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According to Fox Sports News, Michael Ennis has been ruled out for tomorrow, with Shane Perry coming into the team.
I would of though if Ennis is out, Michael Roberts should be in.
Here is the proof:
Broncos hit with Ennis blow
By Wayne Heming
March 15, 2008 BRISBANE hooker Michael Ennis's injury curse has struck again with a niggling quad strain forcing him out of the NRL battle with Penrith at Suncorp Stadium.
Parramatta recruit PJ Marsh has been promoted from the bench to take over the dummy-half duties and 2006 grand final halfback Shane Perry earns a late call-up.
The reshuffle wont cause any dramas, Marsh having trained for weeks at hooker along with Ennis.
It is a confidence blow for Ennis, who's had a tough run with injury including a knee reconstruction last season.
Wayne Bennett opted to hand over the pre-game interview to his assistant Ivan Henjak in what could be a preview to 2009 when the former Canberra halfback is tipped to be Brisbane's interim coach.
"We're going to share the (interview) role," said Henjack when it was suggested he'd taken over the coaching reins from Bennett.
"There's certain things he's going to opt out of as coach.
"It's not something I like either, but one of us has to do it and I lost the toss this morning.
"I could hear the sighs of disappointment from you guys (media) when I walked up."
Henjak conducted the interview superbly, even admitting Brisbane's left-side winger Darius Boyd had some problems with high balls which had been addressed.
"Michael (Ennis) probably could have played at a pinch but we thought, first game, if he does it again we could lose him for a month.
"PJ's been training there all pre-season so it's nothing new, and Shane Perry has been in there a few times as well."
Henjak has been very impressed by new halfback Peter Wallace's confidence at training.
"The last two weeks I've watched him take control of the team and order them around and let Locky (Darren Lockyer) play his own game.
"Peter's only a young kid as well. He's only 21 and coming to a new club, he's having to boss some fairly experienced guys around.
"He hasn't put a foot wrong and he's been really confident which is the thing I've been most impressed with the last two weeks."
Brisbane will need Wallace to be authoritative and to take the ball to the line against Penrith's big pack.
"Talking to Peter, I think that's what he wants to do and he relishes that role.
"He played outside Craig Gower last year but I think he likes that role of being first receiver and telling players what to do."
"He and Locky are both really smart players and they've spoke lots about how they want to play.
"I'm really looking forward to their combination actually."
Henjak, who said Lockyer had the capacity to go 80 minutes in his comeback game, said Brisbane's pack had to hold Penrith's bigger forwards who'll try and take control of the clash up the middle.
"Watching them against the Bulldogs, they like that ruck area play.
"Our forwards really have to hold their own there.
"If we lose that battle, we're going to be in a bit of strife and chasing them all day.
"If our forwards can hold their own and give our backs some opportunity and field position then we'll be right in the game."
AAP
I would of though if Ennis is out, Michael Roberts should be in.
Here is the proof:
Broncos hit with Ennis blow
By Wayne Heming
March 15, 2008 BRISBANE hooker Michael Ennis's injury curse has struck again with a niggling quad strain forcing him out of the NRL battle with Penrith at Suncorp Stadium.
Parramatta recruit PJ Marsh has been promoted from the bench to take over the dummy-half duties and 2006 grand final halfback Shane Perry earns a late call-up.
The reshuffle wont cause any dramas, Marsh having trained for weeks at hooker along with Ennis.
It is a confidence blow for Ennis, who's had a tough run with injury including a knee reconstruction last season.
Wayne Bennett opted to hand over the pre-game interview to his assistant Ivan Henjak in what could be a preview to 2009 when the former Canberra halfback is tipped to be Brisbane's interim coach.
"We're going to share the (interview) role," said Henjack when it was suggested he'd taken over the coaching reins from Bennett.
"There's certain things he's going to opt out of as coach.
"It's not something I like either, but one of us has to do it and I lost the toss this morning.
"I could hear the sighs of disappointment from you guys (media) when I walked up."
Henjak conducted the interview superbly, even admitting Brisbane's left-side winger Darius Boyd had some problems with high balls which had been addressed.
"Michael (Ennis) probably could have played at a pinch but we thought, first game, if he does it again we could lose him for a month.
"PJ's been training there all pre-season so it's nothing new, and Shane Perry has been in there a few times as well."
Henjak has been very impressed by new halfback Peter Wallace's confidence at training.
"The last two weeks I've watched him take control of the team and order them around and let Locky (Darren Lockyer) play his own game.
"Peter's only a young kid as well. He's only 21 and coming to a new club, he's having to boss some fairly experienced guys around.
"He hasn't put a foot wrong and he's been really confident which is the thing I've been most impressed with the last two weeks."
Brisbane will need Wallace to be authoritative and to take the ball to the line against Penrith's big pack.
"Talking to Peter, I think that's what he wants to do and he relishes that role.
"He played outside Craig Gower last year but I think he likes that role of being first receiver and telling players what to do."
"He and Locky are both really smart players and they've spoke lots about how they want to play.
"I'm really looking forward to their combination actually."
Henjak, who said Lockyer had the capacity to go 80 minutes in his comeback game, said Brisbane's pack had to hold Penrith's bigger forwards who'll try and take control of the clash up the middle.
"Watching them against the Bulldogs, they like that ruck area play.
"Our forwards really have to hold their own there.
"If we lose that battle, we're going to be in a bit of strife and chasing them all day.
"If our forwards can hold their own and give our backs some opportunity and field position then we'll be right in the game."
AAP
