PRE-GAME [Round 3, 2022] Broncos vs Cowboys

[BroncosFever]

I think if we win today with a gritty effort, it will be enough for me to say "yeah, we've turned the corner"

The game last week was a gut buster to even watch, the players must have been exhausted, glad it's a 7 day turn around

 

[Broncs_Fan]

Is this game almost sold out?

Looks that way.

 

[bert_lifts]

We have a lot of hype at the moment so it's not really that surprising. First time in 2+ years we have some hope and don't look like a complete basket case. Also Areyn's first home game.

 

[McHunt]

Chance of rain:

Windy as forecasted

Wind map and weather forecast

www.windy.com

 

[Huge]

Would love to see us put a big score up today. It would ease the pain of having to work 12hrs and miss watching it live.

But if the boys are in a dog fight again, I can live with it. As long as we win.

It's a strange feeling coming into games not thinking we are as good as beat. I expect a win today and haven't felt like this in a long time. Makes me nervous.

12 hours? Horrible isn't it? My job is 7x12 day 7x12 night but then two weeks off.
Not sure I could stand a full season of close games and scratchy wins but I would put up with it!

 

[Sproj]

How good is it to be talking about our team actually being favourites! How good is it to be still watching with hope after 35 minutes this year!

 

[jd87]

How good is it to be talking about our team actually being favourites! How good is it to be still watching with hope after 35 minutes this year!

it is a nice change to be sure. But I think a lot of us are still cautiously optimistic , we have been scarred over these last couple of years and I know im personally just waiting for another flogging and us all to be saying what the hell went wrong.

Think the thing that worries me most is although our scramble defense has been good our edge defense has looked ordinary and our ruck control is still alot to be desired.

we have been a tad bit lucky the last few games that our opposition could not capitalise on it. I think i will start feeling better once we see improvement in those 2 areas.

the attack side of things dont worry me that will always come with time.

 

[Sproj]

it is a nice change to be sure. But I think a lot of us are still cautiously optimistic , we have been scarred over these last couple of years and I know im personally just waiting for another flogging and us all to be saying what the hell went wrong.

Think the thing that worries me most is although our scramble defense has been good our edge defense has looked ordinary and our ruck control is still alot to be desired.

we have been a tad bit lucky the last few games that our opposition could not capitalise on it. I think i will start feeling better once we see improvement in those 2 areas.

the attack side of things dont worry me that will always come with time.

Yeah man, I hear ya. We still have our issues for sure but the signs are good so far and the team will get better. Flegs back next week will be huge too.

 

[lynx000]

How good is it to be talking about our team actually being favourites! How good is it to be still watching with hope after 35 minutes this year!

How good it is to have close games again, the football generally has been outstanding after that crap from last year with the blowout scores.

 

[BroncosFever]

it is a nice change to be sure. But I think a lot of us are still cautiously optimistic , we have been scarred over these last couple of years and I know im personally just waiting for another flogging and us all to be saying what the hell went wrong.

Think the thing that worries me most is although our scramble defense has been good our edge defense has looked ordinary and our ruck control is still alot to be desired.

we have been a tad bit lucky the last few games that our opposition could not capitalise on it. I think i will start feeling better once we see improvement in those 2 areas.

the attack side of things dont worry me that will always come with time.

That's it for me, if I was watching this team for the first time I would think they're a good team but I am not watching for the first time and I know it's rare that teams go from being one of the worst teams in the league to being consistent week to week 80 minute teams.

So naturally, I am expecting a let down at some stage. I would hope it wouldn't be today in front of a massive crowd

 

[Sproj]

How good it is to have close games again, the football generally has been outstanding after that crap from last year with the blowout scores.

Thank goodness for whatever reason, the powers that be have decided that Vlandys was killing the game and decided to do something about it.

Also, credit to Kevvie and I'm gonna say probably Donuts too for probably providing training, he's definitely getting a lot better at the press conference thing:

Walters: It Will Be Great To Experience Such A Packed Out Crowd At Suncorp

Coach Kevin Walters speaks to media about the upcoming XXXX Derby against the North Queensland Cowboys.

www.broncos.com.au

 

[Sproj]

That's it for me, if I was watching this team for the first time I would think they're a good team but I am not watching for the first time and I know it's rare that teams go from being one of the worst teams in the league to being consistent week to week 80 minute teams.

So naturally, I am expecting a let down at some stage. I would hope it wouldn't be today in front of a massive crowd

We all know how impressionable the refs are so I really hope the crowd is in full voice today to counter the inherent Cowboys bias that always happens.

 

[bert_lifts]

That's it for me, if I was watching this team for the first time I would think they're a good team but I am not watching for the first time and I know it's rare that teams go from being one of the worst teams in the league to being consistent week to week 80 minute teams.

So naturally, I am expecting a let down at some stage. I would hope it wouldn't be today in front of a massive crowd

The adjustments to the 6-again rule have been game changing this year don't forget that. The proof is in the pudding with the lack of blowouts and close matches compared to the past 2 years.

Not saying we would've been top 8 in the past 2 seasons. But the new 6-again rule ruined us after that covid break. You can see how less dominate certain players are now too without that bs.

 

[I bleed Maroon]

I have once again taken the fall and have tipped the Cows. Make me wrong, universe.

 

[BroncsFan]

I have once again taken the fall and have tipped the Cows. Make me wrong, universe.

Doing God's work

 

[Midean]

Cows and Broncos conceded the least points this season so far?

This should be a cracker of a game, but jeez i hope we smash Dearden.

 

[Accept]

Looks that way.

They'd better hurry if it is. Not even close to half full atm.

 

[jd87]

found wolfie at suncorp