[2025 Trial] Broncos vs Bulldogs

[Super Freak]

 

[Bronco bob]

Wow, shocked that Shibasaki has beaten Mariner for the centre spot and Gosiewski beat Piakura at backrow, especially with how the 4 played on Sunday. I guess there were clear signs with the team that was named last week. Both Mariner and Piakura are clearly better in attack but must not be as good in defence and Madge is focusing on defence. I guess we have enough attacking weapons anyway so makes sense to get our defence right and if these guys help that then I am on board. I could also see those two not doing the work during the pre-season that Madge would have wanted.

 

[HarryAllan7]

First look at who the starters will be.

Shibasaki and Gosiewski in with the starting squad is really interesting. Piakura and Mariner have to earn their spots in the starting team, I think (and hope) at least one of them will be back with the first stringers by Round 1.

Seems like Hetherington has won that 13 jersey. Haas, Carrigan and Hetherington along with Jensen and Te Kura is easily the most powerful middle rotation in the league. We should be steamrolling teams down the middle, especially when Hunt is pulling the string from dummy half.

 

[Sproj]

I wonder what Maguire sees in Shibasaki. I guess we will see an extension announcement for him shortly.

 

[FACTHUNT]

Shibasaki starting is interesting, maybe trying to inspire Deine?

 

[kman]

First look at who the starters will be.

Shibasaki and Gosiewski in with the starting squad is really interesting. Piakura and Mariner have to earn their spots in the starting team, I think (and hope) at least one of them will be back with the first stringers by Round 1.

Seems like Hetherington has won that 13 jersey. Haas, Carrigan and Hetherington along with Jensen and Te Kura is easily the most powerful middle rotation in the league. We should be steamrolling teams down the middle, especially when Hunt is pulling the string from dummy half.

I don't think Shibasski or Gosiewski have their spots locked in, they are both getting their final chance to prove themselves. They are both getting more game time so Maguire can see who deserves it more.

 

[McHunt]

No Coby Black or Israel Leota in reserves. Where is Fletcher Baker?

 

[Santa]

Wow, shocked that Shibasaki has beaten Mariner for the centre spot and Gosiewski beat Piakura at backrow, especially with how the 4 played on Sunday. I guess there were clear signs with the team that was named last week. Both Mariner and Piakura are clearly better in attack but must not be as good in defence and Madge is focusing on defence. I guess we have enough attacking weapons anyway so makes sense to get our defence right and if these guys help that then I am on board. I could also see those two not doing the work during the pre-season that Madge would have wanted.

Still just a trial though. Could still have changes for round 1.

 

[Santa]

Where is Fletcher Baker?

Seems like the Broncos forgot about him.

We should stop asking about him here, incase we remind them...

 

[MrTickyMcG]

Geez that is a strong 13 for a trial match

 

[Santa]

Geez that is a strong 13 for a trial match

Bulldogs have named a pretty strong team too. Should be a good game to see were we're at (at least the first half).

 

[cento]

Looks like we have a new number 9

 

[JayPee]

I wonder what Maguire sees in Shibasaki. I guess we will see an extension announcement for him shortly.

Strong trainer. That's why he has got gigs at all these clubs isn't it. Can't be talent.

 

[McHunt]

Geez that is a strong 13 for a trial match

It's way stronger than I was expecting. Early mail was Hunt at 7, Walters at 6. This is going to be a cracker of a match.

 

[Old Mate]

God I hope the guns don’t play much, I was hoping our 1,6 and 7 didn’t play. Touch wood they get through ok.

 

[Sproj]

It's way stronger than I was expecting. Early mail was Hunt at 7, Walters at 6. This is going to be a cracker of a match.

For 20 minutes until all the reserves come on.

 

[Santa]

God I hope the guns don’t play much, I was hoping our 1,6 and 7 didn’t play. Touch wood they get through ok.

It'll be awesome to see how Reynolds and Hunt combine though!

 

[bert_lifts]

Man kev is not beating the nepo claims is he. Paix was banished to the shadow realm, wasn't even considered as a depth option, let alone be in the 13. Now it looks like he's first pick at 9 and jumped 3 players lmao. Not a great look.