Brisbane Broncos 2014 Draw

[Big Pete]

That season-opening match, likely to be in Sydney, and the rest of the Broncos draw will be released at 10am Qld time tomorrow on Official Site of the NRMA Insurance Broncos | 2014 Membership on sale now.

Round	Opponent	Date	Time	Venue
1	Bulldogs	Friday, 7 March 2014	20:05	ANZ Stadium
2	Cowboys	Friday, 14 March 2014	19:40	Suncorp Stadium
3	Roosters	Friday, 21 March 2014	19:40	Suncorp Stadium
4	Dragons	Friday, 28 March 2014	20:00	WIN Stadium
5	Eels	Friday, 4 April 2014	19:40	Suncorp Stadium
6	Titans	Friday, 11 April 2014	19:40	Skilled Park
7	Knights	Friday, 18 April 2014	19:40	Hunter Stadium
8	Rabbitohs	Friday, 25 April 2014	19:40	Suncorp Stadium
9	Cowboys	Friday, 9 May 2014	19:40	1300SMILES Stadium
10	Titans	Friday, 16 May 2014	19:40	Suncorp Stadium
11	Wests Tigers	Saturday, 24 May 2014	19:30	Campbelltown Stadium
12	Sea Eagles	Sunday, 1 June 2014	15:00	Suncorp Stadium
13	Raiders	Monday, 9 June 2014	19:00	GIO Stadium
15	Warriors	Saturday, 21 June 2014	19:30	Mt Smart Stadium
16	Sharks	Friday, 27 June 2014	19:40	Suncorp Stadium
18	Panthers	Monday, 14 July 2014	19:00	Centrebet Stadium
19	Warriors	Saturday, 19 July 2014	19:30	Suncorp Stadium
20	Storm	Friday, 25 July 2014	19:40	Suncorp Stadium
21	Sea Eagles	TBA	TBA	Brookvale Oval
22	Bulldogs	TBA	TBA	Suncorp Stadium
23	Rabbitohs	TBA	TBA	ANZ Stadium
24	Knights	TBA	TBA	Suncorp Stadium
25	Dragons	TBA	TBA	Suncorp Stadium
26	Storm	TBA	TBA	AAMI Park

Credit to Porthoz for the table.

 

[Fozz]

First home game vs the Cowboys as expected.

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[kaidenshipley]

Friday nights galore again SMH!
I know I'm complaining but couldn't the Saturday night match be against anyone else?

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[ningnangnong]

Looks like I'll be able to go to about four games. Gutted we're not playing the Roosters at Allianz.

 

[ivanhungryjak]

That is hell of a lot of Friday night games. I can understand why other clubs get upset about the NRL scheduling us so consistently on FTA Thursdays/Fridays - good for viewing public and sponsors - but what they don't consider is that Friday night games don't allow for the expansive game plans that a dry and sunny afternoon game does. It also limits families from attending games. I'd prefer a lot more SaturdaySunday afternoon games, and I'm sure the players would too.

The one benefit of Friday night games for the players is that they get the weekend off, and a fairly consistent week to recover. It's a mixed bag really. Either way, I do enjoy watching Friday night footy at home.

Yeah but that doesn't fit in with the meme that the Broncos are looked after by the NRL and have a huge advantage over everyone else.
I've often wondered why the Sydney journos fail to mention that because of the glut of Sydney teams, they have to travel far less than other teams.

 

[kingpest]

That is hell of a lot of Friday night games. I can understand why other clubs get upset about the NRL scheduling us so consistently on FTA Thursdays/Fridays - good for viewing public and sponsors - but what they don't consider is that Friday night games don't allow for the expansive game plans that a dry and sunny afternoon game does. It also limits families from attending games. I'd prefer a lot more SaturdaySunday afternoon games, and I'm sure the players would too.

The one benefit of Friday night games for the players is that they get the weekend off, and a fairly consistent week to recover. It's a mixed bag really. Either way, I do enjoy watching Friday night footy at home.

I'd say the younger ones definitely don't. Broncos players are only allowed to drink the night after a game, so that means consistent drunken Saturday nights all year

 

[Culhwch]

Well, one game again for me next year...

 

[broncos4life]

Yeah but that doesn't fit in with the meme that the Broncos are looked after by the NRL and have a huge advantage over everyone else.
I've often wondered why the Sydney journos fail to mention that because of the glut of Sydney teams, they have to travel far less than other teams.

AGENDAS

 

[papabear]

Yeah but that doesn't fit in with the meme that the Broncos are looked after by the NRL and have a huge advantage over everyone else.
I've often wondered why the Sydney journos fail to mention that because of the glut of Sydney teams, they have to travel far less than other teams.

true, although its still a massive advantage over all other non sydney teams.

And compared to auckland NQ, canberra, and melbourne, you usually have a gc away game which isnt really travelling.

 

[Broncoman]

10 straight Friday night games? yeah it's gets good ratings and plenty of revenue but I enjoy a good afternoon match at a sunny Lang Park.

 

[Mister Wright]

Friday night games suck. My wife works Friday nights, so. I have to organise baby sitting. Only one Sunday game at Suncorp sux the big one!

 

[Porthoz]

And it's smackbang in the middle of Origin, so both us and the scum will probably be fielding the reserve grades...

 

[ivanhungryjak]

And compared to auckland NQ, canberra, and melbourne, you usually have a gc away game which isnt really travelling.

Not sure what that has to do with what I said. But anyway, one "close" game barely compares with nine Sydney teams and then Newcastle and Canberra not too far away.
By the way, are the Faders still going with the "away" home games this year?

 

[Big Pete]

For those interested...

Origin affected games (ie Players are in camp)
Round 11 vs. Tigers
BYE
BYE

"Back up" games (ie games following Origin)
Origin I: vs. Manly @ Suncorp
Origin II: vs Warriors @ Mt. Smart
Origin III: vs. Penrith @ Centrebet

Warriors game aside, good result for the boys.

On paper, I actually think it's a pretty tough draw for the boys. Especially the back end of the season where the easiest match is against the Dragons...and they could be a very decent side come 2014.

 

[Culhwch]

"Back up" games (ie games following Origin)
Origin I: vs. Manly @ Suncorp

Awesome, that makes the only Sunday game that mush more enticing....

 

[Charmamba]

How many players will we actually lose to Origin this year? It may for the first time ever work in our favour playing high performing teams during Origin.

 

[Broncoman]

At the most if QLD's worst case scenario doesn't strike;

Justin Hodges
Sam Thiaday
Corey Parker
Martin Kennedy

 

[Big Pete]

I'd imagine Gillett will sow up one bench spot.

Hannant would also be before Kennedy if fit and even then McGuire will challenge Kennedy for a bench spot.