GRAND FINAL WEEK Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm

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Our 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 16 and 17 are in the FORM of their careers.
That is more than 50% of the team and shows the growth and ability of our boys under the tutelage of Madge this year.

Absolutely pumped for Sunday. Time for us as a fanbase to be rewarded for years of despair
 
Smoothy on the Bench Talty out and Capn Pat in.
So how do we see Smoothy getting in the game? Paix off Hunt to 9 Ezra to 6.
Smoothy comes on for who and when?

Thoughts.
 
Dexter said:
Smoothy on the Bench Talty out and Capn Pat in.
So how do we see Smoothy getting in the game? Paix off Hunt to 9 Ezra to 6.
Smoothy comes on for who and when?

Thoughts.
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I think he gets used when Melbourne are starting to look like they are dominating the ruck, almost to negate Grant. I feel for Talty but he didn't get all that many minutes on Sunday so Patty will more than cover him.
 
Xzei said:
Talty out is a mistake imo dont need paix mam smoothy and hunt in the 17, think paix should have made way.
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On face value I would agree with you...although 11 minutes of game time isn't really valuable use of a middle forward.
Would rather Smoothy for 11 minutes (if that is all he gets) for the sole reason of versatility cover.

It's clear Payne and Patty will be getting 140+ minutes combined.
 
Matheos said:
On face value I would agree with you...although 11 minutes of game time isn't really valuable use of a middle forward.
Would rather Smoothy for 11 minutes (if that is all he gets) for the sole reason of versatility cover.

It's clear Payne and Patty will be getting 140+ minutes combined.
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If someone's going to play 11 minutes i'd rather have Arthars or Cobbo in the 17 jersey.
If Walsh, Mariner, Staggs, Shiba or Karapani go down that's going to cause problems.
I guess Mam could cover outside backs but he's got no experience doing it at this level.
 
Someone sadly has to miss out, unfortunately its Talty. Smoothy offers more versatility and you need that in case someone goes down injured early. He can go into the hooker rotation or the middle forwards. he is a strong defender as well and you need that.
 
I don't think the choice was ever to drop Smoothy. The last spot was between Paix, Talty or a recognised 2nd row option. Picking Paix suggests some apprehension over Mam still
 
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