Broncos-v-Knights Pre-match discussions

[Russo]

This thread is for all pre-match discussion of the Broncos-Knights game and will be locked at kickoff.

 

[bronco_babe77]

Personally, I can't wait for this game. Heres hoping that little Christopher isn't again an omen to them [icon_pray.

Also looking forward to farewell so many great people from the club too.

Go Broncos!!!!

 

[Bucking Beads]

I am hoping we wake up from our slumber and give the rest of the comp something to be scared of..

 

[Black Philip]

My team:

1. Hunt
2. Boyd
3. Moon
4. Hodges
5. Kemp
6. Lockyer
7. Wallace
8. Hannant
9. Ennis
10. Clinton
11. Thaiday
12. Parker
13. Carroll

14. Kenny
15. Eastwood
16. Sims
17. Taylor

Only one of Stagg and Parker, having both is a waste IMO. I'd go with Parker for the goal kicking.

 

[Coxy]

My team:

1. Hunt
2. Boyd
3. Moon
4. Hodges
5. Kemp
6. Lockyer
7. Wallace
8. Hannant
9. Ennis
10. Clinton
11. Thaiday
12. Stagg
13. Carroll

14. Kenny
15. Eastwood
16. Sims
17. Taylor

Same team, but switch Stagg in for Parker as the 80 minute player. Stagg's shown heaps more than Parker in recent weeks, both in attack and defence. Ennis and Wallace are more than adequate with the boot. Plus if necessary (and I mean ABSOLUTELY necessary), Stagg can be shifted to the centres if there's an injury. More than enough cover for the forwards.

 

[Smithdom]

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/le ... 99629.html

Brisbane expect a surging crowd for the meeting with the Knights, which is pivotal to the final make-up of the NRL top eight.

The clash with Newcastle marks the last official home game for Bennett and Carroll, with Broncos chief executive Bruno Cullen urging fans to stay after the game to honour the long-serving duo.

It is understood Bennett will be making a post-game address to thank the fans for their support during his 21 years at the Broncos, a tenure which has yielded six premierships in an unprecedented period of success.

What kind of crowd does everyone expect on Friday night? I'll go for 40K but hopefully we get plenty more.

 

[Coxy]

I'd expect in the 40000-45000 mark.

 

[mrslong]

Personally, I can't wait for this game. Heres hoping that little Christopher isn't again an omen to them [icon_pray.

Also looking forward to farewell so many great people from the club too.

Go Broncos!!!!

I haven't been to a Broncos win since we played Manly in 2006 [icon_non so if we lose, the Jonah may not only be your son.

 

[Coxy]

Official Broncos Team
1 Karmichael Hunt
2 Darius Boyd
3 Joel Moon
4 Justin Hodges
5 Denan Kemp
6 Darren Lockyer ©
7 Peter Wallace
8 Ben Hannant
9 Michael Ennis
10 Joel Clinton
11 Corey Parker
12 Sam Thaiday
13 Tonie Carroll
Interchange
14 David Stagg
15 Ashton Sims
16 Greg Eastwood
17 Nick Kenny

 

[Coxy]

Broncos Toyota Cup NYC Team

1 Josh Hoffman
2 Mitch Rivett
3 Will Tupou
4 Brendon Gibb
5 Jharal Yow Yeh
6 Jared Kahu
7 Ben Hunt
8 Josh McGuire
9 Andrew McCullough
10 Mitchell Dodds
11 Matt Handcock
12 Matt Gillett
13 Alex Glenn ©
Interchange
14 Michael Spence
15 Dunamis Lui
16 Jeremiah Walters
17 Troyden Watene
18 Guy Ford

 

[Foordy]

This is about the 3rd week in a row we have gone with an unchanged team. it's been a while since we have been able to do that

 

[bronco_babe77]

Personally, I can't wait for this game. Heres hoping that little Christopher isn't again an omen to them [icon_pray.

Also looking forward to farewell so many great people from the club too.

Go Broncos!!!!

I haven't been to a Broncos win since we played Manly in 2006 [icon_non so if we lose, the Jonah may not only be your son.

Christopher's been to about 6 games since 2004. For 2 years I was in the Black Zone and couldn't bring children - so basically it was finals and a few other random games. Hasn't seen them win once. Poor little thing puts his jersey on and tattoos and waves his flag etc. WhenI told we were going on Friday night he asked "Are they actually going to win this time?". He really really wants them to. It will also save my daughter from getting bored by halftime. They had better - or they will have an angry Mum to deal with :evil:

With this unchanged side, there is no reason they can't have got their shit together by now. I'm looking forward to seeing a well drilled side on Friday night icon_thumbs_u

 

[Major JW Hochstetter]

Knights:

1. Kurt Gidley
2. James McManus
3. Junior Sau
4. Adam MacDougall
5. Wes Naiqama
6. Jarrod Mullen
7. Scott Dureau
8. Matt White
14. Matt Hilder
10. Ben Cross
11. Steve Simpson
12. Cory Paterson
13. Mark Taufua

15. Jesse Royal
16. Chris Bailey
17. Danny Wicks
18. Chris Houston
19. Richie Fa'aoso

 

[Alec]

That's a very solid Newcastle side. I'm starting to get a little worried.

 

[Bucking Beads]

That's a very solid Newcastle side. I'm starting to get a little worried.

WHY??

 

[Alec]

That's a very solid Newcastle side. I'm starting to get a little worried.

WHY??

Because it's better than I expected it to be, because of how unimpressive we were against the Dogs and because of how they beat the Storm last week...

 

[Steve]

That's a very solid Newcastle side. I'm starting to get a little worried.

WHY??

Might have something to do with the fact they knocked over the Premiers last weekend. Make no mistake, even though Johns has retired and Buderus is out injured the Knights are a formidable opponent. They're playing for a spot in the top 8 and also probably to rectify the embarrassment when they last visited Suncorp (6-71). The biggest danger is Kurt Gidley. He's been great this season and if he has a blinder then Newcastle will be well on their way to winning.

Honestly with our shitty form over the last month how could you not be slightly concerned about Friday night?

 

[Bucking Beads]

The Broncos will win I am very confident of it. Why wouldn't we win?? Sure the Knights beat the Storm big deal. The Knights will be flat after last weekends performance and ripe for the picking IMO. 71-6 again anyone??