PRE-GAME [Round 17, 2026] - Broncos vs Roosters

According to stinky Pete the broncos were “humming” before Ben Te’o had a tantrum…

Before assistant coach Ben Te’o suddenly left the Broncos in March, the premiers appeared to be humming. But their defence has imploded since his shock exit. This is the inside story of their defensive collapse.
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Huh? They lost every game conceding an avg of 32pts…?

One of the worst injury tolls in Brisbane’s 38-year history has undoubtedly played a role in the premiers’ shock slide into the bottom four, but there is another factor gnawing away at their quest for back-to-back titles.
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You think?

Call it the Ben Te’o factor.
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What? Losing games conceding 32pts?

When the Broncos won three straight games, defending brilliantly against Melbourne, the Dolphins and Titans, leaking just 38 points, Te’o’s departure could have been viewed as a minor ruction in the march to another title.
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Isn’t this the “Te’o factor”?


 
If the team list rolls out with no prop or bench changes, then we are cooked.

Essentially the only balanced team we can roll out is:

Walsh
Karapani
GA
Staggs
Nio / Arthars

Mam (AC joint, could needle to play) otherwise Duffy
Reynolds (Unfortunately all good)

Priki (I know he has been hot and cold, but we have no other big props)
Paix
Haas

JRIKI
Piakura
Rogers

Semu
Talty
JGos
X
Bunt (preferably not even in the squad)
Hayze

Rotation would be Jgos/Semu and X for prop and Semu/Talty for lock

And if Paix can't do the full 80, Roger's can come on again at hooker.

I'd be telling the whole backrow to lock the **** in defense and keep the ruck tidy. Really pinpoint roles for the whole team.
 
Considering how well Collins and Whyte went again tonight, we desperately need Pat back to have Willison in prop.
 
BroncsFan said:
Media just gaslighting as per usual
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Shit preseason, couple of players well past it, most of our major players having somewhat significant periods on the side-line. No middle depth.

Wonder how different things would be if we didn't have a 3 week holiday in the UK for an exhibition match on top of an already significantly shortened pre-season.
 
Dear Broncos

I took a bet with a friend after losing to the Roosters in round 9 that I wouldn't shave or get a haircut till we won a game. It's now Round 17 and I'm looking like Tom Hanks on Cast Away. If it wouldn't be any trouble could you show up for a change?
 
GCBRONCO said:
Dear Broncos

I took a bet with a friend after losing to the Roosters in round 9 that I wouldn't shave or get a haircut till we won a game. It's now Round 17 and I'm looking like Tom Hanks on Cast Away. If it wouldn't be any trouble could you show up for a change?
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fish years GIF

Still waiting for the win....2026
 
Fox League are saying Billy will likely be named this weekend. Doesn't really say a source, just says in a boost Billy is likely to be named to return.. It's in their early mail piece they do each week.
 
Funny listening to the blowback after NSW's loss last week. One of the biggest criticisms was that Robson was not a threat out of dummy half and the defence could just move on.

I don't think anyone in the media has brought this up about the Broncos? Correct me if I'm wrong?
 
Brocko said:
Fox League are saying Billy will likely be named this weekend. Doesn't really say a source, just says in a boost Billy is likely to be named to return.. It's in their early mail piece they do each week.
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Returning maybe, but not necessarily in the NRL. I think elsewhere it was mentioned he'd have a game in Q-Cup first?
 
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