Finals Week 3 - Sea Eagles vs Broncos - Build Up Thread

[nathano11]

He's a pretty straight shooter if he was no chance I don't think he would lead everyone up the garden path

 

[m1c]

I wouldn't be surprised either Coxy. IMO he's a minor chance at best. They certainly seemed to display some false confidence yesterday given there was no chance of knowing how Locky pulled up from surgery. The extent of the swelling, pain and any complications won't be known until tomorrow, or today at best.

If we do win through I'd imagine he'll be cherry ripe for the big dance, though.

 

[noisetheory]

i think he's definitely playing. i dont think the media attention at lockyer is disrupting to our prep. takes the focus of everyone else.

 

[Broncojim]

Lockyer playing just has fairytale written all over it. The great man forced to play through pain and injury to reach the g/f. I think he'll play, we'll win it and go all the way! God I want Locky to go out with a premiership!

 

[Jeba]

I thought I read he'd have to drive down on Wednesday and he wouldn't be able to fly???

 

[user_nat]

Why would the club talk it up if he wasn't a good chance?
Seems like they would be more likely to talk down his chances and then have him miraculously play.

 

[m1c]

Takes the pressure off of a replacement.

 

[Kris]

I thought I read he'd have to drive down on Wednesday and he wouldn't be able to fly???

He should stop at KFC Taree for some powahhh.

 

[noisetheory]

Takes the pressure off of a replacement.

thats a good point. would norman come in? or would he go to the bench and start hunt?

 

[Jeba]

I'd assume Hook would be keen to stick with a hooker on the bench. So it's either:

6. Wallace
7. Hunt
17. Baptiste

or

6. Norman
7. Wallace
17. Hunt

 

[Coxy]

He's a pretty straight shooter if he was no chance I don't think he would lead everyone up the garden path

No, but as others have said it wouldn't surprise me in the least if the Broncos would make it all about "will Locky play" rather than rule him out and then have a week of "Can Corey Norman do it?" in the media.

 

[Coxy]

I'd assume Hook would be keen to stick with a hooker on the bench. So it's either:

6. Wallace
7. Hunt
17. Baptiste

or

6. Norman
7. Wallace
17. Hunt

I think it'll be the latter, Jeb. Hook will want to make the least number of changes to the team. Norman just slot into Locky's spot, no further changes, especially not putting the pressure on Macca to play 80.

 

[Jeba]

Agreed Coxy. That's the best way to play it. Still confident we could give a sight too.

 

[jarro65]

It's looking most likely Locky will play.

FoxSports is reporting that he'll attend training tomorrow ans is keen to play on friday night

 

[Coxy]

Well, I think the one thing we can say with total confidence is that Locky will either play or he won't.

 

[dukey]

Well, I think the one thing we can say with total confidence is that Locky will either play or he won't.

Nice one, Gustradamus. After the game you can come back in here and tell us that you called it.

 

[noisetheory]

he's playing.

just interesting to discuss what to do if not. the game is still four days away haha.

 

[nathano11]

Well, I think the one thing we can say with total confidence is that Locky will either play or he won't.

Lol don't die with the music in you is his motto