Round 22 - Broncos vs Bulldogs - Pre-Match Discussion

[koshy]

I doubt Bennett will hold the same attachment to both Glenn and Gillett as Griffin has. Hopefully one of them will be on the bench (or Thaiday, but that would never happen). Mostly because we can't keep playing Thaiday at lock, he's too lazy. It really needs to be Parker, and he needs to be supported by 2 front rowers.

agree with this 100%

 

[subsbligh]

While I thought Griffin's sacking would harden our resolve, it's had the complete opposite effect.

Everything is now twice as hard. Difficult to see us winning another game from here out, especially when the finals are mathematically out of reach. Hope Bennett doesn't turn this nuclear by pulling out in the off-season.

The only consoling factor is that we aren't as bad as the Raiders, and we're taking their best player.

Sorry folks.

 

[subsbligh]

I also looked at the Top 8 this morning:

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[TD="class: name-column"]Sea Eagles[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]19[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]14[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]0[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]5[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]429[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]287[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column end text-center"]32[/TD]
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[TR="class: even"]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]2[/TD]
[TD="class: name-column, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]Rabbitohs[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]19[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]12[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]0[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]7[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]471[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]283[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column end text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]28[/TD]
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[TR="class: odd"]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]3[/TD]
[TD="class: name-column"]Panthers[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]19[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]12[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]0[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]7[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]410[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]344[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column end text-center"]28[/TD]
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[TR="class: even"]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]4[/TD]
[TD="class: name-column, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]Roosters[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]19[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]11[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]0[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]8[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]449[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]321[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column end text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]26[/TD]
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[TR="class: odd"]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]5[/TD]
[TD="class: name-column"]Bulldogs[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]19[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]11[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]0[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]8[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]356[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]332[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column end text-center"]26[/TD]
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[TR="class: even"]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]6[/TD]
[TD="class: name-column, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]Cowboys[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]19[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]10[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]0[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]9[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]438[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]332[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column end text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]24[/TD]
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[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]7[/TD]
[TD="class: name-column"]Warriors[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]19[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]10[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]0[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]9[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]473[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center"]383[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column end text-center"]24[/TD]
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[TR="class: even"]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]8[/TD]
[TD="class: name-column, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]Storm[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]18[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]10[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]0[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]8[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]372[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column hide-on-extrabar text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]370[/TD]
[TD="class: score-column end text-center, bgcolor: #EEEEEE"]24[/TD]
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All of those sides are more deserving and frankly more enjoyable to watch.

 

[broncos4life]

While I thought Griffin's sacking would harden our resolve, it's had the complete opposite effect.

Everything is now twice as hard. Difficult to see us winning another game from here out, especially when the finals are mathematically out of reach. Hope Bennett doesn't turn this nuclear by pulling out in the off-season.

The only consoling factor is that we aren't as bad as the Raiders, and we're taking their best player.

Sorry folks.

Why would he pull out in the off-season

 

[subsbligh]

How Wayne Bennett betrayed Roosters - League - Sport - smh.com.au

Because he does what Wayne Bennett wants to do.

 

[Financeguy]

How Wayne Bennett betrayed Roosters - League - Sport - smh.com.au

Because he does what Wayne Bennett wants to do.

Bennett can no longer afford the hit his credibility would take if he was to walk away from this contract with the Broncos before even setting foot in the joint again.

To be fair, I doubt Bennett would even be contemplating not coming.

 

[broncos4life]

How Wayne Bennett betrayed Roosters - League - Sport - smh.com.au

Because he does what Wayne Bennett wants to do.

Totally different. He has agreed and announced it already, plus he actually wants to come back to Brisbane

 

[vertigo]

Why would he pull out in the off-season

He's read the forum and the people have spoken.

 

[subsbligh]

Has there been any comment from Bennett about his return yet?

 

[broncos4life]

Has there been any comment from Bennett about his return yet?

Are you joking?

He even released a statement about it.

Statement from Wayne Bennett - Knights

Wayne BennettTue 22nd July, 07:10AMA A

As I was deciding on my future, the Brisbane Broncos weren’t in the equation until the Board recently contacted me.
I never thought I would be presented with the opportunity to return home and I appreciate the confidence the Board and owners have shown in me.
I am also extremely humbled by the coaching offers I received.
There has been much speculation and untruths written since I announced I was departing the Newcastle Knights.
I look forward to a successful relationship with CEO Paul White and continuing to grow and strengthen the Broncos' brand when I join the Club for season 2015.
When I announced I was leaving Newcastle at season’s end, I stated I was committed to the Club and nothing has changed.
I will be making no further comment in relation to my future until season 2014 has concluded for both the Knights and Broncos.

 

[Splinter]

While I thought Griffin's sacking would harden our resolve, it's had the complete opposite effect.

Everything is now twice as hard. Difficult to see us winning another game from here out, especially when the finals are mathematically out of reach. Hope Bennett doesn't turn this nuclear by pulling out in the off-season.

The only consoling factor is that we aren't as bad as the Raiders, and we're taking their best player.

Sorry folks.

You only need the coach, coaching staff and players down a couple of a percent to **** our season and it is happening

 

[Porthoz]

You only need the coach, coaching staff and players down a couple of a percent to **** our season and it is happening

This really is my biggest gripe with the whole affair.

For a team who has had to cope with Hoggman at 5/8, Barba at half gas, and Hunt redevelopping himself, we have actually been quite competitive and were certainly in the run for the finals.
It's telling when players like Parker are amongst the most affected...

 

[Super Freak]

While I thought Griffin's sacking would harden our resolve, it's had the complete opposite effect.

Everything is now twice as hard. Difficult to see us winning another game from here out, especially when the finals are mathematically out of reach. Hope Bennett doesn't turn this nuclear by pulling out in the off-season.

The only consoling factor is that we aren't as bad as the Raiders, and we're taking their best player.

Sorry folks.

How are the finals mathematically out of reach?

 

[Cronos]

Who knows which Broncos will show up. Hunt needs to get his head right and fast.

How are the finals mathematically out of reach?

Mathematically we could still make the top four but realistically a playoff spot is a 100-1.

 

[Broncoman]

Quite confident about this game. The Bulldogs aren't in good touch atm and we seem to have a pretty good record against them. It will be difficult but I'm confident.

 

[Alec]

Our defensive line speed is the most important thing for this game. Almost literally the difference between a sure loss and a very possible win.

 

[Super Freak]

Highlights of the last time we played Bulldogs at Suncorp.

 

[Taylor1921]

I wish we had prince again this season, we was playing so good in back end of the season.