Broncos vs Wynnum Manly Seagulls

McHunt · Feb 13, 2022

Thelmus said:
I realy liked what i saw of psriera. For me he went from a "possible" to a "likely" for round 1.
He did everything right and looked dangerous every time.
I know it was just an early trial but i reckon he deserves a good shot at least in 3rd trial if not round 1.
I didnt see much of brenko lee and he is in the mix but if cobbo has one wing and periera/farnsworth the other, there are going to be 2 or 3 very good backs missing out on round 1.
I'd go
1. Niu
2. Cobbo
3 Staggs
4 Farnsworth
5 Periera
But it could as easily be
1. Niu
2 Cobbo
3 Staggs
4 Lee
5 Farnsworth

Isaako looked really dangerous and probably deseves another shot in the trials as possible in the backs.
Oates played centres which is strange but i guess that gives an indication of maybe having him as a utility back, on the bench at some stage. He definitely needs to show more than he has though because his indifferent form of last year probably means he misses out (atleast until he tears it up i q cup or injury forces something).

I think the more Selwyn can get the ball the better, so centre or fullback for me. But let's see how he and Herbie go in the trials. I have a hunch Herbie will have hardened his **** over the off season, and be up for the challenge.

NSW stables · Feb 13, 2022

cento said:
How was the half’s defence I didn’t get to watch the game I think kevi will go with the beat defensive half this year

They were all decent, but wynumm manly didn't really ask many questions of them. They just kept dropping the ball.

theshed · Feb 13, 2022

BroncsFan said:
Nicho was definitely levels above as a 7 than what I expected, his short kicking game was excellent. The lack of a 7 or kicking game was a worry that I had for the sharks, but Hynes looks equipped to take on that role for them.

I'm not sure you can put too much into Albert's performance though. He mostly played as a roving lock with some minutes put into dummy half as well. By the end it appeared that Laurie finally pulled Trindall and put Albert in the 6, but I think that came after he kicked the 40/20?

There was very little attack from the indigenous team and Albert looked like he was just there to shuffle it along. I can barely recall the fullback chiming into the backline, whether it was Kennedy, Hammer or Cobbo... the Maoris defended well on those edges and the rain wouldn't have helped to have an expansive game, but their attack was very subdued. They got Fifita into space early on, but then couldn't find any space from then on.

What was noticeable though was Albert's defence. He was absolutely ripping in when playing in the middle. He was all heart wherever he was playing and that drop after the 40/20 really hurt him, because he put a huge shot on Herbert straight of the ensuing scrum.

He also pulled off a great cut out ball on the last play of the game to get the ball actually moving along the backline.

I think if Laurie had pulled Trindall earlier and moved Albert into the 6 earlier the halves pairing of Nicho and Albert could've been a bit more fluent in attack, because Trindall wasn't doing much.

Yeah I think Hynes and Trindel both played fairly well but they were not playing in combination at all. Both completely doing their own things. Same with Kennedy who was good but disconnected from the rest of the spine.

Lockysillegitimatechild · Feb 13, 2022

I don't get the Gamble hate on here. Yes he was an organising half yesterday and yes the opposition was not great, but you can only play what is in front of you.

We needed an organising and dominant half bcos no one else could and would take that role, yet it shows he isn't what we need? When he was on he also looked the most likely in my eyes. We know he isn't classy, but the same things we liked last year were all there again yesterday. He's up in the opposition's face in attack and defence, he is great defensively, he's high energy, he's competitive, he keeps trying and persisting, he yells orders, he doesn't dwell on errors.
Is he right for Reynolds? Maybe not, but he at least deserves a fair crack. The other options are good but definitely not good enough to make him surrender his opportunity when he's done ZERO wrong

theshed · Feb 13, 2022

Lockysillegitimatechild said:
I don't get the Gamble hate on here. Yes he was an organising half yesterday and yes the opposition was not great, but you can only play what is in front of you.

We needed an organising and dominant half bcos no one else could and would take that role, yet it shows he isn't what we need? When he was on he also looked the most likely in my eyes. We know he isn't classy, but the same things we liked last year were all there again yesterday. He's up in the opposition's face in attack and defence, he is great defensively, he's high energy, he's competitive, he keeps trying and persisting, he yells orders, he doesn't dwell on errors.
Is he right for Reynolds? Maybe not, but he at least deserves a fair crack. The other options are good but definitely not good enough to make him surrender his opportunity when he's done ZERO wrong

Gamble is a legend. No hate from me at all. We were up by 40 in a trail against a q cup team and he was still getting in their faces when they made their 37th error of the match.

If he gets first crack I won’t be mad at all and I’m sure he’ll do a good job. I just don’t think he’s the long term answer.

theshed · Feb 13, 2022

McHunt · Feb 13, 2022

Lockysillegitimatechild said:
I don't get the Gamble hate on here. Yes he was an organising half yesterday and yes the opposition was not great, but you can only play what is in front of you.

