we can whinge about that. **** the nrl for destroying our good routine

 

[Son Edo]

Forgot about Johnson, but if he's still out obviously thats a blow and increases Broncos chances.

 

[vertigo]

Tough game, they went toe to toe with Melbourne for 70 minutes without Johnson and Locke.

I think both teams are evenly matched when at their best - what sides are going to turn up this week?

 

[Ironbroncos]

Think this game is sold out at mt smart stadium, sadly i wont be going but my fam are.
Warriors always turn it up a gear against us, bogey team for sure.

 

[Bucking Beads]

We will win. I wouldn't take Hodges over either.

 

[Coxy]

It'll be tough. Our record in Auckland isn't good in the last 10 years. We've won 3 of our last 10 there.

 

[jarro65]

No injuries...... please :(

 

[Broncoman]

Wont be able to watch this match as I'm going to my hometown of Armidale in NSW for the long weekend. So i wont be on HQ from Friday afternoon till sometime Monday. GO THE BRONCOS

 

[Son Edo]

Titans offloads were hurting Broncs and thats what Warriors often do.

 

[rnabokov]

Titans offloads were hurting Broncs and thats what Warriors often do.

I think one of the things the Broncs need to look at is keeping defensive shape and structure for 80 minutes, especially in broken play. At the moment, we do it for between 50-60 minutes. Warriors can be great in broken play, and off loading.

 

[Bucking Beads]

Not worried about this game at all. It won't define our season at all IMO. We struggle over there so a lose is pretty likely. That said we are the better team and should win.