Broncos Vs. Raiders - Match Thread.

[Jeba]

Hala's already played twice in QCup.

Heard he had a good game first up and an okay second game. Unfortunately, it was second hand news.

I can confirm that in round 1 for the Dolphins he was fantastic.

 

[shadow]

was at the game, the big thing i noticed is that apart from the Teo try and a few of Thaiday's runs, we very rarely had players running onto the ball, hence didnt make metres or bust tackles. the raiders did this continuously, but we were so flat. and our attack was one of two moves over and over, raiders knew where to rush up all night to stifle it.

 

[Charmamba]

Tell ya what can all you blokes coming out the wool shed to post keep posting please. I wont agree with a lot of you 9/10 times :P but the discussion is excellent.

 

[ddd]

Is it just me or do the Broncos never ever ever even look like they are trying to get a quick play the ball??

To be fair, the refs let both teams really slow down the ruck, and when someone tried to hard (e.g. Sammy) a ball was lost, the raiders constantly rolled tackled players onto their backs and every player was holding onto an arm or locking theirs into a ball carriers, but when we did get some speed, we were able to crack them right off.

That grub Campese was so lucky those refs boned that rabbitohs game by sending players off, he should have been off at least twice with slowing down players who made breaks - geez refs shit me off! :evil:

I'm certainly not just blaming the refs though

 

[Clintos]

but see 1 more week would make 3 weeks in total.

3weeks is plenty to show signs. but again looking at the teams we face. the Sharks game could be a good one to try some plays.... mmmm

I have very high hopes for McGuire .

As for the defense thing. U20s in general is shotty defense we all know that.

Oh, really? 3 weeks total? Thanks mate. I'm not sure I see your point.

My point about the U20's thing was that if he could defend against teenagers what chance does he have trying to stop Bronson Harrison or Scotty Logan? Stick Glenn or someone out there until his defense has improved.

 

[Charmamba]

I know Thaiday is better our wide but untill these young guys can find their feet maybe he needs to play a hit em up role and go up the middle with Anderson and Kenny.

Start with Anderson/Kenny then bring on Mcguire/Thaiday and tell Thaiday "Get in McGuires ear"

 

[Bucking Beads]

Is it just me or do the Broncos never ever ever even look like they are trying to get a quick play the ball??

To be fair, the refs let both teams really slow down the ruck, and when someone tried to hard (e.g. Sammy) a ball was lost, the raiders constantly rolled tackled players onto their backs and every player was holding onto an arm or locking theirs into a ball carriers, but when we did get some speed, we were able to crack them right off.

That grub Campese was so lucky those refs boned that rabbitohs game by sending players off, he should have been off at least twice with slowing down players who made breaks - geez refs shit me off! :evil:

I'm certainly not just blaming the refs though

Campese did the same against us last year. I can't understand why he gets away with it so often.

 

[Charmamba]

but see 1 more week would make 3 weeks in total.

3weeks is plenty to show signs. but again looking at the teams we face. the Sharks game could be a good one to try some plays.... mmmm

I have very high hopes for McGuire .

As for the defense thing. U20s in general is shotty defense we all know that.

Oh, really? 3 weeks total? Thanks mate. I'm not sure I see your point.

My point about the U20's thing was that if he could defend against teenagers what chance does he have trying to stop Bronson Harrison or Scotty Logan? Stick Glenn or someone out there until his defense has improved.

1week to f'k it up, 1 week to try and learn from your mistakes, fail on the 3rd go to Qcup.

 

[BroncoMatt]

We played with no depth or width. Not sure why. No need for the axe yet. Bring on the warriors

 

[shadow]

was also disappointed that when Anderson made a great break down the left in the second half we had no speedsters in support...squandered opportunity.......

 

[BroncoMatt]

Hala's already played twice in QCup.

Heard he had a good game first up and an okay second game. Unfortunately, it was second hand news.

I can confirm that in round 1 for the Dolphins he was fantastic.

He went really yesterday yesterday too. He started and gave the Dolphins plenty of early go forward. I wouldn't rush him into the NRL yet though.

For future reference I'll be giving a run down on the Redcliffe / Broncos contracted players in the Q Cup thread every week icon_thumbs_u

 

[King_Lockyer]

was also disappointed that when Anderson made a great break down the left in the second half we had no speedsters in support...squandered opportunity.......

I thought he bombed it by not trying to pass to Wallace. I reckon he would of scored!

 

[Big Pete]

That'd be good BroncoMatt.

I've had to rely on Seagulls Rock on LU.

Let's just say unless they play for Wynumn they're all very average players.

 

[Charmamba]

but thats true aint it? :P

 

[Kimlo]

I think Beale needs to go, Glenn to centres and replace Glenn's bench spot with a forward from reserves, Sims/Hala, who ever is best suited.
We need a better defender, our attack is not a problem with our backline and halves, it's the defense and at the same time we need another forward on the bench so win-win.

 

[Kaz]

Thaiday needs to pass the ball.

 

[ethos]

I haven't seen the game, was at work, but judging by the stats here.. http://live.nrlstats.com/matches/nrl/match3080.html ..our forwards dominated.

Kenny, Anderson, Thaiday, Parker and Te'o all made more the 100m, only one Canberra forward made more than one hundred.

 

[Ghibli]

I just saw the highlights on the Fox Sports site, our left hand edge defence does appear to be weak - maybe the problem is with Wallace's communication? However Beale had to close the gap, and close it hard with his shoulder, he appeared a bit timid close the line...