PRE-GAME PRE-GAME [Round 11, 2023] Broncos vs Storm

[Sproj]

It is interesting in hindsight, I think in both cases, Dearden and Coates, we actually came out of it far better in Mam and Cobbo. Admittedly, Dearden has turned into a really good player and has played origin but is a totally different player to Mam and doesn't have the x-factor that Ezra has. Coates hasn't progressed at all and also doesn't have the x-factor or metre making ability Cobbo has, in fact it is embarrassing how regularly someone Coates' size gets manhandled on kick returns.

I also think we should win this, the Storm look as bad as they have in a very, very long time but bad Storm is still a good team and they always play perfect / get the flukiest tries of the season against us year in, year out. I do think we can do to them what Souths did but will we?

 

[Midean]

Yeah right !
Pass the ball to the props who are lurking on the wing to run at Coates .

I want some of what you`re on bro . It sounds like fun .

Yea cause I was totally serious haha.
I just want turncoats smashed at all costs.

 

[Jedhead]

It is interesting in hindsight, I think in both cases, Dearden and Coates, we actually cam out of it far better in Mam in Cobbo. Admittedly, Dearden has turned into a really good player and has played origin but it is a totally different player to Mam and doesn't have the x-factor that Ezra has. Coates hasn't progressed at all and also doesn't have the x-factor or metre making ability Cobbo has, in fact it is embarrassing how regularly someone Coates' size gets manhandled on kick returns.

I also think we should win this, the Storm look as bad as they have in a very, very long time but bad Storm is still a good team and they always play perfect / get the flukiest tries of the season against us year in, year out. I do think we can do to them what Souths did but will we?

That famous Wayne Gretzky quote comes to mind "The more I train, the luckier I get".

 

[Sproj]

That famous Wayne Gretzky quote comes to mind "The more I train, the luckier I get".

The Billy Slater double drop kick try was pretty 'lucky'.

 

[Battler]

For the record, it was two months between him saying he wanted to be a Bronco for life and signing with the Storm:

Coates: I Want To Be A Bronco For Life

Excitement machine Xavier Coates says he wants to be a Brisbane Bronco for life, and is 100% dedicated to the club.

www.broncos.com.au

Coates to join Melbourne Storm

Coates

www.melbournestorm.com.au

And his defection came after the club flicked his BFF, who it had previously anointed as its future, and who had also declared the same as Coates:

Dearden: I Want To Stay A Bronco

Exciting halfback Tom Dearden says he loves the Broncos and is committed to staying with the club.

www.broncos.com.au

Cowboys sign Dearden

The North Queensland Toyota Cowboys have secured the services of 20-year-old half Tom Dearden on a three-year deal beginning in the 2022 season.

www.cowboys.com.au

Dearden (don’t care that he played origin, he’s been Mia all year and only looks decent in sides that are dominating. Mam is already a better player) and Coates (Oates, cobbo, arthars would be ahead of him if he was still here) are rubbish, I’m glad they’re gone.

 

[Thelmus]

Is someone in doubt for Thursday

Wonder if its for capewell. He didnt look good for a while there and i think if there are any doubts id rest him.
His defence has not been at its best but his attack has been on point with numerous tries/line breaks.
I think a rest might be good for whatever has been niggling him anyway.

 

[BroncsFan]

Yea cause I was totally serious haha.
I just want turncoats smashed at all costs.

Reynolds default kick is to Coates side of the field, so he'll have Riki & Staggs kick chase bearing down on him all night

 

[Sproj]

Wonder if its for capewell. He didnt look good for a while there and i think if there are any doubts id rest him.
His defence has not been at its best but his attack has been on point with numerous tries/line breaks.
I think a rest might be good for whatever has been niggling him anyway.

Would be good to see what Piaks has as well.

 

[Alex Wingnut]

Would be good to see what Piaks has as well.

Like for like then, Pikaura has been in some try scoring form in Qcup this year, 5 tries in 7 games

 

[Sproj]

Like for like then, Pikaura has been in some try scoring form in Qcup this year, 5 tries in 7 games

And had some defensive lapses, so should definitely be like for like.

 

[Alex Wingnut]

And had some defensive lapses, so should definitely be like for like.

Legit lol

 

[Volvo Driver]

I'm scared of what big Nelson could do to us. Our defence on the wings has not been great, with lots of meters gained and he could wreck havoc.

I always put a 'L' beside the Storm during the season and I expect no different. No matter what form the two teams have leading in it always results in a loss for us.

 

[Manofoneway]

I have a feeling about this game and I think we will finally ice the storm. Last year we nearly iced them with the almost the same outfit bar Reynolds. The second game was an anomaly with haas, capes, staggs all injured and carrigan out. Have faith, we will bash the grubby storm

 

[Mick_Hancock]

On a serious note, i remember him well mate, i was pissed when he said he was leaving, i loved watching him fly down the sideline.
The kid is one of the fastest guys in the comp, and when he was on, it was a thing of beauty to watch.

The fact that he went to the Storm of all places has reserved a special place in hell for him though as far as im concerned.

And while i don't wish injury on him, i would not be sad if both his hammy's exploded next weekend while playing us.

You’re right. He’s a C@nt.
I also remember Motu Tony, Leon Bott etc….except they didn’t confess their love for the Broncos and turncoat 2 weeks later…

 

[Mick_Hancock]

I'd say Capewell would still need to pass HIA tests to play

Watching him this year, he would’ve needed a HIA test every game this season. Not a shell of himself, but I get his leadership and experience value.

 

[McHunt]

You’re right. He’s a C@nt.
I also remember Motu Tony, Leon Bott etc….except they didn’t confess their love for the Broncos and turncoat 2 weeks later…

Another way to look at it: the club had a player who declared he would stay with them for life, and then 2 MONTHS later announced he'd signed with another club. They were the current wooden spooners, had just sacked two coaches in a row amidst scandal, sacked a lazy captain who was still stinking up the team, had a million dollar half who wasn't wiling to be given any responsibility, and were in a perpetual state flux clearing out the roster and even paying other clubs to take their players.

Coates and Dearden lived with Macca and his wife. Macca and Dearden were both discarded. Loyalty doesn't even enter the conversation.

Coates doesn't deserve any more vitriol than Herbie.

 

[Sproj]

Another way to look at it: the club had a player who declared he would stay with them for life, and then 2 MONTHS later announced he'd signed with another club. They were the current wooden spooners, had just sacked two coaches in a row amidst scandal, sacked a lazy captain who was still stinking up the team, had a million dollar half who wasn't wiling to be given any responsibility, and were in a perpetual state flux clearing out the roster and even paying other clubs to take their players.

Coates and Dearden lived with Macca and his wife. Macca and Dearden were both discarded. Loyalty doesn't even enter the conversation.

Meh, the result either way is the same, we came out of it the beneficiaries as Cobbo is better than Coates in almost every department.

Cobbo/Coates 2023
Games: 10/8
Tries: 8/4
Try Assists: 0/3
Tackle Breaks: 42/10
Line Breaks: 6/4
Tackles: 47/29
Missed Tackles: 7/9
Tackle Effectiveness (Efficiency doesn't make sense): 87%/76%
Average Running Metres: 167/114

 

[vertigo]

If we start like we did against parra in darwin we'll push them. That is the exact kind of footy we have to replicate week after week.