We needed an organising and dominant half bcos no one else could and would take that role, yet it shows he isn't what we need? When he was on he also looked the most likely in my eyes. We know he isn't classy, but the same things we liked last year were all there again yesterday. He's up in the opposition's face in attack and defence, he is great defensively, he's high energy, he's competitive, he keeps trying and persisting, he yells orders, he doesn't dwell on errors.
Is he right for Reynolds? Maybe not, but he at least deserves a fair crack. The other options are good but definitely not good enough to make him surrender his opportunity when he's done ZERO wrong

Who is hating on Tyson? Not me. He was my player of 2021. The point I'm raising is while Tyson was the man to raise our wooden spoon dysfunctional pack of ratbags off the bottom of the table, he might not be the man to take us from middle of the table to the top. I can see him partnering Ezra if Adam is out.

kman · Feb 13, 2022

There is only a few players that are certain for there spots in the backs and I hope Herbie isn't one of them. Herbie should have to earn his spot too and play the next trial. The only 3 I would definitely play is Nui at fb, Staggs at centre and Cobbo somewhere.

Foordy · Feb 13, 2022

kman said:
There is only a few players that are certain for there spots in the backs and I hope Herbie isn't one of them. Herbie should have to earn his spot too and play the next trial. The only 3 I would definitely play is Nui at fb, Staggs at centre and Cobbo somewhere.

Nui shouldn't be a certainty

kman · Feb 13, 2022

The way he finished the year and help lift this side, that's what I personally belive. Not saying it will happen just my opinion.

Marty Deutschmann · Feb 13, 2022

cento said:
How was the half’s defence I didn’t get to watch the game I think kevi will go with the beat defensive half this year

They were all very solid

WASSHHH · Feb 13, 2022

kman said:
There is only a few players that are certain for there spots in the backs and I hope Herbie isn't one of them. Herbie should have to earn his spot too and play the next trial. The only 3 I would definitely play is Nui at fb, Staggs at centre and Cobbo somewhere.

The bloke who won Broncos Back of Year in 2021 isn’t a certainty, but the bloke who has serious question marks over his ability to play fullback is?

Lockysillegitimatechild · Feb 13, 2022

McHunt said:
Who is hating on Tyson? Not me. He was my player of 2021. The point I'm raising is while Tyson was the man to raise our wooden spoon dysfunctional pack of ratbags off the bottom of the table, he might not be the man to take us from middle of the table to the top. I can see him partnering Ezra if Adam is out.

Hate was probably a strong word to use. Lack of love would be better suited maybe....

Marty Deutschmann · Feb 13, 2022

The way I see all this Gamble discourse is this:

People saying Gamble only played a reserve grade team but he produced. People saying he had it easy cause the platform was already laid is well off... The Broncos looked clueless til Walters actually came on.

Kelly didn't really get to show his skills as a 5/8 last night, mam had moments but again, same can be said about him, he played a reserve grade team. Did we all hear what was said about him before the trial? He was nervous and played to the occasion. So he's going to have to find a way to mentally stay tuned in week in week out at NRL level.

Gamble however has already shown he can do that and shown he can lift a struggling team off their ass

Marty Deutschmann · Feb 13, 2022

Marty Deutschmann said:
The way I see all this Gamble discourse is this:

People saying Gamble only played a reserve grade team but he produced. People saying he had it easy cause the platform was already laid is well off... The Broncos looked clueless til Walters actually came on.

Kelly didn't really get to show his skills as a 5/8 last night, mam had moments but again, same can be said about him, he played a reserve grade team. Did we all hear what was said about him before the trial? He was nervous and played to the occasion. So he's going to have to find a way to mentally stay tuned in week in week out at NRL level.

Gamble however has already shown he can do that and shown he can lift a struggling team off their ass

I forgot to also mention in regards to Walters, he therefore by logic is also not in front of Gamble as he did his best work from 9. I thought he looked Smith like from 9.. really liked him there

Sproj · Feb 13, 2022

McHunt said:
That makes sense. I couldn't figure out where he was playing until some point where I could see he was definitely on the wing. I missed most of the first half. Kid has matured massively over the break. Still didn't get enough ball. Nicho Hynes is looking more and more like the one who got away. Dammit.

Albert is getting mixed reviews today. Other than the 40/20 how do you think he went?

I thought he was good, especially in defense. He had a non-clear role in attack and still made his mark, so that was impressive. He had some big moments but one clear howler. People are seemingly focusing on the one error and using that to justify the negative posts. It was a big error but the 40:20 moments before was one of several good plays. He was good.

kman · Feb 13, 2022

JAHHW said:
The bloke who won Broncos Back of Year in 2021 isn’t a certainty, but the bloke who has serious question marks over his ability to play fullback is?

He was the only back who played all year and we had no one that could take his spot.

theshed · Feb 13, 2022

Marty Deutschmann said:
The way I see all this Gamble discourse is this:

People saying Gamble only played a reserve grade team but he produced. People saying he had it easy cause the platform was already laid is well off... The Broncos looked clueless til Walters actually came on.

Kelly didn't really get to show his skills as a 5/8 last night, mam had moments but again, same can be said about him, he played a reserve grade team. Did we all hear what was said about him before the trial? He was nervous and played to the occasion. So he's going to have to find a way to mentally stay tuned in week in week out at NRL level.

Gamble however has already shown he can do that and shown he can lift a struggling team off their ass

I’m not sure I saw anyone say “Gamble only played a reserve grade team” or that “there was already a platform laid”. I definitely didn’t.

I think he played well but played to his ceiling which is fine. He probably is the front runner. Mam looked like a far better option than any of them but the question is more when than if.

I absolutely think Gamble is ahead of Walters because of Walters utility value. He was far better at 9 but did well at 6.

I don’t think any option is the wrong one tbh. Pros and cons for all - even TMM.

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